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Old 12-27-2008, 04:24 AM   #1
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Default Is this Exhaust any good?

Here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...Q5fAccessories

so, I was just going to have a ghetto rigged exhaust done at the local muffler shop, but then when my friend told me how they will probably charge me closer to 150 than thr $40 that I was originally hoping for, I decided anything would be a better alternative.

So, a while back I saw that OBX (cheap chineese knock off company) actually makes a somewhat quaility 2.5" stainless steel setup with a steel wool muffler. It seemed to look like a system that would last quite well, but then I found this used apexi unit just now.

Question is, should I get it? The price looks alright, and the location isn't terribly far away, but it is used... also I cant quite figure out if this unit mounts to the stock main cat or to the downpipe?

What do you guys think?






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Old 12-27-2008, 08:40 AM   #2
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A used Apexi exhaust is better then any knock offs. You would be buying an authentic piece.

Do you want a used Ferrari or a new Kia?
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Haha, that's funny as hell/\!

Well, I guess I am going to see how much shipping is!
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A good custom exhaust setup is going to cost more than $150. My shop charges closer to $600 for a full dual catback setup.
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dude, who bid on this? The point of posting it on here was so that people would be nice and not do that... shit, I knew this would happen, too! lol
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Old 12-28-2008, 09:19 AM   #6
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I paid the same price it is at now (around 200+) and mine is in WAY better shape, and included a downpipe and cat pipe.

Keep looking around for a better deal, that one looks crusty.
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Just buy JDM for your car. The 7 deserves that.
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overnight, search the used section on the forums....duh..j/k
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Ok, as an update to this thread, I now own A BRAND NEW HKS Silent Hi-Power Jasma exhaust...
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A good custom exhaust setup is going to cost more than $150. My shop charges closer to $600 for a full dual catback setup.
Wow, your shop is a rip off. Over here in Ky, if you provide the mufflers, a turbo back 3 inch dual exhaust for a twin turbo 300ZX is only $180. A friend had a full custom exhaust made, 3 inch from each turbo back.

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Ok, as an update to this thread, I now own A BRAND NEW HKS Silent Hi-Power Jasma exhaust...
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I did in my car's build up thread!

always glad to whore it out, haha:

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...?t=1195&page=6

You're welcome to check out the rest, it's nothing too crazy...
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I did in my car's build up thread!

always glad to whore it out, haha:

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...?t=1195&page=6

You're welcome to check out the rest, it's nothing too crazy...
I need to get working on my cars. My Cutlass will be going away if I can get a hold of this other prospective that I've found.

How does it sound? Loud or mellow? Raspy?
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Well, since I've been redoing some stuff, the exhaust is still not bolted up, and the intake manifold is off. (omp removal and harness re-wrap)

Anyway, I will be sure to post a sound clip/ video once I get the car running again.
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Hurry up and get on it haha!
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