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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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APEXi GT or N1 exhaust

not sure what to do, i went on rx7.com and cant deside between the apexi gt or n1. they are both in my price range and i need to know which one is better. please put your input.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Gt Gt Gt Gt Gt Gt Gt Gt Gt
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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any specific reason y????
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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any specific reason y???
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Well a gt is gonna do better over all beacuse the piping flare and it creates a negitive presure in front of the exhaust effectively sucking it out.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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N1 N1 N1 N1....i loooooooove my dual N1's
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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heard the GT sounds better, and taking into account people's tastes, and that I've heard neither... get the N1 it sounds better.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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I really dislike the sound of both, personally :P

Though, some people really love the N1 for some reason :o

* Shrug *

It is all a matter of taste. Don't buy it before you hear it if you're buying it for exhaust sound though.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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my question is why ask in both the 3rd and 2nd gen forums?

I'm guessing you probably have both an FD and FC then.

I'd choose the GT for the FD and N1 duals for the FC.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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A GT series is full stainless steel and very streetable since it has a resonator. The N1 from Apex isn't stainless steel (except for the muffler). I personally don't care for each and perfer Corksport. But you have the choice and money, I'de recommend the GT series, its much more quiet.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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I know it's not one of the choices...but I say get a GP Sports exhaust. Soooo nice.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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corksport A+ numba 1 . honestly i dont like how the apexi dual n1s sound compared to my old corksport. but i bought it with the car so i cant complain that much.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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If it's a track car get the GT if its a street car buy Racing Beat.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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The GT spec exhaust retails for $700-$800 for a cat-back. The N1's are $400-500.

The reason for the price difference is the superior build quality, the wider diameter piping and the in-line resonator on the GT spec exhaust.

It's obviously the higher quality of the Apexi systems, so if you can afford it, get it.

I was lucky and got my GT series exhaust for $300 through a friendly connection.

My good friend and rotary 'mentor' has dual N1's on his TII, and I can tell you that the GT spec is quieter and deeper sounding at idle, is a lot more subdued (deeper and quiter) for low RPM city driving. But as soon as it's opened up, it maintains a deep, smooth and increasingly intense, orgasmic exhaust note. I've never heard a better sounding system on an FC.

If you can afford the GT spec, BUY IT! There's NO WAY you'll be disappointed. Be patient when ordering it though, because it may need to be shipped from J-pan.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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I've got a GT spec, for the quality. As other people can attest between the two exhausts the GT spec is better quality without question. I took into consideration the high heat that a rotary exhaust must endure and thus chose the better build quality.

For exhaust note, at cruising speed the sound isn't enough to too much attention from the cops, however open it up and you'll have all the attention you need.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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I recently put a used N1 Dual system on my NA. It does have a very deep and menacing sound to it, but it's just way too loud for my tastes. I gotta say, though....it does sound absolutely amazing when driving under a bridge! I've ordered up a pair of the super silencers and I hope that'll be enough to make it bearable. I'm also not crazy about the look, but different strokes for different folks.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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gt all the way
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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yes GT for the bigger piping
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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GT spec if you've got the money... I just got rid of my Dual N1's on my s4 nonturbo. With the racingbeat header and presilencer it was obscenely loud. I thought my head was going to explode. I even put a cat in and it was still too loud. A cop pulled me over and gave me a warning for that ****, and I was granny shiftin y0.

I've heard a GT spec on a 240 and I liked it a lot.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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dude i have a GT on my car and its the best ever!!!! so delicious sounding. i can try to post up a sound bite in a bit. plus the GT is not o shabby on weight compared to the stockers, and dual N-1's is the worst choice...weigh to much and don't sound as good. IMHO
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by superstock2
plus the GT is not o shabby on weight compared to the stockers, and dual N-1's is the worst choice...weigh to much and don't sound as good. IMHO
Not saying anything on how heavy they are... but a penny is not too shabby on weight compared to an anvil. The stockers are heavy.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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you guys are the fking bomb i am getting the gt....eventually =)

thanx a bunch, my friend has a fc i got the fd but it looks like we will have the same exhaust

thanx again
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