How To: 2008 STi HKS axle back.

**RallySportDirect** · 07-01-2008, 01:18 PM

This is the rear muffler section by HKS. HKS 2008 STi Legamax Premium Rear Section. This is a JASMA legal system, that meets all the requirements for street driving in Japan.
Features 4 Ti colored 90MM tips.
With a 65MM Pipe Size, that matches up perfectly to the OEM mid section.

Things included : Muffler, 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 4 washers, Gasket.

This is a very easy install and takes about 10-15min.

Tools:
2 14MM wrenches.
2 ramps to drive the car on to

1) Back up the car on to the ramps so that the rear of the car is up in the air.
Then locate the 2 bolts that attach the rear section to the mid section.
Get your 14mm wrenches and take off the OEM hardware.

2) The car has 4 hangers that holds the muffler on to the back of the car.
Take off the axle back from the hangers.

3) After the hangers are off the System will come off.

Just a quick comparison of stock vs. HKS

HKS Weight.

Stock Weight

4) This is what the underside will look like after you take off the muffler. You can see 3 of the 4 hangers (4th one is in the shadows)

5) Now put on the HKS rear section. 1st put on the hangers, then the hardware with the gasket.

6) Stand back and enjoy your new system

Sound wise, this is a quiet system. With the windows up the system can not be heard, and is very easy to live with. If you step on the throttle you will hear a nice rumble, but nothing that will wake up the neighbors.
The fit and finish on this HKS system is as good as it gets. Everything lined up perfectly with not issues.

SOUND CLIPS
YouTube - RallySport Direct HKS Legamax 2008 STI

The car has a APS manifold, Invidia DP, Stock mid pipe!

Thanks
Kirill
RallySportDirect.com
801-748-4910 ext 1006

twigg107 · 07-01-2008, 02:40 PM

Looks amazing!!!!

talsnic · 07-01-2008, 02:48 PM

just looking at the piping arrangement, it looks like it will have an even distibution between all 4 pipes. I wonder what it looks like under the skin of the muffler.

**RallySportDirect** · 07-01-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talsnic

just looking at the piping arrangement, it looks like it will have an even distibution between all 4 pipes. I wonder what it looks like under the skin of the muffler.

We are also wondering the same thing. But are not willing to cut one up.

**Digitalfiend** · 07-01-2008, 06:11 PM

Looks fantastic! I'm scared to asked how much though...checking now...

Any chance we can get a shot of the car from a bit further back?

samleeiii · 07-01-2008, 10:54 PM

Yes any shots from straight back?

amg destroyer · 07-02-2008, 05:28 AM

That looks like an awesome system. Great write-up

**RallySportDirect** · 07-02-2008, 07:49 AM

Ask and you will receive.
We will try and get a sound clip a little later today.

**RallySportDirect** · 07-03-2008, 05:10 PM

SOUND CLIPS
YouTube - RallySport Direct HKS Legamax 2008 STI

The car has a APS manifold, Invidia DP, Stock mid pipe!

07-01-2008, 01:18 PM	#1
RallySportDirect Authorized Vendor Car: STI's ;) Fav Mod: Coolest Vendor Ever Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,681 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (7)	How To: 2008 STi HKS axle back. This is the rear muffler section by HKS. HKS 2008 STi Legamax Premium Rear Section. This is a JASMA legal system, that meets all the requirements for street driving in Japan. Features 4 Ti colored 90MM tips. With a 65MM Pipe Size, that matches up perfectly to the OEM mid section. Things included : Muffler, 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 4 washers, Gasket. This is a very easy install and takes about 10-15min. Tools: 2 14MM wrenches. 2 ramps to drive the car on to 1) Back up the car on to the ramps so that the rear of the car is up in the air. Then locate the 2 bolts that attach the rear section to the mid section. Get your 14mm wrenches and take off the OEM hardware. 2) The car has 4 hangers that holds the muffler on to the back of the car. Take off the axle back from the hangers. 3) After the hangers are off the System will come off. Just a quick comparison of stock vs. HKS HKS Weight. Stock Weight 4) This is what the underside will look like after you take off the muffler. You can see 3 of the 4 hangers (4th one is in the shadows) 5) Now put on the HKS rear section. 1st put on the hangers, then the hardware with the gasket. 6) Stand back and enjoy your new system Sound wise, this is a quiet system. With the windows up the system can not be heard, and is very easy to live with. If you step on the throttle you will hear a nice rumble, but nothing that will wake up the neighbors. The fit and finish on this HKS system is as good as it gets. Everything lined up perfectly with not issues. SOUND CLIPS YouTube - RallySport Direct HKS Legamax 2008 STI The car has a APS manifold, Invidia DP, Stock mid pipe! Thanks Kirill RallySportDirect.com 801-748-4910 ext 1006 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by RallySportDirect : 07-03-2008 at 05:09 PM.

07-01-2008, 02:40 PM	#2
twigg107 Spec C Club Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 1,518 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How To: 2008 STi HKS axle back. Looks amazing!!!!

07-01-2008, 02:48 PM	#3
talsnic Junior STI Driver Car: White 08 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 137 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How To: 2008 STi HKS axle back. just looking at the piping arrangement, it looks like it will have an even distibution between all 4 pipes. I wonder what it looks like under the skin of the muffler.

07-01-2008, 06:11 PM	#5
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,517 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How To: 2008 STi HKS axle back. Looks fantastic! I'm scared to asked how much though...checking now... Any chance we can get a shot of the car from a bit further back?

07-01-2008, 10:54 PM	#6
samleeiii STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Cusco Zero 2E Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How To: 2008 STi HKS axle back. Yes any shots from straight back?

07-02-2008, 05:28 AM	#7
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,163 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: How To: 2008 STi HKS axle back. That looks like an awesome system. Great write-up

07-02-2008, 07:49 AM	#8
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07-03-2008, 05:10 PM	#9
RallySportDirect Authorized Vendor Car: STI's ;) Fav Mod: Coolest Vendor Ever Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,681 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: How To: 2008 STi HKS axle back. SOUND CLIPS YouTube - RallySport Direct HKS Legamax 2008 STI The car has a APS manifold, Invidia DP, Stock mid pipe! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.