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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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ok well i have still been looking at exhaust and as my money isnt coming as fast as i would like lol. im looking at cheaper but good exhaust. so i have been looking at the precision axelback.

http://stores.mengmotorsports.com/-s...ack/Detail.bok

looking for anyone that has this installed and give me some input on how well it fits, how it sounds and is it worth getting. i have been watching videos just curious about this one cause its a decent price and the looks of it look good.
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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it is a fine axelback exhaust, one of the best ones made infact. oh, and BTW, here is is for 50 dollars cheaper, you're welcome:

http://www.precisionmuffler.com/id150.htm
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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no actually its not cheaper lol. from precision muffler website its $275 plus $60 shipping. from the website i posted its $325 plust $5 for shipping. cause he is running a $5 shipping on any item. so you actually save $5 buy going to the website i posted lol.

but anyways i have been thinking about it because i could spend $330 on somthing that does sound good. or go with the trd for probolly after shipping about $275 but cant decide so was curious. but thanks for info.
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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ive had this exhaust before so ill give you some insight. Sounds great but some exhausts are better. its prob one of the best exhausts with a header however the build quality isnt the best. That being said, i think you would be happier with a tanabe concept G or an HKS hi-power used!
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i have the tsudo n1 installed now. and im looking to actually change it out to a more stock looking exhaust. cause im trying to get away from the canister. but im probolly going to end up with a trd to be honest.
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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the best sounding oe muffler is the magnaflow!
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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craigslist, used price is around $150 average for hks, tanabe, trd, and injen. i've seen free trades for stock also. i've gotten 2 of them this way before. g/l
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yea that must be around your area though. on craigslist here i barley find any kind of scion exhaust on craiglist in va. i wish i could get one that cheap i would have jumped all over it.
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yea that must be around your area though. on craigslist here i barley find any kind of scion exhaust on craiglist in va. i wish i could get one that cheap i would have jumped all over it.
thiers one right now in san diego craigslist from a guy in ramona. HKS $150 or give him best offer. looks pretty good.
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get one shipped to you, go in the classifieds, the precision is decent, i just wouldnt buy one again. the fitment kind of sucked and when you can get a better used exhaust for the same or cheaper, its not worth it!
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yea i know i hear ya. i might have to look into that thanks for the info. i guess im going to look around on craigslist and see whats up. just waiting to hear from some people on here. i believe im just going to go with the trd to be honest. with a megan midpipe i should be good.
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i just think your going to be disappointed with the sound of the TRD. Its flat and monotone!
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I wish you would make up tour mind. DO YOU WANT MY EXHAUST OR NOT.
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sorry, i tried to help. since my car is pretty much finished now, i an no longer hunting around for the best price on bolt-on's.
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Originally Posted by game-over
I wish you would make up tour mind. DO YOU WANT MY EXHAUST OR NOT.

i posted this thread before i pmed you lol. i already pmed you back.

Originally Posted by youngflyer
i just think your going to be disappointed with the sound of the TRD. Its flat and monotone!

the way i have been listening to the trd on a 06 tc. the sound i acutally like from the youtube videos i have watched. so i dont think i will be disapointed.

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I've heard the trd in person and I have a precision muffler, and i can say that the trd is louder than the precision. The trd growls more and is a lot throatier while the magnaflow is just a cleaner low tone that lets you fly under cali cop radars (big + for me). If you want something to set off car alarms, this isn't for you. If you want a good subtle change from stock, precision will get that job done.
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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I would try to get a Strup from www.wesellcarparts.com. Cheap and good quality. I had a strup on my xA and it was great. I am thinking of a strup for my tc or an exhaust from www.mandrelexhaustsystems.com/servlet/StoreFront. I am thinking I might go with them plus you can pick the muffler you want. They have Magnaflow, Borla, Flowmaster, and Aero Turbine. I have emailed them a few times, sometimes it takes a few days but they answered all my questions. Just a thought and as of right now, I have never actually done business with them.
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 02:02 AM
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do as you please, everyone is different, just trying to help since ive had a good amount of experience in exhausts
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well i went ahead and picked up a used trd for $275 so im going to just go with that. i mean i wasnt trying to say no to your idea i was up for anything. but i figured i will just stick with the trd. and add a megan midpipe to it i should be good.
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with the mid-pipe it should sound pretty good



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