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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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1 - Is the silencer removable or is it just pre-installed inside and will stay that way?
2 - Will it burn the rear lip of the OEM lip kit?
3 - Do you guys get rasp with "______" headers?
4 - How is the clearance from the ground from stock and lowered settings?
5 - What is the dB level of sound of the exhaust?
6 - How well do you guys like this exhaust?


Im thinking about purchasing this and from some videos they sound great! Oh and could some people post some detailed pictures of this exhausts from really good close up shots to see if it burns the bumpers or lip kits and other shots of the exhaust at different angles???????
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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You can also check from our gallery site:

www.arkperformanceusa.com/photo/
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by xdejablu3x
1 - Is the silencer removable or is it just pre-installed inside and will stay that way?
2 - Will it burn the rear lip of the OEM lip kit?
3 - Do you guys get rasp with "______" headers?
4 - How is the clearance from the ground from stock and lowered settings?
5 - What is the dB level of sound of the exhaust?
6 - How well do you guys like this exhaust?


Im thinking about purchasing this and from some videos they sound great! Oh and could some people post some detailed pictures of this exhausts from really good close up shots to see if it burns the bumpers or lip kits and other shots of the exhaust at different angles???????
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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You can also check from our gallery site:

www.arkperformanceusa.com/photo/

God damn, man. You could just answer the questions, for Christ's sake. Are you or are you not here representing Ark Performance? If I were the OP, I'd just go with another brand of exhaust right about now. They call it customer service, you should give it a shot.
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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The above poster all i gotta say is church!! The site doesn't answer even half the questions. I considered the ARK N2 but wanted me a complete bolt on kit and went elsewhere.
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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hahha... It is true, but I was expecting member opinion with TC owner with ARK exhaust system. It is our company brand exhaust system, what is you guys expect from. Only word I can said it ARK is BEST. But I know it is good standing exhaust system with quality sound and performance gain. No rubbing on bumper, deep sound perfect fitting.

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ARK DT-S : Sound deep with Header / Heavier Tuner system




ARK N2 : Sound Deep ,angled muffler
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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yeah im considering this exhaust but i just want to make sure there is no bumperburn or buringing of the OEM lip kit. thats my main reason.
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Originally Posted by xdejablu3x
yeah im considering this exhaust but i just want to make sure there is no bumperburn or buringing of the OEM lip kit. thats my main reason.
I own the Ark DT-S (not a fan of the angled canister look) and the quality is fantastic. Really satisfied with the look and sound of the dt-s. In my opinion, the N2 sounds like sh*t, but I'm sure the build quality is just as good. So what I'm saying is that I can definitely recommend the DT-S and Ark in general.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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How wide is the piping on the DT-S? 2.5" or 2.25?
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Originally Posted by Zebman
How wide is the piping on the DT-S? 2.5" or 2.25?
2.5"
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Sweet. I may be sold. I want to go with a turbo once my warranty is gone next April, and I had a Magnaflow catback on order, but canceled it when I realized that 2.25" would be too restrictive on an F/I car.
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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doesn't the dt-s cost more than the N2 even though they perform similarly? Is it because the dt-s is more refined sound and looks-wise?
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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YES. ARK DT-S cost more due to the design. If you're upgrading levle to Turbo, you may consider DT-S which is better performance.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by honestabe
doesn't the dt-s cost more than the N2 even though they perform similarly? Is it because the dt-s is more refined sound and looks-wise?
You mean because it doesn't look like sh*t?
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So n2 and dts are same performance wise and differ just in looks? both 2.5 " piping? how bout resonators?
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Originally Posted by Ace83
So n2 and dts are same performance wise and differ just in looks? both 2.5 " piping? how bout resonators?
Yeah the N2 looks like sh*t and the DT-S doesn't. The N2 sounds like sh*t and the DT-S doesn't. Same size piping as far as I know. Resonators? What about them?
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Originally Posted by Ace83
So n2 and dts are same performance wise and differ just in looks? both 2.5 " piping? how bout resonators?
ARK DT-S Exhaust system is oval type exhaust sytem which looks closer to factory system. But it is totally performance exhaust system, good for the header set-up. And sound better with header and force induction.
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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So let say im planning to put a header, would i need to put a bigger resonator to avoid rasp or it already comes with it and still maintains its nice deep tone even with the header?
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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where can u check out some prices on this exhaust?
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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You can check price at www.arkspeedracing.com
or ebay.
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