POSHBIRD

A few weeks ago i asked people for their replies about the exhaust noise if I have my 02 WRX fitted with a PPP. Had some good positive replies, so took your advice and I am having a PPP plus suspension fitted next thursday 13th. I am still a little bit worried, being a "30 something mum". But I hope I enjoy it!.

Ta for all your help

Tracey.

T4molie

Good on ya T

And you will.......

Still saving the money to get my 02 WRX PPP'd...but won't be long

Wuss

Tracey,

I had a similar feeling of uncertainty when I was considering the PPP for my Scooby (MY00). I was worried about the drone from the exhaust on long motorway journeys, etc. I had the PPP fitted in May 2002 and I have NEVER looked back. I cannot speak for the MY02 but the PPP transforms an MY00 into a completely different car!! It's the way the car should have been built in the first place!

Exhaust - you will notice that the car has developed a very nice burble when idling. However, the exhaust is only 'loud' when you are using the throttle heavily, above about 3,500rpm. If you are thrashing along with your foot to the floor, you REALLY will hear the exhaust. However, cruising along in fifth, holding the car at about 90mph (~3,500rpm), you will not hear the exhaust unless you plant your foot to the floor!

That probably doesn't make any sense, but you will understand what I'm talking about once you get the car back!

It's the best £2,000 I've ever spent!

Have fun!

Wuss.

POSHBIRD

Wuss,

remind me again, what is 90mph!!!!!!!!!!.

Wuss

Hang on a minute, it can't be that bad!

Serious question - what improvements are you expecting?

Wuss.

POSHBIRD

I meant, cant remember the last time i went as slow as 90!!

Wuss

Sorry, not very quick off the mark today!

I'm off to sit in a corner, on my own and cry...

I also don't feel too good after a bit of a heavy night last night, but that's best forgotten.

T2000PPP

Poshbird.I had the same worries of noisy exhausts before my PPP was fitted.The new exhaust looks good and sounds great,not much louder than the standard pipe but noticably deeper.Obviously gets louder on full boost but doesnt resonate in the cabin and doesnt sound boyracer ish,just powerfull flat 4.Doesnt spoil the car at all.Hope you enjoy your PPP as i have.

co55ie

2k for a budget backbox and off the shelf remap is a total con.
Get your car mapped live and get a decent exhaust and put the spare 1K back in the bank do it properly dont waste your cash on rubbish.

lucky_strike

I think the fact that it keeps your warranty valid and adds value to the car come sale time helps to justify the price, also last time I looked it was £1600 for the WRX PPP.

Enjoy it Poshbird, I am (but it doesn't stop you thinking about more mods after it!)

Phil

I actually got real ear ache from my Wife

I got Noisekiller to come down £200 latter the wifes happy and the car still has the PPP performance

Phil
Under the thumb from his wife

Dunc20

You're a 30 something mum getting a PPP fitted to your scooby??.........YOU ARE THE COOLEST MUM ALIVE!!

Dunc.

Brett P1

poshbird I bet you run out of steam very quick 90 mph lol

Wuss

Brett,

What the fvck???

Where did that come from!!??

POSHBIRD

Well i have to say that being in your 30's, dont stop you having a bit of fun in your car does it?. Only when the kids are at school though!. Last week i had a little race with another scooby on 2 motorways and the A34, we were annoying this merc driver, it was funny at the time, you had to be there kinda thing. The fastest i been in my scooby (without ppp) is almost 140, mind you was one of those days when you got somewhere without knowing how you got there!!!, that happen to anyone else?. When i looked down at the speedo, i scared myself i slowed down to 80!!!.

Wuss

Too bloody right lucky_strike!

POSH,

I forgot to mention. Has your car got a quickshift or what? If it hasn't that is an essential purchase for an MY00 (not too sure about the MY02). I had the Prodrive one fitted and it's great. I'm sure there are other one's around that are just as good.

W.


[Edited by Wuss - 3/5/2003 3:21:30 PM]

Brett P1

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