With Phat GT to help with ordering and installation, the K2 Gear catback exhaust is finally aboard.
Took a big risk getting them becaues no one has ever heard them so I didn't know what they would sound like. But I just love the titanium style quad tips.
To my great satisfaction, not only does the catback setup increase torque and responsiveness, but the sound is exactly what I was after. Quieter than the HiTech mufflers, yet a notch louder than the STi mufflers. At least the WRX burble is retained, albeit more subtle. But the exhaust is virtually silent (I'd say almost stock) from the inside during cruising, and gives a nice growl when I stomp on it.
Hope to get better pictures over the weekend. Sorry for all the pictures.