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Old Jul 12, 2025 | 02:33 PM
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I just ordered the A'pexi midpipe (good deal at $123) because I want to keep the OE look and just give it a more robust sound. I also heard there is a drone with some axleback setups and that is something I would absolutely dread.
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Old Jul 12, 2025 | 03:02 PM
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^^ That is teh route I would go if I did - I think the non resonated is the quieter of the two right? I want something subtle...
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Old Jul 12, 2025 | 03:13 PM
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Resonated is slightly quieter (you can google decibel levels), that is the one I ordered.
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Old Jul 12, 2025 | 03:18 PM
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Darn good article to help decide between res and non res:

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/resonator-vs-muffler

I posted it in the exhaust sticky as well.
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Old Jul 13, 2025 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowlaneAZ
Do you want the sound with an oem look? Get a midpipe.

If you want the v8 to sound right, get them both at the same time.
both at the same time is a lot of $$$...
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Old Jul 13, 2025 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kgariba
I just ordered the A'pexi midpipe (good deal at $123)
$123!? WTF
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Old Jul 13, 2025 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by lexushouston
both at the same time is a lot of $$$...
This is true, but you'll want more.....trust me youll want more.

In all seriousness, I'm with you. I was able to find the midpipe i wanted second hand. Otherwise I would probably still only have the borla axleback
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Old Jul 13, 2025 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lexushouston
both at the same time is a lot of $$$...
😂 You bought a Lexus. Want to play, got to pay. 🤷‍♂️
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