Random thoughts thread

[jawn]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

That video convinced me not to get a header with the Corsa. IMO, it ruins the amazing sound that it produces by its self. Plus, that thing is 1k+ - depending on where you buy it from. There's a reason why it's costs that much! hehe

It really does sound good by itself. I wonder what it sounds like with a catted aftermarket header. I imagine it should tone that volume down a little bit.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

@soulreapersteve but that's where all the gains come from.

Yes, but I dunno if the gains outweigh the exhaust sounds/no drone make-up of the Corsa. At least for me.

I already tire of road noise, I can't imagine the drone that gets produced with some setups.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Yes, but I dunno if the gains outweigh the exhaust sounds/no drone make-up of the Corsa. At least for me.

I already tire of road noise, I can't imagine the drone that gets produced with some setups.

I can confirm UEL headers + stock everything else does not drone. It also sounds weird.

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by jawn

I can confirm UEL headers + stock everything else does not drone. It also sounds weird.

I was just going to post up about this. It sounds like the perfect thing on paper, but I can see how it could sound weird.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by jawn

I can confirm UEL headers + stock everything else does not drone. It also sounds weird.

It does! The local buddy here had JDL header and was loud with I think N1. Went for a drive with the stock exhaust I still had laying around and thought he got lost trying to follow lol. Soooo quiet.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

I was just going to post up about this. It sounds like the perfect thing on paper, but I can see how it could sound weird.

Yeah, there are days I like it, and days that it bothers me. I haven't actually listened to it from the outside yet, but from inside the car it sounds almost like stock but louder with a hint of rasp under high loads. There's some burble at lower RPMs, but at high RPMs it sounds a little thrashy. It's very civil for puttering about town, and very Subaru at idle, but it's just not what I'd consider a sporty sound at WOT.

[soulreapersteve]

So many deals currently going on for car parts, no desire to "upgrade" car any further as of this moment....

[jawn]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

So many deals currently going on for car parts, no desire to "upgrade" car any further as of this moment....

I'm tempted to pick up an Invidia Q300 or some RCE Yellows if they're being discounted anywhere, but getting lowering springs right before winter seems a little counter productive.

[LOLS2K]

@jawn I guess it's back to the drawing board. I suppose header and quietest CBE available is another option. It's all about controlling rasp and drone though.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

@jawn I guess it's back to the drawing board. I suppose header and quietest CBE available is another option. It's all about controlling rasp and drone though.

Yeah, I'm interested in what ACE comes up with for their axle back they're working on; their design goal is to be quiet enough for Laguna Seca with catless headers, so it might be a good choice whenever it becomes available. Otherwise, I think the conventional wisdom is that the Invidia Q300 is a good match for headers.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by jawn

I'm tempted to pick up an Invidia Q300 or some RCE Yellows if they're being discounted anywhere, but getting lowering springs right before winter seems a little counter productive.

Save it for spring or summer!

I may even hold off on the HIDs that was on the list. Bleh

[LOLS2K]

@jawn $3,000+ headerback?

[jawn]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

@jawn $3,000+ headerback?

Gosh. I hope not.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95331

It's an axle back, so I'm holding out hope that it's under $1K, but we'll see.

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by jawn

Gosh. I hope not.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95331

It's an axle back, so I'm holding out hope that it's under $1K, but we'll see.

Yep, I've lurked in that thread here and there. I could see the full system hitting $3,000 considering header is $1,500 and quality mid section isn't cheap either. Like with most things, gotta pay to play I guess.