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12-11-2012, 05:36 PM | #1 |
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Why are the Invidia catback exhausts so much cheaper than others?
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I've got a question that has been bugging me for the past week. I'm purchasing an aftermarket catback exhaust for my BR-Z after the holidays are over, and I've been completely overwhelmed by the number of choices that are available. On my previous WRX, I had one of the Nameless performance systems, and I'll likely purchase a similar system from them for my BR-Z. One of the names that always comes up, however, is Invidia. People seem to really like their exhaust systems, and the generally seem well designed. Why is it, then, that their exhaust systems are so much less expensive than the offerings from other companies? Is it different quality material? Are they that much larger of a company? Is it made in a smog-filled Chinese factory? I'm curious to see what everybody thinks, as I don't know enough about the company to postulate any reasonable answer. Thanks guys! |
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I think other systems available to us are over priced at the moment. I think INVIDIA is CORRECTLY priced. I have own several exhausts both prebuilt and custom on several different Cars. And acutally built one myself. INVIDIA is a quality exhaust.
I have the Q300 and it has everything i was looking for, The quietest, The most affordable, Awesome fitiment, And i did feel a power increase. Also one thing about INVIDIA They polish the entire exhaust system, THE WHOLE thing most systems are only polished on the tips and maybeeee the muffler(s). THats the Truth. oh ya ft86speedfactory.com tell him 1strwdcar sent you. |
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12-11-2012, 06:04 PM | #3 |
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made in china. Personally I'd rather pay a premium for parts that I know are made in the US.
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Curiously, does making it in the US make it any faster/better?
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+10 HP No it doesn't but given the choice between offshore and domestic most Americans and Canadians will *try* to support their neighbours. Walmart proves that you can't do that a lot of times. Also there is always the perception that quality and accountability wont be there from China. THere are several options in the under $700 US range and some are probably domestic. Magnaflow is one that comes to mind I think. But to some people those brands aren't exotic enough I guess. Oz must have some suppliers too. Sadly Canada doesn't have much on the mass market level since it's hard to compete with 300 million people just below us.
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I'm interested in this as well. I'm seeing exhausts ranging from $500 to $1500 and I would like to know which ones are "Made in China" and what the statistical significance is behind them.
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You guys would be surprised of how much aftermarket gear is made in china/japan. And works just fine. My buddy had a invidia n1 on a s2000 for 3 years. Zero issues
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Because robot welded in China.
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china factories are all about mass production
pretty sure not all exhaust parts go through intensive quality check. manufactured ---> packed ---> shipped ---> sold ---> installed |
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My Invidia didn't have the fitment problems my "Made in America" Accelerated Performance catback did. Just because it may be "made in china" doesn't mean it's super awesome. You'd be surprised how many things are MiC these days.
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Cheaper mfg process, which isnt necessarily a bad thing. I'm not familiar if the entire system is Stainless. Cant speak to it being, or not being- but i know some of the premium exhaust are hand made with stainless hangers etc which should help longevity.
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I feel like this thread is going to spawn into a "What exhaust do you have?" thread eventually, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, as I'm trying to make up my mind on the 6.23 x 10^23 options that are available at the moment
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Actually yes. Most US made designed and built exhausts/parts do perform better. Especially all the high end designers. Also sorry I take pride in supporting locally owned production. To me that makes it better, knowing who's hands crafted it and that my money gave an american a job. |
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