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As this is my daily driver, I didn't get a downpipe just because I get spooked about the warranty. The gains from the downpipe aren't worth the risk IMO, but

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Old 09-28-2011, 10:53 AM   #1 (permalink)
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As this is my daily driver, I didn't get a downpipe just because I get spooked about the warranty. The gains from the downpipe aren't worth the risk IMO, but that's just me.

I am pondering exhaust choices though Invidia Q300 is a popular choice...but knowing me, I might just fork out cash for a GReddy.
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Here is my dirty little evo. The color choice was hard, but in the end phantom black was it for me.

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Here is my dirty little evo. The color choice was hard, but in the end phantom black was it for me.

I couldn't see the pic so i went to your album.

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Old 09-29-2011, 01:39 PM   #6 (permalink)
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cool, you got the hatch! wasn't that like a 5K premium (プレミアム ) vs the sedan? or was that just on the STI's?
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cool, you got the hatch! wasn't that like a 5K premium (プレミアム ) vs the sedan? or was that just on the STI's?
Where I live at least, the hatch is much easier to find.
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Thx Kaien, I fixed it.
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no i could have gotten either one for about the same price. i just like the hatch more
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I like the hatch better, too.
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I liked the hatch too. Needed the rear seat room though.
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Rear seat room is just fine for me. I didn't check what the dimensional changes were between the hatch and sedan.
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Rear seat room is just fine for me. I didn't check what the dimensional changes were between the hatch and sedan.
It's like 2 " extra leg room. I'm like 6'2" and shorter than most of my friends, so it was a must.
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