$260 catback? How?

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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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$260 catback? How?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2008-ACURA-TL-BASE-DUAL-CATBACK-STAINLESS-STEEL-EXHAUST-MUFFLER-4-TIP-/111106535387?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AAcura%7CModel%3ATL&hash=item19de772fdb&vxp=mtr
sorry if this has been brought up before... but how and does anyone know anything about it
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 10:59 AM
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if you look at the description; the piping is 2.25

that is the same as stock.
one could assume, they polished up the stock system and packaged it with different mufflers.

you get what you pay for.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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I noticed that. Its just CHEAP compared to every other system available thats why I was curious.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by colindunn
I noticed that. Its just CHEAP compared to every other system available thats why I was curious.
go ahead. try it out.
you know you want to.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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It doesn't seem like anyone has that I'm aware of. Its so cheap its tempting haha.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by colindunn
It doesn't seem like anyone has that I'm aware of. Its so cheap its tempting haha.
that was said in jest.
its your decision, ultimately.

but you're essentially replacing your stock piping with another set of stock piping for $260.

thats what it looks like anyways.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 12:00 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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lmao
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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cheap China made-metal
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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It looks like a rebadged Tsudo. Maybe a few dollars in materials, a dollar for labor, a few toxic chemicals with no workplace safety, and $50 to get it shipped to the US then another $50 to your door out of that cost.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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The seller is fittingly called "Mirage" power. A good description of the power you'll gain from a catback with the same diameter piping as stock.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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good one ^ lol
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 11:13 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 12:54 AM
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I'm sure they find lots of people who don't know any better to buy their products lol.
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Well I'm not saying I am going to buy it, I just found it interesting because I have not seen it for sale before.
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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dude...I'd be totally be up for it too if someone would be willing to try it out..hint hint!!
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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The only thing I see this exhaust for is a replacement if you are going back to stock or something of that nature.
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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Its likely crap quality, but if all you want to do is change your exhaust note it may be a reasonable alternative to hacking up your stock exhaust by doing stage mods
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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I too have been watching that on ebay. I asked the seller a few questions about it and they stated that it is 2.25 all the way back to the rear mufflers, and our stock exhaust is 1.75 after the Y split, so that would be a slight improvement. The welds look to be pretty good and some sound would be gained with a different resonator and mid muffler being gone. As of today the seller has sold 2 and I am just waiting for the buyers to post feedback so I can contact them and investigate more and see how fitment is, what sound is like and quality.
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Brown Burgundy
I too have been watching that on ebay. I asked the seller a few questions about it and they stated that it is 2.25 all the way back to the rear mufflers, and our stock exhaust is 1.75 after the Y split, so that would be a slight improvement. The welds look to be pretty good and some sound would be gained with a different resonator and mid muffler being gone. As of today the seller has sold 2 and I am just waiting for the buyers to post feedback so I can contact them and investigate more and see how fitment is, what sound is like and quality.
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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lol you could do achieve the same thing by switching out the mufflers for a little cheaper.
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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I ended up not waiting to find out if that is or isn't a shiny stock. lol. I just went Tsudo. Hopefully be here soon!
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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^ Good cuz that guy was filling your mind with brown burgundy ch!t bro
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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It looks like a rebadged Tsudo. Maybe a few dollars in materials, a dollar for labor, a few toxic chemicals with no workplace safety, and $50 to get it shipped to the US then another $50 to your door out of that cost.
It is nothing like the Tsudo. The Tsudo is 2.5" and has 3 bolt flanges. This looks like a cheap piece of crap. Why not just buy two mufflers and replace our OEM ones. It would be cheaper and basically the same but with quality mufflers that wont burn out.
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