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Old 15 November 2010, 09:10 PM
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I am a new member and also first time scooby owner,i bought a 02 wrx with ppp which i am really enjoying but the other half says it is a little to loud for her to be taking to work at 6 in morning for neighbours lol,so just need some advice on how to reduce the noise it has a 4" exhaust outside diameter at the moment thanks
Old 15 November 2010, 09:55 PM
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simpe answer..... dont let he take it to work!!



but on the other hand, places like hayward and scott and other exhaust places, can make you up a exhaust bung to make it more quite.
Old 15 November 2010, 09:57 PM
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Sounds like its had a sneaky de cat after the PPP try getting a prodrive back box, they are a bit quieter.
Old 15 November 2010, 10:05 PM
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Thanks for replies I like tell her not to take it to work lol,I still want the car to have some grunt how much would you pay fir exhaust bung DA ONE thanks

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Old 15 November 2010, 11:04 PM
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Got a bung for mine:-



Cost about £30 from ebay and it's made by Scorpion.
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Originally Posted by scooberuni
Got a bung for mine:-



Cost about £30 from ebay and it's made by Scorpion.

does this make any difference on performance?
Old 15 November 2010, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Wagon Gaz
Sounds like its had a sneaky de cat after the PPP try getting a prodrive back box, they are a bit quieter.
I`ve got one for sale
Old 15 November 2010, 11:42 PM
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Hi scoobysteve how much do you want and will it fit my exhaust thanks for all replies it has been really helpful especially as a newby lol
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It`s the backbox I`ve got mate, not a bung soz.
Old 16 November 2010, 12:23 AM
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If it's got the ppp, shouldn't it have the prodrive back box on it as well? Mine has and ironically I want mine louder as the classic I also
Have blows this one out the water for sound lol
Old 16 November 2010, 03:54 PM
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Get someone to repack the back box. I got Meercat to do mine and what a massive difference.
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I'm pretty sure that Scoobyworld sell a bung, all you need to do to fit it is drill a hole in your tail pipe and job done
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