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03-06-2013, 12:52 PM | #4851 |
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03-06-2013, 01:41 PM | #4852 |
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03-06-2013, 10:24 PM | #4853 |
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I stopped by NF today to drop off my long block and had a chance to talk to nuke. It should be interesting to see how you like stage 1
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03-06-2013, 10:35 PM | #4854 |
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Hey man u use the 5w-40 all year?
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03-06-2013, 11:13 PM | #4855 | |
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Yes, I do, as do many others. A multi weight oil like 5W-30 or 5W-40 will have a 5W viscosity when cold, and a 30/40 weight when warm. So the cold weather operation shouldn't be any different with a 5W-40, it just ends up a little thicker once warmed up. |
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03-07-2013, 12:27 AM | #4856 |
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Thanks a lot!
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03-07-2013, 10:49 AM | #4857 |
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03-07-2013, 10:54 AM | #4858 |
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03-07-2013, 10:59 AM | #4859 |
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I guess it's nice...haha.
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03-07-2013, 11:03 AM | #4860 |
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Vehicle:2011 WRX Limited DGM |
How do you like the new exhaust compared to the greddy?
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03-07-2013, 11:05 AM | #4861 |
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Vehicle:'13 STI Hatch |
Thoughts on the Cobb exhaust? I'm stuck between this or the Greddy.
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03-07-2013, 11:13 AM | #4862 |
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soooo is that Cobb exhaust bolted up to the stock downpipe?
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03-07-2013, 11:14 AM | #4863 | |
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Overall the build quality looks very nice. It has a center entrance, Y-pipe muffler setup, which I think is a bit better for flow than the side entry of the GReddy. It's also shorter piping and less bends. The downside is slightly reduced ground clearance, but the COBB does a good job of this (especially compared to the SPT and Q300 that use a similar style center entry). Plus the COBB is actually 3" piping unlike the 2.75" piping on the GReddy. They both have the neck down for the stock dowpipe gasket. I don't think it makes a big difference though. I can't comment on sound, but the looks of the two are vastly different. The GReddy has quad, 4", flared, double wall tips. The COBB has quad, 3.5" straight cut tips. They both have staggered tip lengths. The GReddy never really seemed to sit properly in the bumper cutouts. It always seemed to be a little off to the side and sticking out a hair more on one side. You can see this on just about all the GReddy photos people have posted. It's minimal, but it's something you can see if you're looking. I am hoping the COBB won't have this, or at least it won't be as noticeable with the smaller tips. I used to hate the straight cut tips, but they've grown on me lately. I still think I like the fancy ones better, but the straight cut ones look aggressive IMO. Here are some more photos: It has a resonator, but I haven't seen that on any of the other 08+ STI COBB exhausts. Any ideas? |
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03-07-2013, 11:48 AM | #4864 |
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03-07-2013, 12:13 PM | #4865 |
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Why all of the NF stamps?
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03-07-2013, 12:38 PM | #4866 |
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03-07-2013, 12:50 PM | #4867 |
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Looks like whoever has it before you could have had a resonator welded in? It does look a lot smaller than most other resonators on other exhausts, and the welds just before and after the resonator itself doesn't seem to make sense. I think someone just had a resonator added afterwards?
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03-07-2013, 12:55 PM | #4868 |
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I have the Cobb CBE too! It's a pretty nice exhaust. Not too loud, not too quiet. Fitment,as with most other QuadTips, is a pain in the ass since you have to wiggle it into alignment. I was surprised it had a resonator as well. All the pictures I've seen of it had no resonator, but mine came with one. No biggie, exhaust still sounds good. It has that "should have came with the car" kind of sound.
^ It sounds a lot better in person and under load. |
03-07-2013, 01:11 PM | #4869 | |
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OMG. I totally missed the comic. That is hilarious!!
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03-07-2013, 01:31 PM | #4870 |
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LOL!! How'd you miss the big ass comic?? Hahaha
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03-07-2013, 01:44 PM | #4871 | |
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Haha. I don't know. But it's really funny! |
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03-07-2013, 01:48 PM | #4872 |
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My friends has the full Cobb exhaust with catted dp on his 2011 hatch and it sounds really good but it's not that loud. My catless turboxs is much louder if that helps any
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03-07-2013, 01:53 PM | #4873 |
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I like the sound of that! I'm hoping for a little noise, but not much.
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03-07-2013, 02:25 PM | #4874 |
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03-07-2013, 02:27 PM | #4875 |
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My car was already one of their built cars, I just wasn't giving them enough credit! Plus they're expanding with a full shop, more builds, etc, so I'm trying to help get them visibility. Expect to see the NF stamp on just about everything now.
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