Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Mods for my 01 WRX

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 17 December 2003, 03:23 PM
  #1  
DrJP
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
DrJP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 235
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Post

I've belatedly got the modding bug for my MY01 WRX - partly as my brother has just put a deposit down on a new ppp'd STI - and I'm completely jealous.
Mines a euro import so there's no issue with the warranty but I'm after advice on the best route to take.I've got around £1500 to spend.
Am I best off getting e.g. the complete scoobysport exhaust plus air filter plus remap or getting ppp. It seems from other posts that maybe ppp is less favoured option if no warranty issues.
Old 17 December 2003, 03:37 PM
  #2  
Missile Man
Scooby Regular
 
Missile Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Post

Is PPP even an option for you if it's an import? I may stand to be corrected, but I thought it was only available on UK supplied cars?
Old 17 December 2003, 03:57 PM
  #3  
Jza
Scooby Regular
 
Jza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,959
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Post

If its an MY01 you can only have 6 months warrenty at most left.

If your not going to extend it - remap and exhaust is supposed to be much better than PPP

I've got a PPP and love it

Jza
Old 17 December 2003, 04:03 PM
  #4  
OllyK
Scooby Regular
 
OllyK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 12,304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Post

Jza, DrJP did say:
Mines a euro import so there's no issue with the warranty
Soooo, in answer, yes PPP is the way to go if you have warranty issues, you don't have them so get more power for less bucks by another route. As to which route is the best? Depends on the amount you want to spend, but assuming you are talking circa £1600 as it would be for PPP then there are many options which no doubt will be discussed / argued about at great length!

In general though...
New zaust, new up pipe and re-map seem to be the first stage.
Old 17 December 2003, 04:40 PM
  #5  
chris singleton
Scooby Regular
 
chris singleton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,547
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Post

Best bet is to go for an Ecutek re-map plus a full decat (up pipe, down pipe, 2 piece centre and back box) that should be good for approx 280-290 BHP and releive you of your £1500 plus a bit more probably for fitting. Lots of places are doing these conversions now Scoobysport, Extreme Scoobies, etc.

Personally, if I had my time again, I'd trade in for an STI as you'll not stop with the power, wheels, spoiler, lights, suspension will all be next and then some........well, it was for me anyway

Chris
Old 17 December 2003, 05:04 PM
  #6  
alwong
Scooby Regular
 
alwong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Midlands
Posts: 639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Post

Once you mod you just can't stop!!! (Now where have a heard a similar slogan??)
I've had my WRX01 for 4 months and im itching to get it modded myself.
Old 17 December 2003, 05:24 PM
  #7  
MadGrip
Scooby Regular
 
MadGrip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Leeds
Posts: 3,175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Post

A good place to start is in the "for sale" section. I've picked up a down pipe & up pipe modified heatshield (so I didnt have to cut my own) managed to get these for £190 . Also got myself a firestorm backbox with less than 50 miles on it for £180.

so I saved a packet on the exhaust, now just need to sort my induction side of things, then TEK3 here I come

Phil

(BTW mine is a MY01 Euro WRX)
Old 17 December 2003, 05:50 PM
  #8  
BL
Scooby Regular
 
BL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,687
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Post

Ive got a HKS Hiper Exhaust system for sale.

The system is a 3" system and replaces all centre sections (connects to downpipe)

It is completely straight unlike other systems with a kink towards the silencer.


This is one of the most popular systems in the market and comes with a bung to keep your neighbours happy.

New price is £550 + £80 for a link pipe (link pipe is needed to fit to UK cars as Japanses versions have longer DPs)

The complete system is going for £350 + postage.

Email me if interested

You will not be disappointed with the quality of this exhaust and many on this forum will vouch this.

Bob
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
33
29 August 2017 07:18 PM
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
20
22 October 2015 06:12 AM



Quick Reply: Mods for my 01 WRX



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:55 PM.