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Old 03-09-2006, 03:11 AM
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Hey guys.. what do you guys think about our catback design? This is onlybefore prototype version. We will have DT-S & N2 drifting design coming soon...


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Ehh, looks ok.

N2 is what you need to be showin.
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sound clips is what people will be asking later
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the DTS, im guessing isnt loud which is good if you want to be closer to stock.
HP/TQ and specs are more important than how it sounds and looks IMO.

so if you get decent sounding exhaust system but putting out awesome #'s. that will get attention for sure.


and yes please show the N2 design. i lik the canister look. JDM :D
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Yes n2 as soon as you can.....so many different exhaust too choose from....n2 looks promising...
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teset it with a header before you sell it!!!!!


we need something we KNOW sounds good with a header
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Old 03-09-2006, 01:23 PM
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Please show the n2 design as soon as possible!!
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Old 03-09-2006, 06:47 PM
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Same main time , we did N2 exhaust system. But pictures came out bad. it is too dark to see it clear bending & fitting. But finish prototype version will be available end of March. And sound & dyno result come after...

N2 catback



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i hope its more straight than the HKS and megan, cuz im lookin for an exhaust that leans a little but is more straight than those too because they get caught on kits :D
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The first one looks like a stock pipe. I think it would have been better if the tip was a little different.
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i dont see why you cant have the canister lean, and the pipe straight...like ZPI's. yours takes a turn which isnt really good for flow, but i like the stock tip..
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The N2 looks good from what I can see... but how does it sound? Any comments?
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I think the N2 looks good so far. But like someone else said, what is most important is HP and TQ numbers. Build us a kit that puts out good numbers and sounds good and you will have some happy customers.


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Originally Posted by blackonblacktc
i dont see why you cant have the canister lean, and the pipe straight...like ZPI's. yours takes a turn which isnt really good for flow, but i like the stock tip..
Werd, I love their design DSM/EVOish, but its a lil pricey for the whole setup.
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Old 03-11-2006, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 5GeorgiaBoi5
The N2 looks good from what I can see... but how does it sound? Any comments?
Well.. it is just prototype vesion for both system designed. We 're getting just piping line for better air flow. The ARK sound is really deep. you can check our site with NSX,Mazda3 , Corvette, exhaust system sound clip. I'm sure it will be notch product.

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Originally Posted by blackonblacktc
i dont see why you cant have the canister lean, and the pipe straight...like ZPI's. yours takes a turn which isnt really good for flow, but i like the stock tip..
zpi isnt straight. why? because i have it. the pipe still leans
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Originally Posted by tikbhoy
Originally Posted by blackonblacktc
i dont see why you cant have the canister lean, and the pipe straight...like ZPI's. yours takes a turn which isnt really good for flow, but i like the stock tip..
zpi isnt straight. why? because i have it. the pipe still leans
I think he meant the tip comes out straighter then other canister style mufflers.
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Old 03-11-2006, 11:09 PM
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Our sample image is only prototype item. The actual product will be much bigger tip with double layer DT-S version. check our picture.



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Can you give us any price est. on the n2 design? It basiclly comes down to the price and whatever comes out first between you guys and megan that decides if I'll get a exhaust!!
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DT-S version doesnt look mandrel bent..you might wanna make it mandrel
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