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ck-GT86 · 03-20-2014, 01:37 AM

After reading about all the reviews from other members about Top Speed’s other exhaust systems, I figured I’d give it a shot with their axle-back. I wasn’t looking for something loud as I needed a change coming from the Berk track pipe, then the Works Axle-Back Resonated exhaust; these two exhausts were too loud for daily driving, probably my old age too. See below for reference:

Design:

This exhaust looks just exactly like the Greddy SP Elite: similar muffler, piping, design, I’d say this WAS the Greddy minus the engraving. I’m sure the material isn’t the same, as I couldn’t justify paying $600 just for an axle-back. The exhaust tips are just perfect, I measure using the size of my fist – if the tips are bigger than my fist, then they’re too big, unless of course if I’m running boost. Has four hangers, but comes with some crappy locking washers, nuts, and bolts. There’s no doubt Top Speed could have provided better hardware. Weight didn’t feel much lighter than stock, the shipping box said 29lbs total, assuming this included all the cardboard stuffing and bubble wrap.

Installation:
4 hanger arms, lines right up to the factory hangers. Installation wasn’t so bad, I managed to install this myself using my jack to hold it up while I pushed in the hanger arms to the hangers. Came with a gasket to replace your OEM gasket.

Sound:
I’m so pleased with the tone of this exhaust, absolutely perfect for daily driving. I haven’t heard a Greddy SP Elite in person, though they sound similar on Youtube.

Here is my clip:

[ame]http://youtu.be/0xiWqeCkI4U[/ame]

I unfortunately don’t have the factory FP and MP on, currently running a Works mid-pipe with an Invidia cat-less resonated front pipe. I don’t know how much those two contribute to the sound, but it sounds deeper than what’s in that Youtube clip. Now, if the TRD exhaust had a little brother, this would be it. Has a deep, low tone that’s hardly noticeable from the cabin. I actually think the intake sound on hard acceleration is louder than this exhaust. I’d like to say this is the gentleman of axle-backs.

Overall Impression:
Damn good purchase. It was just about $360 shipped from Texas, can’t beat that price for a great exhaust.

Follow this URL if you want more details from the listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/390766129372...S:3160&vxp=mtr

I’ll try to get an audio clip up sometime this week.

.ck

03-20-2014, 01:37 AM	#1
ck-GT86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: '13 Raven FR-S, MT Location: NorCal Posts: 884 Thanks: 788 Thanked 516 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 54 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Top Speed Auto Pro-1 Axle-Back Exhaust Review After reading about all the reviews from other members about Top Speed’s other exhaust systems, I figured I’d give it a shot with their axle-back. I wasn’t looking for something loud as I needed a change coming from the Berk track pipe, then the Works Axle-Back Resonated exhaust; these two exhausts were too loud for daily driving, probably my old age too. See below for reference: Design: This exhaust looks just exactly like the Greddy SP Elite: similar muffler, piping, design, I’d say this WAS the Greddy minus the engraving. I’m sure the material isn’t the same, as I couldn’t justify paying $600 just for an axle-back. The exhaust tips are just perfect, I measure using the size of my fist – if the tips are bigger than my fist, then they’re too big, unless of course if I’m running boost. Has four hangers, but comes with some crappy locking washers, nuts, and bolts. There’s no doubt Top Speed could have provided better hardware. Weight didn’t feel much lighter than stock, the shipping box said 29lbs total, assuming this included all the cardboard stuffing and bubble wrap. Installation: 4 hanger arms, lines right up to the factory hangers. Installation wasn’t so bad, I managed to install this myself using my jack to hold it up while I pushed in the hanger arms to the hangers. Came with a gasket to replace your OEM gasket. Sound: I’m so pleased with the tone of this exhaust, absolutely perfect for daily driving. I haven’t heard a Greddy SP Elite in person, though they sound similar on Youtube. Here is my clip: [ame]http://youtu.be/0xiWqeCkI4U[/ame] I unfortunately don’t have the factory FP and MP on, currently running a Works mid-pipe with an Invidia cat-less resonated front pipe. I don’t know how much those two contribute to the sound, but it sounds deeper than what’s in that Youtube clip. Now, if the TRD exhaust had a little brother, this would be it. Has a deep, low tone that’s hardly noticeable from the cabin. I actually think the intake sound on hard acceleration is louder than this exhaust. I’d like to say this is the gentleman of axle-backs. Overall Impression: Damn good purchase. It was just about $360 shipped from Texas, can’t beat that price for a great exhaust. Follow this URL if you want more details from the listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/390766129372...S:3160&vxp=mtr I’ll try to get an audio clip up sometime this week. .ck Attached Images __________________ \|\| My Build Thread \|\| Last edited by ck-GT86; 03-24-2014 at 04:21 AM.