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      02-12-2010, 08:26 AM   #45
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Hey guys,

Let's keep this thread positive, in respect to the OP.

Thanks for your understanding.
Thanks for the feedback everyone. We went through a lengthy process with this exhaust system and we feel we are right in the middle as far as sound, etc.

p.s. Nawaaz congrats on the Moderator status.
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      02-12-2010, 08:44 AM   #46
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We went through a lengthy process with this exhaust system and we feel we are right in the middle as far as sound, etc.
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I'd agree with that
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      02-12-2010, 06:18 PM   #47
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Well i decided and just went for the ...........
sorry to keep you guys in suspense but i will reveal my decision tomorrow i
also added wheels and h&r springs

So come tomorrow i will post the result of the exhaust system and pics of the wheels and the h&r drop

Car looks, acts, and sounds a lot different, in a good way.
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      02-13-2010, 12:40 PM   #48
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^...well? We want to see!
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posted pics on a new thread AA exhaust review.
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I was heading home from dinner with my girl at night in Aventura and a black M3 passed me. It had a really nice rumble coming from it. I knew by the sound it was an AA exhaust. It was confirmed when it passed and I saw the signature noise canceling chambers. The thing looked first class.
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      03-03-2010, 06:17 PM   #51
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I really like my AA exhaust. I have it with HFC's and X-pipe so it's louder than just axle back and there is not really much drone. It's fairly loud though. I would never do an ECU tune for 14hp though, too many risks, and hardly any gain.
I have the AA exhaust - great sound but I wanted it a little louder. So I went with an Xpipe with resonators without HFC's(Didn't want the CEL issues). The drone is loud. It's been 2 days- maybe things might settle since I had some things rattle inside the cabin with the vibrations- that was the first day. Today I didn;t have any rattling.
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I have the AA exhaust - great sound but I wanted it a little louder. So I went with an Xpipe with resonators without HFC's(Didn't want the CEL issues). The drone is loud. It's been 2 days- maybe things might settle since I had some things rattle inside the cabin with the vibrations- that was the first day. Today I didn;t have any rattling.
deleting secondary cats barely adds any sound. you mean you still have primary cats? it should just be slightly louder but more aggressive. .... I don't know, don't think mine drones, much, just a slight bit at a few RPM throttle combos.
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I have the AA exhaust - great sound but I wanted it a little louder. So I went with an Xpipe with resonators without HFC's(Didn't want the CEL issues). The drone is loud. It's been 2 days- maybe things might settle since I had some things rattle inside the cabin with the vibrations- that was the first day. Today I didn;t have any rattling.
Maybe the xpipe needs to break in a little?
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Maybe the xpipe needs to break in a little?
what the heck does that mean? there's no such thing, it's just a piece of stainless steel.
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what the heck does that mean? there's no such thing, it's just a piece of stainless steel.
from what ive heard..dont know if true...but if the x pipe has cats dont cats break in somewhat...the material inside ect...same goes for mufflers no(cause theyre packed with fiberglass or someshit)?
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from what ive heard..dont know if true...but if the x pipe has cats dont cats break in somewhat...the material inside ect...same goes for mufflers no(cause theyre packed with fiberglass or someshit)?
There are no cats in the x-pipe. But yes exhaust can break in, and when it does it gets louder, not quieter as many people on this forum state.
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mine drones, after 3K rpm, sounds raspy and "civic like"....... i want to get out of it.
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mine drones, after 3K rpm, sounds raspy and "civic like"....... i want to get out of it.
Im looking for an aa exhaust !
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deleting secondary cats barely adds any sound. you mean you still have primary cats? it should just be slightly louder but more aggressive. .... I don't know, don't think mine drones, much, just a slight bit at a few RPM throttle combos.
Yeah, it's louder and more aggressive. I can feel a difference as it revs faster and doesn't feel restricted as much. I kept the front cats. I am getting used to the sound. I'm glad I got the resonators coz who knows how bad the drone would be like.
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Yeah, it's louder and more aggressive. I can feel a difference as it revs faster and doesn't feel restricted as much. I kept the front cats. I am getting used to the sound. I'm glad I got the resonators coz who knows how bad the drone would be like.
I did not fee any difference by deleting my secondary cats, just a much better sound.

Yes, good call on the resonators, the car would sound horrible without them in my opinion.
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