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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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no its deep on startup
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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Is it raspy at all? Sounded good at idle and low rpms but I couldn't really tell what it sounded like at high rpms. I really didn't like the looks of this exhaust but its been growing on me (especially the dual tips).
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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im kinda liking this a lot at the momen :D are the tips centered in the back? or is one side closer in than the other...can someone post a pic?
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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Not really raspy. Has a pretty crisp sound if you will.

Also just reposting a good pic of a dead center shot to answer the question about the sides. Seems to be even to me. I'm glad my xb doesnt have those stupid dealer stickers on the back.

Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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its either this or the trd...now im just wondering how this would respond to the removal of the middle resonator/cat as the trd has been prooven to sound real nice :D
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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not sure what you mean but the borla is just straight piping.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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the engine noise at high rpms make more noise then the exhaust in cabin. but look at the vid
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Would it make it louder outside the cab if i replaced my big pre cat with a straight pipe?
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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less restrictive= more flow= loulder?

i say yes!
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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Can someone get a side shot? I'd like to see how the tips sit in relation to the bumper. Are they flush, stick out, or in a little?
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:18 AM
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im gonna have to do that, looks and sounds great man
Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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virtually flush might stick out 2/8ths of a inch if anything
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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Just got mine on! sounds really good! nice and deep at lower rpm and at higher it kinda goes away and i love it no drone (ok very lil) what i love about it most it has the look w/out the riced out tin can sound!
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Thats great thanks for the info RoboX! Where did your purchase your borla exhaust from? Did you have any fitment issues?
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Any of you guys that have the Borla exhaust installed have automatics? Would it be stupid to get one if I have an automatic?
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Why do you think it would be stupid to get one if you have an auto? Unless you're are looking for HUGE power gains then yes, but if you want a better sound and look than stock go for it! I'm really thinking about getting one for my XB2.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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i only got it to fill the hole in the 5axis kit. purely for looks. i got mine from trdsparks came fast cheapest place that i found 300 and something dollars cheaper then msrp. i had some trouble putting it on with out airtools at my friends place so i went home to do it. much easier. if you do it your self takes 20 min make sure you put some wd40 in the bushings much easier to get the hooks off and back on again

fitment at first was ok the left side stuck out a lil further then the right side. i didnt put the pipe far enough into the other one so i just loosened a bolt moved it back done and done.

who cares if you have an auto. GET IT! hahah looks and sounds good in my books.
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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I'm really don't care for power gains, just want it to look good, and most importantly, don't want it to sound obnoxious. This is my fiance's car, but I like to fix it up for fun since my ride is already modified how I like it.

Yo RoboX, let's see some pics. I wanna see the 5 Axis rear mated with these dual pipes. If I can convince the wifey of the exhaust, then I'm going to try to sneak in the rear Bomex lip in back since it has dual outlets too...
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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ill take pics asap
Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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And a vid would be great too



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