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Old 04-10-2000, 01:38 PM
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Default Help! Need input on HKS & Neuspeed cat-back exhaust...

I'm in the Los Angeles area and it seems like these are the only exahaust options that i have at a reasonable price. My question is, how satisfied are people with thier exhaust and also what is your opinion on the noise level of each one? I'm looking for an exhaust that is louder than stock , defintely hear during hard throttle BUT I do not want it to disturb a conversation while driving.

Remus only has an exhaust and ABT exhaust cost $1700! So my options are limited if I want to get it in Southern California. Does anybody know of any places where i can buy a cat-back exhaust system? I'm most seriously considering Supersprint or Borla.

thanks for any input,

Scott
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Default My thoughts on Borla.

Yes, the Neuspeed exhaust is the Borla. Mine is the original 2.5" I bought from AWE. I really like it overall. There are some fit issues and it's louder than I expected, but I'm happy.

I have signed onto the list for warranty parts from Borla to fix the fit issues. But now I've learned the piping is reduced to 2.25" and I'm not sure I'm going to switch. Maybe I can just adjust the thing some more...

Anyway, the sound at rpm less than 3500 and not into boost is quiet and powerful. I wish it always sounded like that. When you dip into boost, particularly around 4-4500 rpm, it gets quite loud inside. My car is an Avant, which may contribute some.

Where I notice the noise is on the interstate at 70 mph climbing hills. It gets a little annoying. Also, after a day on the track, you feel like you've been at a concert. But that is somehow satisfying.

Id be happy to give you a ride, but I'm up in Oregon.

Hope this helps,
Rich L.
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