25% and yes, you can unplug it and the current tune will stay on the ECU until you un-marry it. The downside is you have no monitoring this way so you want to be sure your tune is running well before you do that. Also if you loose your accessport it is a very big deal to get your car back to a stock map. You cannot just buy another one, you will have to send your ECU into Cobb so be aware of that. This particularly sucks if someone breaks into your car and steals your AP.

@@DJWolf after the Accessport makes a copy of the stock map is it possible to export that stock map and keep a back up copy on a computer or with your tuner? In case you do lose the unit?

@@Will-yk6qr Unfortunately the accessport installs a specific serial onto the car and when you plug it in they need to match up, otherwise it won't work. So even if you have a backup you still need the original physical acessport. They do this because otherwise one person could take the accessport and just install maps on an unlimited number of cars.

@@DJWolf does that mean that if an Accessport has been more or less "registered" with one vehicle it cannot be married to another?

@@Will-yk6qr You can use it on another vehicle but it first has to be completely uninstalled (unmarried) then you can install it on another car. Each accessport has a model number tho which is tied to a specific range of cars, in this case it's 2015-2021 WRX/STI. So you cannot use the same accessport on a 2008-2014 WRX/STI.

You are correct that stage 1 does add some power, but for most people it's not all that noticeable in the drivers seat. The main improvements come from a drivability perspective. Going to stage 2 or a protune/etune is going to feel like a night and day difference from stock power wise. If people expect to go stage 1 and feel a big increase in power, it will be highly disappointing.

You will want to get the COBB intake if you don't plan on getting a protune/etune since COBB has a stage 1+ map for that specific intake available. If you are going to get a protune/etune then I would recommend Grimmspeed. The axleback won't matter for performance/reliability so I would just go with whatever you think looks the best.

Make sure you update it on your computer first. If you have a 2021 WRX/STI the accessport may have an older version of firmware that did not support the model year at that time but will if you update it.

Dynojet? or heart breaker mustang dyno? numbers always run higher on dynojet.

The best mod for the money is getting a flexfuel kit and running E85. You will have massive gains with it just depends on how easily accessible E85 is in your area tho.

I would just enjoy your car the way it is if you are worried about it.

Stage 1 is strictly NO MODS. You will damage your car if you run any tune that is not matched to the correct parts for it. You can see this in the map notes for both stage 1 and stage 2 etc.

@@DJWolf okay so no mods at all just what the access port does thank you so much for replying

I have owned several STIs as well as several WRXs (this is actually my 3rd WRX of this generation). They both have their pros and cons. The FA20 in the WRX is way easier and cheaper to make power with. Generally speaking when you start modifying them, mod for mod, the WRX will be faster. The FA20 gets significantly better fuel economy. The STI has a better feeling transmission and also the DCCD (driver controlled center differential). The STI obviously has the iconic rumble but the engine architecture is esentially a 20 year old design at this point with minor upgrade since it was introduced. Just depends on what someone values, this generation is not like the older versions where the STI was simply better.

I'm glad I could help :) I think you will love the WRX.

AP3-SUB-003 (make sure it's unmarried if you are going used!)

How you like it ? thinking about buying one ? is it really 34k ?

So, it’s a bit late. I’ve owned it for the past 2 years. It’s great. The seats are fantastic, the breaks are awesome, I’ve tried a 2022, they suck by comparison. It’s a great package, I’ve tracked the car 7 days since I’ve owned it. Only needed 1 set of oem break pads. If you can find a low mileage model I would highly recommend it.

​@@kcspeed9980did you ever upgrade the brakes from stock? I heard they don't really need them from the performance package but I do like the look, it almost completes it for the WRX.

@@codezalo5773 yeah, so I have a performance pack with the brembos. Honestly you could just get a set of hawk or other performance pads and get similar performance. Also a rotor upgrade is necessary. However the brembo kit gives you more options for performance pads and the factory rotors are fantastic. I tracked my car for 2 years and besides changing pads 3 times I’ve never had a breaking issue, same rotors. The car has 40k miles. I knew while searching for a car I wanted something that could handle track days without costing an arm and a leg. It’s been a great daily/track car.

Warranty expires engine blows up 😒

@@intercoastalbangerz8805 maintain proper cooling and oil levels and it’s fine. People put 350 whp with minimal parts and expect it to not break.

I just bought a 2017 wrx and its my first turbo as well.I feel like the car is quick from the factory.The car hits boost even when i barely push the throttle. Since mine is a 6speed manual,im wondering if the autos do the same. I mean it seems like im always in boost. In start and stop traffic,the awd makes it take off so fast when I barely give it throttle. I ordered the remark muffler delete catbacks and look forward to them.I hope you love yours as much as I do mine. This car is a beast

The lip should fit a 2018 but I am not 100% sure. There is an updated style for 2018 tho which is available on ebay from the same sellers as well that is a more aggressive look (I really like it)

Protune or etune. Protune preferred, don't install and drive without either of those