Scooby Sport tweaks - Stage 2
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Scooby Sport tweaks - Stage 2
Following on from the 1st stage of tweaks, the next stage is happening this weekend. This is all about the noise and the search for the 'burble' that is sorely missing from the sport as standard.
It dod not help that my entire exhaust system was rusted through and was blowing like a *******
This is what I was dealing with
So decided to get rid of it all and swap it out for something better.
Cobra backbox and centre section/Decat section
And then to finish it off and gain some of that lovely noise, the headers are being swapped
So will see what this brings
It dod not help that my entire exhaust system was rusted through and was blowing like a *******
This is what I was dealing with
So decided to get rid of it all and swap it out for something better.
Cobra backbox and centre section/Decat section
And then to finish it off and gain some of that lovely noise, the headers are being swapped
So will see what this brings
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And it kind of snowballs from there.
The headers is more about the noise than about replacing worn parts.
I am going to take some sound bites before and after to see the difference
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where did you purchase the system from mate? I'm after a similar system for my sport daily driver albeit with a smaller tailpipe..
I've already got a borla rep uel manifold on her, just need a nice catback system now!
I've already got a borla rep uel manifold on her, just need a nice catback system now!
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Got it from exhaustsuk. Called them up and made a deal with them for the lot because separately they would have been a big spend. Just got to catch them on a good day
You can choose your tailpipe,I went for the smaller 4" as I didnt want to go down the huge can route so the rolled inner look suited the car better I thought
You can choose your tailpipe,I went for the smaller 4" as I didnt want to go down the huge can route so the rolled inner look suited the car better I thought
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Cheers!
I'll check them out, I'll look forward to hearing it..that'll be the decider I reckon!
The 4" is nice and modest, any larger would just look ridiculous on mine. Think I'll go for a resonated centre section though, can't be doing with any droning
I'll check them out, I'll look forward to hearing it..that'll be the decider I reckon!
The 4" is nice and modest, any larger would just look ridiculous on mine. Think I'll go for a resonated centre section though, can't be doing with any droning
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Right, for all those guys who were wondering what the system looks like once it is on, this is the before and after shots.
Backbox before
BackBox after
Centre section before
Centre section after
Cat section before
Cat section after
Headers before (yes there was an oil leak from the sump as well )
Headers after (oil leak fixed )
All in all a great system from front to back. Still getting used to the difference and will report back how well it copes on motorways and town driving in terms of noise, drone etc. If it is too noisy, I shall swap out the centre section for something with a resonator.
It does sound great though
Now for all of those who wanted to hear the difference, here are some sound files before and after. And yes some of the before sounds make you think I had a diesel tractor. It was the backbox blowing !
Startup before
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/xfkan5.mov
Rev in car before
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/936260.mov
Idle before
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/izqrgt.mp3
Rev backbox before
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/2fqn10.mov
Startup now
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/9oxu7u.mov
Rev in car now
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/ufz809.mov
Idle now
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/p7edmw.mov
Rev backbox now
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/bcpxji.mov
A big thanks to Rich at FB Tuning as ever
Backbox before
BackBox after
Centre section before
Centre section after
Cat section before
Cat section after
Headers before (yes there was an oil leak from the sump as well )
Headers after (oil leak fixed )
All in all a great system from front to back. Still getting used to the difference and will report back how well it copes on motorways and town driving in terms of noise, drone etc. If it is too noisy, I shall swap out the centre section for something with a resonator.
It does sound great though
Now for all of those who wanted to hear the difference, here are some sound files before and after. And yes some of the before sounds make you think I had a diesel tractor. It was the backbox blowing !
Startup before
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/xfkan5.mov
Rev in car before
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/936260.mov
Idle before
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/izqrgt.mp3
Rev backbox before
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/2fqn10.mov
Startup now
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/9oxu7u.mov
Rev in car now
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/ufz809.mov
Idle now
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/p7edmw.mov
Rev backbox now
https://files.me.com/cdodsworth/bcpxji.mov
A big thanks to Rich at FB Tuning as ever
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nice bit of pipework you have. what make is the downpipe. iv a borla rep on mine and its cracked and fancy a change.. by the way if you spend your time and a bit of money its easy to get the sports running around the 170bhp without any problems to the engines
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Whoa wow! What an improvement! Not only in looks but sound as well! Incredible!
Is it a classic sport? Would you mind telling me how much all of that roughly cost? Sounds incredible. After turning my 2006 2.0r on.. it sounds a little lackluster now :P
Is it a classic sport? Would you mind telling me how much all of that roughly cost? Sounds incredible. After turning my 2006 2.0r on.. it sounds a little lackluster now :P
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I have the same as the same car as you and when I went to a shell garage and bumped into a fellow R sport owner he showed me his with a Prodrive backbox. I felt like that man on TV advertisng mobile phones on a stallion that turns into a limp donkey when his mate turns up with one. It took me a couple of months to track one down and it sounds much better. For me it is perfect, it makes heads turn before I get to them but not from a mile off.
From this
To this
From this
To this
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Stage 3 - a little tweak to the side skirts
Old black ones
New colour coded ones. Absolute bugger to do as 4 of the screws/bolts just sat there spinning in the sills But got there in the end
Will probably get rid of the Impreza decals at some point
Then a touch of cleaning. Now door sills always get overlooked but not today
Manky door sills front and back with the original factory grease caked on them
Degreaser, loads of brushes and a jetwash and this is what you get
Old black ones
New colour coded ones. Absolute bugger to do as 4 of the screws/bolts just sat there spinning in the sills But got there in the end
Will probably get rid of the Impreza decals at some point
Then a touch of cleaning. Now door sills always get overlooked but not today
Manky door sills front and back with the original factory grease caked on them
Degreaser, loads of brushes and a jetwash and this is what you get
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looks great buddy! you planning on changing the wheels at all?
think i'm pretty much sold on the cobrasport backbox with the 4" tip, looks nice and purposeful..
think i'm pretty much sold on the cobrasport backbox with the 4" tip, looks nice and purposeful..
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He wants my Speedlines
I have another video of it with the exhaust fitted, it sounds the part http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgQMDqqi0L4
I have another video of it with the exhaust fitted, it sounds the part http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgQMDqqi0L4
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It does
Again it might be sorted once I replace my rusty bumper bar which I have now been given by a mate and painted it at the weekend. Once that is fitted, I shall purchase a heat gun and see if I can coax the dent back into shape. Far cheaper if it works than replacing the bumper !
Next up is a spot of home painting . Will attempt to do my wedges, rear bumper skirts and my missus' front bumper. Have got all the paint and primer, just need to teach myself how to do it
Again it might be sorted once I replace my rusty bumper bar which I have now been given by a mate and painted it at the weekend. Once that is fitted, I shall purchase a heat gun and see if I can coax the dent back into shape. Far cheaper if it works than replacing the bumper !
Next up is a spot of home painting . Will attempt to do my wedges, rear bumper skirts and my missus' front bumper. Have got all the paint and primer, just need to teach myself how to do it