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Wasn't asking you this time haha. Just don't want to wast my money. Love this car so want to make sure I do it right. -- I make Films and Website for people

Yer good point I guess I just know what to expect with an off the shelf one, so like that idea. -- I make Films and Website for people

Also do you need 400bhp? I know HP is like ram you always need more, but with a few simple mods you should get into the 350-370's that should be a very rapid car and faster than most stuff on the road. -- I make Films and Website for people

That said mine was sold with a 1 year warranty and had a total engine failure that basically had the full engine replaced with new parts. Warranty company wouldn't pay as they only cover the first part that failed in my case the water pump. Lucky I had had it less than 6 months so the dealer had to fix it or give me my money back. The car was standard at the time though. So warrantys might be nice to have but only if they pay out not sure how good the standard one subaru use is. -- I make Films and Website for people

Hi Guys, So I have been looking for an exhaust for my WRX Hatch and after doing Gambits head in talking about them all day I thought I would see what people have to say. I am looking at getting a turbo back system going to be a invidia N1 Street or a custom made one. The guy at the custom place said he can make me up something like the N1 from the pictures. It was going to be about £200-£300 cheaper from him fitted and done on the car. So am I crazy for still having my eye on the actual N1? Just wondering what people think about going for a branded tested product or a custom version from someone who is good at what they do. Money is a factor but not the main one. I am interested in better flow for more power and more sound. Also the custom place is booked up for 3 wheels but I could have the N1 in a few days. Thank for any input. Alex -- I make Films and Website for people

Ok will pay you when I pick it up then :-D -- I make Films and Website for people

You can just hold onto mine and will get it off you in person save on stamps :-D -- I make Films and Website for people

Yer thought this was the case its different for most cars but as everything is electric on a car make sense the first thing used on one is the laptop. -- I make Films and Website for people

Isn't that the first rule of cars never add stuff up. -- I make Films and Website for people

Nice one glad you got it back mate :-D -- I make Films and Website for people

Found this its for a hawkeye not the newer hatch but should give an idea of power for mods: Hawkeye 2.5 litre STi from 2006 – 2007 …. In std form they are 265bhp give or take and have boost at about 1 bar peak dropping to about 0.8 bar at the top end. so… choices .. (all based on using vpower) 1. Keep the car std but just remap for more oomph and better fuel economy. A full custom remap will bring boost in much earlier and hold higher boost levels for longer but the map will be geared to running much more efficiently ( which is also more economically) as it wont be possible to push too much boost with both cats in place. Typically a Green/K&N/Cosworth air filter and a backbox are fitted at this stage but not essential – the backbox just adds some burble to the quiet hawkeye exhaust. With a custom remap on the standard car typically this would get the car to around 310-320bhp with significant torque improvements. 2. Sports cat in downpipe – plus remove centre cat A full custom remap will bring boost in much earlier due to the lower back pressure and hold much higher boost levels. The remap will also aim to get it running much more efficiently ( which is also more economically). Typically a Green/K&N/Cosworth air filter is fitted at this stage (on top of the sports cat downpipe and exhaust system). A walbro 255 fuel pump is highly recommended. It is also advisable to change to NGK 7 grade spark plugs at your next service. This would get the car to about 340 – 350bhp but a huge boost in torque figures in the mid range. 3. Fully Decat Exhaust The low back pressure from removing all the cats reveals the true characteristics of the boxer engine and really sets the 2.5 free. A remap is needed to bring it under control and stop overboosting that will happen enormously with the 2.5 engine. The remap will bring boost in as smooth as possible and most likely get full (and higher ) boost at around 2700 rpm and hold higher boost right through the rev range. The remap will also aim to get it running much more efficiently ( which is also more economically). Typically a Green/K&N/Cosworth air filter and possibly a 3 port solenoid are fitted at this stage (on top of the decat downpipe and exhaust system). This would get the car to about 350-360bhp on the std turbo but a huge boost in torque figures in the mid range and transform the way the car drives on the road. I remember this stage well on my own and it is a fantastic car to drive on the road. A walbro 255 fuel pump is essential. It is also advisable to change to NGK 7 grade spark plugs at your next service (ILFR7H). 4. 350bhp – 400bhp You may be one of the lucky ones and have a car that wants to produce power with the std turbo – the VF43 on the std car can get to around 360-370bhp tops but if you want to get to up closer to 400bhp there are a number of turbo options and rather than list them all here – gimme a shout and see which of the many turbos around could fit your requirements. There are lots of suppliers of turbos and they are changing all the time. The car’s engine, gearbox and clutch (just) can cope with this power. It is adviseable to fit a larger diameter MAF housing by way of a good quality cold air induction kit.

Doing a mod will not void the warranty in most cases just the warranty company might say that the mod coursed the damage. So if you changed your exhaust but the electric seat stopped working you could still clam the seat to be fixed under warranty as the mod had nothing to do with the seat. However getting a remap more more power would void the warranty on just about all the drive systems on the car as you are running more power than the car should be running and you let a 3rd party play with the ecu. But again if the part the fails is not due to your mod you should still be covered. I would have a think about modding such a new car if warranty is important to you. I am not sure if you can take out a private warranty that would cover a modified car. or if you are going to mod the car then dont pay for any warranty's and put the money you saved to one side for non warranty work. ​Finally depending what the mods are and how dishonest you are feeling you can always put the car back to stock if its going in for a big warranty job, But remaps might be detected even if removed. I am not sure.

Its not that cheap but will see what it would cost to get it reconditioned and do some math.

Yer will just get my hands on the spoiler then :-D was going to get the turbo as well but its got over 98k on it and he will not guarantee if its working so will pass on that for now.

Smooth..... Got away with that one.

Yer I can not see to much of a difference in photos but its hard to tell unless they are next to each other. I know the STI has a larger intercooler so wasn't sure if it had a larger scoop or anything.

Did you mean July?

Just wondering if anyone knows if the hatchback bonnets are different on the wrx and sti? I know changing the scoop is a common mod on the older wrx's I have been offered a few parts from a crashed STI but its to far to go have a look.

O dam road tax..... Sure that due next month :-(

Hi, I am not sure but, downpipe and exhaust will help de-cat or down to single sports cat then a remap should see some power gains. Not sure if you will need to change the turbo. I have a wrx so the list for that is exhaust, turbo, fuel pump, injectors and remap So the sti starts out with more power so should just need a few improvements. I know you will get 350+ without to much work but it's getting into the 400's that might be costly. But I am no expert.... One should be along soon. -- I make Films and Website for people

Yay :-D glad your getting sorted must be driving you mad now. -- I make Films and Website for people

Good luck mate we are all hoping it's an easy fix for you. -- I make Films and Website for people

Not sure but looked into it before from what I remember there is no real difference in terms of how the car runs it just gives it a better chance of a reliable spark as there is more sparks but it will still only ignite once. -- I make Films and Website for people

Hope it goes well guys. Sorry wasn't able to make it still running the car in so wasn't up for the long drive and family stuff to sort out. But will be next year and a few other shows. -- I make Films and Website for people

We dropped our niece at hers last night was some nice cars there and all the lads with the jags having a few pops and bangs was fun. Could have done with some anti lag if you ask me. -- I make Films and Website for people