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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mjh09e
The only reason I ever thought about selling my M2 was that it sounded monotone to me, but then I did some searching and spoke to some people and they informed me all isx50 exhausts sound like that.
I don't think that all of the 2is exhausts are monotone, but if you think so, the invidia or megan mid pipes really change the tone
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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I just want the Greddy SE....Love the Ti tips, think they will look good on my USB....Had them on my T1R exhaust on my Laguna Blue S2000!
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Yeah the greedy SE is probably my favorite exhaust although it's not that loud
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Planning to mate the Invidia Mids up to it....
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Yeah, I plan to get a midpipe or high flow reasonator in the near future.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Just do it! Trust me, you'll be very satisfied!
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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which on is louder the Greddy SE or the Tanabe?
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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I think tanabe
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I've heard Tanabe.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Tanabe the most quiet exhaust , just a tiny bit louder than stock
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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If I were to do a resonator delte (straight pipe) would the car sound ricey or really raspy?
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^ pretty raspy
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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Is raspy a good thing...or will I be getting in to Honda territory?
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no, you wont be in honda territory. I would just save for a midpipe, but if not, just go with the resonator delete. You can always have it welded back if you dont like the sound. My friend had the HKS hi power with no resonator and it was LOUD. Now he has straight pipes with a tanabe medallion and its really loud also, with some raspiness
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Alright...I really appreciate the input. I was at my local exhaust shop and my guy told me that he could delete the resonator for $70 out the door (is that a good deal?). Think I might just give that a shot.
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