Rich H

Thanks, it looks like I can pick up an Impreza box for ~£100 - I hadn't actually thought about getting powerflow to do just a backbox. I did consider a full system, but I had a full system fitted to another car in the past, and despite the brief being to make it as quiet as possible, it was still louder than I wanted which puts me off a bit!

That was quick! Thank you. So my next complication is that it had a towbar fitted when I bought the car, as a result one of the mounts is missing and has been replaced with one designed to accommodate the towbar too. I've removed the towbar, but had to keep this bracket for now so that the backbox can stay in place - as I've got to replace this, would I be best trying to get an Impreza one or not? Regarding the extension, I'd read 3" somewhere - so if I extend the midsection by 3" that should allow the backbox to stick out far enough? Relocating the hangers - just cut them off the backbox and re-weld to suit for the Forester? Part of me wants it to sound more like a Scooby should, but the other part of me enjoys having a quiet. comfortable car lol.

Hi All, Have actually just posted in the Forester section about my exhaust, but will post here to introduce myself. This is my S-Turbo that I bought just before last Winter as a runaround: I got it for what I think was a bit of a bargain, and it's actually served me very well considering! So far I've only had to replace the clutch, unstick a sticking caliper, replace all discs and pads, and fit 4 new tyres. The backbox is now very much on it's last legs (question here: http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/16701-2001-s-turbo-exhaust-options/#entry107314) and on it's recent service they highlited the rear self levelling suspension springs are starting to look pretty corroded, the front diff is getting quite noisey and there's a couple of bushes that could do with replacing. Long term, if it serves me well this Winter and passes its next MOT, I may start to look at upgrading engine bits as despite it being fairly nippy as is, the temptation for more is there! Cheers, Rich

Hi All, I picked up a 2001 (Y) S-Turbo last Winter purely as a winter runaround. The car's stood me well so far, but the backbox is now very much on its last legs. What options am I looking at in terms of replacement? I want to try and use OEM parts rather than motorfactor / pattern parts if possible, but trying to find OEM Forester parts seems near on impossible! Would a prodrive backbox from a New Age, Blob Eye, Bug Eye Impreza fit? Or is anybody selling A Hayward & Scott or Prodrive backbox for an early Forester?! Cheers, Rich