Ark DT-S Vs MXP SP - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Readytoxplod · 12-08-2012, 02:44 AM

I've been looking at the catback exhausts from Ark (DT-S) and MXP(SP), And I want to know which is louder. I"d prefer 4-4.5 inch tips, with an aggressive tone that's loud, but without drone. The Evo 3 looks good but I've heard of drone and vibration in the cabin.

DT-S

MXP SP
http://www.flickr.com/photos/isteve7...n/photostream/

Any reviews/ personal experience?

jm1681 · 12-08-2012, 09:35 AM

A friend just put the DT-S on his BRZ, and in my opinion, it makes the car sound the way it should have from the factory. It's NOT a loud system (A track pipe is PHENOMENALLY louder), it sounds refined and smooth.

If I had the money, it would be on my car, no questions asked.

JoeBoxer · 12-08-2012, 10:21 AM

Never heard the ARK in person but still loving my MXP, it has a very deep tone and pretty aggressive. Are you going to be getting a front pipe also or just the cat back?

Dan@RAD · 12-08-2012, 11:59 AM

Although I haven't heard in person on an FR-S, on the Z's they both sound amazing. Both companies make quality products. Let me know if you need pricing on either system.

Readytoxplod · 12-08-2012, 02:01 PM

I have an A/T on my FR-S, not sure if that affects it but I know some companies make transmission specific parts.
I'm looking for it to be loud, but not muffler-delete loud. If the DTS is described as quiet, I'm not sure if I would like it. SRT sounds amazing, but the tips don't fill the space IMO. Invidia N1 has a good sound but I don't like the angled mufflers.
has anyone heard other fr-s/brz with aftermarket exhaust?
And thank you, I'll definitely check the forums when purchasing my exhaust.

JoeBoxer · 12-08-2012, 02:24 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ight=stainless

here is my MXP review

fender9530 · 12-08-2012, 03:42 PM

The MXP with no front pipe isn't very loud. The sound is great but I feel like you'll want more. With that said, it depends on what other mods you plan on doing.

xxscaxx · 12-08-2012, 06:14 PM

I will try to get a video of the DT-S. Honestly its perfect. Just loud enough but you can cruise by without notice if you need to. I've wanted to do a video but I was waiting for the exhaust to "break in" a little before doing so.

A5D5TRYR · 12-08-2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxscaxx

I will try to get a video of the DT-S. Honestly its perfect. Just loud enough but you can cruise by without notice if you need to. I've wanted to do a video but I was waiting for the exhaust to "break in" a little before doing so.

That would be awesome. This exhaust is at the top of my list right now and it seems like there are a lot more videos of the Grip to be found than the DTS.

xxscaxx · 12-12-2012, 10:13 PM

Ok @A5D5TRYR, here are some videos as promised. sorry they are small, i forgot to turn my damn iphone to landscape.

[ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=kU4wB4n3Fj4"]ARK DT-S Exhaust[/ame]

[ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=xhKZhbOhfkk"]ARK DT-S Exhaust Cruising[/ame]

dem00n · 12-12-2012, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxscaxx

Ok @A5D5TRYR, here are some videos as promised. sorry they are small, i forgot to turn my damn iphone to landscape.

Does it drone on the highway?

A5D5TRYR · 12-12-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxscaxx

Ok @A5D5TRYR, here are some videos as promised. sorry they are small, i forgot to turn my damn iphone to landscape.

Thanks a lot xxscaxx. I appreciate that. I have to say, I'm pretty much sold. That sounds perfect. The fact that it looks bad ass is icing on the cake.
Now I just need my car... one more week.

xxscaxx · 12-13-2012, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dem00n

Does it drone on the highway?

not at all.

glad i could help @A5D5TRYR

12-08-2012, 02:44 AM	#1
Readytoxplod Tire Destroyer Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Firestorm+snail Location: NC Mtns Posts: 152 Thanks: 43 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Ark DT-S Vs MXP SP I've been looking at the catback exhausts from Ark (DT-S) and MXP(SP), And I want to know which is louder. I"d prefer 4-4.5 inch tips, with an aggressive tone that's loud, but without drone. The Evo 3 looks good but I've heard of drone and vibration in the cabin. DT-S MXP SP http://www.flickr.com/photos/isteve7...n/photostream/ Any reviews/ personal experience?

12-08-2012, 09:35 AM	#2
jm1681 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: MKVI VW GTI Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 344 Thanks: 156 Thanked 38 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A friend just put the DT-S on his BRZ, and in my opinion, it makes the car sound the way it should have from the factory. It's NOT a loud system (A track pipe is PHENOMENALLY louder), it sounds refined and smooth. If I had the money, it would be on my car, no questions asked.

12-08-2012, 10:21 AM	#3
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Never heard the ARK in person but still loving my MXP, it has a very deep tone and pretty aggressive. Are you going to be getting a front pipe also or just the cat back?

12-08-2012, 11:59 AM	#4
Dan@RAD Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 99 VW Cabrio VR6 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Although I haven't heard in person on an FR-S, on the Z's they both sound amazing. Both companies make quality products. Let me know if you need pricing on either system.

12-08-2012, 02:01 PM	#5
Readytoxplod Tire Destroyer Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Firestorm+snail Location: NC Mtns Posts: 152 Thanks: 43 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have an A/T on my FR-S, not sure if that affects it but I know some companies make transmission specific parts. I'm looking for it to be loud, but not muffler-delete loud. If the DTS is described as quiet, I'm not sure if I would like it. SRT sounds amazing, but the tips don't fill the space IMO. Invidia N1 has a good sound but I don't like the angled mufflers. has anyone heard other fr-s/brz with aftermarket exhaust? And thank you, I'll definitely check the forums when purchasing my exhaust.

12-08-2012, 02:24 PM	#6
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ight=stainless here is my MXP review

12-08-2012, 06:14 PM	#8
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) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I will try to get a video of the DT-S. Honestly its perfect. Just loud enough but you can cruise by without notice if you need to. I've wanted to do a video but I was waiting for the exhaust to "break in" a little before doing so.

12-12-2012, 10:13 PM	#10
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) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ok @A5D5TRYR, here are some videos as promised. sorry they are small, i forgot to turn my damn iphone to landscape. [ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=kU4wB4n3Fj4"]ARK DT-S Exhaust[/ame] [ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=xhKZhbOhfkk"]ARK DT-S Exhaust Cruising[/ame]

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