MY VIEWS ON MY MY06 STi2.0Ltr JDM

[t5nyw]

Oringinally I was after a MY03-4 Spec C but ended up getting a second hand MY06 STi 2.0L JDM with 1700m on the clock. The only mods was it had already been remapped for UK fuel and running 322bhp.

I had it for approx 1 month now and I thought i would pass on my views so far.

Day 1

Handling.

 I had the T25 suspension fitted and handling was an absolute dream. I ran with 1 "Click" front and rear and the car still resists body roll yet was still comfortable on my local "A" roads (Which are very bumpy & pot holes more like "B's") I am now running 3 rear and 5 Front and finding it a good comprimise. When travelling alone  i have 7 front and 6  rear  and reckon 8 & 8 on the track []

Performance.

Well when you look at the speedo and compared to a mate in a MY02PPP, you realise how quickly your going . But the exceptionally quiet engine and progressive spool up of the twin Scroll, although 322Bhp, really gives the driver very little or no involvement that experience coming from a Type R to this I can see why possibly the previous owner may have sold it.

Noise.

Absolutely none and no scooby burble. I could have been doing 60 in 2nd or 60 in 6th and exactly the same noise.

Overall

The car was very quick, handled really well but was very bland to drive and unexceiting. 1300 miles later I was starting to regret my purchase found i didn't mind walking places [:|]

3 weeks on

 Something had to be done [] So visited Ian Litchfield & Powerstation and had a miltek sports Cat system and a remap. For all intense and purpose it simular to the STi T20's Ian litchfield sells.

Handling.

It is still precise but the extra Power and noise has enable me to utilise the full potential of the cars set up.

Performance.

The exhaust and a little tweak has taken it up from 322bhp to 349.9bhp with 460Nm Torque.  45mph in 5th is awesome their is no need to change down :D:D  You can hear the engine load and change gear accordingly. I have had to adjust my driving style, I tend to over Rev but theres no need with this amount of Torque. I'm certain they gave me the wrong Car back. I had more smiles the 60 miles on the way home than all of the previous 1200.

Noise.

Well still no Scooby Burble but i just don't care it now sounds like an Evo/bike and the noise level is just about right IMHO and when you give it some, awesome [][][]

Overall now.

It's tremendous hoot to drive now and I will use any excuse I can to get in it and drive :cool: I wouldn't swap it a blue Ferrari but maybe a red one []

So if you buy a MY06 get PPP, Powerstation  or 333 etc, etc. That stupid exhaust really smoothers the Characture of the Car it has turned it into a Bland but quick Mondeo IMHO.

Tony

[Dalthegooner]

Glad your (finally) enjoying it [Y] I thought the MY06 was a 2.5 litre though. Not a 2.0 litre

[kevin_dunsford]

Glad your (finally) enjoying it [Y] I thought the MY06 was a 2.5 litre though. Not a 2.0 litre

 

Spec C and JDM are still 2ltr []

 

Great write up Tony btw, and glad your enjoying it at last []

[t5nyw]

Glad your (finally) enjoying it [Y] I thought the MY06 was a 2.5 litre though. Not a 2.0 litre

 

Spec C and JDM are still 2ltr []

 

Great write up Tony btw, and glad your enjoying it at last []

 

Thanks pete , I am now

 

 

[stormy]

Glad your enjoying it Tony as for the burble I dont miss it a bit[]

Still um and areing on whether to go AST as the Specie KYB stuff knocks and bang so a very useful post

 

[dipsy]

Changing the subject about 06jdm sti to what i have.I just make do with a standard 05jdm sti 05reg .Standard suspention not got remaped for uk fuel yet just optimax and millers octane booster every tankfull .I don't miss the burble either its got some accelartion in any gear and 5 and 6th being shorther ratio mental like doing 60mph press the gas and your doing well over the ton on private test track and the amount of people who have asked me is it a 2.0litre i say no.I bought mine from a import dealer in Scotland i would not have another car from this place useless outfit .Just need to get it remaped for uk fuel and see what it like after that .

[t5nyw]

Glad your enjoying it Tony as for the burble I dont miss it a bit[]

Still um and areing on whether to go AST as the Specie KYB stuff knocks and bang so a very useful post

Stormy,

I had it set on 8 & 7 and car never moved, could have thrown it off a cliff and still not bounced [] but noticed loads of bumps and bangs for poor roads. the rear more liable for noise/bangs (lighter) so I found running 2 notch's less on rear to front. "A" roads are absolutely diabolical around Hereford more like "B or C's" but excellent fun.

  I just make do with a standard 05jdm sti 05reg .Standard suspention not got remaped for uk fuel yet just optimax and millers octane booster every tankfull ..................Just need to get it remaped for uk fuel and see what it like after that .

With the STD exhaust (My05 and MY06 are the same IIRC) should make 322Bhp, change the back box and the rear resonator (looks like a snake that's swallowed a hot waterbottle) and 340bhp on UK fuel. You ought to speak to Andy forrest for remaps (scotland based but does travel). and no need for Octane booster.

Tony

[dipsy]

Tony i am going to get Andy F to do it he did the tek3 on the my00 classic i had excellent job he makes aswell .Just need to get off work sometime and book in with Andy for a uk fuel remap .Then later on might think of changing resonator pipe and backbox or the hole lot for milltek or hayward and scott system

[t5nyw]

Tony i am going to get Andy F to do it he did the tek3 on the my00 classic i had excellent job he makes aswell ..............Then later on might think of changing resonator pipe and backbox or the hole lot for milltek or hayward and scott system

Andy has a lot of respect among the Scooby comunity [H] 3" Miltek was about £1K with a sports Cat or £750 no Cat IIRC

But will absolutely transform your Car [] IMHO

 

Tony