This is the most in-depth Q300 vs. Stock Exhaust video on TH-cam. Wish it came out earlier, just had the Q300 catback installed on my 2019 STI and I am loving it so much!
I daily drive my 21 STI with the Q300. Everything he said is true. It definitely turns heads when you’re on the gas, barely any drone, cold starts sound great, the tone and pitch are perfect IMO and the tips, being as big as they are, look great especially with an aftermarket diffuser and coil overs
Great comparison. No bs. No story time. Just the facts and the sounds at all of the points you want to hear the sounds at. Would love to see more on other exhaust systems!
I love my q300 it came with the car already and I was so happy when I got it! Haha got a 2020 with 8k miles back in March. The exhaust really brings the rumble to life! At times I wish it was louder but it’s the perfect tone for a daily!
Definitely the best video about the Q300 I've seen, your delivery is articulate and hits literally every question I have about getting a new exhaust. Thanks a lot for this!
I'm going this route, I live in California and I'd like a bit more tone but not obnoxious to piss off the neighbors! Thanks for the review on this item. SOLD!
Awesome video. I previously had a Tomei hooked up to my STI, but after getting an aftermarket downpipe it became way too loud (like setting off my other cars alarm in the driveway loud) i've heard lots of complaints that this is too quiet of an exhaust but this comparison between the stock setup, plus the consistent testing and decibel reading makes me confident this is the next set up that I want to get to quiet it down but get that beautiful sound. Keep it up!
Picking up my 2021 STI here in CT in a couple weeks. Your channel and all your vids have been super informative, and have helped me lay a blueprint for what I want to do for my own car. Especially loved your video on why you bought your 2020, and the audio install. Keep doing what you’re doing bro, we love the content, and appreciate your efforts. 🤙🏼
Dude your channel is awesome, you're very thorough with your descriptions and explaining your thoughts. A+ I wish every exhaust comparison was performed by you.
MCM just used this exhaust as well on the STI in their recent Wreck It video. Between the sound clips from yours and theirs, that sealed the deal on the Q300 for me. Didnt want obnoxious but wanted better sound and this fits the bill.
Just got a 2020 STI. Absolutely love your videos. They are very informative and I learn a lot especially this being my first subie/turbo car. Much is appreciated.
I'm surprised u haven't done any audio upgrades..I seen the cvt work u did and it was very impressive..that being said I'm kinda blown away at how this q300 sounds cuz I was always told it was similar to stock but that's not the case at all its definitely better
YOOOOOOOOOOOO! You are the truth!!!! I used your videos for the cylinder 4 cool mod and the AOS Mod but I got the COBB. Also I got the COBB 3" Titanium exhaust and I prefer it but I just wanted to thank you and say please keep coming with the quality content. Also if you're ever in the Orlando Fl area I would love to meet up and pick your brain about Subi info and future build ideas I have .
Nice work on showing both the stock and the new install exhaust. Nice job all so with the install I will be buying mine as it was a toss up between the Cobb and this one. But I like this one because I like that it has punch but no to loud ! 😂
I couldn't agree more about "the cop magnet", I went with the Q300 over the R400 because I daily drive my car and didnt want the additional attention (which we already get lol).
Just installed my Q300 (single exit) on my WRX yesterday and I couldn't be happier. This video was a big reason that I made the choice that I did! Really solid review you've put together here.
@@taco9926 crazy this was a year ago already lol. From inside I never really thought it was really loud. But neighbors would say that sheets heard me leaving to work in the morning. I’ve only stood outside and actually heard it a few times and it sounded good to me. I’ve since then also got a down pipe and pro tune so it definitely sounds much better and runs better now. What stage tune are you going to be running?
Everybody needs to watch this Super video. Though not "scientific" it is really a well done comparison. I think your final thoughts are very relevant to the decision to buy a "Cat-Back" system. It is ONLY for sound unless you swap out the entire system and "tune" (re-map) the ECU. *Be AWARE! As of this writing, California has put in place legal steps to outlaw this type of basic not invasive system. It will become illegal to perform ANY work on your own car very soon. Please make your voice heard before it changes your ability to use your car.
Q300 is a great exhaust and perfect if you live in California as it's only a few dbs louder over stock. Had it for years but recently ordered the greddy rs race single exit exhaust as it's lighter and has less bends in the piping. Should be less turbulence and more free flowing.
This is a good exhaust for a balance between a bit of noise from your car and not your partner lol. Go with the N1, R400 and you sleep in the garage or ear bashing till you remove it. By the way this is with the STI and those with the FA20 engine wont be as loud and aggressive.
@@akqjtn Doing great! I cleaned everything, tightened everything up good and reset everything and not a problem since! Just got the rallyflaps put on and been taken it easy for awhile. Love how your car sounds though. I just need a dang shop and it would make doing things way easier!!
Hello, it's nice video. And I'm interested how are you sadisfied with quality of that Q300 exhaust now after 3 years? Is now still everything as it should be? Are the welds still holding, are there any loose spots(bolts and nuts)? I am going to buy Invidia Q300 for my 2007. Accord Type S CL9 (K24A3) so I would like to know your impressions after 3 years. Thanks in advance.
Thank you brother. This was very very helpful! Do you mind sharing if you have any BPV and if so which one? Your whoosh is just perfection. Any other mods that would contribute to that sound? Seems like you nailed the setup.
Great video. I have 2021 with Q300. Just noticed Your steering wheel is off Center. I have the same issue. It lower on the L side. Not sure if it needs alignment or some issues with suspension that Subaru has, since I have the same issue.
For the price, it's not very much difference. It is well built for sure. I think I need something a little louder. Active exhaust would be best for me, but having some problems finding one for my 2022 WRX 6MT.
Funny, I didn't sign for my AWE exhaust catbback and the box was equally huge. The GS downpipe adapter is a good call. I didn't on my (AWE) CBE and I think it might have a slight leak at the donut gasket. Does noise change with engine load?
I should have went with this one instead of the R400, the Drone on the R400 is bad. A lot of people say is not. ( believe me is loud and I’m about to take it down and return) but if you’re looking for a little more than stock with out compromising peace go with the q300
Coming from someone who has a FRS with full exhaust and and N1 cat back I totally regret not getting the Q300 my exhaust sounds good only 20% of the time the rest is all drone and obnoxious loudness very unattractive don’t know how the N1 is so popular
Watching this video again, I’m kind of alarmed by how rusted the stock exhaust looks after only 1 year +\- What are your thoughts on that? I live in the Northeast so I’m familiar with how the road salt can corrode a vehicle, but was surprised to see that amount of corrosion already. On that topic, I’d be interested in knowing your thoughts on if there are any options to prevent corrosion on the underside of a brand new STI in a cold weather climate?
@@akqjtn Will check out the install vid and look in to the fluid film. I know it comes with the territory but was still surprised to see to the aggressiveness of that corrosion. I’m definitely wanting to do some preventative protection early on with mine. Thanks again. 🤙🏼
i guess the only downside of this is the weight. i plan to put to put this in my fxt sj. any exhaust with the similar sound of the q300 but lighter in weight? anyone have any suggestions?
Put the stock air filter back on your losing boost if it's not tuned. Should be hitting 18psi the video is not even close looks like it's running lean.
I'm torn between the q300 and the cobb ss and titanium. Now that you've had this one which do you think I should go with? I'm wanting just a bit more rumble than stock on a 21 STI.
@@rubberlessg241 I ended up getting the cobb titanium and I took it off the vehicle because of how much it droned. Currently running the stock exhaust.
Thanks for dropping by. Check out he installation video here: th-cam.com/video/-lC_hKBzyJk/w-d-xo.html
Hands down the best comparison that I've seen for this exhaust or any other for that matter. Nice work!
This is the most in-depth Q300 vs. Stock Exhaust video on TH-cam. Wish it came out earlier, just had the Q300 catback installed on my 2019 STI and I am loving it so much!
Invidia should really pay you for this video! Easily the best review on this exhaust on TH-cam. Appreciate the detail and review.
I daily drive my 21 STI with the Q300. Everything he said is true. It definitely turns heads when you’re on the gas, barely any drone, cold starts sound great, the tone and pitch are perfect IMO and the tips, being as big as they are, look great especially with an aftermarket diffuser and coil overs
I like how this exhaust has those boxer notes when you step on it but it can also be quieter for when you might need that. Great review!
Great comparison. No bs. No story time. Just the facts and the sounds at all of the points you want to hear the sounds at. Would love to see more on other exhaust systems!
I was so THRILLED to see this video post! I'm definitely getting the q300. Thank you so much for such an awesome channel!
I love my q300 it came with the car already and I was so happy when I got it! Haha got a 2020 with 8k miles back in March. The exhaust really brings the rumble to life! At times I wish it was louder but it’s the perfect tone for a daily!
Same
Definitely the best video about the Q300 I've seen, your delivery is articulate and hits literally every question I have about getting a new exhaust. Thanks a lot for this!
What a very clear and comprehensive comparison
I'm going this route, I live in California and I'd like a bit more tone but not obnoxious to piss off the neighbors! Thanks for the review on this item. SOLD!
Awesome video. I previously had a Tomei hooked up to my STI, but after getting an aftermarket downpipe it became way too loud (like setting off my other cars alarm in the driveway loud) i've heard lots of complaints that this is too quiet of an exhaust but this comparison between the stock setup, plus the consistent testing and decibel reading makes me confident this is the next set up that I want to get to quiet it down but get that beautiful sound. Keep it up!
Picking up my 2021 STI here in CT in a couple weeks. Your channel and all your vids have been super informative, and have helped me lay a blueprint for what I want to do for my own car. Especially loved your video on why you bought your 2020, and the audio install. Keep doing what you’re doing bro, we love the content, and appreciate your efforts. 🤙🏼
Just put this on my 2023 BRZ. It is absolutely neighborhood friendly and sounds great.
I’m doing this one.
Quality > volume.
Appreciate the video man
I really appreciate the attention to detail and objectivity.
Thank you I appreciate that and thanks for watching.
Nice meeting you last night and I agree the exhaust is one of the best sounding out there. great review!!!
Hey! Thanks man!
Dude your channel is awesome, you're very thorough with your descriptions and explaining your thoughts. A+ I wish every exhaust comparison was performed by you.
Just bought a 19' STI Limited and this video just sold me on the Q300. Really great video. Thanks!
By far the best car channel I have ever seen! We don't deserve you!😭
MCM just used this exhaust as well on the STI in their recent Wreck It video. Between the sound clips from yours and theirs, that sealed the deal on the Q300 for me. Didnt want obnoxious but wanted better sound and this fits the bill.
Same for me just now!
Just got a 2020 STI. Absolutely love your videos. They are very informative and I learn a lot especially this being my first subie/turbo car. Much is appreciated.
I'm surprised u haven't done any audio upgrades..I seen the cvt work u did and it was very impressive..that being said I'm kinda blown away at how this q300 sounds cuz I was always told it was similar to stock but that's not the case at all its definitely better
Top notch presentation, no shaky video recordings here and there. Great explanation throughout the video.
Dude! And decibel levels at different speeds, idles, shifts, damn!
This is the video that convinced me to go q300; thanks for the thorough review!!!
Probably the best exhaust video on TH-cam. We’ll done
The Nameless 3” midpipe for STi is advertised as adding 22hp 34tq. Back when my car was stock, I can confirm this figure.
YOOOOOOOOOOOO! You are the truth!!!! I used your videos for the cylinder 4 cool mod and the AOS Mod but I got the COBB. Also I got the COBB 3" Titanium exhaust and I prefer it but I just wanted to thank you and say please keep coming with the quality content. Also if you're ever in the Orlando Fl area I would love to meet up and pick your brain about Subi info and future build ideas I have .
Thanks so much for your awesome review. It helped me decide that the Q300 is everything i need.
Nice work on showing both the stock and the new install exhaust. Nice job all so with the install I will be buying mine as it was a toss up between the Cobb and this one. But I like this one because I like that it has punch but no to loud ! 😂
I appreciate the daily driving sound review
Such a great video taking us through every situation we would be in. Great work
I couldn't agree more about "the cop magnet", I went with the Q300 over the R400 because I daily drive my car and didnt want the additional attention (which we already get lol).
Just installed my Q300 (single exit) on my WRX yesterday and I couldn't be happier. This video was a big reason that I made the choice that I did! Really solid review you've put together here.
I have a 2021 wrx and looking for exhaust too, may I ask if yours is 2015+ wrx as well? Would you be able to share a video clip? Thank you so much!
@@knattnac i just put this on my 2021 wrx and it seems more quiet than the stock but it feels was smoother riding like butter. I like it
@@RiicoSantanaawhen you give it a little gas do you notice the difference, and is the idle rumble deeper?
@@taco9926 crazy this was a year ago already lol. From inside I never really thought it was really loud. But neighbors would say that sheets heard me leaving to work in the morning.
I’ve only stood outside and actually heard it a few times and it sounded good to me. I’ve since then also got a down pipe and pro tune so it definitely sounds much better and runs better now.
What stage tune are you going to be running?
@@RiicoSantanaa this is definitely the first performance mod I’m doing (other than an intake if you count that), so it’s just the stock tune lol
Everybody needs to watch this Super video. Though not "scientific" it is really a well done comparison. I think your final thoughts are very relevant to the decision to buy a "Cat-Back" system. It is ONLY for sound unless you swap out the entire system and "tune" (re-map) the ECU.
*Be AWARE! As of this writing, California has put in place legal steps to outlaw this type of basic not invasive system. It will become illegal to perform ANY work on your own car very soon. Please make your voice heard before it changes your ability to use your car.
First video of yours that I have watched and I've very impressed by the amount of work you've put into this review. Subbed and liked. Hi from NZ.
Amazing Video, These companies should hire you to do these comparisons.
Q300 is a great exhaust and perfect if you live in California as it's only a few dbs louder over stock. Had it for years but recently ordered the greddy rs race single exit exhaust as it's lighter and has less bends in the piping. Should be less turbulence and more free flowing.
Great video, just got a turbo back q300 in burn tips as well, perfect sounding exhaust, not too loud, perfect for daily driving.
This is a good exhaust for a balance between a bit of noise from your car and not your partner lol. Go with the N1, R400 and you sleep in the garage or ear bashing till you remove it. By the way this is with the STI and those with the FA20 engine wont be as loud and aggressive.
True story
Incredible review mate. You sold me on this exhaust.
Love you for putting the decibel levels!!
Not gonna lie, your logo is awesome and I’d most likely buy a shirt if it were on one
Always enjoy the info you share. I think this inspired me for the next thing on my subi to do list. Anyway, keep up the good work and love the vids!!
Hey I know you! Hope the car is doing fine after the issue you were having. Thanks for dropping by.
@@akqjtn Doing great! I cleaned everything, tightened everything up good and reset everything and not a problem since! Just got the rallyflaps put on and been taken it easy for awhile. Love how your car sounds though. I just need a dang shop and it would make doing things way easier!!
I'm glad everything's fine. I'm excited to be adding a DP next. When I do I'll post video with sound clips.
Very informative, great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I needed this video, just picked up an STI. every other video that does reviews suck lol
Honestly I feel the q300 is what should've been stock on these.
Great comparison, you literally covered everything. Thanks!
Hello, it's nice video. And I'm interested how are you sadisfied with quality of that Q300 exhaust now after 3 years? Is now still everything as it should be? Are the welds still holding, are there any loose spots(bolts and nuts)? I am going to buy Invidia Q300 for my 2007. Accord Type S CL9 (K24A3) so I would like to know your impressions after 3 years. Thanks in advance.
Great video brotha!! Link on rear diffuser pls?
Thank you brother. This was very very helpful! Do you mind sharing if you have any BPV and if so which one? Your whoosh is just perfection. Any other mods that would contribute to that sound? Seems like you nailed the setup.
Sold on this exhaust thanks to your video! Sorry if I missed this, but what other mods did you have on your STI at the time of this video?
Great video. I have 2021 with Q300. Just noticed Your steering wheel is off Center. I have the same issue. It lower on the L side. Not sure if it needs alignment or some issues with suspension that Subaru has, since I have the same issue.
Thank you, you helped me make up my mind.
Awesome video! Very well done and informative
Thanks nice video. Is the install the same for a standard 2016+ wrx?
For the price, it's not very much difference. It is well built for sure. I think I need something a little louder. Active exhaust would be best for me, but having some problems finding one for my 2022 WRX 6MT.
You always do God’s work educating us!
Great review boost!
@boost & shutter stock downpipe or aftermarket? (catted or catless)
In this video stock DP
This is a fantastic video.
Do i need a tune for the Catback? That turbo sound tho nice.....
This is really helpful. Thanks!
--Michael
Funny, I didn't sign for my AWE exhaust catbback and the box was equally huge. The GS downpipe adapter is a good call. I didn't on my (AWE) CBE and I think it might have a slight leak at the donut gasket. Does noise change with engine load?
Why my invidia q300 it’s not as loud 2016wrx fa20 catback!! I saw your video and I thought it was perfect? Still not loud enough like in the video?
Excellent video, like the others. Cheers, M
that sounds perfect
I have one on my 06 sti love it😀
Great vid thanks
I should have went with this one instead of the R400, the Drone on the R400 is bad. A lot of people say is not. ( believe me is loud and I’m about to take it down and return)
but if you’re looking for a little more than stock with out compromising peace go with the q300
True story
@@akqjtn wish I seen this video before purchasing the R400 and installing it tho 🥲
Sorry bro
@@akqjtn is all good I would be buying the Q300 for sure and I’m a new subscriber BTW 😃 thanks for this video
Awesome, welcome
Coming from someone who has a FRS with full exhaust and and N1 cat back I totally regret not getting the Q300 my exhaust sounds good only 20% of the time the rest is all drone and obnoxious loudness very unattractive don’t know how the N1 is so popular
It seems the Q300 for the STI is perfect. For the WRX, it’s way too close to stock to justify the money. Have to go R400
Do you by any chance know if the Cobb titanium is louder than this exhaust or is it the same?
So are the Q300 mufflers straight through or are they chambered?
Which should i get the q300 or the AWE Track?
Great video. Succinct. Getting one
Hi should I get spt sti exhaust or indivia q300?
Watching this video again, I’m kind of alarmed by how rusted the stock exhaust looks after only 1 year +\- What are your thoughts on that? I live in the Northeast so I’m familiar with how the road salt can corrode a vehicle, but was surprised to see that amount of corrosion already. On that topic, I’d be interested in knowing your thoughts on if there are any options to prevent corrosion on the underside of a brand new STI in a cold weather climate?
There is I have a undercoating on my cars. It’s a rubber sealant sprayed on the underside that protects everything excpect exhaust
@@akqjtn Will check out the install vid and look in to the fluid film. I know it comes with the territory but was still surprised to see to the aggressiveness of that corrosion. I’m definitely wanting to do some preventative protection early on with mine. Thanks again. 🤙🏼
What you think about the cobb catback?
i guess the only downside of this is the weight. i plan to put to put this in my fxt sj. any exhaust with the similar sound of the q300 but lighter in weight? anyone have any suggestions?
Put the stock air filter back on your losing boost if it's not tuned. Should be hitting 18psi the video is not even close looks like it's running lean.
Nice clip
How will it sound on the CVT?
Does this void warranty? Thanks.
It does not
Can you recommend any mechanic in Buffalo NY who you’d trust with your STI?
No sorry I wasn't there long enough to need one
I'm torn between the q300 and the cobb ss and titanium. Now that you've had this one which do you think I should go with? I'm wanting just a bit more rumble than stock on a 21 STI.
Don't have much experience with the COBB, but I can't recommend the Q300 enough if you want more, but not too much.
so which one did you get?
@@rubberlessg241 I ended up getting the cobb titanium and I took it off the vehicle because of how much it droned. Currently running the stock exhaust.
Do u have EL or UEL headers
would these work on an rx8?
how do you make it pop
Stock WRX supposed to sound like that.
Anyone interested in a pair of used Invidia Q300 axle back only?