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Old 02-10-2008, 11:38 PM
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no its deep on startup
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Old 02-11-2008, 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).
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Old 02-11-2008, 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?
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Old 02-11-2008, 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.

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Old 02-11-2008, 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
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Old 02-11-2008, 01:39 PM
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not sure what you mean but the borla is just straight piping.
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Old 02-11-2008, 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
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Old 02-11-2008, 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?
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Old 02-11-2008, 10:19 PM
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less restrictive= more flow= loulder?

i say yes!
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Old 02-12-2008, 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?
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Old 02-12-2008, 04:18 AM
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im gonna have to do that, looks and sounds great man
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Old 02-19-2008, 04:28 PM
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virtually flush might stick out 2/8ths of a inch if anything
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Old 02-22-2008, 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!
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Old 02-22-2008, 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?
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Old 02-22-2008, 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?
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Old 02-22-2008, 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.
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Old 02-22-2008, 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.
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Old 02-22-2008, 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...
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Old 02-22-2008, 09:34 PM
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ill take pics asap
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And a vid would be great too
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