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02-26-2009, 06:15 PM
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I honestly think its personal preference NACer4lyf and we can't make that final decision.
Do you have people local with different exhaust combinations to compare?
That would be the best way to decided on an exhaust. Be able to hear it outside and from within the car.
Do you have people local with different exhaust combinations to compare?
That would be the best way to decided on an exhaust. Be able to hear it outside and from within the car.
02-26-2009, 06:26 PM
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^ yeah thats the only thing i have seen only like 3 other cars around here all stock except for this one dude its grey, has exhaust prolly other stuff it sounds good but i dont know the guy at all only saw him a couple of times...but yeah i understand what you mean about hearing it in person though.
03-05-2009, 03:06 PM
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i need some more help. i think i have changed my mind again on what to get. now its either the exoticspeed s1-t or the agency power catback. can anyone give me some feedback/reviews on these exhaust and help me out thanks.
03-06-2009, 10:16 AM
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thanks...what do you think about exoticspeed because im buying my exhaust today. its either the s1-t or the AP catback...i just cant make up my mind.
03-06-2009, 10:46 AM
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well...after doing some light homework
Stryker from fluidmotorsports stated that he see's no point in buying the s1 over the r1. A couple of reasons were thrown around but one that stuck out was the fact that the s1 was modeled after the AP exhaust. So basically, it's the same exhaust...just two different companies...it's a matter of preference between the two companies then...who would you rather give your money to...Agency or Exoticspeed?
on another note - the r1 sounds a little more tempting because for 1. it's lighter...and 2. the dimensions seem to be less restricting than the s1. Fluid also mentioned if you buy the mid pipe and the exhaust he'll give you $100 off.
I'm not sure how much you wanna blow on an exhaust. But right now it's looking like this. The s1 and the AP are identical. Price for the AP is 750 w/out shipping. Price for the s1 is 500 w/out shipping however doesn't include a midpipe. If you were to buy the mid pipe, the total will be the exact same as the AP (750) however the difference will be shipping, due to the fact it'll be two boxes being shipped instead of 1. Between the s1 and the r1 has been stated but in regards to sound, the s1 was said to be more quiet than the r1. The s1 was also noted as a streetable exhaust where as the r1 is more for race. All three exhausts are loud though.
Right now, bottom line IMO
AP: comes w/a midpipe - 750
R1: lighter, better flow and unique piping - 650
S1: more quiet, no mid pipe, but the cheapest. - 500
cited some people for reference:
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...1&postcount=19
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...28&postcount=5
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=31
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...4&postcount=75
Stryker from fluidmotorsports stated that he see's no point in buying the s1 over the r1. A couple of reasons were thrown around but one that stuck out was the fact that the s1 was modeled after the AP exhaust. So basically, it's the same exhaust...just two different companies...it's a matter of preference between the two companies then...who would you rather give your money to...Agency or Exoticspeed?
on another note - the r1 sounds a little more tempting because for 1. it's lighter...and 2. the dimensions seem to be less restricting than the s1. Fluid also mentioned if you buy the mid pipe and the exhaust he'll give you $100 off.
I'm not sure how much you wanna blow on an exhaust. But right now it's looking like this. The s1 and the AP are identical. Price for the AP is 750 w/out shipping. Price for the s1 is 500 w/out shipping however doesn't include a midpipe. If you were to buy the mid pipe, the total will be the exact same as the AP (750) however the difference will be shipping, due to the fact it'll be two boxes being shipped instead of 1. Between the s1 and the r1 has been stated but in regards to sound, the s1 was said to be more quiet than the r1. The s1 was also noted as a streetable exhaust where as the r1 is more for race. All three exhausts are loud though.
Right now, bottom line IMO
AP: comes w/a midpipe - 750
R1: lighter, better flow and unique piping - 650
S1: more quiet, no mid pipe, but the cheapest. - 500
cited some people for reference:
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...1&postcount=19
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...28&postcount=5
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=31
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...4&postcount=75
03-06-2009, 10:50 AM
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thanks man i appreciate your help i have been lookin all over on what to get and stuff. so hopefully i can just make up my damn mind and get the freakin thing already.
03-07-2009, 09:54 AM
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thanks for the website i added it to my bookmarks.
ok i bought the Exoticspeed S1-T as soon as i get ill post pics and videos and all that good stuff...i mean if anyone is interested...
ok i bought the Exoticspeed S1-T as soon as i get ill post pics and videos and all that good stuff...i mean if anyone is interested...
03-26-2009, 12:54 PM
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It finally got here yesterday. i installed it but i havent taken it off the jacks yet because there is still some small things i have to do with it. one thing for sure though is that one tip is sitting on the shroud and the other tip is about an inch and a half gap from the shroud what should i do to fix that? i have some pics but not of both tips together just the one with the better look lol and plus the right side was missing the shroud.
i love the look of the ti tip
and here is a pic of what fedex did to my pipe i was pissed but owell
ill put some more pictures of it on later tonight when it is finished and take some videos of it too
im very impressed with the sound it has. for being my first mod to my car it went pretty smooth and im deff. satisfied with the sound quality from the exhaust its perfect!
i love the look of the ti tip
and here is a pic of what fedex did to my pipe i was pissed but owell
ill put some more pictures of it on later tonight when it is finished and take some videos of it too
im very impressed with the sound it has. for being my first mod to my car it went pretty smooth and im deff. satisfied with the sound quality from the exhaust its perfect!
03-26-2009, 02:52 PM
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Atilla-thanks bro...yeah it may be ill have to dig around and check it out tonight hopefully i can center them w/out any problems because im ready to start driving her agian.
myriad-oh just from starting it up on the jacks i fell inlove with the sound but after work today is when i will really get to hear it i cant wait for 5 o clock lol
myriad-oh just from starting it up on the jacks i fell inlove with the sound but after work today is when i will really get to hear it i cant wait for 5 o clock lol
04-01-2009, 03:50 PM
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Just so I don't start a new thread about exhaust advice, I'll just post a question here:
I'm pretty set on the GReddy SE (I like the look and the sound), but I'm worried about being easily noticed by cops (is the sound loud, can't exactly tell from the videos)? Also, my car is N/A, and I will be using original CAT.
I guess what I'm asking is: is this street legal?
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I'm pretty set on the GReddy SE (I like the look and the sound), but I'm worried about being easily noticed by cops (is the sound loud, can't exactly tell from the videos)? Also, my car is N/A, and I will be using original CAT.
I guess what I'm asking is: is this street legal?
Thanks!
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04-01-2009, 06:36 PM
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yeah that is legal. sound wise its just good luck on whether or not you get pulled over. i have had my exoticspeed s1-t catback on for about two weeks and so far so good. but i dont have to worry about keeping the cat stock because here in sc we dont have emission checks lol at least thats what alot of people said
but yeah dude i was this close to buying the greddy se until i found a sweet deal at fluidmotorsports.com for the exoticspeed and plus it comes with titaniam tips 4 inch wide.
dont think im bashing the greddy because they are awesome and i would have bought it but the es was cheaper but other than that bro go for it!!!
but yeah dude i was this close to buying the greddy se until i found a sweet deal at fluidmotorsports.com for the exoticspeed and plus it comes with titaniam tips 4 inch wide.
dont think im bashing the greddy because they are awesome and i would have bought it but the es was cheaper but other than that bro go for it!!!
04-01-2009, 08:28 PM
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you shoulda gotten the R1-T
everyone says the R1 is louder but i dont find it to be loud at all.....never have any cop trouble....i actually had a cop compliment the sound
everyone says the R1 is louder but i dont find it to be loud at all.....never have any cop trouble....i actually had a cop compliment the sound
04-04-2009, 05:51 PM
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yeah i think i fixed it lol i used a cut off broom handle and a car jack. i jacked the broom handle up on the pipe between the tip of exhaust and muffler and it seemed to work perfect i basically re-aligned the two tips and i just got back from driving 3 hours and not melting or anything
04-05-2009, 08:56 PM
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i finially took some videos.
this one is driving down the road with the windows up.
sorry about the little blurry bubbles the sun was shinny like crazy
and here is one with the windows down...i dont think it does the exhaust justice tho. i guess its too much wind or its such a beast its hard to record something of such beauty lol jk jk
and here is just the car at idle...have some rattling issues with the mufflers and heat shield...but its not as bad as it sounds...oh and i got the windows tinted
this one is driving down the road with the windows up.
sorry about the little blurry bubbles the sun was shinny like crazy
and here is one with the windows down...i dont think it does the exhaust justice tho. i guess its too much wind or its such a beast its hard to record something of such beauty lol jk jk
and here is just the car at idle...have some rattling issues with the mufflers and heat shield...but its not as bad as it sounds...oh and i got the windows tinted
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04-14-2009, 08:58 PM
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ya im having the same rattling issues with my R1-T against the heat shield...trying to figure out wat i can do...sounds pretty good tho man....i really dont see how the R1 is louder than the S1...sounds the same for loudness
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