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Old 07-29-2011, 08:19 PM   #1
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Sorry if this is a weak review, but I have never done one before.

So I decided That I needed something quieter for my car. I had the SRS N1 style exhaust which overall quality of the exhaust was very high, but it was way loud, and after 2 years it seemed to be getting louder. also on the highway just doing short trips was becoming 45 minutes of semi hell. I will admit I am getting old.
So I started to look around and saw the eBay surewin exhaust which is quite popular, then saw srs made a copy of that, and gimmick, and a bunch of other companies. Which were really all copies of another certain "big name" company.All the same thing in a different package, but then I saw on import image's website this "new" exhaust. Looked like all the others but it came from an actual store, not just some eBay place. Ordered it on Monday and it was at my door this afternoon.
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Man this thing looks really cool. The welds are super high quality and it's very lightweight. I ran over to my friends garage so I can use a lift, and a torch, and the old one was off and the new one on within 30 minutes. I was nervous about the FM exhaust hitting things but once it tightened down there was no rubbing. Def glad I already had extended hangers in the rear, or I'd be in trouble. Started the car up and thought, "man this isn't any quieter ! Oh well at least it's shiny." I failed to realize that noise resonates in a garage. A LOT !
Once outside it's boatloads quieter. The best part was cruising through town and instead of the car barking and snarling with much anger, it just had a nice quiet purr. On the highway at cruise there was almost no noise inside the cabin. At idle I could actually hear my walbro whine, which i never have before.
Overall very pleased for my initial review. Now to see how it stands up to a couple on New York winters.
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Old 07-30-2011, 10:15 AM   #2
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Sounds like you got what you were looking for. I (on the other hand) want something that is loud as **** so sounds like that old SRS exhaust will work perfectly for me. I guess you'll be shipping it today then?
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Old 08-03-2011, 01:36 AM   #3
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Does it still make you smile when 'you give it the beans'?




(I think I need to cut down on the top gear...)
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Old 11-03-2011, 06:04 PM   #4
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FMS also has a catless "y" downpipe. I was thinking about getting it, especially for the price, but just wanted to know if it would be beneficial or pointless/harmful to have with my stock turbo since it has an internal wastegate. Its either that or a megan..

http://www.importimageracing.com/fas...7-wrx-sti.html

Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated
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Old 11-04-2011, 06:00 PM   #5
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I just installed this cat back, I previously had the N1 street. WOW it's quiet. (Mated to my Ti-tek catted down pipe)

My girlfriend says she can still tell when I'm coming home, so I have not lost the "subie rumble" it's just a lot quieter.

Fitment for me was not too great, the axleback actually hits my rear diff, but a simple smack with a hammer will give the pipe a nice dimple and all will be well.

CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE THOUGH!!!!
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Old 12-10-2011, 08:54 PM   #6
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After much research. All Subaru WRXs sound about the same in term of SPL level. I have measured mine inside and outside and it sound the same as an 02 or 05 WRX. I have an 09 WRX wagon and this exhaust is loud and obnoxious.

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Old 12-11-2011, 09:27 AM   #7
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Tho, you do realize this thread is for an 02-07 wrx exhaust right?

you do have an 09 wrx...its not the same exhaust
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Old 12-12-2011, 06:58 PM   #8
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He just wants to let it known that he HATES YOUR SERVICE Lol and that you sold him a product that he was NOT looking for. Geeze Josh doncha kno!? haha Tho5 Please stop posting.
On another note, I will be installing this exhaust once it ships out from Josh and will post up my impressions. I cant wait!
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Old 12-19-2011, 10:35 PM   #9
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anyone have this installed?
http://ajwperformanceproducts.com/st...roduct=5441194

looking to buy this but want to make sure it won't break after a few months or so...and its not obnoxiously loud!
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Old 12-20-2011, 12:25 PM   #10
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The engine in my Subaru was finally finished receintly, & started driving it again. One of the things I replaced was the header with one be FMS. Unfortunately the header has a leak at the slip joint, so when I accelerate it sounds like I'm driving a lawn mower.

Has anyone come across this problem before, & what did you do to correct the leak?
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Old 12-26-2011, 10:24 AM   #11
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anyone used their exhaust yet??
Any videos or pics?
How's the build quality?
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Old 03-09-2012, 04:28 PM   #12
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Bump. Ordered from Import Image Racing for my 06 WRX; just waiting to be put on. Seeing if anyone has any long term reliability with this product - as well as short-term users.
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Old 08-31-2012, 11:05 PM   #13
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sorry to revive an old thread.

I'm curious how those that previously posted in here with the FMS cbe like it now. Did it get louder? Rust?

WRXcajun, I have an 06 also. How does it sound on the 2.5l motor?
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