Project: TL Type S

[WRXtranceformed]

Love the TL :thumbup:

Thanks 8)

Minor update: I think I've got my mod route planned out as this thing is quickly approaching the 105k mile service already.

That Jpipe pictured above has been pretty popular because it removes the third cat (where most leave it) which is supposed to generate more power, but looking at the dyno charts between that one and the other high quality ones out there...there is basically no difference. I've tried to make that argument on the forum but I think my point usually goes ignored...removing one catalytic converter on an NA application isn't going to change the performance much at all...especially considering the TL-S comes with high flow cats from the factory.

I'll probably end up starting with the XLR8 J-pipe because it leaves the third cat. After much research and lots of complaints about raspiness, exhaust smell and bumper discoloration, I decided to forgo the catless setup especially on a car I drive so much. I'd like this one to be more civilized than Frankenstein was.

Ultimately the next step will be precat deletes, will be using RV6's V2 product:

These two together should give me about 20-25whp and a quite a bit more torque, which should keep me happy and significantly increase the fun factor of the car.

First though, I think I've talked myself into this:

With this to hardwire it and to have a remote panel for muting and black out night driving:

and this for a clean installation:


With as much time as I spend on the road and barely talking my way out of a ticket the other day, I'm well past due to run a good radar detector again. This will prep me for the new power to come and should hopefully tide me over until my car goes out of warranty and I can justify modding the engine / powertrain of the car. Anyone have any experience with this detector? I did a bunch of research on it and it seems to be within the top 3 detectors out there. I like the fact that:
a) it is 99.9% undetectable by RDDs, for when I travel back to VA
b) it has a silly range
c) it is GPS equipped with an update-able red light and speed camera trap database
d) "learns" speed trap locations
e) can integrate with Escort's laser jamming system seamlessly if I decide to upgrade it