The Ultimate in Fail...
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The Ultimate in Fail...
So I went with a couple of guys to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino (live in SRQ) last night. Never been to a casino, ended up actually winning about $100, and just wanted to try something different.
I found out the hard way just how accurate the STI fuel meter is. On our way back to Sarasota at about 1am, the STI sputtered a few times, then just shut off. I was only doing about 65-70 and we were just about to cross the Skyway Bridge. Engine just immediately stopped, RPM's went to zero and the instrument panel lit up. COMPLETELY out of gas...as in pulled over on the side and couldn't even get it restarted!
Ended up waiting about 30 mins for AAA. Asked the guy if he had brought premium and he responded "uhh, sure, yeah of course" Cruised out of boost to the first exit after the skyway bridge and filled up.
Pure genius.
I found out the hard way just how accurate the STI fuel meter is. On our way back to Sarasota at about 1am, the STI sputtered a few times, then just shut off. I was only doing about 65-70 and we were just about to cross the Skyway Bridge. Engine just immediately stopped, RPM's went to zero and the instrument panel lit up. COMPLETELY out of gas...as in pulled over on the side and couldn't even get it restarted!
Ended up waiting about 30 mins for AAA. Asked the guy if he had brought premium and he responded "uhh, sure, yeah of course" Cruised out of boost to the first exit after the skyway bridge and filled up.
Pure genius.
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Andrew's 2007 UGM STi Limited #433
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you could have traded some of that 100 dollar winnings for gas... and yes there are gas stations in Tampa... haha
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more importantly... why didnt you just take 75 south to Sarasota.... going across the bay twice seems a bit silly.
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Wow, you guys are SO serious haha. I was just sharing an entertaining story. Laugh a little, I promise it won't kill you
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Defi Red Racer Boost + Oil Pressure | Innovate WB A/F | V1 radar | Cobb AP protune | Spearco TMIC | APS 3" catted TBE | APS CAI | APS turbo inlet | DeatschWerks 750cc injectors| Walbro FP | Beatrush forged pitching stopper | Kartboy hangers |Coolant bypass | Prodrive EBCS | Debadged trunk | Cobb heatshield |DRL delete | Autospeed dead pedal + black license plate trim | Primitive Armor |
284whp/307wtq (mustang dyno)
Andrew's 2007 UGM STi Limited #433
Defi Red Racer Boost + Oil Pressure | Innovate WB A/F | V1 radar | Cobb AP protune | Spearco TMIC | APS 3" catted TBE | APS CAI | APS turbo inlet | DeatschWerks 750cc injectors| Walbro FP | Beatrush forged pitching stopper | Kartboy hangers |Coolant bypass | Prodrive EBCS | Debadged trunk | Cobb heatshield |DRL delete | Autospeed dead pedal + black license plate trim | Primitive Armor |
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Ran dry after the toll to cross the bridge going southbound. Didn't quite make it to the bridge itself. It was mile marker 12 if that means anything, hehe.
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Andrew's 2007 UGM STi Limited #433
Defi Red Racer Boost + Oil Pressure | Innovate WB A/F | V1 radar | Cobb AP protune | Spearco TMIC | APS 3" catted TBE | APS CAI | APS turbo inlet | DeatschWerks 750cc injectors| Walbro FP | Beatrush forged pitching stopper | Kartboy hangers |Coolant bypass | Prodrive EBCS | Debadged trunk | Cobb heatshield |DRL delete | Autospeed dead pedal + black license plate trim | Primitive Armor |
284whp/307wtq (mustang dyno)
Andrew's 2007 UGM STi Limited #433
Defi Red Racer Boost + Oil Pressure | Innovate WB A/F | V1 radar | Cobb AP protune | Spearco TMIC | APS 3" catted TBE | APS CAI | APS turbo inlet | DeatschWerks 750cc injectors| Walbro FP | Beatrush forged pitching stopper | Kartboy hangers |Coolant bypass | Prodrive EBCS | Debadged trunk | Cobb heatshield |DRL delete | Autospeed dead pedal + black license plate trim | Primitive Armor |
284whp/307wtq (mustang dyno)
