Exhaust burble comparison ..need as many opinions as possible pls!
11 February 2010, 04:18 PM
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Exhaust burble comparison ..need as many opinions as possible pls!
Hi all,
I currently have the Racebox from Scoobyworld with a straight thro centre section on my 05 WRX Wagon.
It gives off a nice scoob exhaust note, just not quite deep enough imo .
On previous scoobs I've had the Prodrive B/box with a straight thro centre but it had the PPP and am sure it was slightly deeper .. is this possible? ( Cat removed somewhere?)
Other B/boxes I'm considering ..will they make a deeper/better noise ? ( without the wife noticing
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Prodrive backbox,
TSL Group N Backbox
Tornado 2
As u can see I want backbox that looks similar so the wife doesnt notice
Ninja 2 I kno will be deeper but wife'll notice
Thanks,
Steve
I currently have the Racebox from Scoobyworld with a straight thro centre section on my 05 WRX Wagon.
It gives off a nice scoob exhaust note, just not quite deep enough imo .
On previous scoobs I've had the Prodrive B/box with a straight thro centre but it had the PPP and am sure it was slightly deeper .. is this possible? ( Cat removed somewhere?)
Other B/boxes I'm considering ..will they make a deeper/better noise ? ( without the wife noticing
)..Prodrive backbox,
TSL Group N Backbox
Tornado 2
As u can see I want backbox that looks similar so the wife doesnt notice
Ninja 2 I kno will be deeper but wife'll notice
Thanks,
Steve
11 February 2010, 04:32 PM
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a ppp has a decat pipe. after the downpipe. ive got this aswell as the straight through centre and i have just put a blitz nur spec 's' backbox on. purely awesome. superb sound.
just get the blitz and a decat pipe and if she says it looks differant just tell her you cleaned it with metal polish.
dan
just get the blitz and a decat pipe and if she says it looks differant just tell her you cleaned it with metal polish.
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11 February 2010, 04:53 PM
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LMAO HT04.. Dont think that'll work but i's worth a shot 
As I said guys it's backboxes that look similar I'm asking about..had an Afterburner Vortex long time ago.. Did that thing howl?!
Cheers,
Steve
As I said guys it's backboxes that look similar I'm asking about..had an Afterburner Vortex long time ago.. Did that thing howl?!
Cheers,
Steve
11 February 2010, 04:59 PM
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I have an afterburner on my STI and the windows on the neighbours house shakes every time i pull up, so im not going to get any christmas cards from him this year. LOL. Oh and if your wife is like mine, she wont notice anything. Ichanged the wheels on my car and my misses didnt notice.
11 February 2010, 05:02 PM
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the only thing will say when drive a long way say 100miles non stop on mway my ears are ****ed but its worth it and what a noise it makes through tunnels. sometimes i use my car 4 work but leave at 3am ha ha wake the whole street up maybe thats why they give me evil looks?
11 February 2010, 05:19 PM
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I had Prodrive backbox and de-cat downpipe, but kept the centre cat... Even then you could still hear the burble inside my house with the car 20m down the road... not too loud but loud enough
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11 February 2010, 06:18 PM
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But I'm curious does anyone kno if the Prodrive backbox is deeper than the Racebox? They look very similar..but then again the TSL Group N backbox looks the same! Help! 
11 February 2010, 06:26 PM
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I have the Prodrive back box and a full decat on my 06 sti and its not got a lot burble 
I was thinking about getting the deresonated section too but I don't want any droning 
I was thinking about getting the deresonated section too but I don't want any droning
11 February 2010, 07:07 PM
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Here's mine. Just a H&S Afterburner Vortex BB
YouTube - Subaru Impreza Afterburner Vortex Exhaust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN2Nd...eature=related
YouTube - Subaru Impreza Afterburner Vortex Exhaust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN2Nd...eature=related
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11 February 2010, 07:19 PM
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I have an 03 WRX, it has a TSL Thundercat downpipe, de-resonated centre, Racebox BB.
I love this as i still get the burble and at revs is nice.
Before i had the Ninja 1 BB and this was definitely deeper, but boy did the motorway drone get on mu nerves after a few years! LOL. That is why i went to the Racebox.
Ninja may be too much for you i think.
I love this as i still get the burble and at revs is nice.
Before i had the Ninja 1 BB and this was definitely deeper, but boy did the motorway drone get on mu nerves after a few years! LOL. That is why i went to the Racebox.
Ninja may be too much for you i think.
11 February 2010, 08:45 PM
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Thanks everyone,
Very tempted by the Group N box ...but... If a 2nd hand straight exit Afterburner (angle exit doesnt look right on a wagon imo ) just happened to come up for sale I might be tempted..and get ready to phone the divorce lawyer!
Keep 'em coming folks..........
Steve
Very tempted by the Group N box ...but... If a 2nd hand straight exit Afterburner (angle exit doesnt look right on a wagon imo ) just happened to come up for sale I might be tempted..and get ready to phone the divorce lawyer!
Keep 'em coming folks..........
Steve
11 February 2010, 10:23 PM
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Just did mate 
Thanks.. That sounds great ..just what I think I'm after
Think that's more growlier than the Racebox
Part 2 ..find a TSL Group N B/B and a buyer for my nearly new Racebox B/B
Steve
Thanks.. That sounds great ..just what I think I'm after Think that's more growlier than the Racebox
Part 2 ..find a TSL Group N B/B and a buyer for my nearly new Racebox B/B
Steve
12 February 2010, 12:27 AM
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the Invidia's give a sweet deep burble...especially the G200
I fancy the N1 tho...sounds awesome!
YouTube - 07 STi w/ Invidia N1 Race, Helix Catted DP ( N1)
YouTube - Subaru Impreza WRX STi - Invidia G200 exhaust (G200)
I fancy the N1 tho...sounds awesome!
YouTube - 07 STi w/ Invidia N1 Race, Helix Catted DP ( N1)
YouTube - Subaru Impreza WRX STi - Invidia G200 exhaust (G200)
12 February 2010, 09:56 AM
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The racebox and the prodrive backboxes are very similar in sound,whats with guys frightenened of there mrs(better to spend money on the car than in the pub ),honestly i'd go for the afterburner vortex,or blitz nur spec r,then contact my solicator,and look forward to my day in magistrates court.lol
If the car is shared between you and your other half then i can see why you would not want a loud system,but if not wtf.
If the car is shared between you and your other half then i can see why you would not want a loud system,but if not wtf.
12 February 2010, 11:48 AM
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I've very recently changed the centre section and back box (had Prodrive backbox) on my Hawkeye STI to the afterburner (de resonated) centre, and ninja backbox and think they sound spot on.
I didnt want something that was going to upset the neighbours on tick over or slowly pulling out at 6am in the morning, but I definatly wanted something I could hear. For me the above combo is perfect - gives a nice deep burble/growl on tick over certainly enough to know it's there. But when you open her up on the motorway she sounds as sweet as.
Good value for money from Scooby world - around £260 all in.
I didnt want something that was going to upset the neighbours on tick over or slowly pulling out at 6am in the morning, but I definatly wanted something I could hear. For me the above combo is perfect - gives a nice deep burble/growl on tick over certainly enough to know it's there. But when you open her up on the motorway she sounds as sweet as.
Good value for money from Scooby world - around £260 all in.
12 February 2010, 11:55 AM
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Midnight - Yup car is shared and she thinks the Racebox is loud enough 
STI Mav - Ninja 1 or 2?
Have had both in the past ..being awkward 1 imo doesnt look right with the narrow neck and 2 I think would be too loud WITH the straight thro Afterburner Centre I have fitted ..or am I just being too awkward?!?
Everyone's comments appreciated...
STI Mav - Ninja 1 or 2?
Have had both in the past ..being awkward 1 imo doesnt look right with the narrow neck and 2 I think would be too loud WITH the straight thro Afterburner Centre I have fitted ..or am I just being too awkward?!?
Everyone's comments appreciated...
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Ive got the prodrive full setup, sportcat, second cat delete, a straight through pipe and backbox. The de-res can drone at low revs in 4th! So I dont drive at low revs in 4th, simples!
12 February 2010, 02:14 PM
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I agree with you on the ninja 1,nice sounding exhaust ,but it dont look right to me also imho.However the ninja2 comes with a removable baffle that just simply bolts in with 1 bolt, it also sound better imho.
I have one of these bungs on my afterburner vortex and being as most of my neighbours are 60+ ,and i have an old peoples home opposite,i find this brilliant for when i'am going out early in the morning.With the bung in - it is no louder than a prodrive backbox ,but with the bung out there doors are shaking.lol
I have one of these bungs on my afterburner vortex and being as most of my neighbours are 60+ ,and i have an old peoples home opposite,i find this brilliant for when i'am going out early in the morning.With the bung in - it is no louder than a prodrive backbox ,but with the bung out there doors are shaking.lol
12 February 2010, 07:42 PM
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YouTube - Invidia G200 Exhaust for WRX/STi
Vnice sounding and looking!!!
Had an Afterburner on my old Prodrive STi, second best sounding exhaust ive had.(had lots) Best sounding was my decattted 53 STi with HKS hi-power 409 fitted with slightly un equal headers fitted. now that was awesome, went everywhere with the window down!!
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Vnice sounding and looking!!!
Had an Afterburner on my old Prodrive STi, second best sounding exhaust ive had.(had lots) Best sounding was my decattted 53 STi with HKS hi-power 409 fitted with slightly un equal headers fitted. now that was awesome, went everywhere with the window down!!
Lee
12 February 2010, 10:19 PM
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swapped my prodrive zorst for a nur spec r and loving it !!
was told it would be too loud, but when fitted i found it was just about right saves me listening to the crappy stereo lol
was told it would be too loud, but when fitted i found it was just about right saves me listening to the crappy stereo lol
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