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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 03:30 AM
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So I just got my Descendant Racing exhaust from Obnoxious Performance and it looks like a very quality piece so far. All of the welds are done by hand with some very thick flanges. There aren't too many bends in the exhaust and it comes with all of the necessary gaskets and bolts not to mention ALOT of packaging to prevent any damage. Here are some pics and a sound video.


Link for the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUALVFo7_JQ


So after about 3 tons of packaging...

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Out came the three piece exhaust

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Including the gaskets

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And some pictures of the muffler

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And one of the many welds

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I hope you guys like the write up so far and I'll get the video posted up as soon as I can

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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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get that bad boy on and give us some pictures! looks great! I'm digging this.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 04:51 AM
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Can't wait for vids and more pics!
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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Nice! I've been up and down about an exhaust for a while now. This final production piece looks wicked!

Pics from every angle at the rear of the car when installed please!
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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I wanna see how the tip looks when its on the car.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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in for installed pics
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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I'm with wellesley,

I wanna see what the tip looks like, looking at my car im not sure what kind of tip would look good
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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looking at the tip in the pictures and what I cn fathom, I'm sure it will look really good.
Old Dec 3, 2010 | 05:30 AM
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is it just me or does those pics look like the 05-10?
Old Dec 3, 2010 | 05:35 AM
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Lol it's just you
Old Dec 3, 2010 | 05:52 AM
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I am eagerly awaiting some pictures!
Old Dec 3, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by greenbean24
Lol it's just you
Lol agreed! The 05-10 exhaust is a 3 inch but the 2011 only comes as a 2.5 inch. Even though world racing lists it as a 3 inch for some reason.

Will have an install video, installed pics and a video for sound all Monday night
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Descendant Racing started with 2.5" exhaust for now. the 3" exhaust will be coming soon.
Old Dec 7, 2010 | 02:35 AM
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It's Monday night! Where are the pics??? Yes, I'm impatient with other people's work... As you might have guessed, I eagerly await your update, Papa Bear.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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Ok so I got the exhaust on. Its about like stock when at idle and cruising and a little more throaty wide open throttle. Will get some videos up when I have some time in the near future

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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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If the tip looks to be sitting off center it was more than likely installed in a bind. Try loosening it up and start the tighten sequence from the back moving forward. Attached are pictures...

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We installed another one of these system's yesterday here at the shop and it's sitting pretty!! Customer loved the way it sounded at WOT too!
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Looks good, sounds good. But does it boost performance at all? HP gains?

Thanks
Old Dec 8, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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So, did you ever get it installed? If so, post up some pics!



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