Last week we tested an S209 on our dyno with the stock and Cobb Stage 1 tunes with some interesting results! Check it out in our blog post here:
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S209 Dyno fun! Baseline and Stage 1 Cobb Map. - Six Star Motorsports
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Oh S209. A lightning rod for controversy. One thing that can’t be ignored is this will be swan song for Subaru’s 30 years of turbo EJ based engines. Today we are going to find out what num...Love seeing direct comparisons. Keep ‘em coming!
You mention peak numbers but it’d be nice to see an overlay of a stock standard STI
Six Star Shenanigans!!! Tallboy shifters are in!!! Do you need one? S209 Cobb Stage 1 numbers. Guess the HP game!!! Q&A about whatever!
s2k isnt much different, they are like 400+ for the s2k
specifically so i could run a extender without elongaing the throw
thats cheap for a nice short shifter
it creates a pressure differential
Love those ap racing kits... I need them lol
I'll eventually pick it up, i currently have the KB SS, the normal one. Car does mostly track duty, it's a VA.
When you say correctly, what are common mistakes when making one (Splitter)
Yup, that's why SRT USA / all Rally / GRC cars have 2 foot long sifters for their sequential. time is money
Haltech flat foot shift tech is awesome
I'd be interested. I autocross and not having to move my hand as much would help a ton
These are some great tips!
just go with some D2 12-pot calipers
there's legit videos and writeups of roof spoilers and why they suck, but here we are ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Don't forget to have splitter supports that connect to your bumper instead of the chassis
Thinking about buying my first WRX. Should I get the current FA20, or wait for the new car / potential FA24?
I love the JDM ratios until I'm over 3k at 65mph 🙁
Taller caliper would last longer before heat soak, but doesn't really help stopping power
Love me some 05 sti gear ratios with v8 207
I forgot about my velocity stack
Yea i tried that too; shift extender, i didn't like it
Wing before splitter or same time for our platform. Or don't touch aero
yeh, jw, I need way more hardcore stuff lol
Look forward to seeing the car at superlap in March
How much of Bogeyman would blows off in a wind tunnel
I've seen that base pivot flex for sure
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IMPREZA!!! The car that took Subaru from a quirky Japanese brand to a performance icon all started on this day back in 1992. It's amazing (and some may even say tragic) how much of the basic DNA can still be seen in the current STI.
Post your favorite Impreza pic, new or old, yours or one you love, personal or iconic below!! Celebrate the legend.Today we say happy birthday to the Subaru Impreza. It was on this day in 1992 that the Impreza was launched. Happy 28th to the GC8 chassis and the car that started a "cult" following 😍
a lot less vapes and flat brim hats back then 😅
My fav is a video. Seriously this video all but sold me on this platform: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SROTaMSDVXY
my all time favorite the Jun impreza
Andy Forrest's "storm trooper" for sure. A truly mental car for a truly mental driver 🤣
Petter Solberg's championship winning Subaru
# missingyou
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My 2002 Impreza WRX 😋
This is my first experience with Six Star Motorsports. I was having my tuning done by Boosted Tuning Performance (Graham) at their location. My car had just recently had a new short block put in by my local dealership. I had been having issues from day one. Weeks of fighting with the dealership to make it right. They had the car for over 13 weeks total and gave me every excuse in the book why it wasn’t running right. I tell you this information because on my day of tuning with Boosted Performance Tuning at Six Star Motorsports I was having issues where my tune session had to be postponed. The guys at Six Star found the issues AND repaired it in 45 minutes. Yes you read that right. 45 minutes. My car got tuned and is running better than ever. These guys are passionate about what they do. I got a tour of the shop and some of their projects. I literally spent the entire day around this shop and saw many interactions with customers in person and on the phone. I was so happy and impressed with these guys that I got a quote for my other Subaru and will be putting it on a trailer and driving 3 hours to drop it off with them. I trust them to work on my vehicles. They have earned a new loyal customer. Thank you guys! I’ll be seeing you!
Corey Wolfe
15:50 05 Sep 20
Gosh do these guys do good work! Forsure the Midwest Mecca of Subaru. They are busy year round so make sure you have ample time before you call for an appointment
Bryan Somers
22:25 28 Aug 20
I've been to Six Star a number of times and they have never let me down. Good pricing on parts, quality service on odd jobs, people who know how to work on a Subaru and have the right tools for the job. Mark and the rest of the team have been great to work with.
Kevin Kendzierski
03:28 05 Aug 20
If you love your Subaru as much as I do, you want to take it to a shop that you can trust. The crew at 6 star, no matter if your issue is big or small will be there for you to give you the best answers and service your car deserves. I hope to have this shop build my car one day and I will not take it anywhere else. If your looking for quality work and a great crew look no further. Thanks guys!
Patryk Openchowski
14:45 22 Jul 20
This place rocks!! Literally the best customer service ever! They were able to help me out when my car was down. They brought it back to normal in no time! They kept me updated throughout the whole process! Will definitely be bring my car back here for all of its service!! Shoutout to Mark and Adam who made my experience so amazing!!
Krystian Waksmanski
00:55 17 Jul 20
Great shop. Everyone is very cool and knowledgeable. I've been in a few times to have work done on my WRX, or just to ask general questions, and it's always a good experience. They specialize in a lot of aftermarket work, but don't hesitate to stop in if your vehicle is stock; you can also get routine maintenance done at reasonable prices. So check them out!
Jeremy Koontz
19:05 05 Jul 20
Mark and the gang are awesome! Helped me out with some blown coilovers that I didn’t get from them or installed there (first mistake) and got them taken care of under warranty. Thanks Dewey for the rear springs that now match the fronts. I can’t thank these guys enough. The car feels so much better and doesn’t have that annoying clunk over every bump. The only shop I will ever take my car to! Thanks guys...
Sean Stevens
16:40 20 Jun 20
Gave me the best deals on parts for my 2019 WRX. Even helped me fix my car a few times in the past on my old 2016 WRX over the phone. Highly recommend them!
Chris B
01:54 26 May 20
So happy with the work that was done on my car! Everyone was extremely professional and knowledgeable. Marvin worked with me every step of the way and provided me with a path to a faster and more reliable driving experience. Will definitely use them again.
Matt Winn
16:35 29 Apr 20
Words can't put how much these guys have helped me. Awsome staff and team.. positive vibes everywhere.
Ozzie Pico
09:22 07 Mar 20
Great place! Everyone was super friendly took the time to answer and understand the many questions I had. Marvin is awesome and super helpful!
Christine Bartlett
00:40 15 Feb 20
Six Star Motorsports the best thing happened to me this year!
They save a lot of money for me this year!!
Mark Sadowski is the coolest person i have to work with.
Ask them for any Subaru needs!!
Best place to go with!
Jan Borysovskyy
23:51 09 Feb 20
I will always 100% always recommend Six* for all Subaru related work. They legit treat you like family and always look out for your best interest.
Sebastian Gniedziejko
00:00 08 Feb 20
Great place! Drove from Detroit MI, and these guys took very good care of me. 10/10
Raymond Burkett
15:26 06 Feb 20
Great people very helpful and worth every penny
Alexander Doble
22:52 05 Feb 20
Won't take my subaru anywhere else, these guys are the best of the best when it comes to a subaru shop in the Chicagoland area.
Kyle Clairmont
16:12 19 Jan 20
The best Subaru shop in Chicagoland
Anton Antropov
17:49 04 Jan 20
Never been disappointed with a single visit. I've come to the point where they are the only people I trust to service my 2014 hatch STI. Every time I get my car back from them, I drive away smiling and I can guarantee you will be too. You can really feel the difference in quality of work from the moment you step on the gas from their shop.
On top of that, these guys very inviting, personable, and honest with you. Whether you know a lot, or not so much, about cars, they will make a point to inform you on every aspect of what they do. They will also respectfully correct you, if you happen to be misinformed on something, or simply not as knowledgable. Even if you just have some questions about your car, you can ask them anything and be sure that you're getting the most accurate info.
Biggest job they did for me was fix my blown head gasket. After getting the car back, it drives better than the day I bought it. There is a sense of pride in knowing Six Star worked on your car and repping them with their logo. I don't think I will ever go anywhere else and I even go as far as saying that their shop is one of the reasons why I'll probably never move away from Illinois. Worth it.
Karol Piluk
23:53 11 Dec 19
Wonderful group of guys who went to great lengths to make my Legacy just the way I wanted it. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else.
Zachary Tarnow
23:25 20 Oct 19
Great customer service!! Called a few times and have always gotten quality service. Very easy to reach and helpful with questions.
Mike Rivera
03:06 18 Oct 19
Great service, had my GT-R diagnosed, serviced, and dynod.
kday allday
19:07 11 Oct 19
Went to buy fluids and guy recommend fluids and was very helpful!
Greg Adjuntas
01:31 01 Oct 19
Where do I start, the whole Six Star team can be described in one word. Integrity. They literally look out for you, your vehicle, and ultimately want you the customer, to be happy. I've brought my 15' STI there for the past 3 years ever since I moved back from the west coast and they have been nothing but a pleasure to work with. I've never been pressured or upsold on any work or unecessary parts. You must be insane to give anything less than 5 stars.
Ben Deloria
00:54 26 Sep 19
Only place I take my 2015 WRX when it needs maintenance. They are very knowledgeable and professional. Will never take my Subaru anywhere else!!
Ivy Lesiak
12:49 03 Sep 19
Only place I take my 2015 WRX when it needs maintenance. They are very knowledgeable and professional. Will never take my Subaru anywhere else!!
Ivy Lesiak
12:49 03 Sep 19
Marvin and the team were extremely helpful not just taking care of my 2002 WRX but now my 2004 WRX. From having my transmission swapped in a timely manner to managing my tuning needs for my built 2004 WRX. I can always expect timely service and genuine customer service from this shop. 5/5 A+ !!
Raul Armenta
20:02 12 Jul 19
Everyone there if funny, nice, and extremely helpful! The price is pretty good compared to where I go usually
Alek Mendez
20:20 26 Jun 19
Six Star is the only place I trust to keep my 13+ year old stock WRX on the road. Everyone in the shop is encyclopedic about Subarus and it's clear the mechanics put a lot of care into their work. Mark and his team are always thorough in their diagnosis, explain all the work up front (with photos), and provide fair, fully itemized estimates before getting started. After a number of disappointing experiences with dealers and other Subaru shops in the area over the years, I'll continue to make the trip to Six Star as long as I own a Subaru. Highly recommended!
Nima Oftadeh
18:12 09 Jun 19
Six Star is the only place I trust to keep my 13+ year old stock WRX on the road. Everyone in the shop is encyclopedic about Subarus and it's clear the mechanics put a lot of care into their work. Mark and his team are always thorough in their diagnosis, explain all the work up front (with photos) and provide fair, fully itemized estimates before getting started. After a number of disappointing experiences with dealers and other Subaru shops in the area over the years, I'll continue to make the trip to Six Star as long as I own a Subaru. Highly recommended!
Nima Oftadeh
18:10 09 Jun 19
Very professional and straightforward from start to finish. Great pricing and customer service. Will be back for more.
Alex Bryant
22:57 09 May 19
GREAT SHOP! had some really bad rattles under the car and they did a great job fixing it 🙂 will definitely come back.
Juan Aranda
21:22 25 Apr 19
Great people, service and mechanic work. They know what they're talking about and are willing to help with any questions you may have.
Nikolai Burgov
18:10 20 Apr 19
These guys are the best!
My first interaction with this shop was when I was calling shops around the Chicago area trying to figure out who could do a stage 2 setup on my 05FXT. I was immediately drawn to them due to their super friendly nature and their expansive knowledge, not to mention their reviews. I scheduled a time with them to run some tests on my engine to see if it was fit for a stage 2 set up, since it did have about 138000 miles on it. Unfortunately they discovered a head gasket leak/failure which is not super uncommon for these cars at this age. But I was looking on the bright side because several other shops were prepared to just slap stage 2 bits on my car with no prior inspections and I wouldn’t have known any better, and then I would have encountered much bigger problems down the road. So to fix the issue of the leaky head gasket I declided to have them rebuild my engine, as opposed to just a head gasket replacement or buying a whole different car. I went with this because they have a rebuild option that isn’t focused on power, but reliability. That was very appealing to me since I wanted to be reassured that I’d have no more problems with my engine and I also wasn’t looking for crazy power numbers. Plus, at least from what I could find, six star is the only shop in the area to offer a rebuild package like that. After having the car back for a mont after the build, the engine runs buttery smooth and absolutely no problems. Plus they threw in some extra torques when they tuned it because they knew I’d like to have a little fun 😇. Couldn’t have left my car with a better bunch of guys, I highly recommend this shop!
John Griffin
18:42 28 Mar 19
Very professional people! Dewey is the man when it comes to ordering parts! They’re always responsive when you have any questions. Very competitive prices and fast shipping. They got my Subaru’s ecu swapped in a day! I highly recommend this shop for anything Subaru.
Garrett Tkach
00:15 23 Mar 19
These guys do great work, I wouldnt take my subaru anywhere else. I dont know of any other shop that specialize in subarus like six star does. Fantastic customer service as well. They have taken good care of me and im sure they will do the same for you.
Thomas Malecki
22:20 08 Mar 19
From the very beginning till the end was nothing but professionalism and respect for these guys. After having a rough experience from a dealership I wish I would have came here first. Definitely recommend Six Star for everything between routine maintenance to performance upgrades. They know what they are doing. Thank you!
Mathias Strickland
02:38 05 Mar 19
These guys are awesome! Recently had a motor built by them for my 2018 STI. This is my first Subaru and also first turbo car so these guys took the time to really explain the process and made sure everything was getting done correctly. The guys here don’t treat you as a work order either, they will get to know you by name. Im very satisfied with my car and even more with the knowledge I’ve gained from Marvin, Mark and Dewey. This will be the only shop I take my car to.
Jordan Hook
15:03 28 Feb 19
Really awesome and laid back people. Very knowledgeable with Subaru’s. They also have a awesome on hand stock of modifications like turbochargers, turbo inlet hoses, exhaust, etc. Plus it looks like they had some dealership parts on hand too!
Darrykk Mendez
18:08 16 Jan 19
Do yourself and your Subaru a favor and go see these guys, they're simply the best. I couldn't be more happy with the results and the entire experience I had.
Gordon Bokuniewicz
00:02 12 Jan 19
Wonderful people to work with. Quality is top notch.
Charlie Shellenberger
02:01 14 Dec 18
Fair pricing, expert mechanics, great customer service. Downside is that they are always booked; shows how good they are. Even if you aren't a customer, they will steer you in the right direction for parts or advice. if you care about your Subaru/ turbo-awd car, this place is for you.
Vansyse
18:49 01 Nov 18
I can't say enough good things about this shop. I've been working with them for years and they have always helped me out in times of need. Even if it was a simple oil change on my Crosstrek or a full engine build it's always a pleasure working with these guys. They will always be my go to shop!
Maharshee Patel
04:15 01 Nov 18
Needed to fix an annoying leak that no one could source and fix but, Mark and the crew took great care of me, they found it and took care of it. Pointed out what needed to be do done and what as looking good. Huge thanks to Six Star Motorsports will definitely go back if I ever need work and would recommend you give them a call!
Pablo Patino
03:22 09 Sep 18
The team at Six Star is wonderful! They took amazing care of my Forester during its 60K/brake service, and the car feels great. Even took time to schedule a secondary inspection to diagnose a potential clutch issue. They are knowledgable, happy to answer questions, and make you feel very welcome. No doubt they are the best around, and only want the best for you and your vehicle.
Christina Hoblin
21:32 17 Aug 18
Love this place! Always a friendly person there that's willing to help listen and teach. Great selection on items. If you want it and do not see it dont be hesitant to ask I'm sure they can get it for you and more than likely at a lower price as well. This place would be my first selection on localized performance knowledge based people. Highly recommended!
D Pits
02:11 25 May 18
Wonderful people to work with. Quality is top notch.
Charlie Shellenberger
22:39 10 May 18
Pricey but at the same time reasonable. They will definitely be getting my business if the need arises again.
Adis Dervić
13:04 04 Apr 17
