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erikfallout · 02-25-2015, 03:28 PM

Hey guys I have a quick question. I was looking at a new exhaust system for my FRS and found a Spec-D Cat-Back for $267 on CarID.

Is Spec-D a trustowrthy company and would you trust a system that cheap for a first time tune up???

http://www.carid.com/2013-scion-fr-s...-18360061.html

2much · 02-25-2015, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erikfallout

Hey guys I have a quick question. I was looking at a new exhaust system for my FRS and found a Spec-D Cat-Back for $267 on CarID.

Is Spec-D a trustowrthy company and would you trust a system that cheap for a first time tune up???

http://www.carid.com/2013-scion-fr-s...-18360061.html

You will get what you pay for.

raven1231 · 02-25-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2much

You will get what you pay for.

which is pipes....Only downside might be poor fitment

JohnJuan · 02-25-2015, 06:53 PM

Another downside might be corrosion-sensitive steel.

2much · 02-25-2015, 07:04 PM

also crappy welding, leading to failures under stress

mav1178 · 02-25-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by raven1231

which is pipes....Only downside might be poor fitment

+ poor construction
+ poor warranty
+ premature rusting
+ poor vendor support
+ etc

Following the logic of "just pipes", you can just go to a muffler shop and have pipes welded together for less than $200...

-alex

raven1231 · 02-25-2015, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

+ poor construction
+ poor warranty
+ premature rusting
+ poor vendor support
+ etc

Following the logic of "just pipes", you can just go to a muffler shop and have pipes welded together for less than $200...

-alex

you sure can! Also, can replace the $200 ebay special exhaust with another one, or two, or three for the same price as buying that "quality brand". I have always bought replicas for all of my cars and never once had an issue other than fitment problems on one.

Bergen23 · 02-25-2015, 08:20 PM

I have the spec-d catback exhaust. Fitment is awful and frustrates me everything I look at the back of my car. Spend a bit more money, get a more quality product.

Edit: that's the exact exhaust I have. Take a pass. It doesn't sound great, and if you care about how your exhaust sits in your bumper, have fun trying to line it up so that the pipes are even.

Double edit: You reminded me about how much i hate my exhaust. Just ordered a Tomei Expreme Ti 60R

FRSfan111 · 02-25-2015, 08:49 PM

Honestly just get a Berktrchnology muffler delete. Single or duel outlet both sound great. I chose single outlet with polished tip. Sound great, crazy light compared to oem, figment is great and only a hint of drone from 2200-2500 rpms, really easy to avoid that range. Also dirt cheap since it's just a pipe with a tip.

PabloTrollolol · 04-13-2015, 03:17 AM

tyrantcf · 04-13-2015, 03:38 AM

I'd go for a muffler delete style axle back first. Not going to break the bank, and you'll get the better sound that you desire. Then later you can change other components to suit your needs.

Tromatic · 04-13-2015, 03:56 AM

Needs a bigger, more funnel-like tip. That whole system is less than half the price of some others. Must be a reason.

jlugo711 · 04-13-2015, 06:37 AM

The fact that it's THAT cheap would make me stay away.

HyperTech · 04-13-2015, 09:58 AM

personnaly, i would not try it. but if you are willing, please make a review after install.

02-25-2015, 08:20 PM	#8
Bergen23 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: '15 Halo FR-S Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 922 Thanked 950 Times in 492 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the spec-d catback exhaust. Fitment is awful and frustrates me everything I look at the back of my car. Spend a bit more money, get a more quality product. Edit: that's the exact exhaust I have. Take a pass. It doesn't sound great, and if you care about how your exhaust sits in your bumper, have fun trying to line it up so that the pipes are even. Double edit: You reminded me about how much i hate my exhaust. Just ordered a Tomei Expreme Ti 60R Last edited by Bergen23; 02-25-2015 at 08:46 PM.

02-25-2015, 08:49 PM	#9
FRSfan111 Sideways and smiling! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: First 86 FRS 5/8/2012 (second US) Location: Oregon Posts: 941 Thanks: 17 Thanked 273 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Honestly just get a Berktrchnology muffler delete. Single or duel outlet both sound great. I chose single outlet with polished tip. Sound great, crazy light compared to oem, figment is great and only a hint of drone from 2200-2500 rpms, really easy to avoid that range. Also dirt cheap since it's just a pipe with a tip. __________________ My build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...08#post1283608

04-13-2015, 03:17 AM	#10
PabloTrollolol Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: FRS Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	sounds good looks good...lets see if it holds up Attached Images

04-13-2015, 03:38 AM	#11
tyrantcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: '16 WRX, CBR1000RR Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 560 Thanks: 422 Thanked 369 Times in 213 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'd go for a muffler delete style axle back first. Not going to break the bank, and you'll get the better sound that you desire. Then later you can change other components to suit your needs. __________________ Phantom ESC'd Build Thread (Retired):http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75293

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