Megan Racing Exhausts & Down Pipe for BRZ / FRS - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

TAP Auto Parts · 10-23-2012, 08:37 PM

Check it out! Megan Racing is finishing up their Catbacks & downpipe. What do you think? TAP Auto will be stocking both versions!

V2 Catback

Drift Spec Catback

dem00n · 10-23-2012, 08:42 PM

Sound clips?
Dynos?
Price?
Weight?
Comes with free food?

Looks nice.

showbe · 10-23-2012, 08:42 PM

Dont see anything. Id rather spend a little more for some quality items then for some Megans. I believe Megans are just a bunch of copy cat items made in China arent they?

I have read that a lot of their suspensions fail. Why get a cheap immitation that has poor quality standards that can fail much earlier then expected? Then you would have to get another one when you could just buy from well known company once and not have to worry down the road. If you cant afford it dont do it. Getting cheap parts that you have to replace down the line isnt worth it.

Companies who stand behind their products with lots of R&D. Supportin those companies are much better and I have a read an article about how copy cat companies are bad for the scene. Those companies that spend a lot on R&D are put out of business because of them. Once those companies go out of business who will they copy from then? Support the companies that stand behind and do the proper r&d for their products.

srtblake · 10-24-2012, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by showbe

Dont see anything. Id rather spend a little more for some quality items then for some Megans. I believe Megans are just a bunch of copy cat items made in China arent they?

I have read that a lot of their suspensions fail. Why get a cheap immitation that has poor quality standards that can fail much earlier then expected? Then you would have to get another one when you could just buy from well known company once and not have to worry down the road. If you cant afford it dont do it. Getting cheap parts that you have to replace down the line isnt worth it.

Companies who stand behind their products with lots of R&D. Supportin those companies are much better and I have a read an article about how copy cat companies are bad for the scene. Those companies that spend a lot on R&D are put out of business because of them. Once those companies go out of business who will they copy from then? Support the companies that stand behind and do the proper r&d for their products.

x2.
Myself and others fully agree with this statement. :happy0180:

xwd · 10-24-2012, 11:59 AM

Honestly from the pictures I don't really see anything which looks copied from another vendor at least. At least someone is making a single-exit catback most of the others have failed to come to the market. The quality of what you are getting is obviously going to be lower but so is the price, I'm just glad it isn't a complete knockoff of another vendor's design.

AutomotivePro.net · 10-24-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srtblake

x2.
Myself and others fully agree with this statement. :happy0180:

me too. I don't like Megan or OBX.

empower-auto · 10-24-2012, 12:56 PM

juuuuuuunk

Credit where due .. Megan makes some decent suspension arms and links.

TAP Auto Parts · 10-24-2012, 03:35 PM

We are not really endorsing the product, just offering another option to the community. The exhaust was designed and tested in California, although yes, it is made overseas.

showbe · 10-24-2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwx

Honestly from the pictures I don't really see anything which looks copied from another vendor at least. At least someone is making a single-exit catback most of the others have failed to come to the market. The quality of what you are getting is obviously going to be lower but so is the price, I'm just glad it isn't a complete knockoff of another vendor's design.

Doesnt have to be a knock off of a specific FR-S part. It could be for a different car just slapped on and fitted for this car.

MarkRacerX · 10-24-2012, 08:43 PM

I wouldn't get too hyped up for Big Name exhaust, min gains I see no prob going w/ a budget company like Megan as far as catback. The boxer engine sounds near same no muffler/ $1k catback, very close tone a matter of a little muffled or race car sound. That is one plus w/ Boxer engine, unlike a Civic where you MUST have a nice catback, this engine isn't soo picky as far exhaust sound goes.

I personally would rather spend $$$ where it matters most for gains, instead of Expensive catbacks on N/A car. Now on the Boosted car, Exhaust is HUGE and get some gains, then a $1k Catback isn't soo bad, but for FR-S I'd rather save money on a catback and put extra $$$ and do handling like wheels/tires/suspension.

More options the better ! More we have to choose from!

My .02 cents!

Captain Insano · 10-24-2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dem00n

Sound clips?
Dynos?
Price?
Weight?
Comes with free food?

Looks nice.

Yep, more info please OP?

Scooter Style · 10-24-2012, 10:10 PM

I have used TONS of megan products over the years and have NEVER had a problem with them.

I LOVED my exhaust on my S14 and Coil-overs on all my 240's!

kmbkk · 10-24-2012, 10:23 PM

I had a Megan catback on my EVO & really liked it. It sounded really nice and held up reslly well. i like how people who've never had Megan stuff say it's crap or it sucks. I can only speak on the exhaust, though, no comments on anything else.

Captain Insano · 10-24-2012, 10:56 PM

I certainly trust them for exhaust quality... had one on my 2007 sti and it was decent quality for an awesome price. I was very happy with that purchase.

10-23-2012, 08:37 PM	#1
TAP Auto Parts Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Las Vegas Posts: 303 Thanks: 442 Thanked 104 Times in 74 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Megan Racing Exhausts & Down Pipe for BRZ / FRS Check it out! Megan Racing is finishing up their Catbacks & downpipe. What do you think? TAP Auto will be stocking both versions! V2 Catback Drift Spec Catback

10-24-2012, 12:56 PM	#7
empower-auto Kouki-Monster Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 11 Thanked 562 Times in 261 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	juuuuuuunk Credit where due .. Megan makes some decent suspension arms and links. __________________ Rich Anderson EMPOWER AUTO

10-24-2012, 08:43 PM	#10
MarkRacerX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 12' Evo X , prior 1st 86 FR-S Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 545 Thanks: 697 Thanked 176 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't get too hyped up for Big Name exhaust, min gains I see no prob going w/ a budget company like Megan as far as catback. The boxer engine sounds near same no muffler/ $1k catback, very close tone a matter of a little muffled or race car sound. That is one plus w/ Boxer engine, unlike a Civic where you MUST have a nice catback, this engine isn't soo picky as far exhaust sound goes. I personally would rather spend $$$ where it matters most for gains, instead of Expensive catbacks on N/A car. Now on the Boosted car, Exhaust is HUGE and get some gains, then a $1k Catback isn't soo bad, but for FR-S I'd rather save money on a catback and put extra $$$ and do handling like wheels/tires/suspension. More options the better ! More we have to choose from! My .02 cents! __________________ Autocross & Drift = my Anti Drug!! I have Car A.D.D prior few: 12' Evo GSR, 13' FR-S, 11' STi, 08' 135i, 07' 335Xi, 08' STi, 04' 350Z, 04' STi, 02' WRX. 96' GSR, 04' SE-R/SpecV

10-24-2012, 10:10 PM	#12
Scooter Style Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2015 BRZ/ Blue Series/ WRB Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 200 Thanks: 7 Thanked 43 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have used TONS of megan products over the years and have NEVER had a problem with them. I LOVED my exhaust on my S14 and Coil-overs on all my 240's! __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ #137 First BRZ in Columbus, OH! SOLD 2015 WRB Blue Series #900/1000 Team Rowdy Ohio Native Instgram brooks_church

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10-23-2012, 08:42 PM	#2
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sound clips? Dynos? Price? Weight? Comes with free food? Looks nice.

10-23-2012, 08:42 PM	#3
showbe Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: A nice one Location: San Diego Posts: 89 Thanks: 1 Thanked 30 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dont see anything. Id rather spend a little more for some quality items then for some Megans. I believe Megans are just a bunch of copy cat items made in China arent they? I have read that a lot of their suspensions fail. Why get a cheap immitation that has poor quality standards that can fail much earlier then expected? Then you would have to get another one when you could just buy from well known company once and not have to worry down the road. If you cant afford it dont do it. Getting cheap parts that you have to replace down the line isnt worth it. Companies who stand behind their products with lots of R&D. Supportin those companies are much better and I have a read an article about how copy cat companies are bad for the scene. Those companies that spend a lot on R&D are put out of business because of them. Once those companies go out of business who will they copy from then? Support the companies that stand behind and do the proper r&d for their products.

10-24-2012, 11:59 AM	#5
xwd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM Subaru BRZ (Subie #9) Location: ATL, US Posts: 2,667 Thanks: 123 Thanked 861 Times in 552 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Honestly from the pictures I don't really see anything which looks copied from another vendor at least. At least someone is making a single-exit catback most of the others have failed to come to the market. The quality of what you are getting is obviously going to be lower but so is the price, I'm just glad it isn't a complete knockoff of another vendor's design.

10-24-2012, 03:35 PM	#8
TAP Auto Parts Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Las Vegas Posts: 303 Thanks: 442 Thanked 104 Times in 74 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We are not really endorsing the product, just offering another option to the community. The exhaust was designed and tested in California, although yes, it is made overseas.

10-24-2012, 10:23 PM	#13
kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I had a Megan catback on my EVO & really liked it. It sounded really nice and held up reslly well. i like how people who've never had Megan stuff say it's crap or it sucks. I can only speak on the exhaust, though, no comments on anything else.

10-24-2012, 10:56 PM	#14
Captain Insano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler RubiconX Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 110 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I certainly trust them for exhaust quality... had one on my 2007 sti and it was decent quality for an awesome price. I was very happy with that purchase.

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