mystery machine Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 But you're right... ARB makes a BIG difference (to ANY scoob, not just the hatches ) Aye, that's the point I was trying to get across
r20grm Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 Not trying to be any sort of police pal! Just giving my opinion & thoughts like yourself & everyone else!
Skidmarkmccormack Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 this forum is becoming full of techy folk ,who can spit the dummy first come on guys settle down ,lets not pick people before they fall. it gives off a bad impression to other members sake
mystery machine Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 this forum is becoming full of techy folk ,who can spit the dummy first come on guys settle down ,lets not pick people before they fall. it gives off a bad impression to other members sake This is the only post on this thread that comes across as tetchy to me. Did you mean to be ironic?
SK08BYT Posted March 15, 2011 Author Posted March 15, 2011 When you had a regular STI hatch, I seem to remember at one point you were seriously considering spending the best part of £2K on KW coilovers... Anyway, no need for you hatch guys to go on the defensive over my comments, just telling the OP what I wish someone had told me way back! (the uprated rear ARB) SK08BYT – did you get any further with your engine performance mods? No joy as yet im stuck off shore in India just now.. I'll be on it soon as im home though.In saying that a nice gentleman from this site has offerded me a "haward and scott with twin 4.5 in pipes, part decat that runs legal with no man lamp on" for the sum of £280 does that sound ok? Grant.
mystery machine Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 No joy as yet im stuck off shore in India just now.. I'll be on it soon as im home though. At least there's some chance of sunshine where you are (assuming you can get up on deck from time to time!) In saying that a nice gentleman from this site has offerded me a "haward and scott with twin 4.5 in pipes, part decat that runs legal with no man lamp on" for the sum of £280 does that sound ok? Grant. I guess it depends what's meant by 'part decat'. Seems that, for quicker spool-up and maximum power gains, ideally you want to replace both cats with a sports cat pipe (or even a full decat pipe if you're happy dealing with that at MOT time). Don't know if it's of interest, but these guys are based in Falkirk making stainless-steel exhausts to order: http://www.stainless-creations.co.uk/ Spoke to one of the guys who runs the shop today about a turbo-back system for my Hawkeye – been quoted around £600 (that's including the sports cat, but not the optional centre silencer). Almost certainly going to go for it.
BalliSTIc Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 No-one's allowed to be tetchy on this thread unless they have a hatch! My Rules! *lol* No joy as yet im stuck off shore in India just now.. I'll be on it soon as im home though.In saying that a nice gentleman from this site has offerded me a "haward and scott with twin 4.5 in pipes, part decat that runs legal with no man lamp on" for the sum of £280 does that sound ok?Grant. That the one on pistonheads then? H&S make good kit. That sounds like a pretty good deal. Tailpipes are unimportant relative to the bore of the rest... you really want 3"... some H&S is 2.5". 3 gives better gas flow. Tut Tut with calling the hatch the real deal It is. Get over it, Kev. *chuckle*
mystery machine Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) you really want 3"... some H&S is 2.5". 3 gives better gas flow. True of course that 3" gives better gas flow, but the chat seems to be that 2.5" is good for about 350-400bhp... certainly the chap at Stainless Creations didn't foresee an issue with 2.5" for the kind of figures I'm after (about 340bhp max). Depends on your plans for the car I guess, but maybe worth mentioning that the 2.5" is supposed to be quieter inside the car... that may or may not be desirable, but I'm going for the quieter option Edited March 15, 2011 by Mystery Machine
SK08BYT Posted March 17, 2011 Author Posted March 17, 2011 No-one's allowed to be tetchy on this thread unless they have a hatch! My Rules! *lol* That the one on pistonheads then? H&S make good kit. That sounds like a pretty good deal. Tailpipes are unimportant relative to the bore of the rest... you really want 3"... some H&S is 2.5". 3 gives better gas flow. It is. Get over it, Kev. *chuckle* Thanks for all the reply's guys its all very much appreciated. But now my head is full of bout sums it up.. lol....Think its better i just speak to you guys in person at the next meet, (which is when?).. Grant..
salsa-king Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 speak with Pete at www.exhaustsuk.com get one made as you want, they are also working along side subaru UK for a 'system'
sinny Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 I will give another vote to any forrest, its amazing how he can transform your cat
mystery machine Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) I will give another vote to any forrest, its amazing how he can transform your cat You're not kidding! I had one of these... Which Andy transformed into THIS... Edited March 17, 2011 by Mystery Machine
Skidmarkmccormack Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) True of course that 3" gives better gas flow, but the chat seems to be that 2.5" is good for about 350-400bhp... certainly the chap at Stainless Creations didn't foresee an issue with 2.5" for the kind of figures I'm after (about 340bhp max). Depends on your plans for the car I guess, but maybe worth mentioning that the 2.5" is supposed to be quieter inside the car... that may or may not be desirable, but I'm going for the quieter option i think the guy knows about exhausts that offered the haward and scott system as its my auld man cusco kid ,and suspension systems also i would have h and scott before any other fly by night systems smmk, Edited March 17, 2011 by Skidmarkmccormack
mystery machine Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) i think the guy knows about exhausts that offered the haward and scott system Who said he doesn't know about exhausts? I posted that info for the benefit of the O.P. – info that I gleaned from a custom exhaust maker of several years. I got exactly the same message from a Subaru ECU mapper too. fly by night systems OK – tell us which ones you mean, so we can avoid them. Edited March 17, 2011 by Mystery Machine
Skidmarkmccormack Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Who said he doesn't know about exhausts? I posted that info for the benefit of the O.P. – info that I gleaned from a custom exhaust maker of several years. I got exactly the same message from a Subaru ECU mapper too. OK – tell us which ones you mean, so we can avoid them. no i will leave it to you ,,,,you look as if you are well clued up on all subaru parts ,exhausts , mapping , etc . whats your background , you in the motortrade , or do you relay info from other people or read books or are you hands on so to speak , the reason i am asking is that you never know peoples background on here . just curious smmkm
mystery machine Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) I am totally comfortable stating that I am absolutely not any kind of Subaru guru, and never have I claimed to be! And I'm not in the motor trade either. Like many others on here I'm just a novice enthusiast who is picking up info and experience as he goes along and passing it onto others when he thinks it might be helpful. Isn't that what these forums are all about? What I have managed to glean from from a custom exhaust maker of several years and a Subaru ECU mapper (with a few 2.5L remaps under his belt) is that yes 3" bore exhaust system will ultimately yield more power than 2.5" bore, but 2.5" bore is an option worth considering over a 3" bore if you prefer a quieter exhaust and you aren't looking for 'huge' power gains. I thought info would be of help to the OP. Don't you agree? And if you have some good advice about which exhausts systems are worth avoiding then I am genuinely interested in hearing about it, it's that sort of info that I come here to read! Edited March 17, 2011 by Mystery Machine
monsterenergy Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Nae been on in a while... here's this years mods so far (including the unwanted modification by a Yamaha R1 hitting into the back of me - thankfully at low speed, nobody seriously hurt and their insurance sorting everything asap) Got a STI front lip spoiler, installed some OEM exhaust finishers myself... what next - gotta be more engine stuff cos the prodrive kit made a big difference and i want some more of that! Another couple of things I funcy - when I get the insurance work done for the bump I'll get a subaru stainless bumper top so as I dinna scratch it when putting stuff into the boot, and I'm also thinking about getting my rear windows tinted - can subaru do this? or where else in Aberdeen? Wallace performance? Thanks loons! Edited April 2, 2011 by MonsterEnergy
monsterenergy Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Oh - and is it safe for the paintwork to steam off the "subaru" on the left and the "impreza" on the right side of the hatch to just leave the "Sti"? Think that'd look nae bad - taaa! and like Columbo says - just one more thing - if I was to buy a Prodrive spring kit - would this be much different from Sti springs - and could i fit it myself? (probably using a cars jack and just in a garage without a an elevator or ramps? I've seen the spring kit for £75 but seems too good to be true? Edited April 2, 2011 by MonsterEnergy
r20grm Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Fit Like! Nice to see another hatch in the deen, good choice mate! If your needing your windows done, Give Scott at motorwerks a shout, he'll sort you out! I wouldnt use a steamer to de-badge it, i took the sti badge off mine, just used the girlfriends hairdryer to soften up the glue on the badge & pulled it off, some tar & glue will take off the sticky stuff thats left behind. I'd give Brian Downie a shout if your wanting some more power, he knows his stuff & can easy sort out anything your needing. I've got tein springs in mine, sits real nice & still comfy to drive!
spect Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Loving those roof spoilers Monster - how effective are they?
monsterenergy Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Fit Like! Nice to see another hatch in the deen, good choice mate! If your needing your windows done, Give Scott at motorwerks a shout, he'll sort you out! I wouldnt use a steamer to de-badge it, i took the sti badge off mine, just used the girlfriends hairdryer to soften up the glue on the badge & pulled it off, some tar & glue will take off the sticky stuff thats left behind. I'd give Brian Downie a shout if your wanting some more power, he knows his stuff & can easy sort out anything your needing. I've got tein springs in mine, sits real nice & still comfy to drive! Nice one - thanks for the info! Away at work just now but see if i get a chance to contact Motorwerks when hame? Any idea of a rough cost? Will also try that hairdryer thing too I reckon. Re the springs: did ye fit them yerself? What equipment is needed? Does it give it a much lower ride or better handling? Loving those roof spoilers Monster - how effective are they? They're bloody brilliant - give a great aeroplane effect sound when ye get above 40mph - real head turner
r20grm Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 I'm not sure what he's charging to do the windows these days? But i did hear he's getting hassle from the police so he's not doing front windows anymore. The springs were a caker to fit, i'm a mechanic so i would say that. But if you know the basics you'll easy manage, just a set of spring clamps! It's not mega low, just sits spot on, I lowered mine before i even started running it but can't fault the handling now. Give me a shout when your back in the deen & you can have a looky if your needing!
monsterenergy Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 I'm not sure what he's charging to do the windows these days? But i did hear he's getting hassle from the police so he's not doing front windows anymore. The springs were a caker to fit, i'm a mechanic so i would say that. But if you know the basics you'll easy manage, just a set of spring clamps! It's not mega low, just sits spot on, I lowered mine before i even started running it but can't fault the handling now. Give me a shout when your back in the deen & you can have a looky if your needing! Was only rear windows was after so that's cool. Thanks for the offer!
wrxmania Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Nice big screw in the sidewall of one of my front tyres - unrepairable! They were doing well too at 14,000 miles! Now need to get at least a new pair for the front...or change the lot. Not expecting the expense now...typical. Brian
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