steve_m wrote:any more explination of that stuff? I'm pretty new to all this!
oh and what is boost actually set at?
Max Target Boost is 2.013 Bar, which is 29.2psi, but that is absolute. Presuming 1bar atmosphere pressure (varies with height from sea level/weather) then target boost is 14.5psi (approx)
This is the same boost target as Auto's, but approx 1psi up on the manuals 13.5psi target

More fuel and more timing generally gives higher power and torque, so STi is tuned for more "oomph" in the mid range and slightly in the top end.
DBW (Drive By Wire) settings basically means for how much accelerator you push down, how much the butterfly opens. Its not direct like cable throttle. 50% accelerator may only be 30% throttle depending on the load on the engine etc. But STi is generally requesting more from the engine for less accellerator input - gives the feeling of sharpness of the throttle. Dont have to mash it to the floor to get more out of it

Hope this helps a little.