Ringlang cracked
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Ringlang cracked
So I went stage two on my 07 Sti a few days ago with an invidia downpipe and HKS Hi power, and went stage 2 on the Cobb Accessport I picked up and immediately started having sputtering problems. A little at first, then more and more. While running the live feed it gave me cylinder 4 misfires. After taking it to Capitol Subaru I was told that I overboosted and the ringlang cracked. Had the car for less than a month so pretty bummed.
The problem is that I want to take it to EQ for an engine rebuild and protune, but my dad wants to take it to some shop in Sunnyvale called 888 auto corp. Apparently he "trusts" them and their work. Anyone know anything about 888 Auto Corp or how I would convince my dad otherwise
The problem is that I want to take it to EQ for an engine rebuild and protune, but my dad wants to take it to some shop in Sunnyvale called 888 auto corp. Apparently he "trusts" them and their work. Anyone know anything about 888 Auto Corp or how I would convince my dad otherwise
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A cracked ringland usually shows white smoke out of the tailpipe and also if you open the oil cap with the engine running "white smoke". how many miles? did you buy from capitol subaru? still covered by powertrain warranty? If I were you I would only take it to a shop with expertise in building subaru motors
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I think your pops would respect if you said you want to get a second opinion at EQ and then once they give you some more info, relay to pops and go from there.
my dad always respected the 'second opinion' situations. perhaps work for you also?
my dad always respected the 'second opinion' situations. perhaps work for you also?
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I wouldn't bring your car to 888 Auto. They're a Chinese based car broker (w/ generic repair/service capability) but probably won't know squat about your car/Suby's.
They might be able to get you a slammin' deal on a fobalicious new Camry though!
They might be able to get you a slammin' deal on a fobalicious new Camry though!
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LOL sadly my dad has taken our Camry there...
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A cracked ringland usually shows white smoke out of the tailpipe and also if you open the oil cap with the engine running "white smoke". how many miles? did you buy from capitol subaru? still covered by powertrain warranty? If I were you I would only take it to a shop with expertise in building subaru motors
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I actually called EQ twice in the last 2 days to talk to you but you were in tuning yesterday and not in today. The car has actually been tuned by you previously via original owner. Is there a way my dad could talk directly to you, seeing as how calling EQ often doesn't result in that.
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I actually called EQ twice in the last 2 days to talk to you but you were in tuning yesterday and not in today. The car has actually been tuned by you previously via original owner. Is there a way my dad could talk directly to you, seeing as how calling EQ often doesn't result in that.
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I actually called EQ twice in the last 2 days to talk to you but you were in tuning yesterday and not in today. The car has actually been tuned by you previously via original owner. Is there a way my dad could talk directly to you, seeing as how calling EQ often doesn't result in that.
Thanks
-- Ed