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Old 03-08-04, 12:06 PM
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Thumbs up Can you hear me now... good!

Finally decided on an exhaust, and boy am I glad I waited! Always been scared of the "droning" that everyone talks about after installing a new exhaust, particularly at freeway cruising speeds. Went ahead and got the Kim's/Carson Tuned catback from Steve Ganz, and all I can say is Very deep and throaty tone, this thing sounds mean! It's a wee bit louder than stock on the inside, but still not obnoxious at all, it fits like a glove... and NO droning.
Gotta give two thumbs up to Steve and crew for their usual fine performance!

Here's a shot of the package right before I put it on...
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I want a set really bad!!
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Nice pic man!!
Old 03-08-04, 02:55 PM
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Congrats Eric!!! That looks just plain beautiful!!! I envy you. I hate the droning from my L-tuned mufflers.
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dude that is an awesome pic..............congrats on teh set up...great pic by the way
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Sweet exhaust Mumb....err Black Diamond!

Hey, you still do suspensions? If so, shoot me a PM!

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Old 03-09-04, 07:15 AM
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Thanks for the compliments guys... I only did the pic that way to hide all the crap in my garage

400DGRZ, I was actually thinking of replacing my current HR/Bilstien combo... why do you ask? Oh and nice catch on the Mumb...err BlackDiamond, wouldn't want my old identity to re-surface LOL!
Old 03-09-04, 10:18 AM
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Eric, are those the marbles you have apparently lost; in your avatar? LOL

I can vouche for these, I heard them first hand at our monthly meet this past Sunday. THEY SOUND AWESOME!!! Bitkahuna's car has always been my fav as far as sound goes, but I think blackdiamond will give him a run for his money!
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nice picture..Im sure it sounds real nice...
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what are the chances of steve selling just the mid pipe. just curious.

other wise great looking mod. how much if you dont mind me asking
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Very nice!! Fit and finsh look great
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Originally posted by amy011079
Eric, are those the marbles you have apparently lost; in your avatar? LOL
Oh, absolutely... I lost them hanging around here too much and spending all my money!
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Originally posted by babyboy
what are the chances of steve selling just the mid pipe. just curious.

other wise great looking mod. how much if you dont mind me asking
Check out this thread , Steve says they will be selling the mid-pipe by itself, and the exhaust sells for right at nine bones...
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Originally posted by Hameed
Congrats Eric!!! That looks just plain beautiful!!! I envy you. I hate the droning from my L-tuned mufflers.
Hameed - when you get the Torsen diff in it will help (car's at higher rpm's than before) and the PI TC will also help. Finally, you can do like I did and put sound dampening material in trunk and under back seat.
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nice choice. I'm very happy with mine.
Have you thought about the carson tuned "flex pipe"/ downpipe? I really want to get it but i'm afraid its going to make it too loud.

I'm waiting for someone to setup up and get this mod.


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