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Old 04 March 2004, 08:37 PM
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Has anyone got any pics of the Vortex on their motor? Ive seen a couple of snaps in the member's section but would like some from further away/ different angles.

I am about to purchase one but cannot decide on which angle of exit to go for.

Opinions and/or photos would be great.

Thanks in advance

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Old 04 March 2004, 08:55 PM
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Here goes, it`s sounds the business!!



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angled exit! thanks for that. Have you got any from further away from the car as I can't quite get a full idea of how angled the exit actually is.

cheers again,

anyone else have any snaps or opinions on this exhaust?

Dan
Old 04 March 2004, 09:48 PM
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I have the standard afterburner on my 03 WRX...sounds the bogs dollox
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You will not be dissapointed. I have had the Afterburner Vortex fitted to my Classic MY00 for some weeks now. The angled exit is not 'extreme' it just shows off this shiney monster well.
The most important thing about the Vortex is the improved gas flow resulting in increased power. The result of fitting the Vortex to my decatted classic was astonishing...especially at 4000/5000 rpm.
On my full decat its loud and deep and when you floor the throttle it sort of 'cracks and rips' through the airwaves...if you know what i mean??
An F15 on wheels with the scooby sound

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go for the angled exit. it gave me nearly 10% more torque through the mid range.
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seems like the angled exit is the way forward!

quick question... are you guys seeing these differences in torque and or sound with just the back box as that is all I'm after for now?

More piccies anyone?


Thanks for your responses chaps, anlmost ready to post my order!!!!

Dan

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Old 05 March 2004, 08:46 PM
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what about warranty & insurance ?????
i would be interested in fitting one to my MY04 sti if things would be ok !

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sti-04!!

get it serviced fit that baby....

do your milage, swap back, get it serviced, fit the Vortex etc etc.

I only do about 8000 per year so all good.

also pray you do not break down and have it towed to your dealer as it could cause an issue!!!

that's the plan anyway!
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forgot to add...

tell your insurance co. otherwise it could get all too expensive.

Cheers,

Dan
Old 05 March 2004, 09:16 PM
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Hi STI-04,

I have a custom built back box on mine

http://www.stainlessexhausts.com

Just been serviced by Nobles (plus all the body work mods) and they did not say a thing about it. Noticed it was there and commented on the sound of it but no hassles.

Go for it - you could ask them first,

Brian.
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has anyone just fitted the back box to the standard centersection if so what sort of sound do you get??
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Brian - well nobles will be my aftermarket dealer & come 2006 i wil also buy my new sccob from them
I will ask colin & derek nxt saturday
as for c=c i will give them a call in the morning, as could be the way forward !!!
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ps what size of pipe did you get ?
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Originally Posted by sti-04!!
Brian - well nobles will be my aftermarket dealer & come 2006 i wil also buy my new sccob from them
I will ask colin & derek nxt saturday
as for c=c i will give them a call in the morning, as could be the way forward !!!
C&C a great idea. Cameron and Campbell are great guys.

Please make sure you tell them that you know me (tell them Brian from the Les Mis band was asking for them). They may even give you a discount off their already brilliant prices.

Brian.
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