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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 03:52 AM
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If you have this do you like the exhaust sound? Do you have a clip of it online? Also, has anyone noticed if Sparks or McGeorge ever do free shipping on this item? I'm probably going to order from one of them since my dealer says they can't come close to their price.

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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 03:55 AM
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I don't have a sound clip, but I do like the hum that it makes when i'm driving. The idle is pretty aggressive sounding too. There are a few clips i've heard on the site try doing a search for them.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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I have and I love the sound it make. Even at idle it sounds sweet. I get complements all the time. McGeorge does charge shipping.

Here are some great clip of the TRD exhaust:

http://zoltiz.com/cars/tc/video/

theres an idle/takeoff/flyby

gLuck!
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 04:32 AM
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It sounds really nice! It isn't obnoxiously loud, but it can be heard. It doesn't get unbearbly drony cruising the highways, and the tone is pretty deep. Also, it doesn't get high pitched in the upper ranges. Go for it!
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 04:40 AM
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No doubt about it. The TRD exhaust sounds bad@$$. One of the best things to mod your ride wit
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 04:48 AM
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It's not too loud or gaudy... which I like.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 05:27 AM
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Cant wait to get mine installed! two more weeks!
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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Thanks for the clips! Now I'm just going to wait and see if I can catch it on a free shipping special, $70 bucks is a lot for shipping.
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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Well I got it installed last night, again thanks for the clips. I think it sounds great!
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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Watching the clips, I wonder if my exhaust sounds the same.
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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I have a clip: http://urbantunerz.com/TRD_ExhaustRev1.MOV
Disregard my socks I was in a hurry!
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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I got mine lat month for 374 shipped from WA to CT. go to www.scionpartspeople.com. They only charged me 16 dollars shipping.
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by speddlysmitt
I got mine lat month for 374 shipped from WA to CT. go to www.scionpartspeople.com. They only charged me 16 dollars shipping.
That's where I got mine
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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*sigh*

I wish I had known about them before I ordered. Oh well, live and learn I guess.
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seems like http://www.scionpartspeople.com is the best place to get this exhaust? Is there truth to this? What is the install time on this if getting done at a shop?
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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I love my TRD exhaust, it sounds sooo good. Well see after I install the header though.
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jwaggz82
seems like http://www.scionpartspeople.com is the best place to get this exhaust? Is there truth to this? What is the install time on this if getting done at a shop?
From what I have read (haven't done it myself yet) it's not hard at all to install this...only a few bolts??
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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this is probably the only exhaust that i've noticed changes its tone when the car is fully warmed up to temp. and it sure sounds sweet
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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Love It! Great for someone who doesn't want one too loud, sounds very smooth



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