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Basket Case · 02-06-2014, 12:04 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-13-14-Sci...bafd0d&vxp=mtr

Could this really be too bad for the money?

Vlady · 02-06-2014, 01:22 AM

OK I am going to be completely honest. Personally I have had negative experience with cheap ebay products. Fitment issues, quality standards, longevity, etc. I would stick to a reputable company or just don't waste your money. What are you looking for exactly? from your ride?

Wes · 02-06-2014, 01:29 AM

you get what you pay for

Vlady · 02-06-2014, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes

you get what you pay for

Will agree with you to a degree. I have purchased some parts which were extremely reasonable and quality. That being said companies like that are far to none.

humfrz · 02-06-2014, 01:34 AM

hmmm.....it might be interesting (for you) to try it.

I'm guessing it would be LOUD ......

Vlady · 02-06-2014, 01:51 AM

I am primarily concerned what he wants from his set up such as: increase in sound, performance, appearance, etc.

dave77 · 02-06-2014, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

hmmm.....it might be interesting (for you) to try it.

I'm guessing it would be LOUD ......

Yes, I'm thinking it would be as loud as an airplane.

wheelhaus · 02-06-2014, 02:26 AM

You should buy it and post a thorough review. I'm hesitant to trust it, but it's practically disposable at that price... I'd expect some fitment issues...

I've also purchased really inexpensive things that far surpassed my expectations. Unfortunately too many people blindly subscribe to the "you get what you pay for" mentality and won't bat an eye at something inexpensive if there's a more expensive version, assuming the more expensive version ls always superior in every way. In many cases this IS true, but not always. Sometimes you find a gem.

chas3wba0 · 02-06-2014, 02:31 AM

Looks like an imitation N1... I think the biggest potential compromises will be fitment and weather-resistance. Other than that, an exhaust is just a series of pipes...

Snake · 02-06-2014, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chas3wba0

Looks like an imitation N1... I think the biggest potential compromises will be fitment and weather-resistance. Other than that, an exhaust is just a series of pipes...

Kind of like the internet.

ecko04 · 02-06-2014, 03:41 AM

So let me get this right, you're contemplating spending $317 on something you have no idea what the quality is like or what it sounds like?

Let's say it drones to high heaven and sounds like bees trapped in an aluminum can, you then take it to a muffler shop, buy a resonator and have it welded into place, you've now spent over $400 for it. Now you've fixed the sound but still the quality is questionable.

This is also taking into account you installed it yourself to begin with.

So for maybe another $100-$200 you go to our members classifieds sub forum, find you a used exhaust where now you can find sound clips and owner reviews. You may be able to score a real deal if you find a local seller too.

Seems more reasonable than a crap shoot where you'll essentially be the test dummy.

YMAA · 02-06-2014, 03:45 AM

Kinda looks like the Evo3 from Greddy.

So yeah, loud.

jamesm · 02-06-2014, 03:48 AM

All these cheap exhaust are tiny. I think 2.36" or something like that? Not the best idea.

I don't like paying for a name and agree a pipe is a pipe, but at least go 2.5". If not you'll just end up dumping it later when you want to go FI or try to make power NA.

boredom.is.me · 02-06-2014, 03:59 AM

Rolled tips...

I have read that some cheap knockoffs don't even have mufflers. They just have the larger coffee cans to look the part.

02-06-2014, 12:04 AM	#1
Basket Case Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven fr-s Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 450 Thanks: 193 Thanked 176 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How bad could it be? http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-13-14-Sci...bafd0d&vxp=mtr Could this really be too bad for the money?

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chas3wba0 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Yes Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,053 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 813 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like an imitation N1... I think the biggest potential compromises will be fitment and weather-resistance. Other than that, an exhaust is just a series of pipes... __________________ "If thy pleaſure be in Underſteere, thou art Weird." - Distraxi

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ecko04 Seems Legit Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Toyota Location: Here & There Posts: 855 Thanks: 187 Thanked 438 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How bad could it be? So let me get this right, you're contemplating spending $317 on something you have no idea what the quality is like or what it sounds like? Let's say it drones to high heaven and sounds like bees trapped in an aluminum can, you then take it to a muffler shop, buy a resonator and have it welded into place, you've now spent over $400 for it. Now you've fixed the sound but still the quality is questionable. This is also taking into account you installed it yourself to begin with. So for maybe another $100-$200 you go to our members classifieds sub forum, find you a used exhaust where now you can find sound clips and owner reviews. You may be able to score a real deal if you find a local seller too. Seems more reasonable than a crap shoot where you'll essentially be the test dummy. __________________ No build thread. I don't want to be reminded of how much money I spent. [insert profound quote here] Last edited by ecko04; 02-06-2014 at 09:12 AM.

02-06-2014, 01:22 AM	#2
Vlady Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Argento Scion FRS Location: Greensburg Posts: 304 Thanks: 9 Thanked 54 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OK I am going to be completely honest. Personally I have had negative experience with cheap ebay products. Fitment issues, quality standards, longevity, etc. I would stick to a reputable company or just don't waste your money. What are you looking for exactly? from your ride?

02-06-2014, 01:29 AM	#3
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	you get what you pay for

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02-06-2014, 01:51 AM	#6
Vlady Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Argento Scion FRS Location: Greensburg Posts: 304 Thanks: 9 Thanked 54 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am primarily concerned what he wants from his set up such as: increase in sound, performance, appearance, etc.

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wheelhaus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2020 KTM Super Duke 1290R Location: Denver Posts: 1,788 Thanks: 714 Thanked 1,141 Times in 624 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You should buy it and post a thorough review. I'm hesitant to trust it, but it's practically disposable at that price... I'd expect some fitment issues... I've also purchased really inexpensive things that far surpassed my expectations. Unfortunately too many people blindly subscribe to the "you get what you pay for" mentality and won't bat an eye at something inexpensive if there's a more expensive version, assuming the more expensive version ls always superior in every way. In many cases this IS true, but not always. Sometimes you find a gem.

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jamesm Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,929 Thanks: 1,166 Thanked 2,293 Times in 1,180 Posts Mentioned: 313 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	All these cheap exhaust are tiny. I think 2.36" or something like that? Not the best idea. I don't like paying for a name and agree a pipe is a pipe, but at least go 2.5". If not you'll just end up dumping it later when you want to go FI or try to make power NA.

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