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I actually went with the stainless steel. Figured I didn't want cf enough to account for the extra amount, which would have been slightly over 2k for the exhaust. Once

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Old 03-11-2013, 08:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I actually went with the stainless steel. Figured I didn't want cf enough to account for the extra amount, which would have been slightly over 2k for the exhaust. Once I pass the 2k mark I really start thinking about my decision, I figured the stainless steel is still an amazing piece. Thanks everyone for all your input .
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I've read a few threads where people have cracked their CF muffler. I'd go with SS just for peace of mind. Like others have mentioned, if you go CF you need to be careful.
i have some of the most miles on a CF exhaust and mine are perfect. never had a problem yet. i also do not drive mine in winter i dont know if any of the cracked ones did or not.
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Try with reverie, as far as I know one of my mates bought stuff from them, and they do silver colored carbon fibre. It might be good for you...

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Looks like I'm in the minority here, but I vote for SS. Like you've already said though, it really comes down to personal preference. Me, I like the deeper tone from the SS and the aggressive look. But if you want a more exotic tone and/or a "stealth" look, then go CF. If you need a tie-breaker, SS is cheaper!
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Might be off topic, but would the FI exhaust non resonated be louder than my short tails? I want an exotic sound but as loud or louder than my short tails.
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Might be off topic, but would the FI exhaust non resonated be louder than my short tails? I want an exotic sound but as loud or louder than my short tails.
My full non res FI set up is super loud. My buddy at the tuning shop said it rivaled most of the major horsepower gtr's lol
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Is it just me or has carbon fiber gone stupid?
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My full non res FI set up is super loud. My buddy at the tuning shop said it rivaled most of the major horsepower gtr's lol
Swwweeeeet!!!!! I know what im buying now is yours CF or SS?
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yea i'm running non res FI test pipes and non res FI cat back with CF cans.
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yea i'm running non res FI test pipes and non res FI cat back with CF cans.
do you have a video sir for reference? thanks!

i just have a question, why test pipes not LTH? the reason I asked is I'm torn between the 2.. thanks!
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do you have a video sir for reference? thanks!

i just have a question, why test pipes not LTH? the reason I asked is I'm torn between the 2.. thanks!
youtube account same as this account name. theres 2 vids. also on aamcompetition.com there's a vid of mine on a dyno.

i went TP for price basically. LTH are 900 more then my TP. also even with the demon bolt the TP are easier to install. plus i found i like the TP sound better than the sound that LTH produce.
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how much lighter is the whole carbon fiber exhaust compared to regular SS
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how much lighter is the whole carbon fiber exhaust compared to regular SS
6lbs lighter than SS
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6lbs lighter than SS

Ok. And the price difference?
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