TBE Choices??

Twsti07 · 01-29-2008, 08:25 AM

i'm going stage 2 in the near future and have heard great things about the mad dad TBE. how does this compare to the COBB.....obviously it's cheaper.
i like the sound the mad dad makes. any other suggestions? HKS, Invidia?

VBM17 · 01-29-2008, 08:35 AM

It's a matter of preference. Do you want the JDM look or OEM look? Something loud where you can be heard a mile away or something a little more subtle? Regardless of what TBE you get, the bigger piping is going to help give you a deeper, throatier sound. Performance doesn't vary that much across different setups. Quality/fitment will vary a little.

I LOVE my maddad tbe. I wanted something that looked stock-like and wasn't too loud. The build is awesome. It fits perfect and makes me happy every time I start up my car.

white04sti · 01-29-2008, 08:37 AM

HKS highpower catback, Invidia DP i love my setup and its not to loud imo

***snorky*** · 01-29-2008, 08:39 AM

do some research, it all comes down to preference. you're going to get a million different opinions.

Chris G · 01-29-2008, 08:49 AM

And since you're rocking an 07, do some research about catted vs. catless downpipes with the OTS (assuming that is what you are using) Cobb Maps. They say it's a 'no-no' to use a catless downpipe with the OTS map without messing with the restrictor pill and such. Just some food for thought

Personally, I loved the fitment of my Invidia TBE on my old WRX. But, it was LOUD.

Chris G · 01-29-2008, 08:53 AM

Here's a recent thread that sheds light on this, if you are interested.

07 catless solution?y or n

LSE · 01-29-2008, 03:11 PM

make sure you read all about boost creep if you read in cold weather.

unless you plan to port the wg or go ewg. I was debating the same thing you are and decided on the cobb based off the experiences other people who live in cold weather had.

also remember the cobb has the 2.5 inch taper. so if you are going for big power you may want to replace it or have it "fixed".

niemkij · 01-29-2008, 03:46 PM

I have the MadDad Whisper cat-back. 3" all the way and I like the subdued mellow sound at idle which does get louder when getting on it.

n2oiroc · 01-29-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niemkij

I have the MadDad Whisper cat-back. 3" all the way and I like the subdued mellow sound at idle which does get louder when getting on it.

same here! also have the v2 headers. both great quality. i went with the turbo xs 4" downpipe though. its one place where bigger is always better.

***Szumita*** · 01-29-2008, 04:12 PM

full invidia ftw.

sinner · 01-29-2008, 04:21 PM

perrin Dual tube and EDO catted dp FTW! See my thread posted a few hours ago.

TheHammer · 06-27-2008, 08:32 AM

I am planning on going Stg 2 shortly. I have narrowed my choice to the MadDad Whisper- love the deep rich boxer tone that doesn't scream look at me.
For those with experience with the MadDad which Downpipe did you go with? This will most likely be the furthest I go with power and I have yet to narrow down how my car will be tuned (either custom tune or get protuned using the Cobb). I am trying to achieve 300whp or close to it .
My Stg1 is putting down 261 right now on a dyno dynamics dyno.

Thanks for any light you can shed on your set up.

Hammer

Endless_STi · 06-27-2008, 08:35 AM

Invidia TBE or HKS Carbon Ti w/ Invidia DP

01-29-2008, 08:25 AM	#1
Twsti07 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Perrin Dual Tube Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 98 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	TBE Choices?? i'm going stage 2 in the near future and have heard great things about the mad dad TBE. how does this compare to the COBB.....obviously it's cheaper. i like the sound the mad dad makes. any other suggestions? HKS, Invidia? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-29-2008, 08:35 AM	#2
VBM17 Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Maddad TBE Location: Bay Area Posts: 26 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: TBE Choices?? It's a matter of preference. Do you want the JDM look or OEM look? Something loud where you can be heard a mile away or something a little more subtle? Regardless of what TBE you get, the bigger piping is going to help give you a deeper, throatier sound. Performance doesn't vary that much across different setups. Quality/fitment will vary a little. I LOVE my maddad tbe. I wanted something that looked stock-like and wasn't too loud. The build is awesome. It fits perfect and makes me happy every time I start up my car.

01-29-2008, 08:37 AM	#3
white04sti Grassroots STI Racer Fav Mod: topspeed protuned Location: miami FL Posts: 524 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: TBE Choices?? HKS highpower catback, Invidia DP i love my setup and its not to loud imo

01-29-2008, 08:39 AM	#4
*snorky* If in doubt, flat out Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,773 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (23)	Re: TBE Choices?? do some research, it all comes down to preference. you're going to get a million different opinions.

01-29-2008, 08:49 AM	#5
Chris G Junior STI Driver Car: UGM 07 STi Fav Mod: The car itself :) Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 89 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TBE Choices?? And since you're rocking an 07, do some research about catted vs. catless downpipes with the OTS (assuming that is what you are using) Cobb Maps. They say it's a 'no-no' to use a catless downpipe with the OTS map without messing with the restrictor pill and such. Just some food for thought Personally, I loved the fitment of my Invidia TBE on my old WRX. But, it was LOUD.

01-29-2008, 08:53 AM	#6
Chris G Junior STI Driver Car: UGM 07 STi Fav Mod: The car itself :) Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 89 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TBE Choices?? Here's a recent thread that sheds light on this, if you are interested. 07 catless solution?y or n

01-29-2008, 03:11 PM	#7
LSE Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Bethlehem PA Posts: 849 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TBE Choices?? make sure you read all about boost creep if you read in cold weather. unless you plan to port the wg or go ewg. I was debating the same thing you are and decided on the cobb based off the experiences other people who live in cold weather had. also remember the cobb has the 2.5 inch taper. so if you are going for big power you may want to replace it or have it "fixed".

01-29-2008, 03:46 PM	#8
niemkij Silver Member Car: Blue 06 STi Fav Mod: The next one planned Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 91 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: TBE Choices?? I have the MadDad Whisper cat-back. 3" all the way and I like the subdued mellow sound at idle which does get louder when getting on it.

01-29-2008, 04:12 PM	#10
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,733 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: TBE Choices?? full invidia ftw.

01-29-2008, 04:21 PM	#11
sinner Junior STI Driver Car: 07 swp STI- Stage 2, Fav Mod: Perrin Dual Tube Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 171 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TBE Choices?? perrin Dual tube and EDO catted dp FTW! See my thread posted a few hours ago.

06-27-2008, 08:32 AM	#12
TheHammer Professional STI Racer Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Volk Racing RE30 (Diamond Black) Location: Flotsam and Jetsam Posts: 704 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TBE Choices?? I am planning on going Stg 2 shortly. I have narrowed my choice to the MadDad Whisper- love the deep rich boxer tone that doesn't scream look at me. For those with experience with the MadDad which Downpipe did you go with? This will most likely be the furthest I go with power and I have yet to narrow down how my car will be tuned (either custom tune or get protuned using the Cobb). I am trying to achieve 300whp or close to it . My Stg1 is putting down 261 right now on a dyno dynamics dyno. Thanks for any light you can shed on your set up. Hammer

06-27-2008, 08:35 AM	#13
Endless_STi S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Carbon Ti Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,495 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: TBE Choices?? Invidia TBE or HKS Carbon Ti w/ Invidia DP This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.