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Old 01-24-2005, 09:36 AM
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don't really know which one to get on my ek? if any one have pic or performance increase holla back. (full-cat back)
Old 01-24-2005, 09:44 AM
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I say the Apexi N1 just from what i hear from everyone....everybody loves it.......I reccemond the tanabe super medallion which is awesome...its what I have..awesome sound..good hp gain and totally legal...passed NH inspection
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Default Re: Apex n1 vs 5zigen fireball? (JDM_lover03)

i'll go for the fireball because i have it...i like it more than my friends coupe with the n1.

not really good pictures but there you go anyways.

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love your rims man they kick ***
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I heard the 5zigen on several cars. When it was on a civic it didn't really sounded that deep. It sound a little gargly and not smooth, kinda like a N/A VW exhaust (not trying to offend anyone). On a rsx-s that i heard it on it sounded real nice, deep and smooth but not to loud. Kinda like a greddy sp2 or tanabe hyper medallion. I would get the n1 if you plan on not lowering your car too much. It can be a waste of money to have your exhaust come off cause it scrapped so much.
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Default Re: Apex n1 vs 5zigen fireball? (lil_Ek9)

I've had both and I like the N1 a lot more than the 5zigen. The 5zigen sounded raspy and loud as fark. My N1 has a way better tone to it and is a lot deeper, but still loud as fark
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my friends have apexi n1s and i like them a lot... a low rpms its just a low rumble.. nice and quiet.. but once u hit like 5000 - 9000 rpms it sounds great... no rattling or anything.. and yea.. becuz of the cocked design u may of ground clearance problems if your car is lowered
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Default Re: Apex n1 vs 5zigen fireball? (JDM_lover03)

Hey, JDM_lover03, I was looking into buying a tanabe srm exhaust and I wanted to know how yours looks coming out of the back. It has a slight angle up, correct? But does it also have a slight angle to the right like the n1 or does it just come straight out? And also, if you don't mind me asking, where did you buy your exhaust from and did you get it for a decent price?
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i voted 5zigen aswell i have it on my 94 dx coupe it sounds soo nice real quiet at idle , and really smooth throught the revs and at highway speed it is not too loud in the car at all, also great fit and finish
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i say go for the one that give the most power and doesnt sound like a sheep trapped in a tin can
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n1... b/c i have one, i will post pic later.
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Default Re: Apex n1 vs 5zigen fireball? (lil_Ek9)

go apex n1 i have that and it looks good on my hatch
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Default Re: Apex n1 vs 5zigen fireball? (lil_Ek9)

I strongly do not recomend the cat-back Apex N1 if you like your car really low! The angle of the piping is way too low and the can is hanging really low. I have this on my 96 hatch and its loud as ****! low rpms and high rpms! Scratched up all under the muffler and this is with a 2.00 rear drop. But IT DOES make the most power outta all the other cat-back exhausts. I would go with the 5zigen. its quiet and has plenty of ground clearance.
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i <3 my 5zigen.
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I wouldnt recommend either unless you want to go deaf. Really loud and annoying. Especially on the highway. Go with the Apex World Sport.
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Bro's N1





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Default Re: Apex n1 vs 5zigen fireball? (lil_Ek9)

5Zigen

The one I had on my eg was actually from an ek9(chop/weld job). My b16a was able to push 170 on the dyno through it.
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I think the 5zigen sounds a little bit more ricey at times. I like the Apexi N1. It's a nice tone but roars at higher speeds.
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93egSIboi: I just got a used Tanabe SRM for my Civic EK and it was 240 shipped. I know a new is will run you about $500 or so but I am not sure about used.
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Default Re: Apex n1 vs 5zigen fireball? (JDM_lover03)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_lover03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">love your rims man they kick ***</TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks...which one looks better? top or bottom picture??? they're just stock civic rims...
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about how many inches do you think that the second car is dropped?
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Default Re: Apex n1 vs 5zigen fireball? (lil_Ek9)

I love me some N-1! The tanabe is nice but it has a strange look to me.
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Default Re: Apex n1 vs 5zigen fireball? (Meshmasteryow)

apex'i all damn day...#1 exhaust....drifting is gay?mannn u dont deserve to drive that 240...
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N1, just make sure you run no cat but get a good long resonator
brings the noise OUT, otherwise it sounds like fart


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