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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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hey guys, just thought i would see if anyone has anything bad to say about the turbo II exhaust by RB ... and what are some of the good things youve noticed, eg. hp gain, sound...etc. ive been told this is a great system... an i like the dual action... fits nice with the rear bumper! anyway what do you guys think
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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with air filter, stock S4 motor with stock S5 turbo, stock injectors, and RB turboback, i'm putting 240hp to the wheels at 10psi.
and it's quiet as hell.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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Ya I have the RB exhaust along with a bunch of other mods. THe RB exhaust however was my 1st mod and is my 2nd favorite mod I have bought the only thing I like better is my BNR stage 3 Turbo
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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i have the full n/a exhaust header presilencer ypipe and mufflers, and its AWESOME im betting its even better on the turbo

it sounds great, not high pitched and ricey, its really REALLY low, growly and mean

best money i ever spent
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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racing beat is the best there is. the only thing i like more is the JDM mazda speed exhaust its so hard to find
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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usmcjsy .... how much was your turbo, and where did you get it? ... .. and thanx for the info guys... i have an S5 Turbo II GT-R (RHD) looking forward to the RB
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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yea racing beat is great im thinking about getting it for my t2 i had it for my n/a great quality
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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My turbo with shipping and a new shaft was about $850. I got it directly from BNR, its a little cheaper that way. Just cut out the middle man and deal with Bryan yourself. He does awsome work and goes beyond what most people/business would to be sure your happy after the sale. He has some good tuning advice.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by usmcjsy
My turbo with shipping and a new shaft was about $850. I got it directly from BNR, its a little cheaper that way. Just cut out the middle man and deal with Bryan yourself. He does awsome work and goes beyond what most people/business would to be sure your happy after the sale. He has some good tuning advice.
contact info for BNR? much appreciated.....
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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www.bnrsupercars.com the sites will give you the phone number
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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nice........the only thing I had found were through rx7 store......thanks.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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only way to put down racing beat exhaust is that it's heavy, but it lasts forever and is quiet because of that. designed specifically for rotarys, not just a muffler thrown on the the right shape tubing with the right flange.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Node
only way to put down racing beat exhaust is that it's heavy, but it lasts forever and is quiet because of that. designed specifically for rotarys, not just a muffler thrown on the the right shape tubing with the right flange.
Yeah, I've noticed that after a while, most other exhausts can discolor or even melt if they use cheap-o thin wall exhaust piping. RB's exhausts are about as heavy as your stock system, but they'll probably last longer and flow a lot better. I love my true dual system, it glows 5 feet aft of the engine when I really get on it, and it sounds like an insane chainsaw.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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yeah, people sell 10 year old RB exhausts and theyre just fine, just a lil miscolored.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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Racing Beat makes excellent quality products.
There Turbo II exhaust is no exception.
Just picked up another turbo II and bought
The racing beat exhaust. Excellent sound,look,
performance
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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RB exhaust IS HEAVY even now that they have gone to a full stainless construction. The switch to stainless is great!

It does have 3 cheated radius cuts/welds in the critical front section. That is something I have NEVER seen in a JDM exhaust.

I think RB is the best compromise for flow, style, sound, quality and price though not the best in any of the five catagories.

I think the Knightsports turbo back stainless dual that splits right after the turbo is probably THE best ever produced for the FC, but it is out of production and very pricey.

If I were to make a custom system I would copy that Knightsports!
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Node
only way to put down racing beat exhaust is that it's heavy

Or you think it's overpriced, or don't like the look... Not everyone thinks it's the best exhaust around.



That being said, I am not a fan of the RB look. I like their header/downpipe and presilencers. Some of their stuff seems overpriced, though. Also, if you're going to go with RB you better replace all of your rubber exhaust hangers because most people don't, and then the RB mufflers hang down and look fugly, again most people (that I've seen post pictures on here) don't replace these, and this is one of the main reasons I'm not a fan of the look.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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I have a racing beat on my n/a and I love it. Most of my friends say it was way too expensive. It was worth every penny. It sounds and looks great. One thing I like about it is when a cop sees it, it has a stock look to it.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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RB is possible the best aftermarket system you can get with your money.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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you ever price out individual catback downpipe and presilencer? its about the same. I mean most any catback is $500, except for the CS/E-bay stuff
you get what you pay for.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Node
you ever price out individual catback downpipe and presilencer? its about the same. I mean most any catback is $500, except for the CS/E-bay stuff
you get what you pay for.
My catback cost a total of $250, it's called custom, muffler shops can be very cheap and have good quality.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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anyone have pictures of the KS system?
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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i got my GT catback/presilencer all in one for 489. thats a sweet system!
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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i got my GT catback/presilencer all in one for 489. thats a sweet system!
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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My catback cost a total of $250, it's called custom, muffler shops can be very cheap and have good quality.
paid 240 for 3" turbo-back. SS autochrome
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