AWDFTW Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Have a well kept bone stock 2006 OBXT 4EAT getting some light refreshing, just under 120,000 miles. Gonna be removing banjo filters, getting a catless uppipe, and bulletproofing the stock TMIC while doing some basic 14 year old car servicing/oil leak fixing/etc. Before I got it it had a full timing belt service, new plugs, and new valve cover gaskets. Still has a few minor leaks and weeps I'm hunting down and needs some fresh ATF, differential fluid, and some suspension TLC. Can I still download the OTS Stage 1 tune from Cobb's website onto an unmarried V2 AP if I just want to get rid of the factory lean tune while I'm getting the OBXT up to date? Yes, I know V2 Cobb support has ended. That said, a new or second hand V3 AP is still a decent chunk of the budget while slowly fixing up a daily driver. And I found a unmarried V2 locally for under $100. Or should I keep saving up for a V3 and running factory tune until then? Edited February 29, 2020 by AWDFTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I'd save up and get the v3. I wouldnt trust the v2 at this point. If something happens to the v3, at least you have support you can fall back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I'm using v2 AP's on both my cars. My specB is being tuned currently using one, which a fair amount of tuners won't do anymore. I've only ever had the screen go out on one of mine in about 10 years, no other issues, but I do get a little nervous loading maps. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 You cannot go cheap on these cars. Get a V3. These car have an attitude and need love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Kind of have to agree, save up for a V3. My wagon was one of the first on V1 Dec 2004, then I traded that in for a V2 years later, then traded both V2's, ( my Spec B came with a V2) in for two V3's. Better safe than sorry. I also happen to be lucky enough to live close to one of the best Tuners in the country for these cars. Still, I played it safe. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDFTW Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 As it turned out that V2 was still married to a car that was long gone. Sooo, hard pass there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 He's going to rip someone off if it gets bought. Its a paperweight at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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