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Old 09-02-09, 11:26 AM
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Default So I bought it...

I'll be the guinea pig since I haven't seen anyone with this yet, should perform/sound exactly like the HKS Hi-Power which I have also owned along with my Tanabe.

Sound clips/fitment issues/pictures will be comming soon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_6692wt_1165

Exhaust is here!!
Fitment regarding bolts was pretty good, welds are decent and piping is just as large as the HKS Hi-Power.

Bumper fitment is so so, the tips aren't lined up perfectly but I can live with it.

I'll record some sound clips once the exhaust is broken in, it sounds exactly the same as my HKS Hi-Power. Tone is similar to my Tanabe but just louder. Overall I believe this is a good alternative if you don't want to shell out the cash for an HKS Hi-Power. I'll be keeping it for a while till I can find a true dual setup with x-pipes

Btw my Tanabe is for sale

Here are some pictures, click on them to view an enlarged version. Enjoy!!







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Old 09-02-09, 11:42 AM
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thats a super cheap price for an exhaust. hope it turns out well.
Old 09-02-09, 11:44 AM
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sorry to say, but that thing looks horrible. The tips look weird with a 4.5 inch opening, but you can see the actual tiny exhaust tip in the middle. It looks like the exhaust i see on all of the civics and integras over here.

But lets here the sound, im guessing it may be kinda loud.
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Originally Posted by moo_juice
sorry to say, but that thing looks horrible. The tips look weird with a 4.5 inch opening, but you can see the actual tiny exhaust tip in the middle. It looks like the exhaust i see on all of the civics and integras over here.

But lets here the sound, im guessing it may be kinda loud.
That's actually just the silencer's that I will be removing, they also come as an accessory with the HKS Hi-Power. I also know it will be quite loud, here is an clip of my car when I had just the HKS Hi-Power and JoeZ intake/modified lower intake box. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO7mILM0Glg

I have a Injen intake now and my secondary cats removed so I assume it will be quite louder with the new exhaust installed.
Old 09-02-09, 01:47 PM
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if anything, it'll sound something like the HKS hi-power and have the same volume level.
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Wow that is super cheap. I hope it has some quality
Old 09-02-09, 06:57 PM
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Hmm - I tend to be suspicious of bargain-priced eBay parts. Please post a full review when the exhaust is installed.
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any update?
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Originally Posted by alan003
any update?
Thought it was going to come in today but here I am disappointed.. hopefully tomorrow
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is it just me or the link is no longer working?
i hope the exhaust turns out well.
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Originally Posted by IS25Heaven
is it just me or the link is no longer working?
i hope the exhaust turns out well.
no it isn't... and I still haven't received my exhaust yet, ugh i'm gonna call the ebay store tomorrow and figure out what the hells going on

edit: and the ebay seller is no longer a registered user... sigh
Old 09-11-09, 12:15 AM
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i hope you used a credit card, then at least you will get a refund thorough them.
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WOW. Thats a burn. Better get your money back
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hope you get your money back.

another reason to buy from the CL vendors.
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Originally Posted by projectdna
hope you get your money back.

another reason to buy from the CL vendors.
why? I have been shopping from ebay for well over 10 years with no bad experience. If you buy from a ebay auction, you will be protected by ebay and paypal. So don't worry about it.


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