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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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I was looking at the OBX Axleback, and its the same thing as the Injen SES Axleback. same specs and everything. Injen is $385, and OBX is $160 on e-bay, brand new. Isn't OBX a better deal for ther same product?
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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OBX is junk, only thing ive ever heard of them make decent is pedals.

You get what you pay for. Remember that.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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It's the same exhaust though. no diffrence just the name.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LookinButHardTC
It's the same exhaust though. no diffrence just the name.
are you basing that just off of looks?
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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no i did the research its the same product, diffrent name. if you have a limited amount of money to spend on parts would you reccomend it?
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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This is in F/I, because of what?
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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I would advise you to stay away from OBX products as well. They have a well known reputation for making crap
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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so save up for the injen?
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by LookinButHardTC
so save up for the injen?
A couple people have had this exhaust before.
Tikbhoy had it at one point and said it worked as it should have.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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i had it, sold it. why? because i needed to change my whole exhaust.

any problems on it?

it needs 1 more hangar to keep it form hitting the body. il find my thread later to get a better pic.
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my only dillema is that the OBX is the same exhaust just a diffrent name.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LookinButHardTC
my only dillema is that the OBX is the same exhaust just a diffrent name.
Your best bet would be the Megan Catback for $300 shipped from C2Auto. It will be much better the just an axleback. Plus it looks like the Apexi N1 style you wanted earlier.
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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if it's the exact same exhaust thats mass produced and they just stamp a different name on it for different manufacturers then yeah get it. Who cares what name is stamped on it.
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obx makes knock offs thats why it looks the same but what ever by what you will
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Originally Posted by LookinButHardTC
I was looking at the OBX Axleback, and its the same thing as the Injen SES Axleback. same specs and everything. Injen is $385, and OBX is $160 on e-bay, brand new. Isn't OBX a better deal for ther same product?
some links to check out

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...hlight=exhaust
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so wheres the best place to get the megan racing catback?
Old Mar 17, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by LookinButHardTC
so wheres the best place to get the megan racing catback?
i just got your PM

I dont know how obvious the previous post is but you need to click and read it.

all your questions are answered on that link + video
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