Invidia R400 or Borla catback in 2008 hatchback STi

fpan · 12-04-2022, 10:19 AM

Which one would you recommend to enhance the rumble, minimise rasp and has no drone?
The car is a 2008 JDM twinscroll hatchback and although I am aware it will never sound like a singlescroll which has ULH, I've heard the Invidia R400 in the same car and liked it but I am not sure about the Borla.
What about the quality of the exhausts, is it similar?
Although I am tempted to go for the Invidia as I've heard it and its quality looks great, the only thing I don't like are its exhaust tips and prefer the Borla look.
If anyone has any photos of either exhaust fitted in a hatchback or saloon I'd appreciate it as long as your feedback.
Many thanks!

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lefty o · 12-04-2022, 11:42 AM

borla makes a quality product. hit youtube and listen to all the sound clips for both exhausts you are interested in. to me borla has a better sound than invidia, but everybody hears something different.

Markuli · 12-05-2022, 02:45 PM

I listened to a bunch of sound clips on Youtube before I got a deal on a Cobb turboback system, and my top two exhausts were the Greddy Supreme SP and the Borla, mainly because they sounded so unique.

Shanaru242 · 12-11-2022, 05:34 PM

I have the Borla cat-back on my '14 and have been very happy with it. I really like the sound, and it's not loud enough to upset the neighbors.

Fndragn · 12-13-2022, 11:57 PM

I also have the borla on a 2011 Sti sedan. With a Catless downpipe and it sounds really good. I've had more compliments than I could ever count.

Fndragn · 12-13-2022, 11:57 PM

I also have the borla on a 2011 Sti sedan. With a Catless downpipe and it sounds really good. I’ve had more compliments than I could ever count.

12-04-2022, 10:19 AM	#1
fpan Scooby Newbie Member#: 146900 Join Date: Apr 2007 Vehicle: 2006 Forester STi WRB	Invidia R400 or Borla catback in 2008 hatchback STi Which one would you recommend to enhance the rumble, minimise rasp and has no drone? The car is a 2008 JDM twinscroll hatchback and although I am aware it will never sound like a singlescroll which has ULH, I've heard the Invidia R400 in the same car and liked it but I am not sure about the Borla. What about the quality of the exhausts, is it similar? Although I am tempted to go for the Invidia as I've heard it and its quality looks great, the only thing I don't like are its exhaust tips and prefer the Borla look. If anyone has any photos of either exhaust fitted in a hatchback or saloon I'd appreciate it as long as your feedback. Many thanks! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-04-2022, 11:42 AM	#2
lefty o Scooby Newbie Member#: 512654 Join Date: Mar 2020 Vehicle: 2019 wrx red	borla makes a quality product. hit youtube and listen to all the sound clips for both exhausts you are interested in. to me borla has a better sound than invidia, but everybody hears something different.

12-05-2022, 02:45 PM	#3
Markuli Scooby Newbie Member#: 473833 Join Date: Sep 2017 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North Jersey Vehicle: 2013 WRX Base Silver	I listened to a bunch of sound clips on Youtube before I got a deal on a Cobb turboback system, and my top two exhausts were the Greddy Supreme SP and the Borla, mainly because they sounded so unique.

12-11-2022, 05:34 PM	#4
Shanaru242 Scooby Newbie Member#: 344828 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: OR Vehicle: 2014 WRX hatch WRB	I have the Borla cat-back on my '14 and have been very happy with it. I really like the sound, and it's not loud enough to upset the neighbors.

12-13-2022, 11:57 PM	#5
Fndragn Scooby Newbie Member#: 470845 Join Date: Jul 2017 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Iowa Vehicle: 2011 Sti DGM	I also have the borla on a 2011 Sti sedan. With a Catless downpipe and it sounds really good. I've had more compliments than I could ever count.