stuck686 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'll be seeing my friend with the GoPro tonight... I'll see what I can do. I'll try and get some city driving and highway merging/passing to give a good idea of what it sounds like. did this get posted anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 There will be one 4" tip per cut out, and it'll be round. We don't have any oval tips. The bumper cutouts are not made for twins in each cutout without them being 2" or smaller. We don't have tubing here that small to go into a tip that size. The WRX/STI cutouts are bigger and support twin 3" on each side. Those tips you have in that picture are the older, embossed ones where the logo is raised up like Braille. All of our current tips are laser etched. http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f/magazine-stuff/corsa-2010-camaro-exhaust/19218999/corsa-performance-exhaust-2010-camaro-ss-62-l-stainless-tip.jpg I'm working with our sales/marketing team to get some videos up of the STI sound. The LGT sound will be identical to the ear inside and outside. Personally I wish we could kick this Subaru stuff into high gear and get it out soon, but we want to bring the entire LGT wagon+sedan and OBXT offering to market at the same time instead of peace meal, one at a time. I know this only goes so far, but you guys really have my word that it will be worth the wait. I think I can also say that the LGT/OBXT kits will most likely be cheaper than the WRX/STI kits due to simpler tip assemblies on the LGT/OBXT (single vs twin in the cutout). I hope that helps guys. That is gorgeous... instant wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Glad to hear that OBXTs are still being considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 All i know is that i just bought a quad tip cat back ... awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 that looks like an oval tip... lol Most definitely round. I promise. did this get posted anywhere? Friend dropped the ball on bringing the GoPro. Our marketing team and I were discussing how to get in-cabin videos that accurately depict drone and drone reduction. It's harder than you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True.Legacy Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Wagon option please! XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplosivo1 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 To the top...I'm helping to generate interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 To the top...I'm helping to generate interest! I appreciate that. Adds fuel to the fire for this to be added to the project list after the GR STI sedan+hatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon427 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I'm interested in this also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Bump for more fuel for the fire, Baconbits! I love the sound in your video, and although it seems loud I'll bet it is just because the camera is so close to the exhaust. You've commented a lot on the quietness in the cabin, but could you comment on the volume outside? How loud would this be compared to say the Borla, SPT or Prodrive? If this sounds as good as you say (I don't doubt it) and it is not too loud on the outside I would bet there would be a lot of interest, especially in areas with fairly strict modification laws (like Ontario.) On your website it talks about Xtreme, Sport and Touring exhaust types, and would think that Touring would be perfect. Or perhaps even a choice for those wanting to go more aggressive? Also, I love the idea of keeping the Y tucked up as tight as possible - don't want to be too low with all the crap roads and weather up here. Thanks for keeping us updated! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 The SPT is so quiet that it got a chuckle out of me and a coworker when we measured the outside sound levels. The SAE J1169 test says to place the sound meter 20" away from the tip at a 45° angle rearward and outboard of the car. SAE on the SPT catback on a stock downpipe on the STI hatch was 62dB. 50 stage legal is 95. Our catback is going to push the limit of 50-state legal and the full turbo back is going to be marketed as "off road use only" (just like every downpipe on the market should be). Technically it's not legal to sell ANY downpipe which removes the stock cat(s) per the EPA, even if the replacement downpipe has a cat in it. It must be an OEM cat or it must be sold as "off road use only." Noise outside the car does not always correlate to noise inside the cabin, so don't be afraid of the noise outside. Touring is only found on older kits... we don't have that sound level on the newer (5 years old or newer) kits. Sport would be our catback for the Subarus and then it would be Xtreme for the turboback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Technically it's not legal to sell ANY downpipe which removes the stock cat(s) per the EPA, even if the replacement downpipe has a cat in it. It must be an OEM cat or it must be sold as "off road use only." :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 I should clarify... technically it's not legal to sell any exhaust component that removes the stock cat(s) even if it replaces them with a cat... meaning all downpipes with high flow cats are technically for "off road use only." From what I understand, the only replacement cats that are, again, technically road legal are dealer replacements. Needless to say, if/when we bring a downpipe to the market for our cars and the newer STI/WRX, it will be labeled as "off road use only." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Actually that's not entirely correct. While it is illegal to tamper with emissions equipment (yes even if you are in an area that doesn't enforce emissions) if your cat is 'damaged' you can replace it with a 49 state legal 'high flow' unit, unless you live in California. In California it's oem or CARB certified to meet oem standards. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Actually that's not entirely correct. While it is illegal to tamper with emissions equipment (yes even if you are in an area that doesn't enforce emissions) if your cat is 'damaged' you can replace it with a 49 state legal 'high flow' unit, unless you live in California. In California it's oem or CARB certified to meet oem standards. Then, if it is true, no need of the 'off road use only' sticker then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted June 26, 2013 Moderators Share Posted June 26, 2013 Then, if it is true, no need of the 'off road use only' sticker then? Pretty sure every company that makes aftermarket products uses that phrase to cover their ass, regardless of whether it is legally required or not. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Actually that's not entirely correct. While it is illegal to tamper with emissions equipment (yes even if you are in an area that doesn't enforce emissions) if your cat is 'damaged' you can replace it with a 49 state legal 'high flow' unit, unless you live in California. In California it's oem or CARB certified to meet oem standards. I think this is indeed correct. IOW, if you replace your cat with one that meets EPA standards, then you're good. --> http://www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/factshts/catcvrts.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 If someone can pass a sniffer test with a high flow cat, then I'm sure it's up to EPA standards. If you fail, well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 The real issue with the Subaru downpipe is the stock one has 2 cats in it, you are not supposed to remove cats at all, you can replace them but not remove them... 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Any new word on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplosivo1 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Any new word on this? +1 free bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstaslp Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hopefully it wasn't round filed. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Not round filed as far as I know... just a ton of other projects on the list with higher priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I am just about to start my build and was really hoping to use this on the obxt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kordos Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Put me down for a LGT wagon version as well; sounds amazing, and I'm ready to move up from stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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