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HKS axle-back exhaust
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Help me buy my exhaust! UPDATE: Made my decision

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Old 06-21-2006, 10:35 PM
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HOLY Shiznit! I guess it's back to 'ol TRD...i don't like that slanted look. hey chris, i'll talk to you later about that Precision Muffler exhaust.
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Old 06-22-2006, 12:55 AM
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if you like the look of the hks but dont want the slant get the greddy evo 2
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Old 06-22-2006, 01:19 AM
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I too got the Skunk2 catback love the sound and is a straight exiting exhaust $339 +tax
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the Dezod exhaust is built for performance, and has a stockish look to it. as soon as i get some cash thats what im gettin.
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Old 06-22-2006, 07:47 AM
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ok i think imma go with the TRD exhaust...scionpartspeople.com sells it for $342 + shipping. I like the sound much more than the others after watching the videos on youtube.com. Is the megan cat-back CARB legal? Anyone know where I can get the TRD for cheaper than $342?
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Old 06-22-2006, 07:50 AM
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I like the Injen exhaust, but mainly for the looks and sound.
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Old 06-22-2006, 07:57 AM
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nevermind the HKS axle back is only $355 shipped. The TRD has a $99 shipping fee. screw that!

TRD = $441 shipped
HKS = $355 shipped
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Old 06-22-2006, 06:54 PM
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Okay I did not know that showstoppers were going to charge me a sales tax on the muffler. that would bring my total cost up to about $400! Is there anyone on scionlife who works for showstoppers usa?
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Old 06-22-2006, 07:01 PM
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call them, let them know ur from scionlife. see what they say then
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Old 06-22-2006, 07:16 PM
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alright, i just called chuck and he said he'll take out the sales tax for me. They are pretty cool. So my total cost would only be $355. Excellent. Thumbs up for them.
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will the HKS exhaust attract cops? I don't wanna get any tickets just for having the HKS.
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Old 06-22-2006, 07:48 PM
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Doubt it...i've had the hks exhaust on my car for about a year or so...and no cops around my way have even stopped me nor have i given them a reason to stop me...but man its a sweet exhaust everyone who hears my exhaust loves how deep the tone is...
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Old 06-22-2006, 08:05 PM
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see. show stoppers is where its at! too bad you didnt look into the Dezod exhuast
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Originally Posted by TongMan
will the HKS exhaust attract cops? I don't wanna get any tickets just for having the HKS.
I've heard the HKS and it's pretty quite as long as your are not standing on it.
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Old 06-22-2006, 09:11 PM
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I'll get this for now...maybe later on I may look into dezod. i hope that the exhaust won't get me harrassed by the cops.
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u shouldnt have a problem, ive had mine for 6 months. got some looks from the cops but nothin too bad. i always dropped it in neutral or just didnt push on it around them.... but then again the cops in my area suck... especially at school Rhode Island cops are teh worst (ive seen )
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that's good to hear...btw, the exhaust ships tomorrow and i should get it by mid-next week.
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Exhaust delivered today at 1 p.m.! Got it installed and running. Will post pictures after soon. Looks, feel, and sound awesome!!! The tip is huge! Props to showstoppers for the quick shipping and great price.
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nice congrats man.
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so, not to sound like hater, but is there any other exhaust besides TRD that dosent have the fart can look to it? Im not in it for power as to me, all the money spent for 10HP isnt worth it.. as its just a daily driver... so, im not into the fart can look.. i like the hidden style.... even if its a fart can but just sitting crossways... like stock tip idea.. but it seems like all mentioned is the canister style.. i only want to see a tip.. am i gonna have to get custom w/ it? not hating on everyones system, but i just associate canister muffler w/.... plus i dont want extra visual attention and im not into the giantness on one side.. especialy the tip.. anyone?
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