Vid/Pics - COBB Tuning 2008 STi Exhaust (Prototype) - Page 7

Subw00er · 04-02-2008, 04:04 PM

I also would love to see rolled tips. Keep the raspiness and burbles and backfires - that gives it character! Thank god its on the quiet side, thats what I wanted! Let someone else make the ricer exhaust.

COBB, thanks for keeping us updated. I'll be the first to buy one. Please PM me when you have one to sell! I'll be doing the full tbe as soon as you're ready.

I hope the air box work is also coming along, any update there? I'd like to do both at the same time. BTW, will you release a new AP V2 map to support the TBE and intake specifically?

tro8 · 04-02-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Subw00er

will you release a new AP V2 map to support the TBE and intake specifically?

good question for cobb, and the answer is..?

hairlesswookiee · 04-03-2008, 05:50 AM

i dont see why they wouldn't. but would the current Stage 2 for the downpipe apply for just the TBE??? im not sure i want to jump on the intake just yet.

COBB · 04-03-2008, 07:41 AM

solovus
We have to get these mufflers into production. A production run make take a little while as it is a configuration we have never produced before.

chmura
It was not too apples to apples modifications wise. I do have a write-up from one of the drivers, Chris Lock, that I will get together. The short of it is that he liked the STi slightly better, but it is likely due to the sway bars and more complete state of tune on the STi.

Hairlesswookiee & paikman
I do not have a way to set a price yet. Since the muffler is custom made (not even close to an off-the-shelf muffler to avoid using a chambered design and/or reduce the amount of bends in the system drastically) I have not been able to get a production price yet. There was a Harmon Motive tuned 2008 STi there as well. It did sound good.

freeman
If we use double walled tips like we do on our 2002-2007 exhaust it will greatly increase the cost of the exhaust. The tips alone cost almost $40 a piece, so that would be adding $160 just in tips. A lot less cost effective than the single walled tips. I would not mind it either, but I do not think the market will pay the premium. I could be wrong though.

Subw00er
Admitidly I am poor at remembering to PM people. Just Keep an eye out on the site. As soon as it is available it will have a blurb on the front page. The airbox is pretty much the same as the LGT with a few minor changes. It is pretty much done, but we are still working on the intake aspect. We are looking at options that require a different tune, and ones that do not.

MEXSTIMPREZA · 04-03-2008, 10:18 AM

Sound clip on the Harman Motive anyone? (friendly competition is good for everybody right Cobb?)

BlueF · 04-03-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COBB

If we use double walled tips like we do on our 2002-2007 exhaust it will greatly increase the cost of the exhaust. The tips alone cost almost $40 a piece, so that would be adding $160 just in tips. A lot less cost effective than the single walled tips. I would not mind it either, but I do not think the market will pay the premium. I could be wrong though.

This is a good point, I hadn't considered.

Just the same, the only way I will buy aftermarket 08 STI exhaust is rolled quad tips (and relatively quiet, but still providing good performance). Picky, picky, I know. : ) Unfortunately, I realize I am likely in the minority and it may not be economically feasible to product both a single wall and roll tip exhausts. : \

MacAlert · 04-03-2008, 10:54 AM

I would probably get with rolled tips too.....but I need an STI first.

SirMattieP · 04-03-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MacAlert

I would probably get with rolled tips too.....but I need an STI first.

Haha Hear hear!!

Like wisee.

Oh and tripple digits on Post number!

yeahh haha

freeman · 04-03-2008, 01:24 PM

Cost is not a problem if we can get what we paid for. High quality products are always more desirable and usually more expensive than average ones. I personally don't mind to pay a premium(within reasonable range) to get the best ones. Unless the products are dirt cheap,why not pay a little more and get the best of the best,and the one you always wanted. I can understand why Subaru did not use rolled tips for cost saving purpose,but i don't want to miss this feature again in an after-market unit.

If you think this way: The sound improvement alone might not worth the money ,hence not worth buying anymore. If i have to pay 1000 to get exhaust for the sound alone, I might rather pay for 1160 to get both sound and look.This is an after-market product,so we got to get something different and 'cool' compared to stock unit. That's my opinion though.

PS: Remember men(I assume most owners are men

) are visual beings,and we like to see something look "HOT"!

LBSypher · 04-03-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freeman

Cost is not a problem if we can get what we paid for. High quality products are always more desirable and usually more expensive than average ones. I personally don't mind to pay a premium(within reasonable range) to get the best ones. Unless the products are dirt cheap,why not pay a little more and get the best of the best,and the one you always wanted.

If you think this way: The sound improvement alone might not worth the money ,hence not worth buying anymore. If i have to pay 1000 to get exhaust for the sound alone, I might rather pay for 1160 to get both sound and look.This is an after-market product,so we got to get something different and 'cool' compared to stock unit. That's my opinion though.

PS: Remember men(I assume most owners are men

) are visual beings,and we like to see something look "HOT"!

I could not agree more!!!

BlueF · 04-03-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBSypher

I could not agree more!!!

Couldn't have said it better!

MEXSTIMPREZA · 04-03-2008, 04:06 PM

Economies of scale my subie friends!!!

SirMattieP · 04-03-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freeman

Cost is not a problem if we can get what we paid for. High quality products are always more desirable and usually more expensive than average ones. I personally don't mind to pay a premium(within reasonable range) to get the best ones. Unless the products are dirt cheap,why not pay a little more and get the best of the best,and the one you always wanted. I can understand why Subaru did not use rolled tips for cost saving purpose,but i don't want to miss this feature again in an after-market unit.

If you think this way: The sound improvement alone might not worth the money ,hence not worth buying anymore. If i have to pay 1000 to get exhaust for the sound alone, I might rather pay for 1160 to get both sound and look.This is an after-market product,so we got to get something different and 'cool' compared to stock unit. That's my opinion though.

PS: Remember men(I assume most owners are men

) are visual beings,and we like to see something look "HOT"!

What he said. I couldnt agree more. That is how we "men" shall prevail!!!

chmura · 04-03-2008, 04:45 PM

One more vote for rolled tips!

We need a poll on this.

I wouldnt mind paying the extra $160 either for rolled tips.

threader · 04-03-2008, 06:44 PM

I'll pay $25 more per rolled tip. thx

04-02-2008, 04:04 PM	#91
Subw00er STI Driver Car: White/Gold '08 STi Fav Mod: Right foot Location: NY Posts: 275 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Vid/Pics - COBB Tuning 2008 STi Exhaust (Prototype) I also would love to see rolled tips. Keep the raspiness and burbles and backfires - that gives it character! Thank god its on the quiet side, thats what I wanted! Let someone else make the ricer exhaust. COBB, thanks for keeping us updated. I'll be the first to buy one. Please PM me when you have one to sell! I'll be doing the full tbe as soon as you're ready. I hope the air box work is also coming along, any update there? I'd like to do both at the same time. BTW, will you release a new AP V2 map to support the TBE and intake specifically? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-03-2008, 05:50 AM	#93
hairlesswookiee Senior STI Driver Car: 2008 WRB STI Fav Mod: Cobb AccessPort Stage 1 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 360 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Vid/Pics - COBB Tuning 2008 STi Exhaust (Prototype) i dont see why they wouldn't. but would the current Stage 2 for the downpipe apply for just the TBE??? im not sure i want to jump on the intake just yet.

04-03-2008, 07:41 AM	#94
COBB Authorized Manufacturer Fav Mod: COBB Tuning Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 56 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Vid/Pics - COBB Tuning 2008 STi Exhaust (Prototype) solovus We have to get these mufflers into production. A production run make take a little while as it is a configuration we have never produced before. chmura It was not too apples to apples modifications wise. I do have a write-up from one of the drivers, Chris Lock, that I will get together. The short of it is that he liked the STi slightly better, but it is likely due to the sway bars and more complete state of tune on the STi. Hairlesswookiee & paikman I do not have a way to set a price yet. Since the muffler is custom made (not even close to an off-the-shelf muffler to avoid using a chambered design and/or reduce the amount of bends in the system drastically) I have not been able to get a production price yet. There was a Harmon Motive tuned 2008 STi there as well. It did sound good. freeman If we use double walled tips like we do on our 2002-2007 exhaust it will greatly increase the cost of the exhaust. The tips alone cost almost $40 a piece, so that would be adding $160 just in tips. A lot less cost effective than the single walled tips. I would not mind it either, but I do not think the market will pay the premium. I could be wrong though. Subw00er Admitidly I am poor at remembering to PM people. Just Keep an eye out on the site. As soon as it is available it will have a blurb on the front page. The airbox is pretty much the same as the LGT with a few minor changes. It is pretty much done, but we are still working on the intake aspect. We are looking at options that require a different tune, and ones that do not.

04-03-2008, 10:18 AM	#95
MEXSTIMPREZA STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Juarez, Mexico Posts: 239 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Vid/Pics - COBB Tuning 2008 STi Exhaust (Prototype) Sound clip on the Harman Motive anyone? (friendly competition is good for everybody right Cobb?)

04-03-2008, 10:54 AM	#97
MacAlert Junior STI Driver Car: 03 Nissan Maxima SE Location: Queens, NY Posts: 133 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Vid/Pics - COBB Tuning 2008 STi Exhaust (Prototype) I would probably get with rolled tips too.....but I need an STI first.

04-03-2008, 01:24 PM	#99
freeman Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI Fav Mod: Driver Location: Vancouver Posts: 161 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Vid/Pics - COBB Tuning 2008 STi Exhaust (Prototype) Cost is not a problem if we can get what we paid for. High quality products are always more desirable and usually more expensive than average ones. I personally don't mind to pay a premium(within reasonable range) to get the best ones. Unless the products are dirt cheap,why not pay a little more and get the best of the best,and the one you always wanted. I can understand why Subaru did not use rolled tips for cost saving purpose,but i don't want to miss this feature again in an after-market unit. If you think this way: The sound improvement alone might not worth the money ,hence not worth buying anymore. If i have to pay 1000 to get exhaust for the sound alone, I might rather pay for 1160 to get both sound and look.This is an after-market product,so we got to get something different and 'cool' compared to stock unit. That's my opinion though. PS: Remember men(I assume most owners are men ) are visual beings,and we like to see something look "HOT"! Last edited by freeman : 04-03-2008 at 01:43 PM.

04-03-2008, 04:06 PM	#102
MEXSTIMPREZA STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Juarez, Mexico Posts: 239 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Vid/Pics - COBB Tuning 2008 STi Exhaust (Prototype) Economies of scale my subie friends!!!

04-03-2008, 04:45 PM	#104
chmura STI Driver Car: 07 Lexus IS250 Fav Mod: Future 09 STI Owner :) Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 212 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Vid/Pics - COBB Tuning 2008 STi Exhaust (Prototype) One more vote for rolled tips! We need a poll on this. I wouldnt mind paying the extra $160 either for rolled tips.

04-03-2008, 06:44 PM	#105
threader Junior STI Driver Car: Dark Grey 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: COBB AP - Stage 1 - 93 Octane Posts: 79 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Vid/Pics - COBB Tuning 2008 STi Exhaust (Prototype) I'll pay $25 more per rolled tip. thx This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.