Need some help dispelling some myths to the above-mentioned (who has trolled this forum for a year or so and still hasn't made a username).
She has trouble believing me when I tell her that her clutch will be fine, the ECU won't fry, and that the car won't snap in half upon getting a tune.
Reasons why she doesn't believe me:
1.) My ECU fried
2.) My clutch failed
3.) She is female
So this is where an internet full of already-tuned R owners (that's you) comes to the rescue.
Pls halp.
This is my advice. In Idiot-Proof steps
1. Identify birthdate of girlfriend
2. Borrow car approximately 1 week before hand.
3. Go to shop and have reflashed
4. Place into stock mode drive home
5. On birthday at appropriate time. Place car into 91/93 mode
6. Purchase a necklace or other item as a backup gift in case of backfire.
7. Inform her that you flashed her car for her birthday. She will appreciate your thoughtful desire to ensure she has adequate horsepower.
8. Since it is car related gift I recommend adding cute little Puma driving shoes for her that way she has no excuse about the clutch matter as she has perfect shoes for clutch work.