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Old 06-09-21, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Yri
I've heard that by changing the diameter of an exhaust tip, it will change the 'pitch' of the exiting exhaust, smaller will make it more raspy and larger will make it more throaty.
Yes it does. Many years ago, I changed tip on my Greddy SP2 exhaust on my other Corolla XRS because the big "potato launcher" diameter made it drone a lot under load. I had the Greddy tip single tip cut and had dual smaller diameter tips welded to the Greddy muffler. It drastically changed the exhaust note characteristics.

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It’s headed in the right direction now, let’s keep this thread on the exhaust and not the people posting in the thread
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The titanium vs. ss debate won’t matter if neither is available lol. At this point I will take either one 👍 whatever is available.
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Old 06-09-21, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 3ISRC
The titanium vs. ss debate won’t matter if neither is available lol. At this point I will take either one 👍 whatever is available.
Not to build the hype, but here is a video of when I had it installed at the exhaust shop (it was not broken in yet so the exhaust changes a bit over time, but this is how it sounded).

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Old 06-09-21, 11:31 AM
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for nvidia, i've read a lot of folks getting CEL after installing the system. i think it's because they used nvidia supplied gaskets and recommendation is to buy oem gaskets? folks may want to chime in to give the op guidance there if that's a thing. could save some headaches. i don't think that's been mentioned in this thread yet.

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Originally Posted by sensai
for nvidia, i've read a lot of folks getting CEL after installing the system. i think it's because they used nvidia supplied gaskets and recommendation is to buy oem gaskets? folks may want to chime in to give the op guidance there if that's a thing. could save some headaches. i don't think that's been mentioned in this thread yet.
Yes, we have discussed this quite extensively. There are two things to be careful of. The front/back gaskets are slightly different in size so the front and back gaskets needs to be installed correctly otherwise, it could cause CEL. The OEM gaskets won't work with the Invidia because the design is slightly different. Another issue is getting the O2 bung off. Some people end up damaging the O2 bung while trying to disconnect it and it causes CEL. I have had it for 2.5 years and zero issues.
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Old 06-15-21, 11:03 AM
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Just got word back that the shipment that was supposed to come in this week is now pushed back until around the end of next month (and still might change again/be pushed back). :-( Eventually I'll enjoy the exhaust note..lol
Covid f'ing everything up.

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Old 06-20-21, 01:09 PM
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American Race Headers exhaust does not come up much, but the RCF owners who have purchased it have been very happy with it. It sounds incredible as well. Another option people who want to get an aftermarket exhaust on, can consider and probably no shipping delays. Price is also great at $1800 USD.

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FYI Invidia is still indefinitely backordered. I received this today from the vendor. They said they are in contact with invidia but have no date.

I am emailing you to keep you in the loop on your order containing the Q300 Exhaust System. Thanks again for your patience in this situation; it is much appreciated.

We wanted to let you know that there is still not current ETA on this product. We sincerely apologize for the situation and assure you that we are doing our very best to solve it.

I have put you on my calendar for 08/11/2021 to double check that you have received your tracking number or provide you with an update.

We will keep your order for this product on hold and ship it out ASAP. If you need to cancel, that is no problem at all, just let us know.

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That sucks! Hopefully, it will arrive before the summer ends so that you could enjoy it at least a few times before the summer ends.
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QUOTE=05RollaXRS;11073410]American Race Headers exhaust does not come up much, but the RCF owners who have purchased it have been very happy with it. It sounds incredible as well. Another option people who want to get an aftermarket exhaust on, can consider and probably no shipping delays. Price is also great at $1800 USD.

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I have the cat back ARH exhaust and love it.


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Old 07-07-21, 08:22 AM
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Here is my car with the ARH cat back. Don't mind the wife's comments...

The Youtube Video 05RollaXRS posted has the resonators removed. I ordered mine with them....wanted it a bit louder than stock,but not too crazy. Overall - very happy.
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Originally Posted by Dribble
Here is my car with the ARH cat back.
Looks like you missed link to the video
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Old 07-07-21, 08:27 AM
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I attached the video but it isn't coming up. I will play around with it later...
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Originally Posted by Dribble
I attached the video but it isn't coming up. I will play around with it later...
Yeah, I remember watching that video before. It sounds amazing. I think more people should buy ARH full cat back. Sounds great and priced very well. Also, more readily available.


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