sandycam Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 After being scoobless for the last 2 years i'm now back behind the wheel of one. Just picked up yesterday a obsidian black 2.5 wrx. Taking a wee bit of getting used to but sure it will all come flooding back! Few things i noticed and looking for pointers; 1. How to get a burble back? Had ppp on a my99 and wr back box on my sti my03 what do i need to do to get a decent sound from this one? Nothing to loud or intrusive just something to smile about and drown out the tyre roar[:$] is a simple backbox swap enough? 2. Anybody changed the gear knob? What you got now? This one feels ok but looks really naff to say the least. 3. Which dealers will give me the best price on a wrc style rear wing? (list £585) Seen one yesterday and think its different enough from the sti ones to warrant the cash. Might also be interested in the front splitter too and the aluminium gear knob from subaru as well so might be a worthwhile bit of business for someone! Thnaks for any replies, sc.
st3ph3n Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 1. H+S Jap Slash is VERY loud. 2. Yes. The prodrive one is excellent, except when it's a very cold day as the metal knob gets pretty cold. 3. Most dealers do 10% if you have an SIDC membership. There's a list on the website.
scoobyiain Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 Welcome back. can't help with any tech stuff so will just say enjoy
craig_harey Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 As Stephen says hayward & scott back box is a nice sound i got one on my55 wrx on sat and it is not too loud but a good burble from it on my 2.0wrx
st3ph3n Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 The one thing about the H+S is that if you decide later to do more than just the backbox, like the deresonated centre section, then it really is pretty damn loud. I'm considering getting a bung made up for mine once the decat is complete. Just for using during the week.
sandycam Posted January 31, 2007 Author Posted January 31, 2007 think i'll go fpr the wr sport/ ppp back box again. At least then if its still quiet i can go for a stainless centre section as well. Thanks for the tips
oletam Posted January 31, 2007 Posted January 31, 2007 Snap! I got the same just before xmas. 1. I put PPP on it. Got some of the burble back but not as loud as my UK300. Performance is a different matter though, loads of torque. My wife says she can still hear me coming so maybe it's the extra soundproofing. 2. Quite happy with my knob thanks 3. I got the prodrive rear wing for mine through Subaru(S&S in Ayr). Looks a bit different to the Sti around £500 painted. I'm also thinking about a front splitter and am sorely tempted by the ScottLowe one (£150). It comes in black and gets better reports than some of the others.
sandycam Posted February 1, 2007 Author Posted February 1, 2007 Don't think were on about the same wing? this one is the prodrive wrc style one Seen the subaru carbon look splitter too and it seemed to suit the car really well but a bit dearer at £250.
oletam Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 No it's not that one. If you look under subaru.co.uk accessories it's the one below.comes unpainted Tried to put the picture in but must be having finger trouble. Rear Boot Spoiler - WRX Saloon & STi only. Part No. SACC2521 £ 450.00 (inc. VAT, exc. Fitting - unless otherwise stated above)
scoobyseller555 Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 Quote Don't think were on about the same wing? this one is the prodrive wrc style one Seen the subaru carbon look splitter too and it seemed to suit the car really well but a bit dearer at £250. Its Gav here that sold you the car m8,hope all is well with the new car,give me a shout and i will do you a [] price for anything you are after. Gav
4Hero Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 Obsidian Black 2.5? nice choice [] I replaced my mid section with a de-resinated stainless steel jobbie (thanks again Gus the Bus) and replaced the backbox with a WR Sport one (thanks again Bandit), sounds much better than it did before! It's not too intrusive sitting in the cockpit and looks pretty discrete too! Enjoy the new motor mate!
wrxmania Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 Quote The one thing about the H+S is that if you decide later to do more than just the backbox, like the deresonated centre section, then it really is pretty damn loud. I'm considering getting a bung made up for mine once the decat is complete. Just for using during the week. st3ph3n - I have an H&S Bung for my Jap Slash back box - that they made for me - cost £63 delivered - might sell that if interested - barely used - had the box C&C' d before I replaced it eventually with a Scorpion/Prodrive. Brian []
sandycam Posted February 1, 2007 Author Posted February 1, 2007 cheers gav i'll give you a shout when i get the ok from the boss! ps sent docs down to you for audi this afternoon, cheers sc.
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