I am looking at upgrading my standard back box. When speaking to my local dealer he mentioned putting a P1 back box on for around £280. Is the P1 back box the same as the Prodrive one?

Or shall I just opt for Scoobysport?

Peter

 

Peter
The P1 backbox is not the same as the Prodrive one. It is a standard STi unit, with single tail pipe. I understand this to be much the same as the standard UK box, which has twin tail pipes - so no great benefit. You will not be satiisfied with a P1 backbox if you're looking for a decent sound - the P1 is very quiet as standard. I've just fitted a Scoobysport backbox to my P1, and it now sounds the biz. I had one on my previous MY99 and missed that sound so much !
Prodrive will supply their backbox as an extra for a P1, but they are a bit precious about supplying it for other Imprezas, unlesss it's part of their engine upgrade pack. I'd go for the Scoobysport at £260 plus VAT. If you can get to them in the Basildon area, they should fit FOC.

 

Greg

I am sold. Will be calling Scoobysport today to make the necessary arrangements. I just needed to check out the alternatives before going ahead.

Did the addition of hte back box affect your insurance?

Cheers
Peter

 

Peter

It havn't brought the matter to my insurer's attention. I didn't on the previous car either. I guess that strictly, I should. If the insurers make it quite clear that they should be advised of any form of modification, then you may be best advised to discuss it with them. Despite what S/sport may say with regard to performance claims, I doubt whether the car will be
much / if any quicker on the backbox alone. Now, fit a decatted downpipe as well, and that certainly should improve things !
Please give me a call, if you want to chat over.

Regards

Greg ( 07770 578190 )