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Old 10-05-09, 06:35 PM
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Do you guys recommend buying a used exhaust? Or to save up and buy a whole new one. I am looking at the rev-II at the moment and might pick it up used but one of my friend told me that exhaust do go bad and after time it doesn't work as well (sound quality gets worst)

Any truth to that?
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If you can find one with no bangs or rust or anything like that, I'd go for it. I don't think sound will get worse, maybe performance if it's a high mileage exhaust. Most people won't ship cat-backs though because of their size/weight.
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I'm running an old school RB REV exhaust with original presilencer on my S5 TurboVert. I love it, and sound is no louder than the REV II I bought new I'm running on my S4 TurboVert.

GO for it.
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lifes like a box of chocolate...
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Originally Posted by nyvan
Do you guys recommend buying a used exhaust? Or to save up and buy a whole new one. I am looking at the rev-II at the moment and might pick it up used but one of my friend told me that exhaust do go bad and after time it doesn't work as well (sound quality gets worst)

Any truth to that?
Thanks
Beat your friend in the head with a REV II Exhaust Can,and then ask him if he thinks the damn thing will Wear out quick.They are made better than the actual car!
Old 10-10-09, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by HKSpoweredFC3S
lifes like a box of chocolate...
You never know what your gonna get.
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I am using an older used T2 RB 3" catback just fine. they are well made pieces
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I picked up an old REV T2 exhaust from before they were stainless. It's all mild steel, with RB stamped into the tips, and must be at least ten years old. A little high temp paint and some polish on the tips and it looks pretty good. Very solid, and still sounds fantastic.

I'd highly recommend picking up one used.

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Old 10-11-09, 05:18 PM
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I have an old one also, 17+ years old. It is a complete turbo to tip one. Still a good part after all this time. I do live in the South away from all the salty winter roads.
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**** get it used as long as its not fucked up
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thanks for all the replies guys. I dont feel as uneasy with my purchase now
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