Mike_02GT_02R6 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I have very little knowledge about subaru's, and just bought my first ever subi a few months ago. Ever since my purchase, I've payed very close attention to every subi I see on the road. I've noticed that the WRX sti has a very distinct and sexy sound to it. Especially those with an exhaust. It almost sounds like a very low, very beefy tw0-stroke engine or something. When I first heard one, i thought there was something wrong with the engine because I'd never heard an car run like that before. So my question is what makes the sti sound like that, and would there be any way to mod my Leg GT to match or come close to that sound. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Cut your muffler off. That will probably do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippinRoo Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 It's the boxer engine that makes it sound different... changing your exhaust system will come close to that sound. Use the search button here for different thoughts / impressions. This is one good thread: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13096 "I love the feel of wind in my face and boobies against my back." - BMW motorcycle rider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Ah, Roo. T'was just yesterday that he learned the magic of the Search button, and thus has now passed the wisdom onto another new member. Friends helping friends. It's what it's all about! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippinRoo Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Noobs helping noobs... "I love the feel of wind in my face and boobies against my back." - BMW motorcycle rider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Arrrrhhh to be sure to be sure me Captain. Ye the search is me way that me crew can find there own way around this blasted Island........ BUT.... if you are STILL unable to find.... you will require a different Cat-Back to really bring out the sound, its the header that makes the sound. Ada///M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 http://www.slashfood.com/images/2005/09/folgers-coffee-in-a-can.jpg modify to fit on rear exhaust and punch a hole in it with a screwdriver for that right tone. like others have already said it is the boxer engine that gives it that distinct tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Arrrrhhh to be sure to be sure me Captain. Ye the search is me way that me crew can find there own way around this blasted Island........ BUT.... if you are STILL unable to find.... you will require a different Cat-Back to really bring out the sound, its the header that makes the sound. Ada///M. hahaha...how did you type this with your pirate keyboard? http://newsdesigner.com/blog/images/pirate.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 :lol: Can I get a group buy on those? Confusion in the office would be greatly decreased:) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 An Irish Pirate at that to be sure to be sure Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Take 10 minutes and take the mufflers off- it's not as loud as people worry about and it sounds mean as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBoxer Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 When I took my mufflers off all i heard was a jet sound coming from my exhuast hitting the inside of my mufflers. The idle sound was great until I hit the gas. Also...I thought the "boxer" rumble was more from the unequal manifold lengths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 When I took my mufflers off all i heard was a jet sound coming from my exhuast hitting the inside of my mufflers. The idle sound was great until I hit the gas. Also...I thought the "boxer" rumble was more from the unequal manifold lengths? If you took your mufflers off, how was the exhaust hitting the inside of your mufflers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_rex Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 the sound is the combination of the boxer and the unequal lengths of each side of the exhaust manifold. if you were to swap the OE manifold for equal length headers, the burble burble would go away. (you'd still get that cool porshe "tick" though ) dR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBoxer Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 If you took your mufflers off, how was the exhaust hitting the inside of your mufflers? When you take your mufflers off...the pipes after the y are still there and are pointing up into the bumper area. At least they are for the sedan. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBoxer Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 oops...didnt realize i typed mufflers instead of bumper...my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brack Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Perrin mufflers:) Mike mikeb@pdxtuning.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 oops...didnt realize i typed mufflers instead of bumper...my bad Yeah, shame on you! There's also a button there that lets you "edit" your own posts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBoxer Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 That was my lazy man's edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Simpletons Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 http://www.zippyvideos.com/1092220883091516/perrinhaulin1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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