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Old 08-05-17, 09:21 PM
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Does anyone on the forum have this exhaust? If so do you like it? How is the drone sound?
Old 08-05-17, 10:25 PM
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Which version? There is the QES, which is very loud and has a very pronounced sound that projects greatly. And there is the DES, which is a bit more tame, but not by much. I've heard both in person, by the systems themselves and with headers. ISS QES exhaust and headers is mind-numbing and fun to rev in a crowd- that's for sure.
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QES version here. Cons...it's loud! Pros...it's loud! In all seriousness, when I'm by myself and certain friends I can care less about the drone. This version drones really loud between 1100-1900rpm. The system itself is very rare, well built, and definitely is an attention grabber. I dont have headers, but I'm aware Unequal Length versions will amplify the sound tremendously. Which I won't mind but the drone will be beyond unbearable.
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Originally Posted by kitabel
What part is forged?
haha the company's name is ISS Forged, they specialize in forged wheels.
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...it sounds like a forge?
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thank you for the input
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I've had the QES for 4 years or so. At the time, it was the only "real tip" option and looked super aggressive. The noise has been described as exotic by pedestrians. I still haven't switched it because I can't get enough of it.
Reverberates a lot. If it does drone at this point, it's just below my threshold (I drive other cars which do nothing but drone).
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I miss mine.

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My QES has finally arrived and will be installed on Tuesday coming up.
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Fack! And its V band now?! QES with single wall tips and a pair of resonators would be perfect.

X an H piped, interesting. They must have done some redesign to help with the drone...
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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
New or used?!

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this is a new exhaust.
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Originally Posted by ISFCOBRA
My QES has finally arrived and will be installed on Tuesday coming up.
I wish you well with that exhaust. But, IMHO, there are way to many welds, and the welding work looks very sloppy. Also the "X" pipe is a generic piece available from any Mom & Pop exhaust shop. That's just me.

Just look at the attached weld.

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it has been on my mind lately on how the welds look. I am really concerned of flow and leakage after a while.
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I'd be more concerned about leakage. Yeah those welds don't look clean. Wish the best for you .


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