I so happy someone made a video review on the Cobb AP for the WRX CVT. It's so hard to find any info on the automatic as they are kind of rare to begin with. I really appreciate this and how thorough you are in giving details. So many questions have been answered for me ✌️
Honestly, I got the CVT because other family members needed to drive it too. I also wanted to modify it as well, but forums were saying the CVT wouldn't hold the power, especially if you want to put on a turbo kit, but I like your tune and puts out surprisingly a sufficient amount of power. Nice tune overall!
Nice video. I'm glad there's more vids on the cvt. Truly an underestimated transmission. 50k miles on mine and 12 track days and still going strong *knock on wood*
Thanks mate👍 yeah I got a 2021 CVT and what you described is still going on with the WRXs no matter what year they are but I will take the car to my grave haha. Much love from Australia and thanks for your time with these informative vids
Great vid and awesome content on your channel. New owner of a 2016 WRX, f'n love it. Glad I happened along your channel, great tutorials and info for noobs.
i went with stage 1 93 with my 15 wrx as cobb offer me to use that. but they seem low DAM under .866 with s mode automatic. and i tried switch to stage 1 91 there improved with DAM stay 1.000 with s mode automatic or manual paddle shift. i highly recommend yall go for stage 1 91 safe with stock engine without intake.
So i just staged one with mtuned and i went with boomba bpv and ets intake tuner hit me up with a update and told me it was to have a little extra fun now my idle is loud af and sounds like there is a slight rumble and i have a stock jpipe i love this thing alot more frfr best decision i ever made for this car
@@seanstephens2063 blew my motor maybe a month after i posted that staged 2 car is louder then most the v8’s with muffler deletes pushing 310whp on 93oct aftermarket intercooler ets intake boomba bpv/bov invidia catted jpipe muffler deletes stock catback with no resonator tgv delete plm charge pipe cars been good lately really reliable have its moments here and there with the false knock but its false Its been really hot so heat soak as been playing with my anxiety lately
Another great video. I plan on doing some of the same mods so it's nice to see someone do and review before me. In one of your previous videos, you mentioned installing a mishimoto cvt cooler. Have you done that already? Do you think it's necessary with the accessport?
On the forums it said installing a mishimoto intercooler and torque converter would allow the CVT to handle more power, such as a turbo kit. There are quite a few videos on youtube about it. I think AMR is one of the well known shops that specialize in WRX'S with CVT. This one guy's WRX CVT was pushing 330hp..not bad at all lol. He even gives you a list of all his mods too. Good luck, chingoo! 😉
hey, i also have a 18 wr, automatic. besides an access port, what other parts are upg to be considered stage 1 ? did you have to replace top mount cooler?
I had a 2015 WRX with COBB stage 1. Just purchased a 2017 WRX with 6 speed standard. Take my word for it...DO NOT GET A CVT UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO. No comparison to the standard. Feels like a completely different car and a much better and funner driving experience. The engine itself even sounds different. I had heard the engines put in the CVT models were "dumbed down" for the sake of less wear to the CVT and now I totally believe that was probably the case. I tuned my 2017 WRX with the COBB stage 1 93 octane and it is amazing.
Where did you get the cobb access port for the subaru wrx cvt I have a cvt too but which website do you have to order to get the access port for the cvt
@@oldajm5177 ha I've actually had a few cars since then but not the wrx so I have no idea. My guess is the different modes aside from simulating a different amount of gears, also change the pressure on the belt so as you progress through the modes it becomes more and more aggressive. Nothings beats a manual though for feel. I was looking at this for my wife. We had a jaguar xe 35t instead but then she got a tuned mini Cooper s that was almost brand new and I got an e39 540i out of the deal too.
I have a question. So I’m running V4.00 BigSF 1+ 93OCT Normal wastegate map. On my CVT with obviously the SF intake and a Grimmspeed BPV I saw a peak 22.6 on boost. Scared me a bit because I heard too much boost can bend a rod. Should I be worried and go to a Low wastegate 93 tune or am I safe with the normal wastegate tune. I heard it was normal to peak that high because it’s only for a brief second before dropping out.
I still can't decide whether or not to get the AP...it seems like no one likes the factory tunes, but how many people really drive the car in sport#...from nearly 100% of all the vids I see and all the forums I read, everyone complains about the car stock...everyone complaining mostly drives the car in sport or intelligent modes...I only use intelligent mode for highway cruising speeds and stop and go traffic...sport mode is the "regular" mode to drive the car, and I think I'm the only one who loves that sudden turbo kick...I'm not trying to be Mario Andretti on the public streets, but when u need to pass/over take someone, merge on highway, sport mode and sport# is the way to go...I've noticed decent gas mileage whether I drive in all 3 modes...and for regular street driving I use sport#...also you have paddle shifters, use them in tandem with your CVT transmission, believe me there is no need to go chasing 500hp when what you have is enough to out perform 90% of the cars on the street, especially with AWD and Subaru handling
@@akqjtn I hear you...it's just for me I came from muscle cars and I spent lots of money tuning and upgrades etc but nothing really ever yielded something worth the thousands spent...I know with the WRX ive gotten exactly what I always wanted in a car...improving drivability is something I would like to experience, it's just too bad you can't borrow and AP and try it out for a couple days or so to see whether or not it's worth the expense...but hopefully as the years go on there may be other options available that provide an alternative to spending $1200+(CAD) just to get an AP for a whopping 5hp increase...if there are other options I'm all ears, I know there are many many others with better knowledge and experience with these cars...it's my first turbo car so I'm really sketchy about breaking something
I drive my '17 in Sport# most of the time. Makes it way more fun. Sometimes I like to play around tapping the gas pedal to bring the rpms way up and hearing it rev. Love that turbo kick too.
Can you make an update? Of the reliability and everything after 4 years ( i am a wrx21 cvt owner and need infos about reliability and issues after a stage1 tuning)
Boost & Shutter I have version 301. That’s the one ive been running for about a week no. Dam dropped in the first 100 miles but after that it’s been smooth sailing ever since only the -1.41. I have 350 miles on the tune. Any reason why it would drop dam in the first 100? Maybe the car learning the tune?
Is there a way to flash out the fake "stepped" shifting with the access port? I would be on board with a tune and other mods if that transmission wasn't 8 grand...62k miles on mine so far.
You can find replacement CVTs for a lot less. I'd love the ability to chose a true CVT mode, or make it so the pedal compression is at 40-50% before stepped shifting starts.
Does it matter which drive mode the car needs to be in ( ie Intelligent mode, sport mode, or sport sharp mode) ? Also, I have an upgraded SPT ( sti) exhaust and a drop in air filter so is this considered a stage 1 tune or are there specific tunes i would need to look for? Thanks
Killed mine. Subaru charged me "only" a deductible of $2100! Do NOT go much over 300whp. Subaru made a BIG mistake with this CVT junk! My 02 auto is still kicking. My daughters 06 FXT Stage2 auto...is still kicking at 260000 miles. Fastest car in the family to include the 14 WRX wagon. Some blow up even stock.
If you dont abuse it too much you should be good. I think 300 hp is enough for daily driving my wrx 15 cvt. It not like I'm going to race everyday. Well I'm think getting second car another suabru maybe 2.5rs impreaza stick this time.
Steven Holy wrong. It doesn’t outright “void” the warranty. That said, IF something breaks and they say it’s because of the tune, they can refuse to cover it.
Why get an automatic though I don’t understand? You buy a car like the wrx because you obviously like to drive. Getting an automatic in a car like this I just don’t understand it. And I’m not trying to talk trash I just seriously don’t know why you would get an automatic wrx.
Boost & Shutter I can see it being a good daily driver. I’ll have to go test drive one. I currently have a 2018 wrx Manuel and it’s an amazing car to drive. I’ll be able to compare and see the difference it should be a fun time. I almost got the sti myself but my brother let me drive his for 3 days and It isn’t very comfortable for a daily in my opinion. Saved 10k too :p
After more than 1,000,000 miles of manual shifting cars, large trucks, motorcycles and atv's, the thrill is gone and it is nicer to let an auto do the job. To each their own though and I had a lot of fun with manuals until it got to the point where they just seemed like an unnecessary nuisance.
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This is by far the best stage 1 video for cvt wrx. Thank you.
I so happy someone made a video review on the Cobb AP for the WRX CVT. It's so hard to find any info on the automatic as they are kind of rare to begin with. I really appreciate this and how thorough you are in giving details. So many questions have been answered for me ✌️
Honestly, I got the CVT because other family members needed to drive it too. I also wanted to modify it as well, but forums were saying the CVT wouldn't hold the power, especially if you want to put on a turbo kit, but I like your tune and puts out surprisingly a sufficient amount of power. Nice tune overall!
Same here
yea mny mom can drive stick but my dad cant, he occasionaly has to use it to drive to work and hes not as skilled of a driver.
I literally got a 2017 wrx and it's automatic and I love it completely feel on love with this car this is definitely going to uppen the love
Really hits points often missed by other reviewers. Pleasant delivery.
Nice video. I'm glad there's more vids on the cvt. Truly an underestimated transmission. 50k miles on mine and 12 track days and still going strong *knock on wood*
Jonathan Elorde automatic = not real subie
NoahKing how is it not a real subie?
Automatic=gay
don't fall into a trap with these retards who haven't even stepped foot on a racetrack
GloomGaiGar really buddy? I have a 2017 subaru wrx 6spd stage 2+ and do quarter mile dragging and 3 lap runs
Thanks mate👍 yeah I got a 2021 CVT and what you described is still going on with the WRXs no matter what year they are but I will take the car to my grave haha. Much love from Australia and thanks for your time with these informative vids
Was looking for a CVT video for the COBB. Fantastic video homie.
Great vid and awesome content on your channel. New owner of a 2016 WRX, f'n love it. Glad I happened along your channel, great tutorials and info for noobs.
best review for cvt out there. keep it up, brother.
Thanks for the video, this is my favorite WRX channel!
Best wrx cvt stage 1 review video on UA-cam, I am thinking to get my 2017 wrx tuned, thanks for all the information bro.
I'm running stage one I cant wait to get my cobb intake ..... I have a 2019 MT 2.0 I love that this tune lessens the horrible rev hang
A must-subscribe channel for WRX CVT owners. Thank you
Well done, really like your detailed info.
Thank you so much for this descriptive video. It's hard finding any info on how the Tune and SI/SI+ will work.
I really appreciate your video. Thank you!! Your car is awesome!
i went with stage 1 93 with my 15 wrx as cobb offer me to use that. but they seem low DAM under .866 with s mode automatic. and i tried switch to stage 1 91 there improved with DAM stay 1.000 with s mode automatic or manual paddle shift. i highly recommend yall go for stage 1 91 safe with stock engine without intake.
ive got the ets intake with boomba bpv and im just running the stage 1 93 tune havent had issues for a long time
So i just staged one with mtuned and i went with boomba bpv and ets intake tuner hit me up with a update and told me it was to have a little extra fun now my idle is loud af and sounds like there is a slight rumble and i have a stock jpipe i love this thing alot more frfr best decision i ever made for this car
how’s it doing now? just wondering how the cvts holding up
@@seanstephens2063 blew my motor maybe a month after i posted that staged 2 car is louder then most the v8’s with muffler deletes pushing 310whp on 93oct aftermarket intercooler ets intake boomba bpv/bov invidia catted jpipe muffler deletes stock catback with no resonator tgv delete plm charge pipe cars been good lately really reliable have its moments here and there with the false knock but its false Its been really hot so heat soak as been playing with my anxiety lately
Best CVT WRX videos on UA-cam
Thanks for the info very helpful
Another great video. I plan on doing some of the same mods so it's nice to see someone do and review before me. In one of your previous videos, you mentioned installing a mishimoto cvt cooler. Have you done that already? Do you think it's necessary with the accessport?
On the forums it said installing a mishimoto intercooler and torque converter would allow the CVT to handle more power, such as a turbo kit. There are quite a few videos on youtube about it. I think AMR is one of the well known shops that specialize in WRX'S with CVT. This one guy's WRX CVT was pushing 330hp..not bad at all lol. He even gives you a list of all his mods too. Good luck, chingoo! 😉
hey, i also have a 18 wr, automatic. besides an access port, what other parts are upg to be considered stage 1 ? did you have to replace top mount cooler?
I had a 2015 WRX with COBB stage 1. Just purchased a 2017 WRX with 6 speed standard. Take my word for it...DO NOT GET A CVT UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO. No comparison to the standard. Feels like a completely different car and a much better and funner driving experience. The engine itself even sounds different. I had heard the engines put in the CVT models were "dumbed down" for the sake of less wear to the CVT and now I totally believe that was probably the case. I tuned my 2017 WRX with the COBB stage 1 93 octane and it is amazing.
Where did you get the cobb access port for the subaru wrx cvt I have a cvt too but which website do you have to order to get the access port for the cvt
Hi, my accessport doesn't recognize my vehicle can you help me
Did the tune make the sport sharp modes "shifts" feel more realistic?
did you ever find out the answer
@@oldajm5177 ha I've actually had a few cars since then but not the wrx so I have no idea. My guess is the different modes aside from simulating a different amount of gears, also change the pressure on the belt so as you progress through the modes it becomes more and more aggressive. Nothings beats a manual though for feel. I was looking at this for my wife. We had a jaguar xe 35t instead but then she got a tuned mini Cooper s that was almost brand new and I got an e39 540i out of the deal too.
I have a question. So I’m running V4.00 BigSF 1+ 93OCT Normal wastegate map. On my CVT with obviously the SF intake and a Grimmspeed BPV I saw a peak 22.6 on boost. Scared me a bit because I heard too much boost can bend a rod. Should I be worried and go to a Low wastegate 93 tune or am I safe with the normal wastegate tune. I heard it was normal to peak that high because it’s only for a brief second before dropping out.
Do you have any other mods with the accessport? Or is it just stock besides the tune?
Good videos man I'm trading my 2016 manual stage 2 for a new 2020 automatic have kids now and I want to be at least stage 1 for reliability
Was there much of a difference when you went 1+? can't find a lot of info on 1+ tunes, only stage 1.
I still can't decide whether or not to get the AP...it seems like no one likes the factory tunes, but how many people really drive the car in sport#...from nearly 100% of all the vids I see and all the forums I read, everyone complains about the car stock...everyone complaining mostly drives the car in sport or intelligent modes...I only use intelligent mode for highway cruising speeds and stop and go traffic...sport mode is the "regular" mode to drive the car, and I think I'm the only one who loves that sudden turbo kick...I'm not trying to be Mario Andretti on the public streets, but when u need to pass/over take someone, merge on highway, sport mode and sport# is the way to go...I've noticed decent gas mileage whether I drive in all 3 modes...and for regular street driving I use sport#...also you have paddle shifters, use them in tandem with your CVT transmission, believe me there is no need to go chasing 500hp when what you have is enough to out perform 90% of the cars on the street, especially with AWD and Subaru handling
@@akqjtn I hear you...it's just for me I came from muscle cars and I spent lots of money tuning and upgrades etc but nothing really ever yielded something worth the thousands spent...I know with the WRX ive gotten exactly what I always wanted in a car...improving drivability is something I would like to experience, it's just too bad you can't borrow and AP and try it out for a couple days or so to see whether or not it's worth the expense...but hopefully as the years go on there may be other options available that provide an alternative to spending $1200+(CAD) just to get an AP for a whopping 5hp increase...if there are other options I'm all ears, I know there are many many others with better knowledge and experience with these cars...it's my first turbo car so I'm really sketchy about breaking something
I drive my '17 in Sport# most of the time. Makes it way more fun. Sometimes I like to play around tapping the gas pedal to bring the rpms way up and hearing it rev. Love that turbo kick too.
Can you make an update? Of the reliability and everything after 4 years ( i am a wrx21 cvt owner and need infos about reliability and issues after a stage1 tuning)
Should you
And if yes how regularly
Change your cvt oil
Does this tune give the exhaust more pops than stock? I have no tune and an axle back muffler delete and there are basically no pops.
Im on the fence out the AP i can get one with a good deal just worried about the CVT
So I noticed on the Cobb tune it says launch mode: enabled for my CVT tune but there is no way to adjust the rev limit at all only idle rpm
does the tune or accessport get rid of the 4k rpm rev limiter?
Looking to do this in a week or so with my wrx. How did you take that part of the dash off?
How are your oil and other temperatures doing now?
Do you have to download the specific stage 1 cvt map or does the stage 1 map that comes on the accessport work just fine?
Boost & Shutter I have version 301. That’s the one ive been running for about a week no. Dam dropped in the first 100 miles but after that it’s been smooth sailing ever since only the -1.41. I have 350 miles on the tune. Any reason why it would drop dam in the first 100? Maybe the car learning the tune?
Is Regular Stage 1 really worth the investment to getting an accessport for?
Is there a way to flash out the fake "stepped" shifting with the access port? I would be on board with a tune and other mods if that transmission wasn't 8 grand...62k miles on mine so far.
You can find replacement CVTs for a lot less. I'd love the ability to chose a true CVT mode, or make it so the pedal compression is at 40-50% before stepped shifting starts.
where did you get the Cobb for the CVT?
Thank you bro!!!
What are all the blanked out switches on that panel supposed to be for?
Has your dam ever dropped off when you are part throttle or driving around town not at highway speeds?
Why did you get rid of the CVT?
Can I run a catback, intake and a tune on a 2023 cvt?
What if it’s a push start?
2 pushes for on, one for off
Will this work for the 2015 subaru impreza???
How is this tune holding up? I'm planning on getting a 2019 cvt and getting an AP for a stage 1 for daily driving only.
Boost & Shutter it started to feel laggy when you put the SF intake on right ? That’s why your over it ? For the cvt model
Are you ever going to dyno your car? i’m interested in the numbers it makes.
Hi I ordered the stage 1 intake with access port without realising it said 6 speed manual only, do you know if it will work with the cvt?
I made the same mistake, did it still work?
@@omarmoustafa3063 Yeah it's fine for the auto as well
Does it matter which drive mode the car needs to be in ( ie Intelligent mode, sport mode, or sport sharp mode) ?
Also, I have an upgraded SPT ( sti) exhaust and a drop in air filter so is this considered a stage 1 tune or are there specific tunes i would need to look for?
Thanks
Stage 1 ots map is stock air filter everything on the car stock but you can run a cat back exhaust with it
I live in Australia and I can’t find a way to get the COBB tune for my WRX 2016 CVT, it seems like they don’t make them for us here
I know this is a really old comment, but did you end up getting the tune?
Can u explain more of the consequence
How much HP/Torque gains??
Could i borrow someones tuner to program once or is this something i need go buy for myself?
@@akqjtn thanks!
I’m so confused, I have a 2016 wrx CVT and mines push to start, why isn’t yours
urs is a limited edition that is fully loaded. Mine and his are sport-tech
HIROO ONODA ohhhhh
Did you get a chance to compare the 91 and 93 tunes?
Boost & Shutter any updates?
Can someone explain what that Cobb thing is
Cvt isn’t too bad but personally if I wanted a auto sports car I’d get the dsg gti
Heck even slushbox automatics are more reliable than CVT . What year did Subaru go to CVTs over slushbox automatics ?
Louis Babycos 2015 i think in wrxs
So how much hp can the cvt handle I hear you’re pretty much stuck with factory power
Killed mine. Subaru charged me "only" a deductible of $2100! Do NOT go much over 300whp. Subaru made a BIG mistake with this CVT junk! My 02 auto is still kicking. My daughters 06 FXT Stage2 auto...is still kicking at 260000 miles. Fastest car in the family to include the 14 WRX wagon. Some blow up even stock.
If you dont abuse it too much you should be good. I think 300 hp is enough for daily driving my wrx 15 cvt. It not like I'm going to race everyday. Well I'm think getting second car another suabru maybe 2.5rs impreaza stick this time.
Great video. Thank you for the info! Can anyone direct me to a video of the best pathway to follow for 2016 CVT WRX?
Will 92 octane damage the engine if it needs 93?
Engine requires 91 anything above that is gonna be better for it long ad it's not 87
Can you use this Cobb tuner on a lancer es cvt ?
Im trying it on my Impreza Sport 2020
If anybody’s reading these , think this would be the same process in a 2017 Nissan 2.5 cvt
How much horse power did stage 1 give?
Does this void factory warranty
Yes
Steven Holy wrong. It doesn’t outright “void” the warranty. That said, IF something breaks and they say it’s because of the tune, they can refuse to cover it.
I’m thinking of getting a used 2015 Subaru wrx which engine should I get the new FA in the wrx or the old EJ in the sti?
Boost & Shutter Yea I figured but what about reliability issues, like saying which can take more of a beating from previous owners
I know it depends on how the previous owner took care of the car but if you were to assume the worst I guess is what I’m trying to say
The FA was a selling point for me when i bought my wrx this year. I also like the twin scroll turbo
@@anthony_707 just watch out the old might be abused
Wow
Isn’t it also just as possible to reflash the CVT. Erasing evidence of a tune
It’s not unobstrusive
Automatic?!?!? sell your car, he buys an sti
The car does not come with a proper launch control. I highly advise never launching a CVT WRX.
looking for comment about how cvts make you less of a man lmao
The way you talk about your car makes me feel like you've never opened the hood before.
Automatic sucks!!
CVT won't go more than 100k
Who puts that many on a car now?
@@MrTotesmcgoats Wealthy and smart people
@@BriefCarBreakdown I wouldn't know. Mine's a manual
@@MrTotesmcgoats same. Change the fluid every so often and it'll go forever
As long as you properly care for it, they last for a long time. I know someone with one that’s got 175k on it with the stock CVT
I just don't get WHY U would get a auto in a sport's car. I'm sure U have your reasons but not for me. Manual all-day baby
Stop saying CVT. Just fucking say gay auto already
Why get an automatic though I don’t understand? You buy a car like the wrx because you obviously like to drive. Getting an automatic in a car like this I just don’t understand it. And I’m not trying to talk trash I just seriously don’t know why you would get an automatic wrx.
Boost & Shutter I can see it being a good daily driver. I’ll have to go test drive one. I currently have a 2018 wrx Manuel and it’s an amazing car to drive. I’ll be able to compare and see the difference it should be a fun time. I almost got the sti myself but my brother let me drive his for 3 days and It isn’t very comfortable for a daily in my opinion. Saved 10k too :p
Tired of shifting in traffic while drinking coffee
Faster and better gas mileage in the real world
There's no need for you to understand. You've already made up your mind. Just buy the car you want to buy. Don't worry about anyone else
After more than 1,000,000 miles of manual shifting cars, large trucks, motorcycles and atv's, the thrill is gone and it is nicer to let an auto do the job. To each their own though and I had a lot of fun with manuals until it got to the point where they just seemed like an unnecessary nuisance.
I drove manuals till I was in my 50s than I got old and bumper to bumper traffic sucks .
CVT makes me sad :(