rpw

im really stuck and not to sure what to do i thought i had decided on getting a tsl group n back box but each time i look at a prodrive back box i have second thoughts which one is best?

ProdriveSTI

TSL for the noise - defo!!

bpm1588

i have had both boxes and am using a tsl right now on my sti......both are very good,prodrive would just shade the tsl on quality imho but thats being really fussy.just really boils down to price and how they sound when fitted,i'd be happy with either

COLZO

For your car mate the Prodrive one would be better. No point having a Spec D then having too loud an exhaust.

markm3006

Have you fitted a de-resonated centre section ?
l read on here that for the full effect of any back box you need the straight through centre section is this correct ? ? ? ?

rpw

what difference is there in sound between the two?

also ive seen these two on ebay do they look ok? would they fit an 06 sti do you know?

eBay.co.uk: SUBARU IMPREZA PRODRIVE EXHAUST (item 200095152662 end time 06-Apr-07 19:14:49 BST)

eBay.co.uk: Subaru Impreza Stainless Steel TSL group N back box (item 140102051611 end time 04-Apr-07 23:38:51 BST)

rpw

does anyone know why some adverts for exhausts say not suitable for 2.5 litre model? what is the difference betweeen them?

Luckyscoob

iTrader: (2)

I initially changed my back box for a prodrive one (that I already owned), but have since changed to a tsl. It gives a slightly deeper noise but you need to change the resonated section to get the full noise.

rpw

did that not affect ur warrenty? how much difference was there between them? i only really wanna change the back box for the time being i did like the sti one at first till you look at it from the side as it just doesnt look right

Luckyscoob

iTrader: (2)

Without changing the resonated section, you wont see much difference in noise, maybe a bit more burble, but certainly not the scooby sound we all know. Since changing the resonated section, the car sounds amazing and feels a bit more torque. Spoke to my dealer who supplied it and he said it would affect the warrany on the exhaust only. I just wasn't prepared to drive it for three years sounding like it did. The exhaust note really brings the car alive for me.

rpw

does the one in the pic look the same as yours as it says it will fit a new age but id like to know for defo?

Luckyscoob

iTrader: (2)

Yes mate, its exactly the same. straight swap over with your existing one.

rpw

great thanks for that, never bought a second hand exhaust so im a bit dubious as to whether is decent or not or for my car

Luckyscoob

iTrader: (2)

Yep, know what you mean, although I have just sold my old prodrive one for £50 and tbh they are all stainless steel and shouldnt really have anything wrong. The only thing to check is the hangers either side dont get bent during transit, but if its packed propertly you will be ok.

chriswsti05

iTrader: (1)

I've got the Prodrive on my05 STi and wasn't that sure about the sound until I changed the centre section for an H&S straight thru and got rid of the resonator - now it sounds great. Quiet enough on motorways but nice burble and roars on fully monty !

I think looks great as well and not too over the top

rpw

is it the hanger on the rear that is for the newage only? will i need any other parts? wanna know all this before i place a bid lol

Luckyscoob

iTrader: (2)

When I bought mine from tsl about 4 months ago it needed no further hangers although it did come with a second hanger, for it to be fitted to a classic. You could ring tsl-mototsport and ask them.