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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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Mazdaspeed or Racing Beat Exhaust?

I'm going to buy an exhaust for my rx8, and after my own research I have this to options, please help me decide before buying.

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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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Less noise = Racing Beat
More noise = MazdaSpeed
Search for sound clips.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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I myself like the sound of the Mazdaspeed one. A friend of mine (solo7) has the mazdaspeed exhaust and it sure sounds sweet. I will get one soon...
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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But HP gain?

Quality?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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both are quality and both will barely give you 2-3 whp if that.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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is your car so think what you want.

and Search is your friend.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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there is an amazing thread comparing the two if you search for it.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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racing beat is welded by hand, so the welds are not as clean, and it weights a bit more,

mazdaspeed is welded by machine, the welds are flawless and neat, it weights a bit less.

the mazdaspeed is louder, and ofcoarse ask any honda guy they will concur,
more sound=more power
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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I have the MS Dual Sport exhaust and I get so many props on it. People say it sounds mean and clean, but isn't over-bearing. At highway speed there's no droning. I'm pretty sure RBs doesn't drone either. Paired with the MS CAI it sounds pretty sweet. Good luck with your purchase, I'm sure you'll be satisfied either way.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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it depends on if you are running a stock cat..

the ms does drone with anything but a stock cat.. and i think it might with a stock cat.. it is about tollerance...

anyway.. rb more quiet, more weight.
ms more noise, less weight.

rb my guess is a 3" back pipe...
ms 2.5" back pipe..

but what do i know..

beers
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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get the ms
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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Had my MS Exhaust for a week now, and I LOVE IT!! Not rice at all, and I love the deep tone it gives off. +1 for MS Exhaust
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by S1lveRx8
Had my MS Exhaust for a week now, and I LOVE IT!! Not rice at all, and I love the deep tone it gives off. +1 for MS Exhaust
Do you find it drones from 55 to 90 MPH? Right now that is my biggest exhaust fear, as I'm on the higway a lot.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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I've heard both of them, and I prefer the looks and sound of the RB.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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Mazdaspeed is lighter and a little bit louder. I love my Mazdaspeed, it has a great tone to it. As far as "Drone" I really don't notice any. And I drive on the freeway alot.
Mazdaspeed FTW!
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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MS dual-can will make more noise then a RB but it is not "loud". You people that think the MS is "loud" must have some weak ears. (I'm sure most that call it loud only do so, cause they heard from a guy who heard from a guy that it was loud)
Most people dont even know I have an exhaust on my car untill I punch it, even then its smooth and deep, most love the sound.

IMO RB is a waste of money. It's not light and it sounds stock... whats the point? (besides wasting money) Do you want to hear the motor winding or the exhaust rumble?
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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I Think Mazdaspeed Cat-backs Sounds Pretty Good For The Money
Thats What I Have And It Sounds Better Then The 350z
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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As the RB is nearly 'inaudible' inside the car, ANY other Exh. could seem 'loud' when compared to it.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by calaloco
But HP gain?

Quality?
you wont get much gain with any exhaust system. i think most gain is from TurboXS tho.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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racingbeat is like 10lbs heavier than stock. for this reason, i would choose mazdaspeed
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by swoope
it depends on if you are running a stock cat..

the ms does drone with anything but a stock cat.. and i think it might with a stock cat.. it is about tollerance...

anyway.. rb more quiet, more weight.
ms more noise, less weight.

rb my guess is a 3" back pipe...
ms 2.5" back pipe..

but what do i know..

beers
I know you like beer.

I would get which ever one is on sale.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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MS Exhaust better then Borla??? or HKS??? im asking about hp gain.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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hp gain is negligable...for any of them...
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Got the mazdaspeed, the cheapest US$ 529.95 S&H included, Rosenthal Mazda. waiting to install it...
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Good choice. You'll love it. Try some overpass' and tunnels.
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