jaytrey

Just like the title says.

I'm pretty much decided on the Strup exhaust. $320 for for a catback system instead of the axle back Tanabe's for $370

I have read a lot of posts about annoying drone at idle and cruising speeds. how bad is it in the cabin?

I wanted to get people's opinion on this issue with this specific exhaust. plz no threadjacking!

personally, I think it's ok (a bit ricey with the 4inch tip, but whatever)

but if wifey finds it annoying...well then...that's $320 down the drain.

Thanks for any opnions you may have!

FromTheOld

With the middle resonator/cat (known as the scubatank) in place, no typical catback/axleback exhaust you can get your hands on will drone.

jaytrey

hmm...i was reading that the strup can get pretty loud

2008GoldenToaster

Go with the TRD knock off catback, off ebay for $180, Thats what I bought, It sounds good, not loud and obnoxious like a 4" tip. Save your money and buy the tenzo R CAI and the TRD knock off for the price of those crappy exhausts. I have it on my DD xb2 and I love it. If you want more info p.m. me, I dont get on much. But just trying to help you save your money..

FromTheOld

My friend has the strup catback with an Tenzo R CAI. It sounds slightly louder than stock.....

jaytrey

i was thinking the ebay knockoff at first, but...it's highly illegal and i don't wanna deal with that..even tho it is cheap. i saw $140 on ebay.

FromTheOld

How is it illegal?

jaytrey

i think the ebay exhaust removes the cat doesn't it?

doesn't that make it illegal then?

FromTheOld

There is still another cat, but technically, it is illegal. Although I highly doubt you're going to get in trouble for that unless you're in a very strict state.

CIONIDE

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Like me...

jaytrey

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

so you think this is the way to go?

i mean...you really can't beat the price

FromTheOld

It's "okay". Cheap, and stainless steel, but the mufflers are basically useless and won't last long (they're mostly pure glasspacks)....it's up to you.

CIONIDE

iTrader: (1)

^^ x2, you can't get $300-400 quality out of an $80 exhaust system...

I sound like a broken record.

jaytrey

well then the strup exhaust is the one i think i'll go with...i can live with "that looks like a fart can/rice!!"

the thing that is stopping me is if it's too loud inside the cabin cuz then wifey will remove IT

(IT=ME)

ScionFred

iTrader: (1)

I really doubt that the Strup catback will be too loud inside the cabin unless you add a header or remove the scuba tank but if wifey doesn't like it, there is another option to replacing it. If you look at Strup's website they offer a silencer that installs into the 4" tip. I had a similar silencer in my CXR 4" tip and it made a huge reduction in drone and sound level.

jaytrey

good idea!

baltimore knows best

CIONIDE

iTrader: (1)

There, fixed it for you.

jnaval

I've got the Strup exhaust installed on my xB, it's got a nice and low sound but there's not much of a drone to be heard in the cabin.

jaytrey

how about...

fred and cionide know best?

jnaval

For sure.