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Old 05 April 2010, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by azir
hi everyone can some one tell me how many cats we have on the exhurst and which ones we can remove without doing a remap.
Main one in the downpipe.
2nd one in the next pipe after downpipe.

The PPP removes this 2nd cat for a straight pipe.
Others have done this themselves and I don't think needed a remap.

Changing the downpipe/cat for a decat seems to lead to ( potential ) boost spikes and so should be remapped.

Hope that helps.
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I'm sure I saw it in here but can't find it .... searched all over!


Subaru Assist - did someone say they have reduced the use of the good service and used someone like Greenflag / AA/RAC etc.? instead to cut costs??

And should ask for the "good" company when calling for recovery?


Grateful if some one can remind me of the "good" recovery co. to ask for!

Cheers
Old 05 April 2010, 03:34 PM
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assist is done by the AA now, found out by phoning them to ask if they'd recover from the Ring if the worst happened. The answer suprised me in a good way.

In the occasion I had to use them when I was run off the road, it was a local company that came out to me, and took me home. South Wales to South Beds is a long old trip in a recovery truck and wouldn't have been cheap.
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Originally Posted by vulnax999
Main one in the downpipe.
2nd one in the next pipe after downpipe.

The PPP removes this 2nd cat for a straight pipe.
Others have done this themselves and I don't think needed a remap.

Changing the downpipe/cat for a decat seems to lead to ( potential ) boost spikes and so should be remapped.

Hope that helps.
i was told there is 3 cats on the car.I had a cobra cat back system fitted i noticed they change back box and the first cat only.
Old 05 April 2010, 05:31 PM
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[QUOTE=Simon C;9329985]assist is done by the AA now, found out by phoning them to ask if they'd recover from the Ring if the worst happened. The answer suprised me in a good way.

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Cheers Simon, I remember there was a post about the previous company Subaru use, began with a M I think, and the poster said he was asked if he wanted to use XXX or YYY company.


I'm putting together a pocket list of key info in case the worst happens - ISR reg and tel no, subaru assist, tracker no. and codes, dealer, local police no., insurance nos. etc etc.

Neil
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Originally Posted by azir
i was told there is 3 cats on the car.I had a cobra cat back system fitted i noticed they change back box and the first cat only.
Apparently there is no cat in the up-pipe on these cars.
Old 05 April 2010, 05:41 PM
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I was wondering, a monthly meet is being set up for Scooby owners ( and friends! ) at the Micklehead Green pub, just outside St.Helens on the link road to the M62 roundabout at Junction 7.

https://www.scoobynet.com/northern-e...st-helens.html
Google map http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&so...d+Kingdom&z=16
Postcode WA9 4TT

I noticed there were quite a few Hatch scoobs in the NW not too far away, any interest?

If so go put up your interest on the thread above!

We used to get modded classics, new age, a 22B, a WR1, auto wagon (!!), and more.
General chat, techy chat, look at the cars and have a shandy!


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Old 05 April 2010, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by vulnax999
Originally Posted by Simon C
assist is done by the AA now, found out by phoning them to ask if they'd recover from the Ring if the worst happened. The answer suprised me in a good way.
Cheers Simon, I remember there was a post about the previous company Subaru use, began with a M I think, and the poster said he was asked if he wanted to use XXX or YYY company.


I'm putting together a pocket list of key info in case the worst happens - ISR reg and tel no, subaru assist, tracker no. and codes, dealer, local police no., insurance nos. etc etc.

Neil
You dont get a choice now, however the nice thing is they always turn up with a flat bed, none of this tow malarky
Old 05 April 2010, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Simon C
You dont get a choice now, however the nice thing is they always turn up with a flat bed, none of this tow malarky
I thought you couldn't tow a AWD unless all 4 wheels are on the ground hence the flat bed or am I being thick
Old 05 April 2010, 07:20 PM
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No, you are correct, that's why some recovery services are a problem.... thet send the 2 wheel tow truck!

Will damage the 4 wheel drive system if towed like that.


Always use a flat bed truck or similar.
Old 05 April 2010, 09:53 PM
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Do Subaru sell colour coded touch-up/chip pens? I have never needed one before with my previous Subaru's just this one with tissue paper paint. I had one for my Lotus which was good but obviously not metal underneath.
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yes they do sell them for around £5 ish
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Halfords also do one, if you give them the paint code, and it has both a small brush and a nib/needle end, which is better for small chips.
Old 06 April 2010, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by azir
i was told there is 3 cats on the car.I had a cobra cat back system fitted i noticed they change back box and the first cat only.
Originally Posted by vulnax999
Main one in the downpipe.
2nd one in the next pipe after downpipe.

The PPP removes this 2nd cat for a straight pipe.
Others have done this themselves and I don't think needed a remap.

Changing the downpipe/cat for a decat seems to lead to ( potential ) boost spikes and so should be remapped.

Hope that helps.
Just as Vulnax said

2 cats, one in downpipe, one in front centre section... most of the "cat back" systems removes the 2nd cat section with a straight through pipe. replaces the resonator section with the same, and also a new backbox..

These exhausts do not need a remap... but the car would muster significant gains if you did.
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Missing VIN plate on Euro import.

I've just tried to locate my VIN plate (on the top of the nearside suspension strut)... to find 2 neat holes but no plate... any other Euro imports like this or is it just me!
Old 06 April 2010, 01:11 PM
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By the looks of it nothing on mine, are they not at the bottom of the front windshield now?
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Originally Posted by vulnax999
I'm sure I saw it in here but can't find it .... searched all over!


Subaru Assist - did someone say they have reduced the use of the good service and used someone like Greenflag / AA/RAC etc.? instead to cut costs??

And should ask for the "good" company when calling for recovery?


Grateful if some one can remind me of the "good" recovery co. to ask for!

Cheers
Subaru assist - last time I used this on my 05 STI they just used a local operator
I had a flat battery and a guy in a huge flat bed truck appeared (Company called CCRS)
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&sou...PFjZm386mPMwPQ
Old 06 April 2010, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Arronb
By the looks of it nothing on mine, are they not at the bottom of the front windshield now?
Cheers Arron,

I've been told the same, the hatch does not have the VIN plate on the suspension strut anymore... but on the drivers door or bulkhead.

yes the VIN number is etched on the windshield, but I need the colour code, which is found only on the VIN plate...

PS:

Got my Z/S air intake pipe fitted..and all ok now.... sounds louder under WOT...more of a whoosh than before?

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Originally Posted by scooby L
Just as Vulnax said

2 cats, one in downpipe, one in front centre section... most of the "cat back" systems removes the 2nd cat section with a straight through pipe. replaces the resonator section with the same, and also a new backbox..

These exhausts do not need a remap... but the car would muster significant gains if you did.
when i had the cobra cat back system fitted pete from cobra said he is working on the secoud cat he said to me if i removed the second cat i will gain about 10bhp and will not need a remap.A bit confused now what i have got fitted.sorry for sounding like a da da brain just trying to understand what i got fitted.
Old 06 April 2010, 03:36 PM
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So is there no adverse effects from fitting a cat back exhaust and panel filter ? With out a remap ? But only benefits if you do ?
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These may help you.

This is the center pipe as fitted to a standard STI/330s v my deresonated pipe.
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This is my decated 2nd cat v my std 2nd cat.
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And here is std system v cat back.
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Originally Posted by azir
when i had the cobra cat back system fitted pete from cobra said he is working on the secoud cat he said to me if i removed the second cat i will gain about 10bhp and will not need a remap.A bit confused now what i have got fitted.sorry for sounding like a da da brain just trying to understand what i got fitted.
which exhaust did you get?
any sound/video clips?

carlos..
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I've always assumed a "cat back" system was inclusive of the 2nd cat..so everything behind the catted downpipe is replaced... but Arron's pic shows the cat back system starting from the rear of the 2nd cat.... so I stand corrected if that's the case.

make's my £250 for a whole 330s exhaust even better VFM
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Originally Posted by scooby L
Missing VIN plate on Euro import.

I've just tried to locate my VIN plate (on the top of the nearside suspension strut)... to find 2 neat holes but no plate... any other Euro imports like this or is it just me!
Try the bottom of the passenger side B pillar - open door and it's just above the sill.
Type UK's are anyway.
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Originally Posted by vulnax999
Try the bottom of the passenger side B pillar - open door and it's just above the sill.
Type UK's are anyway.

thanks Vulnax

Found it

C8P Midnight Blue Pearl.... there was me thinking it was Blue/black or Obsidian Black...
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Originally Posted by scooby L
I've always assumed a "cat back" system was inclusive of the 2nd cat..so everything behind the catted downpipe is replaced... but Arron's pic shows the cat back system starting from the rear of the 2nd cat.... so I stand corrected if that's the case.

Me too, I'd always thought cat back was after the downpipe.... and turbo back was downpipe and all.
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Anyone know if a set of 20mm hub-centric spacers (with an outer bore size of 73mm) will fit the 2008 STI?
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Originally Posted by carlpcross
which exhaust did you get?
any sound/video clips?

carlos..
http://www.cobrasport.com/exhaust/Su...%3E%29+/31/0/0
this is the system i had fitted in 3"bore
video off petes car who is the owner off cobra exhaust
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- ( 08 STI Cat back - 2.5" bore )
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Did the red strip thing, A little while ago now but only just taken a picture

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Does suit the car SD

Well done to who ever thought up the idea initially!

Mine with the red piping, lower Zun sport grill, HT Auto lip spoiler & Rally Armors...

Looking at 20mm spacers and prodrive springs now... god it never stops...

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