Invidia R400 & MAPerformance catted Jpipe | 2018 WRX

Installed Invidia R400 and painted it black for a stealthier look. This setup is with an MAPerformance catted jpipe! It's a must if you want the best sound out of this exhaust.
Current mods:
Stage 2 MAperformance (Cobb AP, Map intake, catted jpipe, tune)
TurboXS bypass valve
Silver's neomax coilovers
ESR 18x10.5 +22 wheels (255/35/18 tires)
Invidia R400 catback exhaust
Soundtrack by MRKRYL: Lightness
/ lightless-w-sayonara

[@chriswilson1968]

Sounds perfect, thats exactly what I want. I really don't want it too loud where its obnoxious and any cop who hears it cracking and popping wants to pull me over. I want the power increase but with a conservative sound. People who go catless are crazy lol

[@MikeyMike0954]

I love your humble low key vibe. Nice job painting it. Looks professional and stealth. Great work buddy.

[@sun2190_]

This is a form of an Art. Very detailed and delicate. I love and I appriciate it.

[@MrArmand2134]

All of the sounds coming from your car are amazing.

[@TheShaddix]

Thanks man!

[@thechad5764]

Nice WRX just got one a few months ago, first Subaru, first turbo, still stock for now, Thanks for the video I know what exhaust will be on mine when the time comes

[@TheShaddix]

The Chad this is my first Subaru as well. Definitely super happy with this exhaust, no doubt. Enioy your car. Just do a lot of research on every part you buy. You can choose wrong so many ways it's not even funny. The car feels amazing when you get the right mods though!

[@ryvvik3772]

had mine now for 6 months same colour 1st turbo, 1st REX, enjoying your vids TheShaddix, looking either this setup or a mishimoto as 2nd mod, 1st was the shithouse infotainment unit gone, went the Kenwood DDX9018DABS. smart on the steering wheel cover too ;)

[@mk4_trd572]

That’s sound is amazing thanks for the video

[@Pull0utPete]

I bought a 19 premium, put a MBRP race exhaust on it and i can't wait to j pipe it

[@LotusYajTV]

Shaddix reminds me of Brian O'Conner. Just me or anyone else agrees too? Keep bringing me back to his videos.

[@TheShaddix]

Thanks man for even saying that. That guy is/was a legend. To remind someone of him even slightly is already awesome!

[@grimey5.565]

Shaddix you got to tell me one more time how the exhaust sounds! Love your videos man. You have one of the cleanest wrx's I've ever seen. The car is not ridiculous, it's perfect and looks so flush.

[@noredcr]

this exhaust sounds so good i don't think id miss the rumble from my gr.

[@subie-ja8083]

Yours sounds crazy 🔥🤙🏼

[@axelong866]

This exhaust is what i want for my STI!

[@red-tailangelspitfire3075]

i love the wheels i am getting a 2020 premium wrx in 2 days hopefully fingers crossed

[@red-tailangelspitfire3075]

i bought it today im pumped lol

[@alexalvarez5356]

good video buddy !! I would like to know how you get that "pshhhh" sound. It's amazing how the car sounds!😍

[@cdbig9er]

Hi bro. Excellent video as always. I agree that the video/audio doesn’t do he sound of the r400 justice at all. I have a Cobb catted/ non-resonated jpipe and I just installed the r400 and it’s ridiculous. It has a real nice and deep tone to it. But it IS pretty loud with the Jpipe. Guess I’ll have to watch out for the police in Orange County 😬 Keep up the awesome videos 💪

[@TheShaddix]

Awesome! You should consider doing the resonator delete too. That doesn't make it louder, it makes the sound clearer. If you haven't seen my video on it, give it a watch. And when you're around cops just cruise in higher gears and short shift. This exhaust is very quiet when at low rpm compared to some others. It also depends on your attitude when you get pulled over. I've had all sorts of exhausts and driven all around socal and got pulled over countless times for random stuff, and if you're polite and, most importantly, honest, you'll be fine. There is that one chance you might run into someone super strict and by the book, but it's rare.

[@cdbig9er]

TheShaddix Thank you for your reply and advice. I might try the resonator delete. Cold starts are are so brutal with this setup I start my car with the garage door closed for 20 seconds because I know all my neighbors can hear. 😬

[@xDanyManx]

@@TheShaddix if you can get a decibel reading with your jpipe on and r400 that would be great. I had my jpipe, sti midpipe, and nameless deletes on but put on my OEM catback on because of the new exhaust law. no mufflers = instant ref

[@hangingwithbigjohn8401]

Sounds awesome man! I like those wheels too! Thinking about those for my 2015 wrx..

[@PerfectRumble]

awesome wrx, looks and sounds dope!!!

[@subie-ja8083]

Damn man I want my WRX to sound like this !

[@TheShaddix]

A jpipe and an r400 will do that easily!

[@mannygonzales2009]

Thanks, I will install it this weekend

[@Lino91TV]

Good honest review ✌🏻

[@SouthforceLife]

Cool Video!

[@finesse7sixo952]

The beginning thats Carlsbad 👌

[@TheShaddix]

yeah, good eye!

[@e.c.r4231]

Don’t know man the ETS Extreme sounds really good on the WRX

[@TheShaddix]

Get whatever you think is good. No one is stopping you!

[@hazrd1]

I feel your excitement.

[@trailsofthesmokies]

Sounds awsome!! This is the one! 2018 WRX Limited.... cant wait. What wheel pkg are those??

[@TheShaddix]

Check my other video on the wheels.

[@ivanmogollon6553]

Hey bro did you used the grimmspeed oem dp to catback adapter?

[@stuna101a]

I have a 2018 STI with a MAP catless downpipe, AP stage 2 and this R400 exhaust and it's stupid, stupid loud. Sounds great I just wish it was 20 decibels lower.....

[@TheShaddix]

Must be your catless jpipe as my catted MAperformance Jpipe does not sound loud at all. If anything, it's not loud enough! You can always get a catted jpipe to tone it down.

[@graffboi32]

Is your car tuned? Great video!

[@TheShaddix]

Thanks. It's protuned by phatbotti now. Check the other videos

[@rstott88]

This sounds amazing. My only hesitation is the drone, and I'll have a Cobb Jpipe. It's now between the r400 and Corsa. It sounds like the Corsa has little drone, but do you happen to know how they compare in overall volume? I don't think the Corsa sounds as good, but I'm wondering if the drone trade-off is worth the sound on this. Thanks for the video!

[@TheShaddix]

Not a clue on the comparison. But I can tell you you will get used to the drone on this one in a few days and it'll never bug you.

[@dewjustin]

So you did the installation with just ramps? You were lowered on coilovers already when you installed too correct? I have this exhaust waiting to be installed, just wondering if I'll have enough room to install with just a set of ramps cause if so I'll just buy some, I'm stock height right now.

[@cobaltz-09]

where did you buy your blowout valve??? great build btw!!!!

[@TheShaddix]

You can get it anywhere. I get my parts on ebay.

[@robertshetsen8691]

I love clean look on a car with low spoiler what size your tires and rims do you have coilovers and which ones can you pass inspection

[@_J_U_S_T_I_N_]

Is that a Type RA steering wheel or did you get your original one wrapped? I wanna get one of those so bad but not for almost $500.... Love your channel man.

[@TheShaddix]

hey thanks! Just a stock wheel wrapped. The wrap itself is not tailored to the wheel specifically, so it has gaps where the wheel gets wider around grip areas. Also didn't want to spend on a new wheel and didn't really like any options. I thought this simple wrap was gonna be just a temp fix, but it ended up fitting and looking great. I wouldn't get any other wheel also because I think this car needs a smaller diamater wheel anyway.

[@_J_U_S_T_I_N_]

It looks great in the videos, thats why I thought it was a Type RA wheel. Do you mind if I ask where you got the material from?

[@TheShaddix]

@@_J_U_S_T_I_N_ hit up "topstitchtrim" on ig and just tell him about my wrap, he will tell you the details. My ig name is craft_tech

[@arfrost3703]

Nice exhaust set-up. Would you tell me what coilovers you end up going with and the height of your WRX, thanks.

[@TheShaddix]

Check my coilovers video! Got all the info there

[@bretturioste9790]

Honestly one of the best sounding WRXs I’ve heard! Just out of curiosity, have you ever checked the decibel levels of this exhaust set up? I daily drive mine and if I knew I wouldn’t be punished by CA for it I would definitely choose this set up!!

[@fups1]

I think you would be ok, the only exhausts quieter than this one are the Q300 and stock. Without a Jpipe you would definitely have no issues.

[@joebaer5669]

Great video, thanks for sharing. What kind of steering wheel wrap is that?

[@TheShaddix]

Custom made alcantara wrap

[@jassielsalazar8375]

Hey brother I’m new to your channel, I’m about to do the same J pipe and exhaust on my 2017 wrx premium. Did you had any check engine lights going on with the J pipe install ?

[@TheShaddix]

You need a tune with the jpipe because it affects the o2 censors.

[@jassielsalazar8375]

@@TheShaddix thanks so much brother. I love your videos on the WRX keep up the good videos 🤙🏽

[@evand7810]

I know you maid this video a few years ago love the sound how is it in the cab having a conversation on the phone is the exhaust to much with the drone or not to bad

[@TheShaddix]

The drone was actually terrible for me the first day I installed and drove this home on the freeway. But the next day it became better and I was never annoyed with it again. Either it became better sound-wise or I just got sort of ear-blind to it, but this drone is not an issue after a day or so of driving. The sound is amazing overall and this is the only exhaust that sounds and looks perfect on this car. Everything else just doesn't cut it.

[@evand7810]

Yea it was this or the awe touring were my two picks as I will be doing headers as well

[@GregMartinezPT]

What mods do you have in this video besides Turboback? Sounds 👌

[@TheShaddix]

intake, stage2 maperformance tune, map jpipe. Check my latest videos, a lot was changed

[@KSWKREW]

Nice build ! I was curious as to where you got that steering wheel cover seen at 7:45? thanks

[@TheShaddix]

Thanks! The cover is really just a universal cut that I stitched onto the wheel. It worked out surprisingly well. I initially just wanted to get something temporary as custom wheels are expensive, but really liked this wrap, so I want to get this redone again and stitch it a bit better and use double-sided tape to prevent it from moving at all. Anyway, the guy whom I order from mostly does shift/ebrake boots, so I gave him the diameter and thickness of the wheel to get this custom made and it was really cheap this way, even with genuine alcantara. Hit me up on my email [e-mail] and I will give you more details if you really wanna get this done. Stitching this myself took about 3 hours, did it in a parking lot... but could have been way faster. You get some gaps here and there in areas where the wheel gets really thick (side grips) but they aren't that noticeable at all. Feels 1000 times better than stock. No more of that sticky sound and feels amazing with suede bike gloves. I paid only 35 bucks for this.

[@FyukYiu]

TheShaddix you stitched it on yourself?

[@SubiSkank]

Ya I’ve seen the DIY black micro suade kits on eBay. They look nice but I can definitely see the stitching being time consuming! Good look and a lot cheaper than buying one done up like this.

[@AnonYmous-wz8ql]

@@TheShaddix It's pretty cool that you share stuffs to your fellow subie owner unlike other subie owner that ignores question and doesn't want to share. I gotta say I want a wrx so bad is bying a used one ideal!

[@TheShaddix]

@@AnonYmous-wz8ql Buying a used wrx/sti is a hit or miss as most of them have been modified (even if they are stock when you buy them), so it's nearly impossible to find one that's unmolested. I would personally advise to lease a brand new one vs. buying a used one so you have a worry-free experience. Buying a brand new one is too expensive as your payment would be pretty high for 5-6 years, so that makes no sense to me unless you know for a fact you'd keep the car for a long time. The longest I've had any car was 2.5 years, even fully modified ones. So I started leasing years ago. This way I know no one has messed with the car and I am starting from scratch, so if there are any issues, most likely they were caused by me and I can work with that. But you save a ton of money buying a used car, especially if you buy from a private seller. But then you don't get an extended warranty with that vs. buying from a dealer (unless seller bought one from the start). There really isn't any ideal way, it's just about what you can afford per month and your end goal with the car. Everyone would advise you according to how they prefer to do it, so it's easy to be misled. Do your own research and math to make the right decision!

[@KevinMoto719]

Thinking about doing a similar if not identical setup. How is the drone on the freeway?

[@dennyontoast6232]

What are those tail lights called

[@gregdickey4517]

Love your wheels and tires! What specs are both, and are you at stock height?

[@TheShaddix]

Thanks! The rims are 18x10.5 +22, tires are 255/35, it's on coilovers. I have videos on both if you need more info.

[@nickodicko8866]

Dude, I have the same exhaust setup but with a turboXS catted j pipe and I can talk to people just fine. If anything, it isn’t loud enough.

[@TheShaddix]

I never had any complaints, it's the guy I bought this from who sold it due to that concern. I dig the exhaust. I agree with you, it's not loud enough after some time. I'm thinking of replacing the midpipe with just a straight pipe, not sure if that'd do much though.

[@betajones7786]

How much would you say you spent on mods at this point (when this video was made)?

[@doritogoat]

i love what you did to the tail lights..did you just use wrap?

[@TheShaddix]

Just vinyl overlays. I changed them later again, I got a video on the process

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

Hi man. I love the Subaru badge on the back. Could you provide a link of where you bought it? Nice video! 📹

[@TheShaddix]

Thanks! Just search on ebay for subaru honeycomb vinyl badge! Easy to find.

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

@@TheShaddix thanks man. Did you paint the bracket black yourself?

[@TheShaddix]

@@sonicplayroompiano4302 I did. Any paint will work. The trick is to sand it with about 220 grit so it sticks. I also used bulldog adhesive promoter spray.

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

@@TheShaddix nice. And I just use a heat gun to slowly remove badge right?

[@TheShaddix]

Sonicplayroom Piano the whole badge comes off with a fishing line. Just park it facing the sun for an hour or so, it'll be easy to remove. The frame and the badge are also easy to separate. I didn't use a heatgun for anything.

[@kylelatour5662]

Hey sorry for commenting on such an old video, but i just got this exhaust so im trying to find what it sounds like. Just got a 2019 wrx not long ago, and im just wondering, what do you have done to your car other then this exhaust? Love the sound

[@TheShaddix]

check my new videos, you can see my mod list in the last video I posted.

[@kylelatour5662]

@@TheShaddix will do thanks! Subscribing also 👍

[@00bigsnake]

Just installed the r400 on my ‘19 series grey Wrx! Painted black from your inspiration! I was expecting a little more noise but still wayyyy better than stock. Running the stick j pipe as of now. Will it get louder with an aftermarket j pipe?

[@TheShaddix]

Yeah you have to run an aftermarket jpipe, doesn't matter catted or catless. That will totally change the sound! The stock cat and piping size make this exhaust pointless. Basically a 2.5" pipe going into a 3" Nvidia one. You lose the sound and any performance benefit.

[@00bigsnake]

TheShaddix thanks man!

[@gustavovillagrana6733]

Did you have to make any adjustments to run that wheel setup? I love the wider look but dont really wanna mess with fenders or anything like that

[@TheShaddix]

a lot, yes. If you don't want to do any work, stick with the basic 9.5 +35 or close to that. Boring, but zero work!

[@mrm7525]

Do you feel like you would've had to roll the fenders if you were 19x9.5 +22? Thinking about this kind of setup for me. Stock height

[@TheShaddix]

Yes, same fitment basically minus the stretch

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

Did you notice any increase in performance after changing to the invidia exhaust? ✌️

[@TheShaddix]

Felt faster due to the increased sound, but can't say for sure if it actually got any faster. Definitely felt a bit smoother under acceleration.

[@4x4forlyfe]

The black paint truly looks terrible, but it sounds great.

[@TheShaddix]

what's terrible about it? It's meant to black it out, not to show it off.

[@dylanroberts157]

have the same exhaust plus a catless down pipe and isn’t even close to this sound

[@TheShaddix]

Isn't even close in what way? Better or worse?

[@claudio_wrx]

What blow off valve is that?? Did you need a tune for it??

[@TheShaddix]

Scroll down in the comments

[@spacehamster8602]

What gives the wrx that cool "psst psst" sound while driving?

[@TheShaddix]

you can get that on any turbo car if you install an intake

[@leogalvan3542]

Where did you purchase the MAp catted j pipe?

[@ProjectBenjamin]

What Wheels do you have on those? they look sick

[@TheShaddix]

Thanks, you can check my other video (ESR wheels), I did a review on those when I got them! They are 18x10.5 +22, 255/35 tires

[@GR8GUY54]

@@chozen_juan that was the only reason why I ended spending the money and going with Work Emotions. I didnt want them to crack while driving or if I hit a small pothole. The big tire places wouldn't even put knock off rims due to the "1 million dollar insurance" policy.

[@Michael-zb4ik]

did you have any issue with the driver side muffler touching the rear bumper

[@TheShaddix]

no, but that usually means bad welding on the mufflers or on the car itself. Your best bet is to have a shop reweld it. If you dont wanna deal with that, you could use zipties like I did and pull it whichever side needs more. More info in my other exhaust videos

[@kevinjsmithjr]

I see you purchased this exhaust used, do you happen to know what size gaskets are used between the y pipe and mufflers? Thanks!

[@TheShaddix]

I don't remember anymore but I think they were made by Grimmspeed.

[@kevinjsmithjr]

@@TheShaddix no problem. Thanks!

[@alamsas2]

Can you link where we can get the little ramps you used while installing?

[@TheShaddix]

Rhino ramps, can find them anywhere

[@tristianhernandez3350]

I wonder if it would sound good with a catless j pipe

[@TheShaddix]

It would for sure. I just don't like decatted setups personally for a few reasons.

[@evand7810]

How did the paint hold up over time thinking of doing that to mine but was not sure if it would just hold up

[@TheShaddix]

All good!

[@juyannn]

where's you get the Subaru license plate frame? Looks nice

[@TheShaddix]

juyannn eBay! It was around 30 bucks

[@xlbbs]

Which WRX is this? Base, premium, or limited? Very nice build by the way! Love the car, looking into buying one myself. Good work keep it up!

[@TheShaddix]

Base model! I think it's the only one to get if you don't want the sunroof. I would not get any other model personally.

[@thedarkrider321]

Do you have any issues with the wheel/tire setup? Any rubbing or fender rolling needed? For stock height, and lowered. Thank you in advance!

[@TheShaddix]

Check my other video with the mod review. I went into detail on the fitment.

[@thedarkrider321]

TheShaddix thank you sir, will do!

[@Superbiz2]

How did you get your exhaust tips to sit nice and flush in the bumper spaces? My exhaust tips sag a bit and I want to have them look like yours. Are you using the stock exhaust hangars?

[@TheShaddix]

Same, mine sagged super low. I used these really thick zip ties from Lowes and tied them around all the metal hooks and stock rubber hangers. You'll have to lift the mufflers while tightening the zip ties. Tighten a bit, then check fitment, on and on till it's right. They won't melt with heat, so all good! That's all I did!

[@Superbiz2]

Thanks for the reply. That sounds like a pretty easy fix, i'll give it a shot! Do the zip ties affect the vibration dampening of the exhaust hangars at all?

[@TheShaddix]

@@Superbiz2 I doubt it because the mufflers are still separated by the rubber hangers, they are just stiffened. I did this fix the same day I installed the exhaust so I have nothing to compare to. I have zero complaints about vibrations in my car! They only add to the enjoyment if you ask me.

[@sebastiansam8339]

What’s your wheel and tire setup?

[@santiagovalladares3530]

How do you have your tires all out and car dropped? And also what size wheels?

[@TheShaddix]

Got videos for both of those questions, just look through them

[@jyptix3502]

How do you have that sound when it shifts it goes “ kshhhh “

[@adriannnx1239]

Lol. Cold air intake...

[@only4hw]

I was going to go a similar route with my own. What kind of power do you make at the wheels?

[@TheShaddix]

Check my other video on the phatbotti tune for more info on that

[@VolvoForLife850]

What kind of BPV do you have on in this video?

[@TheShaddix]

Fully recirc. turboxs BPV

[@denvermenezes10]

G'day mate, just wanted to know if I fit this bov and exhaust onto my 2019 wrx would I need to remap the ecu to suit or is it just a plug and play kinda thing? TIA...

[@TheShaddix]

It's not a bov, it's a bpv. You can use that as is. Same with the exhaust. You do need a remap if you run a custom intake.

[@denvermenezes10]

@@TheShaddix thank you mate, I thought only a bov gives you the "psssh" sound, what intake are you running...

[@FuckYoutubeHandles]

where did you get the emblems im looking for ones just like those

[@TheShaddix]

they used to sell on ebay but i don't see them anymore. They are honeycomb emblem overlays

[@mannygonzales2009]

Question. I just bought the same catback system for my 2016 wrx. I want to ask where did buy a clamp or hanger for the midpipe?

[@TheShaddix]

Clamp and hanger are two different things. I used the stock hanger. The clamp should be included with the exhaust. Or you can find them on ebay

[@mannygonzales2009]

Sorry, I meant to say that the midpipe did not have a built in hook . The midpipe has weight on it and I’m sure that it needs support, I was thinking about using zip ties . What did you use for support?

[@TheShaddix]

@@mannygonzales2009 you should install it as it is. There is no need for any additional hooks. Once you bolt it down you'll see it's solid. The weight is supported by the jpipe and the muffler section. Definitely don't use zipties there as they will just melt.

[@subieja]

I know your are rocking the gs intake. But what are your thoughts on the Cobb big sf intake? Better worse same?

[@TheShaddix]

I'm sure it's fine, I just like the design of the gs. It's also the loudest of them all which takes a bit getting used to, but you will never look back once you do. You hear a lot of spool, bpv, etc. With quieter intakes you don't hear much, just a lot of muffled suction noise. Maperformance and gs are the best for sound, hands down. But gs is the best intake overall. The box alone is worth the money! It's not a boring cube.

[@subieja]

TheShaddix right on thanks for the fast response 🙏🏼

[@Chad_D]

Does this exhaust pop like that every time you shift?? if so why??

[@Chad_D]

@@93ChayZ hahaha , driving through the hood and people start dropping to the ground

[@billnye8783]

On my stock downpipe I feel like there’s little to no drone with my r400? Weird

[@TheShaddix]

Bill Nye the guy I bought this exhaust from sold it because of drone, he has a stock jpipe too. I think some people are a bit more sensitive to drone and some aren't. I got used to it and I don't hear any drone at all.

[@k20a2toofast4u]

Bill Nye where did you get your R400 again? You gave me the link of cheapest place selling it in another video but i cant find or remember that video lol. Much appreciated.

[@TheShaddix]

@@k20a2toofast4u got mine used from some guy. But the cheapest price for a new one is from import image. Give them a call and mention this video and my name, they might give you a discount. But their price is really the best already

[@billnye8783]

k20a2toofast4u newprovisionsracing.com I got an awesome price because I actually had a conversation with the guy on facebook. But you can send them a message from their website. You can tell him Daniel Alcala sent you. You can just say you’re looking for the best price possible and he’ll send an invoice to your email hopefully

[@someonewhoisntme6163]

Fender mods if any and any rubbing? Think a 265/35 is doable on the 10.5 +22

[@TheShaddix]

Check latest video

[@someonewhoisntme6163]

Will do thanks.

[@orbitalbullycamp6121]

Wrx or sti which one is better and more reliable

[@TheShaddix]

They are both reliable if you mod them properly and take care of them (assuming you won't leave it stock). The most important things to keep in mind are: always make sure the oil temp is good before you start giving it more gas; run good oil in your car; check your oil level every now and then as some of these cars do burn a bit of oil; don't constantly abuse it. They are solid cars. The issues you hear about them are mostly related to misuse or just factory defects.

[@mikemanson6872]

just got a 2018 and damn its way to quite lol... does this require a tune and does it void a warranty?

[@TheShaddix]

No and no, to both questions. Intake is another story though.

[@maaarrrrkkkwrx21]

New to the subie..Do you need a tune for this after installation?

[@TheShaddix]

Yes. Can't run a jpipe without a proper tune. And a tune is not the same as running just some map. It has to be for your specific setup (aka e-tune)

[@shaoxuanliang8869]

Great mods! Are you sure that is the full recirculating bypass valve? Its gotta be a hybird or a blow-off to make that kind of "pushhhh" turbo noise.

[@TheShaddix]

Haha, yeah I'm sure... You get that sound even with a stock bpv if you have an intake. It's loud. You don't want any hybrid or bov's on these cars.

[@CRS204]

MAP hasn’t made an intake for 2018s yet. Are you using a 15-17 intake?

[@TheShaddix]

Colin Schmidt they have made one now and I got one of their first ones . I am selling it as I went back to a gs intake. I was running the older map intake before, yeah. I made it fit somewhat with a 45 degree coupler on the filter

[@CRS204]

TheShaddix Why are you going back to gs and how much are you selling it for? Edit: Also are you running the MAP map with the gs?

[@TheShaddix]

Check my new video to answer your last question (also can't run the map stage 1 or 2 tune with any other intake besides their own due to how much air it gets and the placement of stuff). I've just sold the intake to someone today. I went back to the gs intake because 1) it looks better with the box vs. open green filter 2) you need a box as the filter will get soaked after rain or car wash, not to mention being exposed to more heat 3) GS intake fits 100%. If you need more details about the map intake because you're thinking of buying it, just email me and I will tell you my honest opinion. I don't want to rant in public as their company isn't that bad at all, they just need to re-re-design the intake again. I still have their j-pipe and it's solid.

[@marvgoompa1787]

Did you add the turbo or is that stock? Like how’d you get the little release when you shift

[@TheShaddix]

These cars have a turbo from factory,, so all you need is an intake to open it up so you hear the bypass valve. This applies to 100% of cars out there that have a turbo. Add a big cone filter and you'll hear all those sounds.

[@marvgoompa1787]

TheShaddix sounds good! Thanks for the info

[@carlosxd7999]

Do I need a tune to install the jpipe?

[@TheShaddix]

yes

[@wakeboarder993]

Did you delete the grille on purpose? Ive been waiting for grille options for the 2018 and the only ones so far are $500. I like the look of yours..

[@TheShaddix]

Long story short, got tired of the stock look after a friend of mine told me how not sporty it looked... Took the grill out, dremeled the middle out completely and left only the black surround frame. Ended up being more challenging of a project than i expected, so been taking months now, but finally got it to look good. I plan on adding carbon inside like an extrusion since the frame is so thin you can see a bunch of beams, etc. I also painted the bumper where the grill sits so you don't see any white. It already looks way better than stock just as is, but need to finalize it. Then I will add some plastic mesh behind it. Also thought about dual hella horns but realized how much of the radiator they actually block, so skipped that. The only good option right now is the chargespeed grill which goes for 700 (ridiculous). Looks awesome but come on, 700 for a grill!? I'd buy it if it were the very last mod I wanted to do to complete the car, but that's not the case. Mine will look similar with nothing inside except for the logo. I will post a video on this once i am done. You should just start off with taking the logo surround off and painting it black. I think that alone is what kills the look on the stock grill.

[@wakeboarder993]

cool man, I'd like to see the finished product. subbed. Ya the chargespeed one is cool but no way Im paying that much. Really hoping there are more aftermarket options in the works.

[@crashburn1660]

What kind of paint did you use on the exhaust? I think I’m going to paint mine in the future and when I get a rear sway

[@TheShaddix]

Just high temp gloss rustoleum. Can get at Autozone, Lowe's, etc. The key is the prep. Scuff it well with scotchbrite, degrease, etc. 3 coats of paint will do!

[@crashburn1660]

TheShaddix awesome thanks for the tips 🙌🏼

[@GroomedGuy]

Where did you order your rims from?

[@budwhite5294]

Ive never put an exhaust on a car for the way it looks, sounds nice thou.

[@ohkennyhuh]

Do you use anything on your exhaust tips to prevent rust forming?

[@TheShaddix]

Haven't used anything but I bought it used from someone with the tip edges already rusted a bit. My plan is to eventually just sand and polish them so they look like the stainless tips. Then I might just apply some high temp clear coat

[@Sinfulskyline]

is there any tune or intake on this car? or just the exhaust?

[@TheShaddix]

their off the shelf tune and their intake (Both of which are crap and should be avoided). You can run this exhaust without any tune, but you cannot run a jpipe without a tune.

[@UnitedFakes]

Does installing the new j pipe void warranty?

[@Ivan-nt5cd]

UnitedFakes yes

[@Ctr426]

Did u use the 2 volt w/spring back?

[@TheShaddix]

Karl the stock bolts? I didn't. I bought some stainless bolts at lowes

[@danielc9127]

What kind if tint do you have on your tail light?

[@TheShaddix]

Subispeed overlays

[@josenuno1328]

I just bought a 2017 wrx limited, I dont know much about mods but i do like having a car that sounds nice, my question is...will this mod give me any problems in the future when doing a smog test???

[@josenuno1328]

I live in California

[@TheShaddix]

@@josenuno1328 you don't have to worry about smog for 6 years when you get a new car. Also, it should pass just fine with the exhaust. Once you replace the jpipe you most likely won't pass smog, even with a catted one. There are 2 cats total.

[@josenuno1328]

@@TheShaddix muffler won't sound the same without the jpipe correct?

[@TheShaddix]

@@josenuno1328 quieter for sure. Almost not worth it if you ask me. This r400 sounds very deep and subdued, so it's best to open up the rest of the exhaust to maximize the sound unless you want a subtle change. My stock exhaust got a lot louder and better sound-wise when I changed out the jpipe.

[@josenuno1328]

@@TheShaddix thanks for the info!!! I do want to mod my wrx but at the same time I dont want to be replacing parts after those 6 years have passed just to pass smog.

[@AnthonyLopez-dj4lf]

Are you running a BPV?

[@TheShaddix]

Car comes stock with a bpv, I have a turbo xs bpv

[@jordanmurphy9725]

Do u need to run an intercooler for stage 2?

[@TheShaddix]

No

[@Mikenourse4]

What rims are those?

[@JAYDMGYM]

I just have to get uel headers man. The new wrx’s sound like my civic I would know I did a rev competition with em lol

[@TheShaddix]

You can't get those for wrx, the turbo needs the headers to be equal length. Also, when you change the jpipe and exhaust it sounds nothing like civics...

[@JAYDMGYM]

TheShaddix thanks for the info. But I have oem headers on my y7 with a high flow cat and after that it’s just straight piped. I know it’s hard to believe but If you heard it in person you’d agree with me

[@TheShaddix]

@@JAYDMGYM well, to me my car sounds great. I'm very picky with the exhaust note and this setup I got is exactly what I wanted. If you think it doesn't sound good, that's a personal pref. Most people like the r400 exhaust! But I do agree that sti's sound better with the rumble, there is no question. But they don't have the low end torque at all.

[@JAYDMGYM]

TheShaddix no man I’m not disliking anything good video, good quality, good camerawork. Good sound the whole video good way better than I can do at the moment. Besides that so is it 2015+ that you can’t get uel headers are uel headers bad for all year Subaru or just 2015 and up?

[@TheShaddix]

even the older sti and wrx that came with uel actually benefit from going to equal length. You lose the rumble, of course, but gain in torque and such. There is really no benefit to uel other than the uneven exhaust flow aka rumble. The Wrx got a new engine with a twin scroll turbo starting 2015 up to 2019, so no more ej. It's called fa20. The sti of same years still has the old ej engine, but slightly updated. This new turbo in wrx needs the headers to be equal to spool up fast. The torque curve is drastically different as a result vs. the sti. I just did some clutch stopper install on a 2015 sti and man, it sounded amazing with the rumble and some single exit muffler. Definitely a compromise between sound and performance on wrx. What I also noticed is that when you get a solid transmission mount you actually get some rumble with these cars on the inside. Also, this setup sounds better in person, it's got a lot of bass and character. On video it's pretty much all about how good the mic and the listening device are... If you hear this on your phone, it's so so. Listen to it on a good system, that's more accurate. When I watch this video there is a lot of buzzing and drone due to the mic being weak. In person there is none of that. Just a deep tone that gets progressively better as you accelerate.