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Old 06-22-2008, 12:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Quality / sound

I have been looking at a few exhaust systems to get for my WRX. I like the Blitz but i know its way too loud so i ruled that out. I really like the sound of the Apexi n1 and the HKS Hi-Power as well. Between the Apexi and the HKS which would be the better quality exhaust? Also which would be louder. I don't know if theres any facts to prove it but from watching videos it seems like the Apexi is louder. Any input or first hand experience with either of the exhausts would help me out.
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Old 06-22-2008, 02:35 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 06-22-2008, 03:07 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I love my APEX'i N1. I have it on my 06 and its paired up with a COBB catless downpipe... It sounds really deep past 3k rpm. Only thing I hate about it, it catches a lot of cops attention because the muffler is so huge.
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Old 06-22-2008, 04:06 PM   #4 (permalink)
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How loud is the Apexi compared to other exhausts?
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Old 06-22-2008, 04:39 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 06-26-2008, 12:52 PM   #6 (permalink)
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How loud is the Apexi compared to other exhausts?

My friends Greddy Carbon Ti-C is like 5x louder than mine and a lot more deeper. I wish i had gotten that Ti-C...
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I'm leaning towards the HKS Hi-Power. Should that be pretty loud? I don't want something real quiet, or crazy loud, i want something in between but a little more towards the louder side.
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matters on your definition of "crazy loud". To me, it's crazy loud.


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Old 06-26-2008, 04:16 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I guess crazy loud would be like an Invidia racing or whatever happens to be louder than that. I want something thats pretty tame for just cruising and everyday driving and at WOT I want it loud if that makes sense.
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I guess crazy loud would be like an Invidia racing or whatever happens to be louder than that. I want something thats pretty tame for just cruising and everyday driving and at WOT I want it loud if that makes sense.
Something like this?

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Old 06-27-2008, 12:38 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Can someone post a picture of the HKS hi power straight on from the back of the car. I don't want it to hang down super low. I couldn't find any good pictures.
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Old 06-27-2008, 05:05 PM   #12 (permalink)
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ebay your tbe. it will be around 300 shipped. works just as well as any other exhaust. I have the one thats 3 inches all the way back (not sure what brand or model). Gotten plenty props for the sound and the cabin noise isnt terrible.


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Old 06-27-2008, 08:18 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Can someone post a picture of the HKS hi power straight on from the back of the car. I don't want it to hang down super low. I couldn't find any good pictures.

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Old 06-27-2008, 10:23 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Look at the boostbuddy deal, I have heard it in person and sounds good. Look also at the ERZ*SRS CATBACK... I have one on myself and gained the lost 1 psi off the stock catback w/the COBB catted DP.


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Old 07-01-2008, 03:50 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Not to thread jack, but how's the quality / fitment on the Megan Racing exhaust? The price seems pretty good and the sound is nice & mellow too. Just wasn't sure if I'd end regretting it later.


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