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Old 01-17-12, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
...Our system easily fits in the trunk, since it breaks down into 4 easy to manage sections..

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Of course shipping had nothing to do with the decision to make four manageable pieces...
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The stock exhaust being 2(?) is ridiculous. I've never seen any exhaust be like that. 4+ pieces to me makes 100% sense.
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Originally Posted by anxiouz
The stock exhaust being 2(?) is ridiculous. I've never seen any exhaust be like that. 4+ pieces to me makes 100% sense.
You're not thinking like an accountant. Four pieces means twice as many bolts and gaskets. Toyota's engineers have a mandate to reduce parts count drastically, and they've been hard at work making it happen for the last 5 years or so.
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Old 01-17-12, 07:45 PM
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Ah, yeah, I agree.
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IMO the ISS is too raspy. I think the ISF should sound refined and the Joe Z does it.
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Old 01-17-12, 09:44 PM
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Admins can u please delete this thread before I end up purchasing the Joe Z Exhaust - I kid i kid
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Hey OP hope all is well. If you're looking to use your factory exhaust tips the Joe Z will be your choice. If you're looking to swap your tips for something a bit more aggressive I would suggest the D.E.S. All 4 systems are great systems and are well built. If there's anything you need from us please feel free to contact us.

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Old 01-18-12, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
No Problem at all...!!

The 2 bulky stock exhaust sections can be squeezed into the IS-F, but it's clearly NOT worth damaging the interior..
I highly recommend an suv or pick up truck to move it around.

Our system easily fits in the trunk, since it breaks down into 4 easy to manage sections..

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Joe - any recommendations on the best place to get the PTS system?
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They both seem to be neck and neck.... Hummmmm Which one will provide the best deal. If anyone knows where to get an exhaust for a steal price please let me know.
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I love my Borla.
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Originally Posted by Gonzilla24
They both seem to be neck and neck.... Hummmmm Which one will provide the best deal. If anyone knows where to get an exhaust for a steal price please let me know.
people are occasionaly selling their used exhaust and other parts as they convert their F back to OEM setup when selling/trading the car..... If you're not in a hurry, I'd keep checking the classifides on here or put up a WTB thread there as well....
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Originally Posted by NTXISF
Joe - any recommendations on the best place to get the PTS system?
Carson Toyota?
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Originally Posted by 4everkidd
I love my Borla.
Why did you choose the Borla?

I tried it out because I was looking for something that didn't drone/resonate so much in combination with my headers and the price of $1037 shipped was a steal!

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Originally Posted by Gonzilla24
They both seem to be neck and neck.... Hummmmm Which one will provide the best deal. If anyone knows where to get an exhaust for a steal price please let me know.
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Old 01-19-12, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Gonzilla24
They both seem to be neck and neck.... Hummmmm Which one will provide the best deal. If anyone knows where to get an exhaust for a steal price please let me know.
Our CL Approved Vendor mentioned by "hwy1isf", has been selling them for $1,599 for approx. the last 4 years...

Even in this struggling economy, we have made strong efforts to ensure no $ increases or $ changes have occurred.


Best Regards,

~ Joe Z
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