WRX v STI Exhaust
04 May 2005, 10:27 AM
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WRX v STI Exhaust
WRX v STI exhaust.
Have got an 05 wrx and its too quite. I don't want a really loud exhasut but just something that makes a good sound. ideally would like something that sounds like the prodrive system. I see there are a few STI back boxes for sale, will these fit and will it improve the sound at all?
Is there any way to buy a prodrive back box on its own? A full prodrive kit adds £255 to insurance, up from £480 and its a bit much. Not quite the 25% some suggest...
Any suggestions???
Have got an 05 wrx and its too quite. I don't want a really loud exhasut but just something that makes a good sound. ideally would like something that sounds like the prodrive system. I see there are a few STI back boxes for sale, will these fit and will it improve the sound at all?
Is there any way to buy a prodrive back box on its own? A full prodrive kit adds £255 to insurance, up from £480 and its a bit much. Not quite the 25% some suggest...
Any suggestions???
04 May 2005, 10:41 AM
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Get an official Prodrive WR Sport Back box from your local Subaru dealer.
It sounds much better than the standard box, has a single oval pipe and doesnt affect your warranty.
It sounds much better than the standard box, has a single oval pipe and doesnt affect your warranty.
04 May 2005, 10:54 AM
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I had the WR Sports exhaust on my old MY03 WRX - it growled a lot nicer than the standard STi exhaust I've got at the moment...
Don't know why you're worried abouit £700-ish on insurance for the prodrive kit... I'm paying around £1600 at the moment for my STi - that was the cheapest quote I could find
I'm paying that and I'm married, over 30, have no points on my licence, full no claims, tracker fitted, cat 1 alarm, passed my IAM & RoSPA advanced driving tests and live in a nice area... Think I'll shop around a bit harder at renewal time...
Don't know why you're worried abouit £700-ish on insurance for the prodrive kit... I'm paying around £1600 at the moment for my STi - that was the cheapest quote I could find
I'm paying that and I'm married, over 30, have no points on my licence, full no claims, tracker fitted, cat 1 alarm, passed my IAM & RoSPA advanced driving tests and live in a nice area... Think I'll shop around a bit harder at renewal time...
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I wish my insurance was £480..!
I'm 38, married with a family, wife (35) is on the policy and paying £950 for a WRX, which was the cheapest by far..! Then we do live in Birmingham, however I will be shopping harder come October.
BTW I've got a Ninja BB and it's excellent, not too loud as most think, but nice and deep and that's with a centre decat and ninja centre section..! I'm not sure it'll be as quiet when I get my full decat soon..!
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I'm 38, married with a family, wife (35) is on the policy and paying £950 for a WRX, which was the cheapest by far..! Then we do live in Birmingham, however I will be shopping harder come October.
BTW I've got a Ninja BB and it's excellent, not too loud as most think, but nice and deep and that's with a centre decat and ninja centre section..! I'm not sure it'll be as quiet when I get my full decat soon..!
Jason
05 May 2005, 11:27 AM
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I have a Prodrive WR Sport Back box on my 03 WRX which sounds great. 2morrow I take dekivery of an 05 WRX with an STi back box which I hope will sound just as good. I'll let you know...
By the way only £480 insurance is great. I pay £680 to Priviledge, am 43, married, live in Droitwich (Worcs) and an advanced motorist....
By the way only £480 insurance is great. I pay £680 to Priviledge, am 43, married, live in Droitwich (Worcs) and an advanced motorist....
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Originally Posted by fgn
WRX v STI exhaust.
Have got an 05 wrx and its too quite. I don't want a really loud exhasut but just something that makes a good sound. ideally would like something that sounds like the prodrive system. I see there are a few STI back boxes for sale, will these fit and will it improve the sound at all?
Is there any way to buy a prodrive back box on its own? A full prodrive kit adds £255 to insurance, up from £480 and its a bit much. Not quite the 25% some suggest...
Any suggestions???
Have got an 05 wrx and its too quite. I don't want a really loud exhasut but just something that makes a good sound. ideally would like something that sounds like the prodrive system. I see there are a few STI back boxes for sale, will these fit and will it improve the sound at all?
Is there any way to buy a prodrive back box on its own? A full prodrive kit adds £255 to insurance, up from £480 and its a bit much. Not quite the 25% some suggest...
Any suggestions???
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Originally Posted by vingtsun
I have a Prodrive WR Sport Back box on my 03 WRX which sounds great. 2morrow I take dekivery of an 05 WRX with an STi back box which I hope will sound just as good. I'll let you know...
By the way only £480 insurance is great. I pay £680 to Priviledge, am 43, married, live in Droitwich (Worcs) and an advanced motorist....
By the way only £480 insurance is great. I pay £680 to Priviledge, am 43, married, live in Droitwich (Worcs) and an advanced motorist....
Iam 35 with 9 points paying 540 for a 51 plate wrx with tracker fitted mind you I ave 7 years no claims might b worth trying a-plan thatcham on 01635 874646 good luck
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First mod I did was to get rid of the peashooters and fit an STI backbox.
Gives it back the burble, not too noticeable from inside the car, but sounds great from outside.
Gives it back the burble, not too noticeable from inside the car, but sounds great from outside.
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