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Go onto i-club.com, and run a search. I know I saw the thread, but I don't remember where. The station in San Jose sells it for ~$4.59/gallon. You'll get no benefit running the 93 octane map with 100 octane (other than a lighter wallet), so just mix. You'd have to get an e-tune map from TDC or a ProTune for a 100 octane-specific map. I'll do the latter once I get the 18G installed. -Mike-

Generic octane boosters (the kind you buy at AutoZone/Pep Boys) will not do much. For example, if they claim to raise 3-5 octane "points" from one bottle in 16 gallons, that just means it goes from 91 octane to 91.3-91.5 octane. Your best (and most cost effective) bet is to mix 100 octane (sold at certain gas stations throughout CA) with 91 octane to get 93. If you're in SoCal, here's a list; http://www.srtforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151059 If you're in NorCal, I believe that there are a couple stations in San Jose and one in Sacramento (I'm still trying to find one in/near S.F.). Search on i-club.com for their exact locations. -Mike-

If you pay for the custom maps, then yes (it's ~$55 extra?). Yes. Or you can just flash the Cobb 91 octane Stage 2 map (instead of buying a custom map). Yes, once the map is flashed into the ECU, you just disconnect the AP and drive. Correct. I just run with the base map flashed only (91 Octane Stage 2). You don't need a realtime map on top of the base map. Here is my dyno chart with Cobb's 91 Octane Stage 2 map + MadDad ceramic coated header+uppipe, K&N Typhoon intake, Cobb catted downpipe, SPT cat-back, AVO TMIC, and an AVO BOV; http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/engine/dyno1.jpg Any time you disconnect the battery, the ECU is "reset/cleared." Then, when you reconnect the battery and start the car up, the ECU begins at base parameters and adjusts from there. -Mike-

I'll post the graph when I return home next week. I was just suprised how well the car ran with the various mods on just the regular Cobb map. That's one of the reasons I'm going with the 18G... This was a little too easy. The real limiting factor will be 91 octane, but I'm planning to also have Mike do a 100 octane map for the 18G. -Mike-

Look at this thread; http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32338&highlight=protune+2006 On another note, I just had my Legacy dyno'd at GRuppe-S (Mustang). With an AVO TMIC/BOV, Cobb catted downpipe, SPT Bosal cat-back, MadDad ceramic coated header+uppipe, a K&N Typhoon, and 91 octane and my peak numbers were ~242whp/251ft.lb. (he did a total of 4 runs, each varying by 1-2hp/ft.lb. at the most). I didn't have time to scan the graph(s) yet, but here is what a stock '06 STi does on this dyno (most are 215-225whp); http://www.gruppe-s.com/geoff/MY06-STI.jpg I'm actually just running the Cobb 91 octane Stage 2 map, and won't be getting a ProTune until I add the TD06H-18G+fueling as Mike said the car is running fine. It is a little more lean in the midrange than he would normally tune for, but the timing is conservative and there is no knock (AFR, boost, etc. are also fine). He pretty much just told me to save my money for now, and charged me only for the baseline runs (~$75). -Mike-

British Black (which is basically a matte grey). -Mike-

I'm keeping the Advans, as they will see occasional track duty (along with the stock bumper... ). The Prodrives, however, will not. -Mike-

I got a price on them that I couldn't refuse. I probably won't be able to get tires for another month, though. -Mike-

New wheels came in today... http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/suspension/gc051.jpg http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/suspension/gc052.jpg -Mike-

I believe the magnesium ones only came in (dark) blue. http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/datas2/VOLK/030_TE37M/big.jpg I think the ones sleepin gt posted are just painted a matte black (special edition Tarmac something). Here's my contribution to the thread (now that I finally have coilovers on); http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/exterior/lgt20.jpg http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/exterior/lgt21.jpg http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/suspension/advan6.jpg 18x8.5" Advan RS (silver), +48mm. -Mike-

I am. Go look at the thread in the Exterior/Aesthetic forum. I'm waiting on another (major) body piece first... -Mike-

18x8.5" (48mm, 5x100) Advan RS; http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/suspension/advan5.jpg Similar in terms of the # of spokes, but up close they're very different (i.e. shape/curvature of spokes). And here's another teaser; http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/exterior/k2gear5.jpg -Mike-

They're '05 headlights... Soon to be retrofitted with S2000 projectors and 5400K D2S HID bulbs. Thanks. -Mike-

Had the day off, so I decided to test fit all of the RS' and see how they looked. Pardon the so-so photos, as I was in a rush and I'm not used to the sunshine here in S.F. Better pictures will come once I get the Cusco Zero2's on... http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/exterior/lgt6.jpg http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/exterior/lgt7.jpg http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/exterior/lgt8.jpg -Mike-

Not yet... I've recuperated modding money from the parting out of aftermarket parts which were on my STi (especially the sale of my BBS RE's, since they actually appreciated in price over time). http://www.mcnproductions.com/sti/exterior/sti14.jpg Then again, I just ordered the JDM 2.0GT spec.B front bumper/V-Limited lip and shipping alone will cost me at least a few important fingers. -Mike-

Time for Brembos... -Mike-

Just a test fit... I need my Cusco Zero2's to arrive before I put the rest on. http://www.mcnproductions.com/lgt/suspension/advan4.jpg 18x8.5 Advan RS (+48mm) with 235/40/18 Advan Neova AD07 -Mike-

I have had clear turn signals/headlight housings on every vehicle I've owned (err... or leased) since ~1998 - E36 M3, B5 S4, WRX, STi, and LGT. I have never had any problems with law enforcement, although I've always used amber/yellow turn signal bulbs. -Mike-

That wasn't very nice. No matter how "smart" you think you are. -Mike-