Exhaust (backbox)

[GJLATZ]

Hello all,

Looking for your feedback.

Am looking to changing the backbox on our 03 STI. Thought about a Prodrive backbox but we don't know if there will be much if any difference to the exhaust note.

Just looking for a bit more of that THUMPING FLAT FOUR....

GJLATZ

[RS Grant]

Hayward & Scott are always a good bet for 'off-the-shelf' stuff.. depending where you are, you might be better getting one made for your car?? That way you can have it looking and sounding exactly how you want.

I went from Dundee to Meercat in Ayrshire for mine and cant recommend them enough.

Cheers,

Grant

[GJLATZ]

  RS Grant said:

Hayward & Scott are always a good bet for 'off-the-shelf' stuff.. depending where you are, you might be better getting one made for your car?? That way you can have it looking and sounding exactly how you want.

I went from Dundee to Meercat in Ayrshire for mine and cant recommend them enough.

Cheers,

Grant

Thanks for the quick reply Grant. What's spec G?

[scoobymy01]

TSL group N mate , i have had 3 of these and you just cant beat them for the price excellent rumble

LINK : http://www.tsl-motorsport.co.uk/newsite/pr...8&detail=35

[mitchel]

hi id go for the hayward&scott,or the janspeed scoobysport ones as they sound good,i had the scoobysport on mine,full decat,sounded good at tickover and nice burble on full chat,but iv now got a full 3"aps system and its the best iv heard

[RS Grant]

  GJLATZ said:

Thanks for the quick reply Grant. What's spec G?

Spec-G started as an STi Spec-D, with a few mods that I spec'd myself, so its now a Spec-G(rant).

Cheers,

Grant

[nkwrx]

  RS Grant said:

I went from Dundee to Meercat in Ayrshire for mine and cant recommend them enough.

Cheers,

Grant

Had my WRX and my Legacy done at Meercat and like Grant cannot recommend them highly enough. You can't beat custom build to get exactly what you want and a bit of individuality too.

cheers Kevan

[mctwistuk]

i would recomend meercat as well. They taylor make the system you want to whatever sound/loudness/look you want. Speak to FAI17 as i am sure he will help you get a good price.

[superstar_tradesman]

Hayward & Scott all the way.

[scoobyiain]

Afterburner vortex

[scoobymark]

Afterburner vortex here too or Hayward & Scott, both will definately release the burble

[GJLATZ]

  scoobymark said:

Afterburner vortex here too or Hayward & Scott, both will definately release the burble

Thanks for all of your replies, I can see a trend already. This will seem like a stupid question, do all of these backboxes fit straight onto the standard system?

We've had this car for approx 3 years but apart general servicing, polishing and a Green Filter never really looked onto mods

Gazz

[scoobyiain]

Yeah the afterburner will bolt straight on. I had it to begin with on my standard STi and it sounded awesome, even better once i went full de-cat.

Little vid clip here -

[Casper Spec D]

A just got a Snakehead and 3" inch system done at Meercat and it was great because a have the spec D a told them that a wanted a little more noise but a drager style back box but for it to look like the prodrive back box So a could still keep the stealthness of the car.A got everything a asked for and the service was great.

[GJLATZ]

  Casper Spec D said:

A just got a Snakehead and 3" inch system done at Meercat and it was great because a have the spec D a told them that a wanted a little more noise but a drager style back box but for it to look like the prodrive back box So a could still keep the stealthness of the car.A got everything a asked for and the service was great.

Aye, that's what I'm looking for, more THUMP but the Prodrive look. Will get intouch with Meercat.

Gaz

[scouk]

  GJLATZ said:

Aye, that's what I'm looking for, more THUMP but the Prodrive look. Will get intouch with Meercat.

Gaz

I've got a prodrive/ WRSport backbox kicking around... Oval Tip.. Possibly not loud enough for ya though

[Scooby Knight]

Speak to Dan@carnage-performance.com - they are Hayward & Scott dealers....

carnage performance

Edited May 20, 2008 by Scooby Knight

[RS Grant]

Thats the look I went for with my Meercat 3" System... seems to be a bit of a trend with people wanting the Prodrive look!!

Mine sounds pretty subtle down low, but higher up the revs its got a real roar to it.. which is exactly what I asked for.

Cheers,

Grant

Edited May 20, 2008 by RS Grant

[scouk]

  RS Grant said:

Mine sounds pretty subtle down low, but higher up the revs its got a real roar to it.. which is exactly what I asked for.

Sounds pretty much spot on with the PPP exhaust I have on mine just now!

[bigbev]

I had the Wr Sport back box and decat centre on my 98 Wr Sport. Needed to get it replaced as it was failing after being on the car for many moons.

Went for the Hayward & Scott back box with matching stainless centre section. Great little burble on tick over and sounds much better on full chat than the Wr Sport one. A much more pronounced roar which was nice without being too loud at cruising speed

photos are not the best though sorry

[GJLATZ]

Hi guys,

Many thanks for all your feedback and photos (the photos you've all posted have helped as we can actually see what the BB's looklike on the cars).

The Prodrive looke is the preferred option. I've already been intouch with Willie at Meercat.

Many Thanks

Gaz