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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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i just pulled the trigger

I'll let everyone know how it looks. Also anyone interested in the axial back muffler because i already have one.
would be interested how it looks when you get it. i was planning on getting it as well.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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i do have a full 2.5" custom exhaust w/o scuba tank w/tanabe touring muffler right now and i really likes it alot but for the last 2 weeks i'm feeling alittle more backpressure than before. the acceleration is still great but the backpressure is getting to me. i know too much backpressure isn't good for the engine at all so i'm looking for a change. if i were to wait 2 months i would of gotten this.
anyone going to take the plunge
How are you "feeling more backpressure"...?
well once i let go of the accelerator i felt the exhaust having some hiccups. before i didn't get that just recently. you have any idea
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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I tried to do local pick up on these exhaust cause the shipping price is ridiculous.

The seller said:

"We do have local pick ups, but you'll still have to pay shipping."

Am I crazy or does that make any sense at all?
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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the shipping is part of the profit.. ebayers selling shoes have been doing this for a while.. its to pad the bottom line in case the bid isnt high enough or to make the buyitnow price seem lower
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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i do know that shipping is a BIG part of their profit, but pick up and paying full price shipping? Perhaps a discount at least?
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bb_ist
I tried to do local pick up on these exhaust cause the shipping price is ridiculous.

The seller said:

"We do have local pick ups, but you'll still have to pay shipping."

Am I crazy or does that make any sense at all?
Its the eGay scam of making an item seem lower and price and making the money in the shipping...
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Just got it in the mail today. Looks good, im going to try to get it on tomorrow and i will try to snap some pics and let you guys know how it fits.
Old Nov 1, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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do keep us updated!
Old Nov 1, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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cant wait to see your review and pics of this
Old Nov 1, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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i got it put on yesterday and so far im happy with the set up. I forgot my camera so i could not get any on the car pics but i did take one once i got the stock stuff off. It is pretty loud but no rasp and a little of the "can" sound but not bad. around 2000-300 rpm its pretty quit so not bad for cruzin. everything fit well also.

Old Nov 1, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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is it possible to get a clip of your car?
Old Nov 2, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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yeah let me see if i can get anything good out of my phone.

also i got on the highway for a few hours today and its not to bad at 60-70 mph
Old Nov 2, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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I am really considering this as my next mod...
Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Man def look's like a great exhaust, I would love to get my hands on the Scuba tanks delete pipe section. Hope they start selling that part separate soon.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:12 AM
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looks good now i'm thinking if i should change my setup
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Just got mine today in the mail.. their header/catback combo... I'll install it tonight and post up some pictures...
Old Nov 6, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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^^^ let us know how the header fitment is. i might just get the header only.
Old Nov 6, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Need a sound clip also!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TonE
yeah let me see if i can get anything good out of my phone.

also i got on the highway for a few hours today and its not to bad at 60-70 mph
hey does the new system come with new gaskets or do you have to reuse the old ones??



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