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ARRON BIRD 07 June 2000 09:47 PM

P1 comes soon. Do I need the Prodrive backbox to beef things up a bit, when I tested the car it had one fitted so I didnt get a chance to hear the STI one.
Did have a Hiper muffler on my present car but a bit too MAX POWER for me now, so If anyone wants it it`s yous for £125.

Rum* 07 June 2000 11:31 PM

I was thinking the same myself...what improvement does it give, if any....and ARRON, how much is it??

Cheers

Rum

chuckster 08 June 2000 07:14 AM

You gotta get either a scoobysport or prodrive b/b - if only for the sound. My 22B has the STI b/b and it is the most pathetic sounding creature you've ever heard - everyone at powerstation will back me up on this!
As it's a UK car I'm having the dealer check with IM that the prodrive backbox is suitable and warranty won't be affected. However most dealers will fit a scoobysport and still honour any warranty claim. I'm just nervous, and doing it by the book, as the cars so rare.
Cheers,
Chuck

[This message has been edited by chuckster (edited 08-06-2000).]

paul w 08 June 2000 01:29 PM

ARRON,
is the hiper muffler full sys to the downpipe or just backbox,is it stainless steel and how loud is it ,how big is the tailpipe,
thanks paul

GaryC 08 June 2000 01:56 PM

Having heard a P1 with standard exhaust - you definitly need a new back box! My wifes freelander sounds more appealing!

Jake 08 June 2000 03:32 PM

Get a magnex 6x4 oval it looks and sounds the business mate. the best £200 quid i spent

[This message has been edited by Jake (edited 08-06-2000).]

Jonathan 08 June 2000 03:50 PM

Mines got a SS. Bit louder than the Prodrive unit. Both are much better than the std STI crap.

Jonathan


WALKER 08 June 2000 06:44 PM

Jake

Got to agree mate, i`ve had the slowdrive box on, also a Blitz and now i`ve just put on the Magnex 6x4, all i can say is WOW!!! I love it. Louder than the prodrive, not as loud as the Blitz, looks the absolute Mutleys Nutleys!!!!

Paul

ARRON BIRD 08 June 2000 10:24 PM


Paul, 5" I think and its a backbox,full stainless.Its not too loud just wont go with me P1

PhilHulse 09 June 2000 01:19 AM

Hmm, interested in this thread. The sound of the P1 could be better. Is the performance affected; is the warranty affected, etc. etc.

Phil.

paul w 09 June 2000 09:40 AM

thanks ARRON,
you guys with the magnex systems are they too noisey in the back for small children or would you say there fine.
cheers paul

Huxley 09 June 2000 12:08 PM

I Have got 4.5 round Magnex on our scoob and it sounds the dogs B*****s don't waste your
money on a prodrive box!

Huxley

Rum* 09 June 2000 05:00 PM

Phil,

I'm having the Pro Drive Back Box fitted on Monday, along with Barrier Lock.

Re warranty, I have been told that it doesn't affect it.

Re performance - not sure?

Will have to wait and see and I will no doubt be speaking to you sometime next week - happy motoring!

Tom

paul w 09 June 2000 07:05 PM

ARRON,
I'll have the box please,i've mailed you if you haven't got the mail please ring me 07940912679 and i'll phone you straight back.asap please,i'm only down the road.
thanks paul

paul w 09 June 2000 07:06 PM

phone up to 11.30pm
cheers

DocJock 09 June 2000 09:06 PM

Birdy,

The Prodrive backbox is a bit variable on volume, mine as fitted was quiet but with horrible vibration. Had it replaced as defective, new one louder but no *rattle*

Not as deep as SS but harder noise on full throttle. (Is there any other way ?)

Hope it helps

John


chuckster 09 June 2000 09:39 PM

Arron,
Considering the insurance probs you better make sure you get a quote with backbox - some insurers will hit you very hard for the modification - they will always consider it performance related.
Chuck

Rum* 10 June 2000 03:11 PM

Having Pro Drive back box fitted on Monday - any offers on the P1 / STi backbox thats coming off???....1000 miles...nearly new http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

please mail me on tom@schofieldinsurance.co.uk and I'll get back to you on Monday afternoon.

Chers

Rum

ARRON BIRD 10 June 2000 09:29 PM

Thanks to you all http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/tongue.gif


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