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BunnyRZed 12-17-2013 01:29 PM

M2 Performance Catback Exhaust
 
This exhaust system doesn't look too bad. Has anyone heard of this?

http://www.frsport.com/M2-Performanc..._p_194306.html

Ocean-Grown 86 12-17-2013 02:21 PM

After wasting so much time with a $400 J2 exhaust, i wouldnt bother with this. But then again, you never know until you try

BunnyRZed 12-18-2013 11:46 AM

I've actually heard great things about the J2 exhaust.

mtsui 12-19-2013 03:07 AM

M2 is a cheaper brand from megan, so I hope u know what i mean.

chiefshayan 12-20-2013 01:53 PM

It's hard to give advice because everyone's budget is different. But this is definitely a BUDGET exhaust and the stereotypical connotations that follow with an unusually good price become true. Although it's nice to see a budget exhaust with a 2.5 in. diameter.

frslee 12-20-2013 02:16 PM

I'm seeing a lot of new exhausts that look exactly like Invidia Q300. This and some other ebay exhaust look the same as Q300. Looks the same, pipe is pipe, cheaper, why not just buy it.

FR-S Matt 12-20-2013 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frslee (Post 1402658)
I'm seeing a lot of new exhausts that look exactly like Invidia Q300. This and some other ebay exhaust look the same as Q300. Looks the same, pipe is pipe, cheaper, why not just buy it.

System I bought... can't wait to put it on. There's a reason people are probably trying to knock it off. It's not even real expensive but at least you know you're getting quality parts and warrantied.

OICU812 12-20-2013 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frslee (Post 1402658)
I'm seeing a lot of new exhausts that look exactly like Invidia Q300. This and some other ebay exhaust look the same as Q300. Looks the same, pipe is pipe, cheaper, why not just buy it.

If it's actually stainless? What's weld quality? Those are largest differences and what material is inside the actual muffler section to. This is definetely get what you pay for thing. Personally I'd just get real deal and be done with it.

MPI_Jack 12-20-2013 08:54 PM

You should all come to realize 90% of these name brand exhaust you pay thousands for are manufactured by the same place that makes these(with the same materials etc) They rip you a new hole for a name brand(but not all cases)

I bought the same exhaust from Top Speed Pro 1, installed it today between customer work. Very happy fitment is spot on, the welds look fine, most of these exhaust manufactures use robotic tig anyways(but better then the welds I have seen on Borla, FA20 w.e they are, etc)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...55749197_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...76036628_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...09744894_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...07962767_o.jpg

I polished off the Ti burn look.

I fabricate and weld as part of my daily routine so I can tell you these oversea's exhaust will work fine, some you may have to tweak a hanger or two. But nothing major. Even with big name parts, one or two from a large batch may have a defect or issue while being shipped, packed etc. I mean look at Borla's UEL's, they are utter garbage from such a well know brand.

My work as a reference if how I judge quality.

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...31018487_n.jpg

Ocean-Grown 86 12-22-2013 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BunnyRZed (Post 1397661)
I've actually heard great things about the J2 exhaust.

For some, but mine had severe alignment problems. It's hit or miss from what i've seen

Basket Case 12-22-2013 07:23 PM

I'm excited to find out that the crappy looking fake burnt titanium can be polished off.

Urmyson 12-22-2013 08:33 PM

How does it sound? I don't want the exhaust to drone, but also want it loud enough to know that i bought a $400.00 part.

MPI_Jack 12-22-2013 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basket Case (Post 1406461)
I'm excited to find out that the crappy looking fake burnt titanium can be polished off.

The burnt look can be polished off of real titanium as well. All it is oxygen reacting to the heated metals(same as in my welding photos, all the pretty colors are oxygen entering the metal surface when they are heated) You can achieve different shades by the amount of heat you use on the exhaust tip.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Urmyson (Post 1406572)
How does it sound? I don't want the exhaust to drone, but also want it loud enough to know that i bought a $400.00 part.

ZERO drone. It is louder, you will hear it some in the car but you really notice it when someone else drives it by you. I can try to do a sound clip with and without the catless front pipe for you guys. FYI The Mazno and TopSpeed1 are the same exhaust, but I had such a pleasant experience with TopSpeed I'd say go with them.


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