Opinions? Should i get the Trd Exhaust or Greddy Sp Elite? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dad&sonFRS · 03-07-2014, 11:30 AM

i have the chance to buy a usd trd catback with 1400 miles for $550, it sounds really nice, but I'm not a fan of the tips. The Greddy also sounds nice on youtube, but i never heard it in person, and the tips are great. Which exhaust is louder? Which would you prefer and why?...Thanks

Mikem53 · 03-07-2014, 11:49 AM

For that money.. You have several good options.
I haven't heard the greedy system. I have heard the TRD and it's nice, but almost too mellow IMO.
I got the Nameless axleback after several months of reviewing and research.
It's in your price range and is an awesome system, again that's my opinion and personal taste. I'm old and don't care for loud, raspy or drone.

campy · 03-07-2014, 11:51 AM

$550 is a good price for any catback. The best way to describe the TRD exhaust is "this is how it should sound from the factory". It's only a bit louder than stock, and also has a deeper note. If you want a bit more from the exhaust but still want it to be subtle, that's the way to go.

Personally, I wouldn't get the Greddy exhaust, since the sound isn't really my taste. I'd suggest the Perrin 2.5" or the Tomei 60S.

dad&sonFRS · 03-07-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikem53

For that money.. You have several good options.
I haven't heard the greedy system. I have heard the TRD and it's nice, but almost too mellow IMO.
I got the Nameless axleback after several months of reviewing and research.
It's in your price range and is an awesome system, again that's my opinion and personal taste. I'm old and don't care for loud, raspy or drone.

i was considering the nameless but thought it was to loud, is it quiet when cruising? Does it sound similar to the trd?

dad&sonFRS · 03-07-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by campy

$550 is a good price for any catback. The best way to describe the TRD exhaust is "this is how it should sound from the factory". It's only a bit louder than stock, and also has a deeper note. If you want a bit more from the exhaust but still want it to be subtle, that's the way to go.

Personally, I wouldn't get the Greddy exhaust, since the sound isn't really my taste. I'd suggest the Perrin 2.5" or the Tomei 60S.

thanks i also felt the same way , that it was a pretty good deal for a fairly new catback and it sounds nice, deeper than stock , but not so much louder as to attract unwanted attention

Snowblind · 03-07-2014, 11:54 AM

The TRD is louder than people tend to describe. It isn't obnoxiously loud if that is what you are looking for.

Mikem53 · 03-07-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dad&sonFRS

i was considering the nameless but thought it was to loud, is it quiet when cruising? Does it sound similar to the trd?

If you are cruising at light throttle then the nameless system is similar to stock.
You can carry on a conversation, enjoy the radio at normal volume…, Etc.
Keep your foot in it and it gets pretty loud but it's not obnoxious with a low tone and no rasp. Keep it in gear at high RPMs and let your foot off the gas and the thing sounds like a Maseratti ! Great build and looks... almost a shame it has to be hidden under the car. It really adds to the character of the car with the mature sound that is very entertaining throughout the RPM band.

dad&sonFRS · 03-07-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowblind

The TRD is louder than people tend to describe. It isn't obnoxiously loud if that is what you are looking for.

I took a ride along yesterday i liked the sound , would the sp elite sound similar? the only issue i have with the trd, is that i don't like the tips

415FRS · 03-07-2014, 01:13 PM

I have TRD exhaust, 550$ is a great deal for what it is. For me, its pretty loud since i added VTech Sc. Tone is very deep. If you check out a video on youtube of a TRD exhaust with UEL header, you will even love the sound more.

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rice_classic · 03-07-2014, 01:33 PM

I like the TRD exhaust for these reasons:
-Closest to OEM meaning TRD could be bought from dealership so resale value takes less of a hit.
-Quiet. If it's a daily driver I prefer quiet. But that's because I'm old and my days of being the community boi-racer are behind me so take that for what it's worth.

TopGearSolutions · 03-07-2014, 01:58 PM

What's more important? The Looks, Performance or sound?

dad&sonFRS · 03-07-2014, 02:33 PM

I like the Trd, i guess the only thing keeping me away was the look of the tips , but if they really bother me i could weld new ones one, correct? I was also worried if the sp elite would be too quiet.

DarkSunrise · 03-07-2014, 02:35 PM

I'd go with the SP Elite. Sounds and looks better IMO.

And quiet is a good thing, especially given how loud these cars get once you replace the header.

Dr. BRZ · 03-07-2014, 07:24 PM

Neither. for $50 more, best choice is the Isis catback. $600 for 6hp, sounds good to me.

03-07-2014, 11:30 AM	#1
dad&sonFRS Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Firestorm FR-S Location: Queens, NY Posts: 86 Thanks: 95 Thanked 26 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Opinions? Should i get the Trd Exhaust or Greddy Sp Elite? i have the chance to buy a usd trd catback with 1400 miles for $550, it sounds really nice, but I'm not a fan of the tips. The Greddy also sounds nice on youtube, but i never heard it in person, and the tips are great. Which exhaust is louder? Which would you prefer and why?...Thanks

03-07-2014, 01:33 PM	#10
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,173 Thanks: 757 Thanked 4,208 Times in 1,808 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I like the TRD exhaust for these reasons: -Closest to OEM meaning TRD could be bought from dealership so resale value takes less of a hit. -Quiet. If it's a daily driver I prefer quiet. But that's because I'm old and my days of being the community boi-racer are behind me so take that for what it's worth. __________________ SCCA T4 - FRS Last edited by rice_classic; 03-07-2014 at 02:48 PM.

03-07-2014, 02:35 PM	#13
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'd go with the SP Elite. Sounds and looks better IMO. And quiet is a good thing, especially given how loud these cars get once you replace the header. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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03-07-2014, 11:49 AM	#2
Mikem53 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FR-S 6MT Location: Somewhere in Space Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 500 Thanked 882 Times in 433 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For that money.. You have several good options. I haven't heard the greedy system. I have heard the TRD and it's nice, but almost too mellow IMO. I got the Nameless axleback after several months of reviewing and research. It's in your price range and is an awesome system, again that's my opinion and personal taste. I'm old and don't care for loud, raspy or drone.

03-07-2014, 11:51 AM	#3
campy No rice, no life Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,143 Thanks: 266 Thanked 1,019 Times in 388 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	$550 is a good price for any catback. The best way to describe the TRD exhaust is "this is how it should sound from the factory". It's only a bit louder than stock, and also has a deeper note. If you want a bit more from the exhaust but still want it to be subtle, that's the way to go. Personally, I wouldn't get the Greddy exhaust, since the sound isn't really my taste. I'd suggest the Perrin 2.5" or the Tomei 60S.

03-07-2014, 11:54 AM	#6
Snowblind Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: SE Posts: 424 Thanks: 25 Thanked 490 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The TRD is louder than people tend to describe. It isn't obnoxiously loud if that is what you are looking for.

03-07-2014, 01:13 PM	#9
415FRS Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Red SCion FRS Location: San Francisco Posts: 136 Thanks: 33 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have TRD exhaust, 550$ is a great deal for what it is. For me, its pretty loud since i added VTech Sc. Tone is very deep. If you check out a video on youtube of a TRD exhaust with UEL header, you will even love the sound more. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

03-07-2014, 01:58 PM	#11
TopGearSolutions Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: C6 Corvette Z06 Location: NJ Posts: 1,348 Thanks: 2 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	What's more important? The Looks, Performance or sound?

03-07-2014, 02:33 PM	#12
dad&sonFRS Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Firestorm FR-S Location: Queens, NY Posts: 86 Thanks: 95 Thanked 26 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like the Trd, i guess the only thing keeping me away was the look of the tips , but if they really bother me i could weld new ones one, correct? I was also worried if the sp elite would be too quiet.

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