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01-29-2013, 11:08 AM | #51 |
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01-29-2013, 01:05 PM | #52 |
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01-29-2013, 08:41 PM | #53 |
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For a no drone/low drone option for a hatchback I'd go with a Cobb DP + GReddy SP Elite for a stage 2 set up.
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01-29-2013, 08:51 PM | #54 | |
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Neighbors? Let me go through the list......One has an old MGB with an aluminum Buick V8 in it. Another has a 66 Malibu that he swapped the auto for a rock crusher and put in a 396. Next to him is a family business where the dad (my dad's age) has a little collection....67 427 4 speed vette, 66 Mustang convertible from a Philco sales rep (owned by ford), 68 Road Runner, a total restoration from the rust up called a Dual Phaeton (48 total made...his is sn45). He restored, rebuilt and sold the only 58 Desoto with working fuel injection http://www.allpar.com/cars/desoto/electrojector.html You get the picture. I make noise, they look out the window because they want to see what the car is....in a good way. |
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01-29-2013, 10:53 PM | #55 |
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01-30-2013, 12:16 AM | #56 |
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"40's kinda old for a WRX owner"? sure hope not. I have a '2012 Hatch with Cobb cat downpipe, Cobb air box and open source stage 2 mod..and I just turned 60!!
I'm also in agreement with many here, once I added the downpipe, the stock exhaust sounded better. Don't forget the hatch has a better flowing exhaust system than the sedan, it really opened up the stock exhaust ,sounds better. You have to go to a large Subie event and check them out ,youtube videos just too much variability. I'm considering the subie exhaust or the Nvida after the snow melts.. Better factor in the wife/kid here too, nothing will piss the wife off than having to scream to have a conversation. Even after having my NSX for 20 yrs my wife still hates the engine sound when I stomp on it ( hard to believe anyone would hate that engine) Lately she 's OK with the noise, but I think she's going deaf like me... |
01-30-2013, 04:17 AM | #57 |
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TXS catback with Invidia catted downpipe was very quiet! Barely any drone at all and it sounds very un-obnoxious yet when you put your foot down you get great noise.
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01-30-2013, 05:58 AM | #58 |
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Full Nameless TBE, and Cobb stage 2, and don't forget to Dynamat your interior Floors and doors, No highway drone, loud when you get on it, and quiet when driving easy, my wife never complained about the sound, just the rough ride, and We are both in our 50"s
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01-30-2013, 06:56 AM | #59 |
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I'm 35 and the cobb CBE was to loud on my '12 WRX. At the moment I am leaning towards getting the Borla exhaust. People on the iwsti forum have said they like the mellowness of it. I have a friend of mine who has a Borla on his STI and it does sound nice.
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01-30-2013, 10:10 AM | #60 |
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Great feedback! Thanks again everyone.
I'm thinking of going with a Nameless DP since it is good quality and they've been responsive answering my questions. For tuning, I'm probably going to go with an e-tune from Torqued Performance. After reading some PM's from other forum members, I think I might go opensource instead of AP. I'm kind of a techie and it feels like I'm wimping out if I don't. Plus it's cheaper of course. I'll probably wait on a CBE for now... still deciding. On a side note, does anyone have recommendations on tail light wraps that change the brake light portion red, leaving the center white? I know there are tons of them out there, but are any better quality/easier to install than others? Thanks. As far as being old... I didn't mean to suggest I'm TOO OLD to own a WRX, just I'm much older than your average owner. For the old guys out there, how many times have you had a random kid come up to you and say "sweet car man"? I've even had other subie owners pull up along side while driving and try to have conversations with me. They've never been older than 25 or so. That being said, I have noticed more middle aged folks driving the newer WRX sedans lately. Anyway, didn't mean to offend anyone. Thanks again for all the info. |
01-30-2013, 11:08 AM | #61 |
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My 2013 Hatch came with the SPT cat back from the dealer.. I was a little worried that my 5yo daughter would have issues with it.. she hasnt said a word. The wife says she can hear me coming up the hill in the development, but I think its a perfect match of sound when you want it and mellow when you dont... oh, and I am 37...
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01-30-2013, 12:22 PM | #62 |
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No offence taken! I enjoyed responding to the post..and yes , I agree, more younger guys give me the thumbs up for the Subie than on the NSX. To be honest, there are few stick shift hatchbacks with all wheel drive out there for New Eng winters. I loved my S4 avant but to get a new one was double the wrx cost. Wished I would have gone STI but was swayed on by some that felt the regular WRX could be modified for less. Guess the $8K difference just allot for a second car. I still have the NSX for good weather.
I love the raw engine sound and vibrations of the Subie at times over the NSX. |
01-30-2013, 01:13 PM | #63 | |
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01-30-2013, 02:32 PM | #64 | |
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The way you drive doesn't really relate to your age, for the most part. It has to do with your personality and how you feel about driving in general. I am in my mid 30s and, by most people's standards, I drive aggressively. I know people significantly older than me that are just as aggressive as me or even more so. Their driving style and car preference reflects their personality too. I work with few young guys in mid 20s that drive slower than my mother. Seriously. It's painful to watch. You'd think they'd be crazed maniac behind the wheel. Instead, they drive corollas and drive 5 under at all times. Again, if I had to sum it up, their driving style overall reflects who they are as a person. If you like cars, you'll tolerate louder exhausts, more NVH, and probably not drive a corolla to work every day. You will probably never drive an econobox that is devoid of any excitement. It's not who you are. Kids, in general, will put up and tolerate a lot of noise. How would they know better? If all they ever knew was a loud sports car, they don't know that cars can be quiet. They'll just adapt to whatever you expose them to. It's the adults that you have to worry about. So, the moral of the story is, if you're going to have kids, get the loudest thing your spouse will tolerate. |
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01-30-2013, 02:49 PM | #65 |
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I have a Q300 in a 2006 wagon. I've found that my newly-installed JDM 6-speed has eliminated the drone by upping the revs a bit, especially on the highway.
If you're an "old man," it should mean build it to satisfy any ongoing or midlife crisis. Get a built motor with a Dom 1.5 and a Q300 and a 6-speed. Believe me, everyone will be happier. |
01-30-2013, 04:32 PM | #66 |
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Another 40 year old here - who ya calling old.
Don't go to loud - its fun in the beginning but it can get old. I have a Prodrive oval for my 04 - just loud enough, but not too much to bother neighbors or draw to much attention. How could you be too old for an econobox with a turbo? |
01-31-2013, 11:38 AM | #67 |
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Just ordered a Tactrix cable, so it looks like I'm going with opensource and a tune from Torqued Performance. I'll wait to make sure I get the drivers and software all working before purchasing the stage 1 map. It's only a few bucks more to purchase the stage 1/2 maps separately, so I might as well go stage 1 before jumping to stage 2 especially since I still haven't made up my mind what I'm doing exhaust-wise.
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01-31-2013, 12:02 PM | #68 | |
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01-31-2013, 12:50 PM | #69 | |
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Perrin catted downpipe Process West TMIC Grimmspeed Electronic Boost Controller SPT Axle Back Exhaust and Mid-Pipe You might need a grimmspeed downpipe adapter As for a tune, I would suggest an Open Source Tune from a reputable tuner, but others might say go COBB. That choice I leave up to you sir. You will be very happy with the HP/TQ results and sound levels. If you want more HP/TQ then it is a good start. Good luck! Last edited by RIBahler; 01-31-2013 at 12:58 PM. |
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01-31-2013, 04:21 PM | #70 | ||
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01-31-2013, 04:27 PM | #71 |
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Quietest Stage 2 setup will be a catted downpipe and (1 being the quietest):
1) stock catback 2) SPT catback 3) Invidia Q300 Those are your quiet options. If I were going Stage 2, I would probably just get a catless downpipe and stick with the stock catback. All the gains and minimal noise. |
01-31-2013, 04:37 PM | #72 |
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I'm running the COBB SF intake, Perrin catted down pipe, Invidia Q300, Turbo XS BOV (full reciprocating) Stage 2 OTS SLWG (over boosting) and Turbo Smart boost gauge. I'm very happy with my setup. The Q300 is loud in my opinion with drone but its cool with me. At the end of the day, go with what makes you happy and is within your budget.
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01-31-2013, 04:40 PM | #73 | |
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01-31-2013, 07:22 PM | #74 | |
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01-31-2013, 07:40 PM | #75 |
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39 years old here. had my wrx for 5 years. im running tomei el headers, perrin catted downpipe and a borla catback. mines the sedan so the 2 mufflers sounds much different than a hatch. i also put a bottle type resonator in the rear of my midpipe. its overall not really that loud unless i stomp on it. im running the racecomp gt worx strut and spring setup too. its quite firm but much better than stock. my wife doesnt complain about the ride or the noise so thats always a plus!
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