The Sedan Exhaust Thread
#1351
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Probably should have posted my exhaust video here first. But here was a quick trip back from the post office. Video isnt the best, as I used my phone to record while being held in place with the passenger seat headrest. OBX(grip), Berks and intakes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APJ9Wp0gzvY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APJ9Wp0gzvY
#1353
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You mention OBX grip, did you mean the Ark grip ??..I'm confused
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#1355
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Thanks for clarifying , lol . Yes I've seen the OBX that looks like a "regular" exhaust, you just mean the OBX that looks identical to the ARK grip
#1356
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But identical? Nope. The ARK looks like a better quality build. It might be the same, better or worse... but it looks better, is all.
I don't think "grip" is a style. It's ARK's model name.
#1357
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there is no doubt the ARK looks like the better system, no welds, more of a one piece , where the OBX has several welds, that's where the problems can occur...like I mentioned before Rochester, sometimes you get what you pay for....bottom line is the ARK worth $700 more than the OBX ? Im not asking you to answer that, Im saying hypothetically
#1358
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GT Haus does the same thing, cobbling together smaller pieces in their design.
This steam-punk monster is for an Aventador. Crazy stuff.
This steam-punk monster is for an Aventador. Crazy stuff.
#1359
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touche'.....lol...that's some mad scientist stuff there
#1361
Agreed the Ark system looks and I'm sure is of a much higher quality. But for less than half price, I couldn't pass on the OBX system. Especially considering I wasn't planning on a catback at all. But in the end, other than the price, the fact that I want to get e-tuned by Seb was the deciding factor. Winters aren't bad in TX, so as long as the OBX welds can withstand a few cold days, hopefully it'll be fine.
#1362
A similar design of flex pipes right off the cats, twin resonators tucked tightly against a severe x-connector, and Helmholtz resonators just in front of the mufflers.
But identical? Nope. The ARK looks like a better quality build. It might be the same, better or worse... but it looks better, is all.
I don't think "grip" is a style. It's ARK's model name.
But identical? Nope. The ARK looks like a better quality build. It might be the same, better or worse... but it looks better, is all.
I don't think "grip" is a style. It's ARK's model name.
#1363
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There are MANY welds on the ARK Grip Exhaust. To imply otherwise is silly. Their own website shows the raw metal and weld seams.
There are 5 alone just for the x-pipe section.
The Helmholtz resonators have at least 4. 1 where it splits off from the main exhaust. 1 where it inserts the resonator. 2 for the ends of the resonator. It is clear as day.
There are probably 20 welds on the ARK exhaust. I am sure they are all very good welds but for people to keep commenting that there are no welds...I just don't get it.
There are 5 alone just for the x-pipe section.
The Helmholtz resonators have at least 4. 1 where it splits off from the main exhaust. 1 where it inserts the resonator. 2 for the ends of the resonator. It is clear as day.
There are probably 20 welds on the ARK exhaust. I am sure they are all very good welds but for people to keep commenting that there are no welds...I just don't get it.
#1364
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yes that's true of course, but I am mainly referring to the 4 welds , 2 on the Y pipe and the 2 coming from the tips to the x pipe