Ebay Muffler Delete Pipe Review - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

YourNameHere · 11-09-2015, 02:53 PM

Hello everyone. New guy here. Bought my FRS used about 3 months ago and after getting all the maintenance items taken care of I wanted to spend a few bucks to make the car more enjoyable.

My number one complaint about the driving experience was the totally lack luster exhaust note. After researching cat-back exhausts I simply could not justify to myself the $600-$900+ price tag for the sound and very minimal, if any real world power gains. I found the Berk setup and was interested in that and began looking for a used one which is when I cam across this on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2013-201...-/161865672150

I figured it was worth a shot at that price. Placed my order and a few days later it was sitting on my doorstep. Initial impressions where very good. the welds all looked great. Installation took 35 minutes start to finish and I didn't even have to jack up the car. Fitment was great. I have to make some fine adjustments to get the tips to sit just right but nothing major.

It makes a great sound. On a cold start it gives nice little bark. On fast 1-2 shifts you can get some pops and crackles. Its loud under full throttle but during normal driving its pretty mellow. Engine brake from high RPMs will cause it to drone EXTREMELY bad. But thats about the only time its obnoxious. Its as quite as stock at highway speeds. You can drive with a light foot and not piss off your neighbors in the morning. All and all I am very pleased with my purcahse.

I took a video but won't bother to post it as it doesn't sound anything like it does in real life.

swarb · 11-09-2015, 03:32 PM

Can you post pics of the tips to see how they are aligned with the bumper?

YourNameHere · 11-09-2015, 04:02 PM

I condensed all the photos into the main post.

BRZoomTX · 11-09-2015, 04:07 PM

Not bad at all for a muffler delete at $130 with free shipping. Tips look pretty good too.

Only test now is the test of time, and how long it'll take for it to completely rust up on you. If things stay relatively rust-free then you've picked out quite a nice bargain. You can't beat that price.

swarb · 11-09-2015, 04:18 PM

thanks for the pics. Can you get a pic of it from the rear, to see if both tips are aligned to the bumper the same.
How did the welds on the hangers look? those are usually the first things to fail on low cost exhaust stuffs.

YourNameHere · 11-09-2015, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZoomTX

Not bad at all for a muffler delete at $130 with free shipping. Tips look pretty good too.

Only test now is the test of time, and how long it'll take for it to completely rust up on you. If things stay relatively rust-free then you've picked out quite a nice bargain. You can't beat that price.

my thought was even if it needs to be replaced in 2 years ill just by another. Im still well under the price of anything else out there.

BRZoomTX · 11-09-2015, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YourNameHere

my thought was even if it needs to be replaced in 2 years ill just by another. Im still well under the price of anything else out there.

Basically my thought process on the exhaust components in the CX turbo kit.

YourNameHere · 11-09-2015, 04:28 PM

I condensed all the photos into the main post.

adamg · 11-09-2015, 05:15 PM

wow nice find! bought to order one

BRZoomTX · 11-09-2015, 05:54 PM

Not 100% perfect but you really can't complain about the slightly offset tips for the price.

YourNameHere · 11-09-2015, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZoomTX

Not 100% perfect but you really can't complain about the slightly offset tips for the price.

Exactly. I haven't had a chance to fiddle with it since I installed it on Wednesday. I think I can get it a little better.

adamg · 11-15-2015, 01:34 AM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97643

also did a small review, thanks for encouraging me to grab one of these

11-09-2015, 02:53 PM	#1
YourNameHere Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ebay Muffler Delete Pipe Review Hello everyone. New guy here. Bought my FRS used about 3 months ago and after getting all the maintenance items taken care of I wanted to spend a few bucks to make the car more enjoyable. My number one complaint about the driving experience was the totally lack luster exhaust note. After researching cat-back exhausts I simply could not justify to myself the $600-$900+ price tag for the sound and very minimal, if any real world power gains. I found the Berk setup and was interested in that and began looking for a used one which is when I cam across this on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2013-201...-/161865672150 I figured it was worth a shot at that price. Placed my order and a few days later it was sitting on my doorstep. Initial impressions where very good. the welds all looked great. Installation took 35 minutes start to finish and I didn't even have to jack up the car. Fitment was great. I have to make some fine adjustments to get the tips to sit just right but nothing major. It makes a great sound. On a cold start it gives nice little bark. On fast 1-2 shifts you can get some pops and crackles. Its loud under full throttle but during normal driving its pretty mellow. Engine brake from high RPMs will cause it to drone EXTREMELY bad. But thats about the only time its obnoxious. Its as quite as stock at highway speeds. You can drive with a light foot and not piss off your neighbors in the morning. All and all I am very pleased with my purcahse. I took a video but won't bother to post it as it doesn't sound anything like it does in real life. Last edited by YourNameHere; 11-09-2015 at 07:53 PM.

11-09-2015, 04:02 PM	#3
YourNameHere Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I condensed all the photos into the main post. Last edited by YourNameHere; 11-09-2015 at 07:55 PM.

11-09-2015, 04:07 PM	#4
BRZoomTX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 362 Thanks: 179 Thanked 235 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not bad at all for a muffler delete at $130 with free shipping. Tips look pretty good too. Only test now is the test of time, and how long it'll take for it to completely rust up on you. If things stay relatively rust-free then you've picked out quite a nice bargain. You can't beat that price. __________________ '13 WRB BRZ ~470whp // Instagram // YouTube

11-09-2015, 04:28 PM	#8
YourNameHere Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I condensed all the photos into the main post. Last edited by YourNameHere; 11-09-2015 at 07:55 PM.

11-09-2015, 05:54 PM	#10
BRZoomTX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 362 Thanks: 179 Thanked 235 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not 100% perfect but you really can't complain about the slightly offset tips for the price. __________________ '13 WRB BRZ ~470whp // Instagram // YouTube

11-09-2015, 03:32 PM	#2
swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,052 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can you post pics of the tips to see how they are aligned with the bumper?

11-09-2015, 04:18 PM	#5
swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,052 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	thanks for the pics. Can you get a pic of it from the rear, to see if both tips are aligned to the bumper the same. How did the welds on the hangers look? those are usually the first things to fail on low cost exhaust stuffs.

11-09-2015, 05:15 PM	#9
adamg Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: brz Location: United States Posts: 780 Thanks: 194 Thanked 405 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	wow nice find! bought to order one

11-15-2015, 01:34 AM	#12
adamg Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: brz Location: United States Posts: 780 Thanks: 194 Thanked 405 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97643 also did a small review, thanks for encouraging me to grab one of these

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