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Old 12-18-2006 | 08:29 PM
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Looking to buy a muffler off of ebay. Any recommendations for a good one? I am just looking for one with a good sound.
Old 12-18-2006 | 08:32 PM
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Are you going for non-brand names or brand name mufflers?
Old 12-18-2006 | 08:32 PM
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ehh.... i tend to stay away from ebay for anything other than little parts - I like the actual sites that sell parts bc if you have any questions you can ask them instead of waiting for some guy on ebay to answer...and if it doesnt work out for you, you are kinda outta luck unless you want to pay shipping back
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Probably brand name unless anyone knows of a good off brand one?
Old 12-18-2006 | 08:39 PM
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go to you tube and listen to what you want...i personally like the HKS hi power and the Tanabe concept G
Old 12-18-2006 | 08:52 PM
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I say go with one of the sites that sells parts for the tC. You're better off with those sites than a person on ebay, unless they are selling used brand name mufflers.
Old 12-18-2006 | 08:59 PM
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contact Gabe precisionmuffler.com
Old 12-18-2006 | 09:08 PM
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when you say muffler you mean exhaust? or are you just buying a muffler and getting the rest of the piping done locally? if you just want some sound go with an axleback, a little more power from a catback if that's what you want as well.
Old 12-18-2006 | 09:18 PM
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I just installed the megan OE axleback (midpipe and s-pipe on the way), and it sounds great. Very quiet, nice and deep.
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Old 12-18-2006 | 10:10 PM
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im looking at this trd catback right now for $125. is this a ripoff?
Old 12-18-2006 | 11:17 PM
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Yes, if it says it's catback.

The TRD is an axleback.
Old 12-18-2006 | 11:46 PM
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if you want some tone, a borla or precision muffler axleback will suite you well. I personally run a precision muffler axleback and even with a complete exhaust (mmw header, mmw s-pipe, custom midpipe w/ 2 18" resonators, PM axleback) it sounds like stock until i get aggressive with the gas pedal. Highway droning is next to nothing and just cruising around town is awesome.
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You can also get the Tsudo cat back for 249.00 shipped or less BRAND NEW
Old 12-18-2006 | 11:53 PM
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does the tsudo have the mufler at the end like the HKS exhaust or is the muffler hidden up under the bumper with a tube comming out and ending in a nice tip like the precision muffler exhaust?
Old 12-19-2006 | 04:10 AM
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Looks like the HKS, the fit is great, doesn't stick out but still looks awesome.
Old 12-19-2006 | 03:55 PM
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Tsudo comes out like HKS but a little less of an angle.
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you might as well pay the extra and get a axleback or a little more for a full catback

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Old 12-19-2006 | 06:42 PM
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i say get a catback if you find one you like. most will cost the same as axlebacks already out and they'll yield a tiny bit more power.
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vibrant.. enough said.



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