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Old 07-18-12, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Vibes63
I love the sound of the tanabe but I'm debating on getting the invidia also. How much louder does the exhaust get? Any faster at low end or high end? Any descriptions would be appreciated.
Louder? Yes, it depends on what you consider "loud." For me, my HKS + Invidia is still not loud enough

Faster? You get about 1-2 hp from a midpipe so no
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My HKS with resonator delete is far louder than HKS with Invidia. I compared yesterday.
Old 07-18-12, 11:19 AM
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When you guys want loud & clean , hit me up.
Old 07-18-12, 11:27 AM
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wheres the video of this setup!!!
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Originally Posted by MiiK350
When you guys want loud & clean , hit me up.
Well what do you mean by clean? Deep? No rasp?
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Originally Posted by bob4256
Well what do you mean by clean? Deep? No rasp?
No rasp when its completely warmed up. Extremely deep. Tanabe+invidia was my first setup a few years ago. I must've change it at least 20 times before I got it right.
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Originally Posted by MiiK350
No rasp when its completely warmed up. Extremely deep. Tanabe+invidia was my first setup a few years ago. I must've change it at least 20 times before I got it right.
Thats how my HKS + Invidia setup is. Nice, deep, and zero rasp across the entire RPM range. Care to share your setup?
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Only thing that isn't custom are the PPE headers. The rest is custom. I've heard the HKS+Invidia setup. Its a great sounding "off the shelf" setup.
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Originally Posted by MiiK350
Only thing that isn't custom are the PPE headers. The rest is custom. I've heard the HKS+Invidia setup. Its a great sounding "off the shelf" setup.
Custom is def the best way to go but too time consuming for me lol
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So Invidia + HKS is the deepest off the shelf setup.

If anyone has an Invidia midpipe for sale please let me know. Been looking for a while.
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Drift spec may take the cake.
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But doesn't drift spec have bad fitment and is discontinued?
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I really hope the drift spec isn't discontinued:/ the fitment issues had to do with the install. Bc of the slanted look and the SIZE of the mufflers, there is zero room for error in alignment when tightening the bolts. Im utilizing the mufflers in my setup. The mufflers are the ugliest, and drone to anyone that isn't an enthusiast is unbearable(that is easily fixed by the baffles that are included, when installed, sounds like an F-Sport exhaust axleback only).And the mufflers also quickly discolor from a shiny SS finish to a dull yellowish SS. But I fixed that issue by installing the ISF bumper(pictures in the link to my thread). Yes, a huge pain. But to someone like me that exhaust note is a huge priority when modding my car, it's well worth it. Took me about 9months to perfect this setup.

With all that negative said, these mufflers, when paired right with other components is the BEST sounding.
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Originally Posted by MiiK350
I really hope the drift spec isn't discontinued:/ the fitment issues had to do with the install. Bc of the slanted look and the SIZE of the mufflers, there is zero room for error in alignment when tightening the bolts. Im utilizing the mufflers in my setup. The mufflers are the ugliest, and drone to anyone that isn't an enthusiast is unbearable(that is easily fixed by the baffles that are included, when installed, sounds like an F-Sport exhaust axleback only).And the mufflers also quickly discolor from a shiny SS finish to a dull yellowish SS. But I fixed that issue by installing the ISF bumper(pictures in the link to my thread). Yes, a huge pain. But to someone like me that exhaust note is a huge priority when modding my car, it's well worth it. Took me about 9months to perfect this setup.

With all that negative said, these mufflers, when paired right with other components is the BEST sounding.
Do you have a video of your setup?
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Does anyone know which forum vendors offer the best pricing for the Invidia midpipe? Please don't flame, just rather ask than PM every single vendor the same question.

Thanks in advance


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