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Old 17 March 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Hello All

Just bought a 2007 WRX import and am chuffed to bits with it except for the sound from the rear (there isnt one!!).
Had a look on scoobyworld at some exhausts but is it that i only need the backbox and air filter to bring out the great sound of that 2.5lt boxer engine..

Please Advise

Regards Paul Leeds
Old 17 March 2007 | 10:20 AM
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hi zaxs, glad your enjoying your car. the exhaust i believe is keeping your car quiet ! i changed mine for a full decat miltek which now sounds fab (done at zen). but i am sure there are alot of sports cats out there that can help you with the sound. drop us a pm if you want any info on what ive done.
Old 17 March 2007 | 10:24 AM
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same here full decat miltek
sounds great now
Old 17 March 2007 | 11:00 AM
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Fully de catted ,and scoobyclinic backbox,sounds mint.....
Old 17 March 2007 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by skywalker23
Fully de catted ,and scoobyclinic backbox,sounds mint.....
decat blitz nur spec r,THE BEST.
Old 17 March 2007 | 12:03 PM
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would changing the back box effect the warrenty on a new subaru? i have a 2006 sti but i am the same i love the car but want a bit more grunt but not to much just want a nice burble until hard accelaration
Old 17 March 2007 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rpw
would changing the back box effect the warrenty on a new subaru? i have a 2006 sti but i am the same i love the car but want a bit more grunt but not to much just want a nice burble until hard accelaration

Yes it will, fitting a PPP I think is your only option at the moment, but they sound good not too noisy driving around town, but open it up a bit andyou get your roar, the burble sounds great too.
Old 17 March 2007 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rpw
would changing the back box effect the warrenty on a new subaru? i have a 2006 sti but i am the same i love the car but want a bit more grunt but not to much just want a nice burble until hard accelaration
In theory it would but quite a few dealers seem to overlook it if it's just the backbox, just changing a backbox will not give you very much of a performance gain but will give you the flat 4 burble, you could try the Ninja from Scoobyworld which i have as it's not overly loud but does sound nice
Old 17 March 2007 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rpw
would changing the back box effect the warrenty on a new subaru? i have a 2006 sti but i am the same i love the car but want a bit more grunt but not to much just want a nice burble until hard accelaration

I would say no it shouldn't my m8 had Nur spec R b/b on his STI8 and it didn't affect his warrenty dealer never said owt anyway
Old 18 March 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Just had a Hayward and Scott straight through centre and Jap style rear box fitted to my MY06 WRX. Well chuffed with the sound and have noticed a performance increase too.
Old 18 March 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Pick up a second hand Prodrive BB plenty for sale. It will give you a nice sound not too loud and will only set u back around £120-£140 and doubt if any dealer will have in issue with it.
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I would just fit a Back box from Haywood and Scott, that will give a nice sound and if you need to return it to the dealer, it wont take to long to unbolt it.

Or even like said get a second hand Prodrive Box and they wont question that.
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