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ModBargains.com · 10-05-2012, 11:36 AM

More pictures for you guys:

ModBargains · 10-05-2012, 08:38 PM

Just to clear up the differences between the GRIP & DT-S exhaust systems, the DT-S has a slightly louder exhaust note because the rear muffler section has a different design. Piping diameter remains the same for both systems.

-Frank

ModBargains.com · 10-15-2012, 07:40 PM

Few more spots open for those of you who want to order.

TheSlickOne17 · 10-16-2012, 11:55 PM

how much mod bargain?

20valvewynn83 · 10-17-2012, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

Few more spots open for those of you who want to order.

Are you guys going to offer the test pipe?

JSK · 10-23-2012, 03:43 PM

Any eta on shipping? I heard one of the other vendors just got their shipment in, is it the same for you guys?

zoomzoomers · 10-23-2012, 04:02 PM

I've had both on my car. Actually, those pics are of my car. LOL

Here's my take. If you want the low profile sound/look go with the grip. It's quite quiet at idle, but will open up at WOT. The DTS on the other hand has a mean burbling idle and louder, but gives off a deep bass sound that the GRIP doesn't have until it's at WOT.

Let me just say that after having had both on my car, I immediately wanted the DTS. It's only after considering all aspects of my driving style and acceptable noise levels, for me personally, that I decided that I liked the GRIP for my DD. BTW, my communte is about 13 - 14 miles of bumper to bumper traffic. So that came in big as a consideration. Good luck to everyone ARK builds some good stuff and are a bunch of good guys.

xxscaxx · 10-23-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

I've had both on my car. Actually, those pics are of my car. LOL

Here's my take. If you want the low profile sound/look go with the grip. It's quite quiet at idle, but will open up at WOT. The DTS on the other hand has a mean burbling idle and louder, but gives off a deep bass sound that the GRIP doesn't have until it's at WOT.

Let me just say that after having had both on my car, I immediately wanted the DTS. It's only after considering all aspects of my driving style and acceptable noise levels, for me personally, that I decided that I liked the GRIP for my DD. BTW, my communte is about 13 - 14 miles of bumper to bumper traffic. So that came in big as a consideration. Good luck to everyone ARK builds some good stuff and are a bunch of good guys.

I mean, is the DTS THAT much louder? I saw a pic somewhere with a db rating of 99.1 on the DTS with the test pipe. That is a little on the loud side but thats with a test pipe.

Its funny, at first I liked the look of the GRiP more, and now I am falling towards the DTS. I just am held back by the sound. I like how they both sound but I don't want to attract cops. I had the EVO3 and that is rated at 101 db just for the catback lol so whatever I get will be quieter.

Could you elaborate on why the DTS wouldn't be low profile as far as sound goes? is it just loud throughout the rpm range?

zoomzoomers · 10-23-2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxscaxx

I mean, is the DTS THAT much louder? I saw a pic somewhere with a db rating of 99.1 on the DTS with the test pipe. That is a little on the loud side but thats with a test pipe.

Its funny, at first I liked the look of the GRiP more, and now I am falling towards the DTS. I just am held back by the sound. I like how they both sound but I don't want to attract cops. I had the EVO3 and that is rated at 101 db just for the catback lol so whatever I get will be quieter.

Could you elaborate on why the DTS wouldn't be low profile as far as sound goes? is it just loud throughout the rpm range?

Yep, it's just plain louder/meaner throughout the rev range. I can't speak about any droning because I never got to get on ther hwy for any lenght of time, but it's definitely louder. It's noticable even at idle.

xxscaxx · 10-23-2012, 09:55 PM

thanks...would you say its a ton louder than stock at idle? I really don't mind idle DB as long as it isn't ridiculous..but i can't see it being that much louder. But what do I know

I'm waiting to see what the DB and dyno readings will be. I was also told there was a last minute design change to quiet down the exhaust a bit, so i'm curious about that as well.

zoomzoomers · 10-24-2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxscaxx

thanks...would you say its a ton louder than stock at idle? I really don't mind idle DB as long as it isn't ridiculous..but i can't see it being that much louder. But what do I know

I'm waiting to see what the DB and dyno readings will be. I was also told there was a last minute design change to quiet down the exhaust a bit, so i'm curious about that as well.

Sorry, but I'll have to stop here. Really, at this point it's difficult to really describe how much louder it is. It's not so loud as to wake up your neighborhood cat, but it's definitely louder. But at the same time, IMHO it sounds all so much more aggressive and meaner. Take that with a grain of salt.

xxscaxx · 10-24-2012, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Sorry, but I'll have to stop here. Really, at this point it's difficult to really describe how much louder it is. It's not so loud as to wake up your neighborhood cat, but it's definitely louder. But at the same time, IMHO it sounds all so much more aggressive and meaner. Take that with a grain of salt.

Understandable, thanks for the input. It has helped.

I will still debate which to get for days upon days until I just suck it up and order one

bgibbsunc · 10-24-2012, 10:11 AM

Do we have an ETA on the ship date for the preorders? Thanks

xxscaxx · 10-24-2012, 10:35 AM

In another thread they mentioned most likely after SEMA.

10-23-2012, 04:02 PM	#21
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	I've had both on my car. Actually, those pics are of my car. LOL Here's my take. If you want the low profile sound/look go with the grip. It's quite quiet at idle, but will open up at WOT. The DTS on the other hand has a mean burbling idle and louder, but gives off a deep bass sound that the GRIP doesn't have until it's at WOT. Let me just say that after having had both on my car, I immediately wanted the DTS. It's only after considering all aspects of my driving style and acceptable noise levels, for me personally, that I decided that I liked the GRIP for my DD. BTW, my communte is about 13 - 14 miles of bumper to bumper traffic. So that came in big as a consideration. Good luck to everyone ARK builds some good stuff and are a bunch of good guys. __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

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10-05-2012, 11:36 AM	#15
ModBargains.com Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 88 Thanked 416 Times in 274 Posts Mentioned: 63 Post(s)	More pictures for you guys:

10-05-2012, 08:38 PM	#16
ModBargains Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FRS, M3 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 296 Thanks: 48 Thanked 135 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s)	Just to clear up the differences between the GRIP & DT-S exhaust systems, the DT-S has a slightly louder exhaust note because the rear muffler section has a different design. Piping diameter remains the same for both systems. -Frank

10-15-2012, 07:40 PM	#17
ModBargains.com Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 88 Thanked 416 Times in 274 Posts Mentioned: 63 Post(s)	Few more spots open for those of you who want to order.

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xxscaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: New York Posts: 2,240 Thanks: 458 Thanked 878 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s)	thanks...would you say its a ton louder than stock at idle? I really don't mind idle DB as long as it isn't ridiculous..but i can't see it being that much louder. But what do I know I'm waiting to see what the DB and dyno readings will be. I was also told there was a last minute design change to quiet down the exhaust a bit, so i'm curious about that as well.

10-24-2012, 10:11 AM	#27
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10-24-2012, 10:35 AM	#28
xxscaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: New York Posts: 2,240 Thanks: 458 Thanked 878 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s)	In another thread they mentioned most likely after SEMA.

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