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08-01-2003, 03:35 PM | #1 |
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JIC Bullet 505S Titanium Exhuast on STi
NOTE: After a few hundred miles my exhuast started to get too close to the tunnel and the resonator will rattle against it or on the support bracket under the drivshaft under certain conditions. Until I can figure out a way to prevent this, I wouldn't recommend getting this exhaust on the STi.
TRS 11 Aug 03 --------------------------- I recently installed the JIC Bullet 505S ti exhaust on my STi. I had about 1500 miles with the stock setup, about 1000 with just a ScoobySport axel-back (temporarily taken off my wagon). My ScoobySport is one of the Hayward and Scott handmade ones from 2001. Details: http://www.jic-magic.com/Exhaust/505...05s_detail.htm Stock - quiet, but with a nice low rumble, especially at idle. NOTE, the stock resonator on the STi is larger than the WRX. muffler 22lbs, resonator pipe - 12lbs = 34lbs total ScoobySport - moderate loudness, but that great SS sound. Problem is, it barely (1-2mm) clears the rear diff. This results in occasional bumping of the exhaust and diff. The rear diff on the STi is wider than the WRX, about to the point of where exhausts that won’t clear the diff protector on the WRX probably won’t clear on the STi. muffler 20lbs JIC titanium - it weighs a mere 14lbs (all the weights are from my bathroom scale) for the entire thing. It is very well made and has a superb fit and finish. It fits into place perfectly and is more secure as, if not more so than the stock exhaust. (NOTE: After a week of driving, I went to rotate the tires and looked underneath at the exhaust. It was very close to tunnel on the driver's side. Also, it is much closer to the support bracket for the driveshaft (which looks different than the WRX). Overall, it was too close for comfort, so I losened it up and readjusted the support bolt on the rear-cat bracket. I gained a little but it it still pretty close. We'll see...) It is centered on the bumper in the correct area and looks great. It is loud, louder than the ScoobySport. I classify it as less edgy than a ScoobySport and with more bass. It does not drone on the highway, but it makes itself known, especially if you have the windows down and go WOT. Overall, I still like the sound of a ScoobySport a little better. Keep in mind that I’ve heard many of the popular exhausts and don’t think any are better sounding than a SS. I think an aftermarket downpipe with the JIC would bring back enough edginess to satisfy me here. As it is I am very happy with it. Both the SS and JIC felt better on the car than the stock muffler, especially at higher RPMs. Moving the stock STi muffler to my wagon I could feel an immediate difference in the wagon. It felt pokier. I don’t see how it can’t be a bottleneck. Bottom-line: It will shave 20 lbs, it feels good and it is a good sounding, loud exhaust with great looks and superb craftsmanship. Of course, it comes at a price. $$$ TRS Last edited by ToddStratton; 08-11-2003 at 02:05 PM. |
08-05-2003, 12:13 AM | #2 | |
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Re: JIC Bullet 505S Titanium Exhuast on STi
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08-05-2003, 08:34 PM | #3 |
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There are some sound clips and a video of the SS floating around. Let me know if you want one, I can e-mail a video to you.
The SS doesn't drone at cruise, but the louder volume is noticeable in my wagon. It has a very balanced sound and basically is just bad***. TRS |
09-29-2003, 06:33 PM | #4 |
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Just got my JIC Bullet Stainless. It has a very nice note and noise level. HOWEVER, it rattles VERY BAD!!! I plan to write JIC right now and complain about their product. For $650 (or around there), I shouldn't have an exhaust that sounds like it's going to fall off every time I hit the throttle.
Do not buy this exhaust (unless you want to buy mine in which case you can pm me. ) |
01-20-2004, 03:05 PM | #6 |
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in terms of the rattling of the exhaust, did you replace the exhaust hangers with polyurethane ones. This is most likely the culprit. The stock rubber hangers are not very good.
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06-07-2004, 08:25 AM | #9 |
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you guys are right my friend was a former vendor and he didn't sell JIC products because he would get E-mails of a lot of Pissed off people. Saying that JIC was Crap. this coming from a Vendor who sells JIC products
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06-12-2004, 01:05 AM | #10 |
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i've had my JIC TI exhaust since the first of the year, i have been nothing but happy with the system. however the system did slip up a little and caused a noise on down shifting it was hitting the rear diff cross brace. it was caused by on of the clamps shifting, and causing the exhaust to move up a little. no problems other wise just my.02
steve ps also have JIC SS header and that thing is bad*** |
06-22-2004, 02:29 AM | #11 |
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i have the jic ti exaust i love it
i did change the exaust bushings no movement and i have jic fal a2's and theyre great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 |
09-07-2004, 01:47 PM | #12 |
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I am picking up a used 505s Ti and do not have any instructions with it. Wondering, does anyone know what the bolts on the clamps should be torqued to???
Thanks! Opal |
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