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Old 02-17-2014 | 12:54 PM
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Full OBX Catback Exhaust Review

The Delivery
So when the exhaust arrived it was in two large packages. The exhaust was relatively clean, and had little damage.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/117962816@N08/12592213425/http://www.flickr.com/photos/117962816@N08/12592213425/For such a cheap alternative, the exhaust isn't all that bad. I'd love to dyno the car to search for the actual power gains from it but who knows. Before this exhaust I had a Megan Axle Back Racing exhaust (for sale) with test pipes. This setup has a MUCH deeper tone, but from 3-4.5k RPM's it does sound kind of "ricey". But since I cruise a lot to save gas, I love it! It drones inside the cabin pretty loudly. But honestly that's what I wanted! I also have test pipes, which I'm sure, make this exhaust twice as loud if not more. I also took it out and really pushed it too. If you floor it with this exhaust it really does sound good. So I'll give this exhaust an overall rating...
Sound: 7/10
[B]Quality:[/B ]9/10
Price: 10/10
And I'll leave you with some more pictures...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/117962816@N08/12592341193/http://www.flickr.com/photos/117962816@N08/12592343963/http://www.flickr.com/photos/117962816@N08/12592260245/http://www.flickr.com/photos/117962816@N08/12592706354/
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Old 02-17-2014 | 01:26 PM
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Good review. How much was it & is this for sedan or coupe?
Old 02-18-2014 | 08:03 PM
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Thanks. I got it for around $700 and for the coupe. Not sure if they make the catback for the Sedan.
Old 02-18-2014 | 08:21 PM
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Are you going to make a video of it? I was on the button to buy it but I fell off when I saw the Beluga racing exhaust. I ordered it this weekend and should have it by next week. If anything I'll cut out the resonator and replace it with a Vibrant Ultra Quiet but I think I'm safe seeing multiple vids and on the 370z boards someone dynoed with pretty nice results.
Old 02-18-2014 | 10:21 PM
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The beluga sounds the best of the cheap exhausts IMO. Wonder about the long term quality but you can't beat the price and sound
Old 02-19-2014 | 09:58 AM
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Yup, sounds better than some of the mid price units also. I put OBX LT's on my Titan and the quality wasn't Nismo quality but they were just as good as the rest of the headers on the market. The only issue I had was that they discolored, but I expected that with the heat. Either way it's a cheap lesson to learn for better or worse.
Old 02-24-2014 | 07:28 PM
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Im eyeing this exhaust as well. I just want an after market exhaust to cruise with. Please post a video! Thanks for the info!
Old 02-26-2014 | 02:04 PM
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Still no sound clips? Where are the pics installed?
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Wonder if this was ever installed.
Old 04-10-2014 | 10:30 PM
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Any more pics of the wife/daughter?
Old 04-14-2014 | 12:57 AM
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I went ahead and purchased it as well

It comes with everything attached.. the bolts, gaskets and silencer.

I'll try to have a sound clip sometime this week. (I still have the silencer attached)

Here are shots just by looking under the car



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Old 04-20-2014 | 09:41 PM
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Quick Sound Clip

Old 04-25-2014 | 01:51 AM
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lol

Why is it shaking?
Old 04-25-2014 | 07:41 AM
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Do you have test pipes or does the exhaust have that hiss/rasp all by itself? My Invidiia Q300 had that noise when paired with HFC but not quite as much or maybe it sounded less prominent because it was quieter overall.

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Old 04-25-2014 | 09:58 AM
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Sounds ok other than that hiss



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