Hey guys...
Strongly considering going from my 15 GTI to a wrx. I really do like my GTI but made a mistake getting the DSG; the alternative option is I would get a 16 GTI SE manual with performance pack. I think overall the gti is a far superior package. However, the wrx seems to have an IT factor that is hard to explain. Also, being in the midwest, awd is much appreciated and I miss an awd car... annnnnnnd the biggest factor is insane wrx residual value.
Anyways gti vs wrx could go on forever, I want to get to my question. I've driven the car twice now, the 2nd drive being much better, probably cause I was less out of place and found a good seating position, etc. My main gripe is how on earth did the wrx ever get positive reviews on the stock tune? It is so bad its crazy. At 30% throttle input the boost or power would cut in and out. It just didn't feel smooth or refined at all. And the car just completely dies at 4-5k (which I knew was true). The car just doesn't "feel" fast at all; which is surprising when I watch all these youtube videos and the reviewers are saying how powerful the car feels (my gti's torque seems far more substantial). My salesman even recognized how the powerband was lumpy so I know I"m not crazy. Also, my 2 drives were in different cars and they both did this.
Is that weird powerband normal? Does it get better after break in?
Is the cobb accessport stage 1 tune a 100% improvement in driveability? I likely would get the accessport immediately; add an intake, and get an etune. Can I expect the car to be MUCH improved after intake and proper tune?
Really appreciate everyone's insight and info, thank you!
Strongly considering going from my 15 GTI to a wrx. I really do like my GTI but made a mistake getting the DSG; the alternative option is I would get a 16 GTI SE manual with performance pack. I think overall the gti is a far superior package. However, the wrx seems to have an IT factor that is hard to explain. Also, being in the midwest, awd is much appreciated and I miss an awd car... annnnnnnd the biggest factor is insane wrx residual value.
Anyways gti vs wrx could go on forever, I want to get to my question. I've driven the car twice now, the 2nd drive being much better, probably cause I was less out of place and found a good seating position, etc. My main gripe is how on earth did the wrx ever get positive reviews on the stock tune? It is so bad its crazy. At 30% throttle input the boost or power would cut in and out. It just didn't feel smooth or refined at all. And the car just completely dies at 4-5k (which I knew was true). The car just doesn't "feel" fast at all; which is surprising when I watch all these youtube videos and the reviewers are saying how powerful the car feels (my gti's torque seems far more substantial). My salesman even recognized how the powerband was lumpy so I know I"m not crazy. Also, my 2 drives were in different cars and they both did this.
Is that weird powerband normal? Does it get better after break in?
Is the cobb accessport stage 1 tune a 100% improvement in driveability? I likely would get the accessport immediately; add an intake, and get an etune. Can I expect the car to be MUCH improved after intake and proper tune?
Really appreciate everyone's insight and info, thank you!