Scoobysport or Prodrive back box
15 July 2002, 11:35 AM
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Depends what you prefer.
If I read your right and just want the backbox ? -
- Scoobysport excellent but some people have changed as too loud.
- Prodrive backbox (round pipe) quieter and whooshier but still with character.
I picked up the latter used for £150 (from a PPP car) but they do the oval pipe as well - don't know if any different in sound.
Don't expect much extra power from the Prodrive - I bought it for looks and a little extra noise under power but still quiet when cruising. Power Engineering said about another 5bhp - Scoobysport would be a lot more I guess.
If I read your right and just want the backbox ? -
- Scoobysport excellent but some people have changed as too loud.
- Prodrive backbox (round pipe) quieter and whooshier but still with character.
I picked up the latter used for £150 (from a PPP car) but they do the oval pipe as well - don't know if any different in sound.
Don't expect much extra power from the Prodrive - I bought it for looks and a little extra noise under power but still quiet when cruising. Power Engineering said about another 5bhp - Scoobysport would be a lot more I guess.
17 July 2002, 12:03 AM
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Ian
I personally prefer the sound and looks of the Prodrive back box. Had one on my old MY00 and recently had one fitted to the STI7.
I live just outside Bridgend, so if you want a listen let me know.
Cheers
Nils
I personally prefer the sound and looks of the Prodrive back box. Had one on my old MY00 and recently had one fitted to the STI7.
I live just outside Bridgend, so if you want a listen let me know.
Cheers
Nils
17 July 2002, 12:24 AM
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Here's my STI backbox - on an MY95...
Nicer lower 'rumble' - not too intrusive. Haven't had it dyno'd, but combined with my new ITG should have slighter more geegees!!!
Cost? About £75ish here on ScoobyNet!!
Hope this helps
Dan
Nicer lower 'rumble' - not too intrusive. Haven't had it dyno'd, but combined with my new ITG should have slighter more geegees!!!
Cost? About £75ish here on ScoobyNet!!
Hope this helps
Dan
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17 July 2002, 08:36 AM
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Ian, so you got an RB5 now then! You probably wont remember me but i bought some discs and pads from you for my dark aubergine escort gti a few years ago. I think you bought a black M3 convertible shortly after i bought my M3 Evo (estoril blue one). I got converted to the dark side though and just had to get a scooby. Yours is the other RB5 i've been told about then crusing bridgend! I've had mine 4 months now and i'm loving it. Have to arrange a meet soon and you can see my Prodrive (oval type) backbox. I've heard the round ones too and the ovals are much better sounding.
Drop me an e-mail if you like and i'll pop round. Only live like 2 mins away from you!
Gav
[Edited by R.B.5 - 7/17/2002 8:37:25 AM]
Drop me an e-mail if you like and i'll pop round. Only live like 2 mins away from you!
Gav
[Edited by R.B.5 - 7/17/2002 8:37:25 AM]
17 July 2002, 09:57 AM
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Ian,
I've got an STI one on my RB5. It's very quiet compared to the likes of Scoobysport, but it does get rid of those daft looking pea shooters.
I can post some pics of my car if you want.
I've just fitted a TSL de-cat downpipe and centre which has changed the noise of the STI Backbox. Now I get a nice deep burble, but it's still not as loud as other backboxes.
Stefan
Forgot to add that if you're listening to someone elses car go for a drive and sit in the back seat - that's where you'll get complaints if it's too noisy.
After going for a blast with some of the Scottish lads I had a splitting headache from a car with a Magnex 6x4 fitted.
[Edited by ozzy - 7/17/2002 9:59:21 AM]
I've got an STI one on my RB5. It's very quiet compared to the likes of Scoobysport, but it does get rid of those daft looking pea shooters.
I can post some pics of my car if you want.
I've just fitted a TSL de-cat downpipe and centre which has changed the noise of the STI Backbox. Now I get a nice deep burble, but it's still not as loud as other backboxes.
Stefan
Forgot to add that if you're listening to someone elses car go for a drive and sit in the back seat - that's where you'll get complaints if it's too noisy.
After going for a blast with some of the Scottish lads I had a splitting headache from a car with a Magnex 6x4 fitted.
[Edited by ozzy - 7/17/2002 9:59:21 AM]
17 July 2002, 10:40 AM
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Gav , Call round so I can have a listen and look at your back box , I think I remember you , were you working for yourself in Tondu ?
Nils , I am on Coychurch Rd , At Godspeed brakes , Next door to Steve Fuller body repairs ,
You cant miss me as I have a nice RB5 parked outside : )
Ozzy , Can you email me some pic's , Love your show on MTV !!
Cheers Ian
Nils , I am on Coychurch Rd , At Godspeed brakes , Next door to Steve Fuller body repairs ,
You cant miss me as I have a nice RB5 parked outside : )
Ozzy , Can you email me some pic's , Love your show on MTV !!
Cheers Ian
17 July 2002, 01:19 PM
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I'm popping down at 1:45 ish today mate so make sure you are there! Finished work for the day Wohoooooo!
I just ordered some wax wizard samurai wax to polish the car on the weekend too
I just ordered some wax wizard samurai wax to polish the car on the weekend too
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