mccorry

Glad to hear it....

They ordered my door panel... and I go in next Tuesday for it to be installed... but I think the shifter/console gap issue is going to be an argument. The guy is giving me a hard time since I have gauges installed in my cubby (like that has anything to do with it ).

^^Are you still running the delete muffler mod or did you return to stock when you put the washers in?

I am still working on the second delete pipe... so right now I have both stock cans on with 2 washers on each side....

I had two guys approach me today and tell me how good the car sounded. The first was a co-worker... who said the car sounded "mean".

The second was a guy with a WRX wagon at the gas station this evening. We chatted for a few minutes (we're both stg 2) and then I started the car up to leave. He gave me the big thumbs up and yelled "that sounds awesome"!

I was pleased......

I'm probably cheaper than the next guy, but I cannot believe that people are falling all over themselves about how great AN EXHAUST LEAK SOUNDS! If you look up ricer in the dictionary, intentional exhaust leaks have to be right up there with cut springs and 3 foot tall aluminum wings...

Hater.

Ah... .who knows what "the most restrictive thing is". Everybody just speculates on that.

I have had the Hog-mod for almost a week now... with a 2 washer installation. I like it... but when I get some time I might try dropping it to 1 washer... just to see what it sounds like.

cool effect

 

any danger of exhaust fumes ( esp CO ) building up underneath

the trunk area and seeping inside the cabin space?

I've had no issues in the 100 or so miles I've driven.....

uses stock tips? as in it comes without tips? as in it'll work on the OB's?

Hogmeat's mod..... yeah.. it'll work.

Mccory, do you know the exact dimensions of the washer you're using?

I doubled up 2 .... the total flange gap is right around 1/8", I believe.

To each their own.... I still think this is a very creative mod.

My wife and I took the car across town today (~50 miles) and I think I like the sound even more the longer I listen to it. This might be a perma-mod for me!

Mccorry is right - I just used washers. I tried a combo of each - 1 wasn't enough, 4 was too much, and 2 was just right.

The exact thickness of the washers is unknown, but they are just your standard hardware store washers, not extra thick and not extra thin.

If I had to guess, both stacked total about 1/3 of an inch.

 

Ya'll should really try it. As I said, if you don't like it - it's just 4 super easy to get to bolts to remove it!

Hey Hogmeat.... thanks for posting this up. I know alot of you guys said you tried this already... but I never saw anyone post it. Kudos to Hogger.

I tried it this morning and ... I have to say that I really like the tone. I think I am going to leave it for a while.

Thanks again!

He installed spacers on the bolts... between the flange faces.... thereby letting some of the pressure waves escape....

Just take the flange loose, remove the gasket... re-install the bolts.. while inserting a washer on each one (between the flanges).....

NOT BAD, Hogger! What thickness washers/spacers did you use?

I am going to take mine in tomorrow after work for them to take a look at it. I have had this console gap since the car was new.

Hopefully ... they can just order me a new part and new surround and it will be fixed....

 

I also have a problem with the passenger side rear door panel..... the fabric keeps folding up over the arm rest....

Well... went to the dealership yesterday and got some story about how the interior parts are only covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles.

So... I went out to the car and called 1-800-Subaru3 and talked to a customer service representitive. They called the dealership and informed them that the warranty was, indeed, 3 year - 36K mile warranty ... even on the interior parts.

So... they are ordering me a door panel... but the guy is giving me some grief since I have gauges installed in my cubby. I told him that the cubby is completely seperate from the shifter plate/console... and that I thought it was BS to try and deny the repair.

He said that they would take it apart when I came back in next week to see what they can do about it.....

I really hate dealing with stealerships.......

he said it keeps stock tips, so this should give ya an idea..ihere is mine im n/a but still sounds good,,,,new mufflers/no resonator....sounds waaaayyyy better in person...$175

http://media.putfile.com/25i-resonator-removed

 

 

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Or mine.... But it is too loud and drony (is that a word?)

Does that mean I need to pay money? :sad:

Depends if you're going to sell a set or two... vs. selling a bunch....

I am going to take mine in tomorrow after work for them to take a look at it. I have had this console gap since the car was new.

Hopefully ... they can just order me a new part and new surround and it will be fixed....

I also have a problem with the passenger side rear door panel..... the fabric keeps folding up over the arm rest....

So, when exactly, has "Plan A" ever worked out?

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