So I took off my cat to see if it was clogged and had to move my car twice. I ended up knocking off some off the insulation because of the pressure but I thought I'd throw up a video of how ridiculously loud it is just if anyone wanted to hear. Sorry about the phone quality. Also I am aware of how dangerous it is to do so I didn't rev very high (never higher than 3000-3500 rpms)
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg508/ds08tf/2014-10-13151251_zps4a412050.mp4

 

Wow I cringed just hearing that starter struggle. I know you are still searching for your issue but that's real bad.

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That's not the starter... The starter is amazing as is the battery both brand new. I'm worried it may be the alternator though because this was after two days turned off

I've never had issues starting the car especially when hot. Only when cold or it sits for periods of time. That was the first time I've ever had it not turn over.

 

Yup, convo continued in that other thread, dont want to hijack this one. But yea welcome to the uncapped rotary weed whacker noise lol

 

your starting sounds fine. its what mine sounds like. I think you having some compression issue really.
your starting rpm is actually higher than mine.