HKS Hipower + HKS Metal Catalyzer
Retired...
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Toronto, Canada
damn bro, that thing is SWEEET!
It's got a nice POP to the exhaust, rumbles quite nicely at low rpms's and never gets that ricey sound when you rev. Perfect setup for your car!
I saw the HKS t-shirt in the video.
Where's mine??? 
It's got a nice POP to the exhaust, rumbles quite nicely at low rpms's and never gets that ricey sound when you rev. Perfect setup for your car!
I saw the HKS t-shirt in the video.
Where's mine???
Smooth Criminal
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,467
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
very nice. I like the sound of it, the pops are great, and I am sure your neighbors love you for it. I have always liked the sound of your car, it just keeps getting better.
and as for loudness, there is always so much talk about it. why? and opinions are sooo different. I have heard the Turbo XS, and did not think it was all that loud. The loudest that I have heard, outside of one of the Race Cars, is probably my car on the track, Team Moon custom catback, and the RB mid-pipe. But I can't drive it on the street, too loud, smelly, and obnoxious, but on the track, it rocks. I need to get some video of it outside the car this year...
and as for loudness, there is always so much talk about it. why? and opinions are sooo different. I have heard the Turbo XS, and did not think it was all that loud. The loudest that I have heard, outside of one of the Race Cars, is probably my car on the track, Team Moon custom catback, and the RB mid-pipe. But I can't drive it on the street, too loud, smelly, and obnoxious, but on the track, it rocks. I need to get some video of it outside the car this year...
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RX8 HA HA
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 11,772
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From: Gardena Cali 310
as usual, the craftsmanship on that HKS piece is amazing. Can't wait to hear it in person
very nice. I like the sound of it, the pops are great, and I am sure your neighbors love you for it. I have always liked the sound of your car, it just keeps getting better.
and as for loudness, there is always so much talk about it. why? and opinions are sooo different. I have heard the Turbo XS, and did not think it was all that loud. The loudest that I have heard, outside of one of the Race Cars, is probably my car on the track, Team Moon custom catback, and the RB mid-pipe. But I can't drive it on the street, too loud, smelly, and obnoxious, but on the track, it rocks. I need to get some video of it outside the car this year...
and as for loudness, there is always so much talk about it. why? and opinions are sooo different. I have heard the Turbo XS, and did not think it was all that loud. The loudest that I have heard, outside of one of the Race Cars, is probably my car on the track, Team Moon custom catback, and the RB mid-pipe. But I can't drive it on the street, too loud, smelly, and obnoxious, but on the track, it rocks. I need to get some video of it outside the car this year...
(j/k)
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RX8 HA HA
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 11,772
Likes: 5
From: Gardena Cali 310
Here's the gameplan:
Break out the DB meter and test the following setups:
- Rasp: Turbo XS + RB exhaust
- Ngo / Jedi: RP high flow + RB exhaust
- Xdeedubbx: HKS catalyzer + HKS high flow exhaust
Should be interesting to see the differences.
Break out the DB meter and test the following setups:
- Rasp: Turbo XS + RB exhaust
- Ngo / Jedi: RP high flow + RB exhaust
- Xdeedubbx: HKS catalyzer + HKS high flow exhaust
Should be interesting to see the differences.
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RX8 HA HA
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 11,772
Likes: 5
From: Gardena Cali 310
Pro's:
I've got pro's, in different area codes, a-r-e-a codes......Pro's! LOL J/K
Includes all hardware, other accesories are not needed
Top notch quality (see pix on first page)
Has built in resonator
Cool HKS emblem emblem.
Sounds very throaty.
Con's:
Might be a little on the loud side depending on your current exhaust. It would be much quieter if combined with the HKS legamax exhaust or RB exhaust for example.
Price is also a concern, not for the faint of heart, but is in the same price range as other JDM mid pipes
Thats all I can think of now. Hope that helps
I've got pro's, in different area codes, a-r-e-a codes......Pro's! LOL J/K
Includes all hardware, other accesories are not needed
Top notch quality (see pix on first page)
Has built in resonator
Cool HKS emblem emblem.
Sounds very throaty.
Con's:
Might be a little on the loud side depending on your current exhaust. It would be much quieter if combined with the HKS legamax exhaust or RB exhaust for example.
Price is also a concern, not for the faint of heart, but is in the same price range as other JDM mid pipes
Thats all I can think of now. Hope that helps