Can’t wait to hear the new setup🙌 I just ordered the amuse r1 single exit and was on the fence about the single/quad look

Heard back from AWE on the integrated tips issues today - they explained it as the clamps potentially being welded at the wrong location on a batch of the tips and are sending replacements of the same type (none of the previous external clamps / old design available). I'm hoping not to have the same issue, but I'm also not holding my breath - at least I'll have 8 to hopefully get 4 working. Got an STI two weeks ago and have really enjoyed watching your channel the last few months and helping to make the decision. Already have boxes stacked up and the first item was the catback exhaust. Keep up the great videos!

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear they are jumping on the issue. It really is a great sounding exhaust and wish I had a different experience, but too many nuisances to deal with on this piece to keep it on the car. I am happy to hear my videos have help you in your journey! Enjoy the new STI in good health.

Great video! I love my AWE track exhaust it sounds amazing. I did encounter difficulty aligning the tips. I need to pick up the rubber hanger you used. It makes the fitment perfect.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Link is in the description of you want to snag the same hangers!

Would suggest looking into the rk titanium exhaust. Benefits of being able to swap muffler to track versions as you want just like the awe but we know you love your titanium !

@lie521

2 жыл бұрын

I have the track edition quads and someone love tapped my driver side exhaust tip and bent the outer edge without me knowing. $300 for a replacement dual tip. Crazy

Yess Tomei gang!! Love my Tomei exhaust on my MY19 STI. Can’t beat the exotic sound you get from titanium. I also got the subispeed exhaust cover for the other side and looks great 👍

@tunawrx9178

2 жыл бұрын

You should anodize the welds like you did on the Cobb 🔥

I know you said you arent planning on making a ton of videos on the new daily but personally I love all of your detailing and ceramic coating videos. I would be really interesting in seeing a new car care video to see what you do personally to protect a new car.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

I will be sharing everything I do with it for sure.

Man.. sorry to hear about the tough time with them. I waited a long time to get my touring edition in with the black tips. Fitment on my ‘17 WRX was literally perfect from the start. I think they stick out a little farther than yours do though. The gap is so close on the tips to bumper but shake it around and it never touches. Second guessing the clamps though since I may order the track edition swap in the spring and saw that the ones it came with broke for you.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunate since I wanted to like it. It sounds great, but with all the nuisances I’ve dealt with, it just doesn’t make the cut for me. Definitely recommend picking up some stronger clamps as the ones that it comes with will break fairly easily if you intend on swapping.

Idk if you should Full send the Tomei! 😂 it’ll be insanely loud especially on the EJ but you’ll be able to hear the turbo whistle clear as day

2:45 I can confirm that they bent on mine. The last tip literally stripped. It's on and hasn't fallen off but I've got to adjust that side after putting in the GS adapter for my exhaust leak and I'm scared to death that if I touch it It's over. I love my AWE touring, but I'm with you. Why didn't they stick with the clamps?

Agreed, AWE needs a better system on the clamping aspect of the tips. I am sure you have reached out. I would be inclined to ask for replacements on the old style if they still have them. Aside from that, the height looked good. Hope you can get AWE to sort it out.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

This is unfortunately strike 4 for the awe exhaust for me. Exhaust leaks, poor fitment, poor hardware, and now left with my hands in the air on the replacement tips. I love the sound of this thing, but it keeps finding ways to make me want to remove it off the car.

@eazyice

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 Hi. Do you mind elaborating on the exhaust leak you encountered? I may have missed that.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2Wu1Nluf8-6pdo.html

@TheSwampDonkey

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 I hear ya and totally understand. I suppose if it was me, I would ask myself if I loved the sound that much after fixing the exhaust leak, and all of the other issues you have experienced, what would fix the tip issue and if AWE provided a solid, easy, permanent solution, would I keep the exhaust. After seeing all of the different exhausts you have went though, I would give it one last shot because finding that sweet sound can be a challenge.

Should have went with Remark running it with 4 inch tips no resonator or mufflers with a catted downpipe and no fitment issues and sounds amazing

Nice video. I experienced frustration with other exhausts as well with quality and fitment issues, and finally found a jdm brand that does a ton of r&d and uses quality materials. Hope you find one that works for you!

@ekssray

2 жыл бұрын

What brand?

@TheLastS209

2 жыл бұрын

@@ekssray Fujitsubo, the brand that STI Japan uses for their motorsports racing. They are probably the best exhaust maker in Japan and it shows by the reputation they built. It is surprising that brands like Invidia and Tomei, which outsource all of their steel/titanium manufacuring in China, is a more popular option in the US.

These are the kinds of stories that kept me from buying the AWE...I kept hearing too many quality issues. I had heard about the black finish on the tips coming off, multiple stories of exhaust leak issues, and now this. Really sucks because it sounds amazing and no drone...I ended up going Tomei Ti because I heard nothing but good things about the quality, plus it's cheap, super light, and it sounds incredible. I was really hoping you would allay my fears of AWE's quality issues with your videos, but sadly I think I'm going to look elsewhere when I replace the Tomei.

My track edition sits up against my bumper as well. Looks like I'll be needing to make some adjustments before they get to bad.

I had the exact same experience as you showed here, the clamps went totally tight on 2 of 4 tips, and I can slip it on and off the muffler without much trouble. Very annoying

I’m running a corsa exhaust on my 17sti. I’m running equal length headers,and a catted down pipe and it sounds awesome! I believe you can op for black tips too idk Just an idea 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

The corsa is a nice exhaust, however very similar to the Cobb I had for a bit. Lots of similar options out there, so trying to experience the different options instead of trying slightly different variations.

Interesting to see this issue, I definitely havent experienced that with mine. Guess you got unlucky which is unfortunate.

received my touring exhaust and didn’t have an issue with the updated tips, tabs ended up tightening with me. Seems to me to be a defective tip, very unfortunate.

Longer exhaust hangers should fix this issue. Edit: just saw that the longer ones you’re using appear to be really soft. You’re going to see more rubbing with those with that small of gap. Any bumps in the road will make those tips contact the bumper. Look into the Grimmspeed longer exhaust hangers. They are stiff which won’t allow much movement.

Agree with you. It really shouldn’t be that difficult. That being said my ETS tips are tilted at a different angle from each other so one side sticks out more than the other lol Would just having an exhaust shop weld the tips on work? But then there’s the extra cost on top of what you already paid for the exhaust 😅

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is the solution. But as you mentioned, more cost on something that shouldn’t have to be.

Check out a remark exhaust man there tips are welded on amazing quality and a good price. They have an absolute tons of options as well

You’ll love the tomei! I had one prior before the AWE. I would have had kept mine but needed something a tad bit quieter for when I move overseas. Also interesting on the AWE tips. I got my AWE touring a couple weeks ago and wondered why my tips looked different then others (Turns out I got the new redesigned tips). 3 of the tips I was able to tighten really well, however like you, only one tip needed to be super tight in order for it to stay on securely.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not a big single exit guy on these cars as I prefer the quad tip look. I like the tomei on older gens, but willing to experience it to prove myself wrong. Should be a fun project and experiment to see what I think. So strange! It seems like everyone has had a similar experience. Not sure why this isn’t addressed by awe more quickly. They are a great company and make some fine products, but I’ve heard the same thing over and over from other consumers.

@jibran_km

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 i agree, it seems like its a common problem, it shouldve been sorted out sooner. i love the sound of the awe track exhaust but it is what it is...

get the hks exhaust! I really want to hear some more opinions on it before I buy one

I would recommend an RK TITANIUM exhaust over a tomei, I had a tomei on my fully decatted blobeye and absolutely loved it, the car now belongs to a friend of mine. I used to think it was the loudest exhaust I had ever heard on a scooby until I bought an rk track edition for my 15 sti and parked it next to the tomei... couldn't even hear the tomei on idel😂

Hey, when you changed the hangers did you have to loosen the axle back or were you able to do it without loosening it.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

No need. Can just change out the hangers

I have a tomei and love it! But it is loud so be warned however it does come with a silencer

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

My body is ready.

@bbehzadi413

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 take a look at my other comment because honestly I think fujitsubo would fit your build much nicer it’s a nice clean tone and Tomei’s can crack at the welds

Hey Scooby did you use 2 exhaust hangers per side or just 1? Wondering if I should replace both or just the outer most exhaust h hanger

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

just 1 per side

We welded the tips :) A pain to install.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the solution to the tips but still shouldn’t have to make all these modifications to have an exhaust fit properly. Especially for a company with such a good rep.

Damn dude, I remember before you even bought the AWE I remember telling you I had bad luck twice with my 435 and Supra catbacks. The Supra one I even returned when I got it so this sucks to see. If you wanted my Fujitsubo single I would give it you cheap but I know you love loud and not a huge fan of the single look. Good luck brutha

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Trying out the tomei so we shall see what I think. Only can formulate an opinion if you experience it!

@BarbWaltersMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 it’s gonna be loud, and I would recommend the Subispeed block off it fit decently and gave it a clean look

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Already purchased 👍🏻

I just ordered the AWE TRACK for my WRX Limited 2021. Will I get the same tips ?

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will have the same tips.

Grab yourself a Tomei and call it a day lol. I've got one on my HyperBlue paired with the ETS V2 header and many other goodies. Very beautiful exhaust.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Already did 👍🏻

@D1rtyghetto.L5P

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 Nice! Coming from an ETS extreme myself... you won't miss the quad tips. Can't wait to see the vid.

I'm dealing with this same issue, $1200 exhaust and this is the quality we get!! This is so frustrating and completely unacceptable!

Did you ever come up with a solution to this or did you end up just getting a different exhaust? My tips are like PRESSED against it and I'm actually thinking the axle back portion may not have been welded correctly.

@Scoobyfreak86

Жыл бұрын

No solution. Ended up selling it off and getting a different brand.

@Anonymoose0913

Жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 Man that is extremely disappointing.

Time to try the R400 w/ the titanium tips

All good with the new hangers from Amazon? Tips doing ok?

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

I no longer run this exhaust due to the fitment issues I experienced.

@ItsBal707

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 got it well good luck with that beauty of a car I’m installing mine next Friday and I order the hangers to give it a little extra space thank you for you tips

Are those BlowPops in the tip box?

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are. Awe includes them with all of their exhausts.

Would be interesting to hear the Tomei on your set up!

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

We shall see what I think! Picked one up.

@micahgunnell

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Can’t wait to hear it… mine is stock exhaust other than the Tomei but I’m eventually planning to do the same ELH and DP as you so I’m very interested to hear how loud it is 😅

@trnql_noir

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 ooo yea!

My awe touring I took it to two exhaust shops couldn’t get the passenger side muffler to sit right, very disappointed as well.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Seems to be the common issue with these. The driver side fits excellent, but passenger side is just not angled right. The bend need a few more degrees and the hanger needs to be angled up a tad. I’ve had probably 20+ exhausts in my time and this by far is the one that has given me the most trouble. If they worked on the fitment a bit more, it would be very good.

@xil3ntkha0s

2 жыл бұрын

I had similar issue with ETS. They basically told me to kick rocks bc they all go through the same machine so fitment would all be crooked. The exhaust sounds good but it shouldn’t be that hard to get fitment right considering the price.

Ugh we have similar set ups and I just switched from the R400 to AWE Track, I swear if the Tomei sounds even better my wife will prolly track you down 😂😂

That totally sucks my AWE exhaust is supposed to be due in tomorrow. I really hope I don't have that same issue I'll let you know though

@thomasmoss8516

2 жыл бұрын

I totally appreciate your videos as well. I'm a newbie to subie and your videos have helped me out a lot. Thank you again.👍🏻🤙🏻

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support and glad to have helped!

@thomasmoss8516

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get a raptor?🙏🏻

@thomasmoss8516

2 жыл бұрын

So I got my exhaust on and I kind of had the same issue. Also is there a supposed to be little holes in the muffler for water to come out or is that just the midpipe

grimmspeed has ALL bases covered

Awe is trash…. Nothing but issues with my civic type r exhaust, it was the worse $1200 purchase I made. I feel your pain…

Try the ETS extreme , nah jp , it’s prob wayyy louder than u want 😂

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

I already ordered a new exhaust :). ETS extreme with the resonated midpipe was a very close second.

Try buying a Japanese made exhaust, you'll never have quality issues, I have the Hks exhaust and the quality is perfect.

Highly agree to the awe quality being terrible

What happened to your ig? I wanted to ask you a question

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

My Instagram is there. Not sure what you mean.

However in disregard to my last comment for your build a fujitsubo would be much better it’s such a gentleman’s exhaust and they have carbon fiber or titanium tips

Get ets extreme it’s loud and raw and best quality exhuast I’ve seen

Curse words that don't exist lolol too true

Crap, crap, crap. I had to weld the tips and all connections so it will stop shifting. Also had to add one more wire hanger to each tip section to make them look straight.

Tomei is not keeping it clean! but it is keeping it simple.. ( i dont like the look of the tomei and an empty exhaust side )

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

I got a solution for the empty side

I ran into the same issue and lost 2 of them to the streets

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I would reach out to them to see if they can help you out.

@ghandi716er9

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 oh trust me I did. Just waiting on them to reply

AWE does make good sounding exhaust, but they have terrible fitment imho.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

After my experience, this is accurate. Wish they would r&d the fitment a bit more to get it 100%.

@CaldoBuilt

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Scoobyfreak86 Yes, its been an on going issue with their exhaust not just only on our platform, but on some euro cars as well. A good alternative to this exhaust is the ETS Extreme.

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the ets was a close second. But decided to try something totally different to see what the hype is about.

@CaldoBuilt

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 Just saw your IG story a while ago and I'm exited to hear what are your thoughts on that exhaust. I had it on my car for a month now and I'm really loving the hype.

The solution is to don’t buy Awe period. If you weld the tips, then you can’t swap track to touring. That’s one of awe selling points. From experience, the muffler didn’t fit the y piece and the clamps were the wrong size. Now after watching your video it’s a huge mistake awe decided to weld clamps onto tips. Stay away from awe, way to many issues. 🤮

Super disappointing. Just like my scenario I commented about in your last video. You would definitely think that this system would have a better method to put these tips on considering it costs $1300. Get them all welded on they’ll never come off then haha

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

For sure. That would be the solution, but I asked myself how many modifications do I need to make to get it to work the way it should from the start? Just seems excessive when something of this caliber should come with a+ fitment off the bat.

@thomaslangue5295

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 very true. It’s a shame

get a tomei dahhhh

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

….I did 😬

@irvingsanchez5699

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scoobyfreak86 i think it might be a bit too loud for your tasting but it’s honestly a really good exhaust!

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think people realize the setups I’ve ran on past cars haha. Trust me, won’t be too loud.

Three words Poor Quality Control or Awful Workmanship Execution. Hopefully AWE will do the right thing. Good luck.

So dont buy AWE. Got it. These quality control issues are not inspiring. My Invidia R400 went on like a dream, had to re set it once but my GS Downpipe didnt cause any issues. The tips were single walled but it still looked like a work of art. Sorry ur experience isn’t awesome man

@Scoobyfreak86

2 жыл бұрын

If you can get passed the fitment and q/c issues, it’s a worthy buy. It sounds great through.

In my useless opinion, don’t get a Tomei. Your car is too clean for one rice cannon and then and empty space on the other side.

Honestly starting to hate my awe track edition because the passenger side keeps falling out of the oring. It was completely snug with install and now it falls out everyday when I put it back in and snug the oring down.