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Well i didnt expect to be on these forums this morning. I actually went to buy a FD rx7 at a local car yard today and left with a deposit on a nice GTB Legacy which was very clean.cool

Its a 1999 GTB and is completely stock with 50,000kms. I would like to chuck a nice cat back exhaust on straight away. I was wondering what do people recommend? I dont want to have some big ugly exhaust tip but want a nice sound and a bit more sporty. Is there a nice Sti sounding exhaust that would fit on?

What do people recommend?

Heres a pic of the beast! By the way, im located in western Japan!

http://img.autos.goo.ne.jp/autos/img/protoucar/usedcar/7001020440/20081101/G1/70010204402008110100100.jpg

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Welcome mate, nice buy & cheap I'm sure, have a look on Yahoo Japan, heaps of cheap good quality 3" brand name zorsts on there.

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d_generate;165868 wrote:

Welcome mate, nice buy & cheap I'm sure, have a look on Yahoo Japan, heaps of cheap good quality 3" brand name zorsts on there.
thanks mate
 
Ive found a few nice looking cat backs. Found a nice looking Sti muffler and heaps of other Fujitsubo and HKS items, kind of guess work picking a nice sounding setup.

How about this one? Are Sti ones loud?

http://img235.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/8/0/3/1/haj4435-img600x450-1227494165noyfow65972.jpg

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High flow cat
Fujitsubo diff back
Zerosports metal intake elbow
Cusco front strut brace
Cusco front and rear swaybars
Apexi boost gauge
Turbosmart BOV :)

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BigWillieStyles;165870 wrote:

thanks mate
 
Ive found a few nice looking cat backs. Found a nice looking Sti muffler and heaps of other Fujitsubo and HKS items, kind of guess work picking a nice sounding setup.

How about this one? Are Sti ones loud?

http://img235.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/8/0/3/1/haj4435-img600x450-1227494165noyfow65972.jpg
Not loud enough. Go the Fujitsubo exhaust. But don't go a diff back. Go get a full system. Many people on here would kill to get the choices you have over there in Japan. Make the most of it hahahahahaha.:Pilot:

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Autobachs is your friend. Other than that there is a place in Tokyo that sells second-hand performance parts. I can't remember the name of it but I'll try to find out for you. I walked in there for some GT-B parts and almost went home to buy a project 86 just because they had so much stuff available.

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Adrian2627;165908 wrote:

Autobachs is your friend. Other than that there is a place in Tokyo that sells second-hand performance parts. I can't remember the name of it but I'll try to find out for you. I walked in there for some GT-B parts and almost went home to buy a project 86 just because they had so much stuff available.
Autobacs down here is awful, full of cup holders and interior neons. The bigger stores in Tokyo are a bit better. You might be thinking of UpGrarage, they have quite alot of second hand stuff like seats and exhausts. They are quite good.

Im a bit of a yahoo auction fan:)

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Custom 3inch catback
High flow cat
Fujitsubo diff back
Zerosports metal intake elbow
Cusco front strut brace
Cusco front and rear swaybars
Apexi boost gauge
Turbosmart BOV :)

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BigWillieStyles;165870 wrote:

thanks mate
 
Ive found a few nice looking cat backs. Found a nice looking Sti muffler and heaps of other Fujitsubo and HKS items, kind of guess work picking a nice sounding setup.

How about this one? Are Sti ones loud?

http://img235.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/8/0/3/1/haj4435-img600x450-1227494165noyfow65972.jpg
hi welcome
Nice car you got there. I have one of those on my rsk. Nice sound and not to load. No drown like you get from cannons.

Where in japan are you?

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BigWillieStyles;165911 wrote:

Autobacs down here is awful, full of cup holders and interior neons. The bigger stores in Tokyo are a bit better. You might be thinking of UpGrarage, they have quite alot of second hand stuff like seats and exhausts. They are quite good.

Im a bit of a yahoo auction fan:)
That might be the place. We had a Super Autobachs not far from us in Hiratsuka and it was massive like Bunnings for cars. There was an STI aisle , Nismo aisle, Ralliart aisle then another full of turbo/intercoolers, suspension, etc. They still had the crappy dress-up stuff the Japanese seem to love for their Step Wagons but also had some serious gear. I guess Hiratsuka is the bogan (&#12516;&#12531;&#12540;&#12461;&#65289; capital of Kanagawa-ken.&#12288;

Nice ride by the way. I had the same but 02 E-Tune.

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legacy rsk;165919 wrote:



Where in japan are you?

Shane
Im in Okayama, ive been here for nearly four years.smile Im really looking forward to having the AWD in winter as my last car was anything but practical in winter.

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High flow cat
Fujitsubo diff back
Zerosports metal intake elbow
Cusco front strut brace
Cusco front and rear swaybars
Apexi boost gauge
Turbosmart BOV :)

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BigWillieStyles;165959 wrote:

Im in Okayama, ive been here for nearly four years.smile Im really looking forward to having the AWD in winter as my last car was anything but practical in winter.
hey i am in sydney...my wife is from ***uoka...i go there a few times a year. how mucjh was your car??.....shane

here is a pic of my muffler
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a348/shane1963/DSC03222.jpg

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legacy rsk;165997 wrote:

hey i am in sydney...my wife is from ***uoka...i go there a few times a year. how mucjh was your car??.....shane

I really like ***uoka.

Nice exhaust, i just had a bidding war on yahoo tonight for the muffler i wanted above. Went far to high, so i pulled out. So i went and bid on another Sti Genome muffler and got it alot cheaper. I hate how auctions make people do silly things with money:) Only issue with it is the STi writing has worn off, the last owner of the muffler has clearly been driving in the snow. I wonder if i can have it printed on again.

So i dont have the car yet, but i have already bought in the last 24hours, an Sti cat back and a front Cusco Strut brace. Now all i have to do is survive the rest of the month with out money and food:help:

Car wasnt cheap, but was alot cheaper than the rx7 i was looking at.

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Zerosports metal intake elbow
Cusco front strut brace
Cusco front and rear swaybars
Apexi boost gauge
Turbosmart BOV :)

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Welcome.

Legacy wagons FTW!

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welcome.

enjoy your stay and nice wagon

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Welcome Aboard Willie

Nice wagon you have there smile

I'm quite envious about your location, and parts availability!

I just had to replace my driver's side mirror on my 97 GTB and it was a nightmare!



Cheers

Alex

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regashi;166026 wrote:

Welcome Aboard Willie

Nice wagon you have there smile

I'm quite envious about your location, and parts availability!

I just had to replace my driver's side mirror on my 97 GTB and it was a nightmare!





Cheers

Alex
hey why dont you look at getting a job there buddy

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Welcome to OZlib mate!

Enjoy big_smile

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regashi;166026 wrote:

Welcome Aboard Willie

Nice wagon you have there smile

I'm quite envious about your location, and parts availability!

I just had to replace my driver's side mirror on my 97 GTB and it was a nightmare!



Cheers

Alex
Thanks mate,

While im actually very busy with work, if anyone is after something i can see what i can do! Mirrors are easy to source both stock and aftermarket!

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Legacy GT-B
Custom 3inch catback
High flow cat
Fujitsubo diff back
Zerosports metal intake elbow
Cusco front strut brace
Cusco front and rear swaybars
Apexi boost gauge
Turbosmart BOV :)

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BigWillieStyles;166144 wrote:

if anyone is after something i can see what i can do! Mirrors are easy to source both stock and aftermarket!
Oh rub it in..........lol

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Factory exhaust piping, is it 60 (2.3inch) or 65millimetres (2.5inch)?

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Legacy GT-B
Custom 3inch catback
High flow cat
Fujitsubo diff back
Zerosports metal intake elbow
Cusco front strut brace
Cusco front and rear swaybars
Apexi boost gauge
Turbosmart BOV :)

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