[mich_132003]

quote:Originally posted by Gear_Head

If you had an autostick, and had a chance to drive it with stage 1 as compared to stock, you would have the answer to your question. I am probably going to go to stage 2 when it becomes available, but stage 1 has made my ride an even more pleasurable experience. The throttle response and the driveability is worth what I paid for the stage 1 upgrade. I was running as much boost before as I run now, but the throttle response (below WOT) is SOOOO MUCH BETTER, and I don't have to worry about running too lean. The improved shifting of the auto trans is also a great benefit. I agree that this is what should have been from the get go, but it was not, and all of the bitching in the world (and I am putting myself at the head of that list) would not change it. So I changed it when I went to stage 1. I have no regrets, and am very happy. If stage 2 works as well as advertised, I'll do that when the time comes. [?][?][?]
Alan

So Alan - your saying that the $400 + installation cost is worth it for the improvements you mentioned even if waiting a few months to get those improvements and more HP for another outlay of $900 +. Seems to me that waiting will pay off in hard dollars. Don't get me wrong - I want Stage I - I just don't think I can afford both costs. (Am I correct that Stage II does not require Stage I?)