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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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Just installed ERZ exhaust on the X

http://www.erzperformance.com/ERZ_pe...p/20-9385e.htm

The system features true 3" piping all the way, no resonators or tapers; slip-fit type that came with U-clamps to secure. However it is recommended to replace these clamps with more durable O-type ones. I just did not, just because.

Fitment is almost spot-on, except for where the bend of the axle-back barely hits the rear diff. It already got hit mildly when we checked after test driving the car.

Sound... it is a lot quieter than most exhaust systems I have heard out there. No drone but sounds nice on WOT. It is not raspy, it's more of a thicker tone due to the muffler design.

All in all, I am really satisfied with this exhaust. It's the sound I am looking for, not obnoxiously loud but has the grunt. However, I am still running the stock cat so that may change drastically if ever I go with a test pipe.


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRVfcdqfc9o


Here are some pics:

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 02:13 AM
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Looking good. quality appears to be top notch, if they ask for the different clamps maybe they should sell them, but then again its all in what the owner prefers and likes and thats what determines the entire outcome.. on the new exhaust enjoy and looking forward to hearing a sound clip
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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I have been contemplating this exhaust for a long time, especially given the price point. I'm running a single now but really want a dual. Thanks for posting these pics, I'm gonna order the exhaust.
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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Thanks!

However, I just got a message from the vendor that this version is being discontinued and being replaced by a version II, which features flanges instead of slip-on. Should be available starting next Monday.

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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Well version II sounds like its a good deal..any chance a sound clip will be posted soon?
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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who's the member ( vendor ) that I can contact to have pictures of version II ?
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Well version II sounds like its a good deal..any chance a sound clip will be posted soon?
Yeah will try to have one up tonight when I get home from work. My battery went dead after taking these pics yesterday so I was not able to shoot a clip.

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who's the member ( vendor ) that I can contact to have pictures of version II ?
I was told the company is a vendor here, ERZ Performance. You can always give them a call or check their site (www.erzperformance.com) but I don't think they have pics of the V2 yet.
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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I completely understand Im def glued to this cant wait to see and hear!!
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Thanks. Now the ultimate test will be when I get tuned sometime. Just mapping out what I still need to do before I do.
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I installed this exhaust as well a few weeks ago, quality was excellent for the price. My only issue was aligning the tips so they look even. Overall great sound and I have a resonated test pipe. At idle you cant even tell the car has an exhaust
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Poloiceberg
I installed this exhaust as well a few weeks ago, quality was excellent for the price. My only issue was aligning the tips so they look even. Overall great sound and I have a resonated test pipe. At idle you cant even tell the car has an exhaust
Yup, aligning it can be tricky on the axle back. That's why in the first pic ^^^ he needed an extra hand to hold the tips while the clamps are being adjusted. Nothing major though. But being on a lift helped
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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wish i had a hoist installing my exhaust, i used a jack, and a curb and did it all within an hour. Hoist looks like fun, gotta get me access to one of these lol
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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The overall look is actually pretty nice. I had an N1 style exhaust from these guys on my 07 WRX. Fitment and sound were spot on.
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Holy crap $299 catback! That is cheap as hell! Too bad the blue on the tips looks like it was painted on.
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by scheides
Holy crap $299 catback! That is cheap as hell! Too bad the blue on the tips looks like it was painted on.
I do not think the burnt tips were painted, but I could be wrong. I can snap close up shots later tonight when I also shoot a sound clip.


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