Who made the lightest stainless steel catback for ITR? I really want an exhaust, and I think the lighter one should give me some performance advantage over the other heavier exhaust.

I know Ti exhausts are lighter than all SS exhausts, but I just don't have the $ for them. Plus, I don't really dig the purple tip on those Ti exhaust, it look kind of gay to me. (No offense to anyone here, it just my personal taste. )




[Modified by Stock-DC2, 9:11 PM 8/1/2002]

 

BuddyClub Spec III, but prepare to get a ticket without the silencer, it's not a street legal exhaust.

 

Fujitubo RM-01A
Kakimoto GT 1.OZ
Apex'i Hayabusa
5 Zigen Miracle Fireball

All are full-catback systems using thinner walled SUS304 stainless steel; all should weigh around 15-16 pounds or so.

For comparision, the Amuse Ti exhausts for DC2 would be in the range of 10-12 lbs for the full catback, depending on which one you get (R1, R1000, Extra).


[Modified by kengs, 12:17 AM 8/2/2002]

 

Quiet + performance + lightweight exhaust = Fujitsubo RM-01A

 

Yes, I have the Spec III on my R. It's very light... and very, very loud without the silencer. But it sounds good It is really quite with the silencer. Very drivable, but the silencer gives it a buzzy exhaust note which is not very appealing IMO.

 

RAMsports Ti 65mm N1 for an ITR weighs 4kg. Too bad it's not mass produced.

 

does it sound like you put rice on a tin can and have it shaken?...if so i know what you mean!

 

Can you post a pic of the fujitsubo rm-01a?

According to some of the recent mags, tanabe has come out with the super series exhaust using 1.2mm thick ss piping and claiming that they have a lightweight system. (Except, I dont know too many that deal tanabe stuff; and those that do are really expensive)

 

RM-01A

 

where does the Spoon N1 fall into all this? too heavy?

 

Yep!

 

Does kakimoto make a cat-back version of the OZ GT1 for our cars? I always seem them on wrx's and such. Looks like a really quality piece.

 

OK, since there are so many to choose from, let me norrow it down more.

First, I don't really mind about loud or not, I ride in cars with N1 exhaust, I think it is OK.

Second, I really don't like exhausts with huge tip(around 3"-3.5" would be nice), so seem like the Buddy Club Spec 3 and RM-01A's tip is a bit too big for my taste.

Third, I want something that I can readily get in the North America. I hate to put down a deposit and have to wait 4-6weeks for the exhaust. I have read about people have to wait almost 6 months after they put money down for the Spoon header, and I don't want that happen to me.

So did anyone have pictures of the GT1.0Z and the Hayabusa?




[Modified by Stock-DC2, 9:54 PM 8/1/2002]

 

Call all of your local shops and find out what they have in stock.

If you can't wait, you'll have to settle for what you can get locally.

 

I don't mind waiting a week or two, but just no a month or two. I understand that shipping from US to Canada is not the quickest these days.

 

isn't spoon n1 pretty light??

 

Plus, the silencer kills power. After 5000rpms my car would die with the silencer in my BC Spec II. And with the silencer out, it was too loud to drive on the street.

 

Exactly, no one stocks these exhausts regularly.

If someone happens to have one in stock, you're in luck.

You'll most likely end up having to stick with your stock exhaust.

 

I want a catback and don't want to pay Ti exhaust price for a SS exhaust.

 

Dee: Do you have pictures of the RAMsports Ti N1? I know it would be probably too expensive for me, but I just want to see a picture of it.

 

Yes, yes, and yes

But Todd.... your car is a garage queen like mine. It only gets driven to the track... right? Plus your Spec II was radiculously loud...

Kyle - who misses the power with the sliencer in, but loves the loud exhaust note droning in his helmet.

 

hmm TYone or BC III?

 

One more post then I'm crashing for the night....

The Type One will fit better, but will be heavier. The BC Spec III comes out at a bit of an angle and sticks out a bit more. Plus it has the "melon-shooter 2000" 4 inch exhaust tip.

I like the BC a lot but there are times when I wished I had bough the T1.

Dave at R&D has both units in stock. The BC is something like $600 shipped right now I believe...

 

Check out http://www.kakimotoracing.com
On their video's page, there is a GT1.0z mounted on a 97DC2; that car is fitted with a Spoon header and Kakimoto Test pipe. That might explain why it might be a little louder than usual. I think it weighs between 15-20lbs full cat back stainless.

 

got a pic of the apexi hayabusa? never even heard of it, thanks