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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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performance exhaust WHICH ONE?

Hi Folks, just got my clubbie 2 months ago, damn can't stop driving it 3,289 yikes!
i've been looking around the net for a exhaust system, Borla, Magnaflow, JCW.
Well, have any of you made the change, please give me some feed back if you can!
I'm not looking for a LOUD DRONE...........
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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hands down...NM Engineering. I LOVE MINE.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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I have a brand new ALTA for sale that I need gone. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t/8492/cat/500

Can't tell you what I think of it, other than what quality I see.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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I'm very happy with my Alta Cat-back, NO drone! I also have the down pipe waiting to be installed.

That's a great deal from LilRed too!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Haven't heard any of the others but I have the JCW and I think it sounds great. No drone and very civilized until you stomp on it, then it sounds mean!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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Hi guys, thanks for the help!
I work at a MB dealer, the Mini store is just down the road, I'll check out the cost of the JCW system. I was leaning towards the Magnaflow unit @ 763.00 with free shipping, but when I called the Company they were a bit evasive with the DRONE issue!
If anybody has any other ideas bring them on.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 04:26 AM
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I cannot tell you from experience, but have heard good things about the ALTA system. They claim there is NO Drone. I don't believe you could go wrong here.

They are offering 20% off right now Original Price 999.00 with the 20% 799.00

http://www.altaperformance.com/produ...xhaust-Clubman
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by slimjimtell
I cannot tell you from experience, but have heard good things about the ALTA system. They claim there is NO Drone. I don't believe you could go wrong here.

They are offering 20% off right now Original Price 999.00 with the 20% 799.00

http://www.altaperformance.com/produ...xhaust-Clubman
I'd be willing to sell just my cat-back if someone wants it. Like the link says, it's all brand new. I just need it gone, at least some of it. I'd just keep the DP if someone didn't want the whole system.

If you want just a bit more sound, you can do what I did and cut out the resonator. It makes the stock sound a bit louder, and better IMO. Contrary to the name, this does not cause more resonance either, I would know cause I drive almost 300 miles on the hwy round trip every weekend. At first it did nothing, and was a little upset I wasted my time and $30 to get it done, but it opens up the exhaust more at cold start, and when the turbo kicks in. I highly recommend it for someone look for a budget mod, and likes to hear their motor more than stock.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 05:03 AM
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alta exhaust

Hi LilRed, did you get my reply regarding the system you have for sale?
I'm ready to buy, just give me a shout.
Thanks, Johnny
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Guess not, lol... I'll shoot you a PM.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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milltek has a good sound from what i've seen online at least

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CmOL6CmHUU

Too loud for my taste, i love HOW IT SOUNDS but if it idols like this regularly, my neighbors might not be happy haha
 
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by tattedXB
milltek has a good sound from what i've seen online at least

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CmOL6CmHUU

Too loud for my taste, i love HOW IT SOUNDS but if it idols like this regularly, my neighbors might not be happy haha
If that's loud, you better stick to stock! lol My stock exhaust sounds louder than that.
 
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