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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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Default thermal exhaust vs ebay exhaust

Is the thermal worth the extra $400? They look almost the same.

http://thmotorsports.com/i-35597.asp...ingSeanVehSpec

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130669410251...84.m1423.l2649
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Default Re: thermal exhaust vs ebay exhaust

If you are only about having them look the same then ebay should be perfect for you.

I'm not sure on pricing, but maybe the ST Thermal would be cheaper.
The Thermal CL line of exhaust is tuned for mid to top end on a built engine.
Their ST line is for tuned for low to mid range for a mild build with street performance in mind.

Thermal also carries a limited lifetime warranty.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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Default Re: thermal exhaust vs ebay exhaust

sigh, another real vs ebay thread



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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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Member for 12 years n asking this wow

Go with ebay
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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I have that ebay one on my Hatch right now, and to be honest, it sounds really nice. I did feel an increase in hp, compared to my old one which was rusted and muffler completely detached from it. I would recommend it if you want a nice sounding exhaust (doesn't sound ricey at all, actually has a deep tone) for a low price. I didn't want to shell out $400+ for an exhaust at the time because I'd rather put that towards the bodywork and engine swap.

Gonna get an HKS if they're still around once my build is close to a finish.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1P38...e_gdata_player

Last edited by OneBadTurboCRV; Mar 23, 2012 at 02:25 PM. Reason: Found a better one. :)
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Default Re: thermal exhaust vs ebay exhaust

Originally Posted by KINGVEM^^ED6
Member for 12 years n asking this wow

Go with ebay
you're a ****ing idiot in every post you have on this site.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dopesk8er87
I have that ebay one on my Hatch right now, and to be honest, it sounds really nice. I did feel an increase in hp, compared to my old one which was rusted and muffler completely detached from it. I would recommend it if you want a nice sounding exhaust (doesn't sound ricey at all, actually has a deep tone) for a low price. I didn't want to shell out $400+ for an exhaust at the time because I'd rather put that towards the bodywork and engine swap.

Gonna get an HKS if they're still around once my build is close to a finish.
Typical response. Ebay exhaust doesn't suck so much when others have it? Do yourself a favor. Spend the money once on the Thermal. You won't regret it, You either spend $650 on the ebay then hate yourself and buy the Thermal. Or pick it up from the beginning. Shop around mine was $490 shipped from NoLimitMotorsports.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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you're a ****ing idiot in every post you have on this site.
Gotta defend your brand amiright
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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my brand lol they don't pay me or give me anything they just sell good ****. Recommend cheap ebay copys if you want then.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by KINGVEM^^ED6
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Go with ebay
more like 12 weeks, ebay exhausts start getting rusty and dull pretty quickly. Not to mention the mad african bees sound effect, LOL
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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LMFAOTHREAD!

I have personally witnessed two different friends install eBay exhaust systems only to rip them right back off in favor of stockerz. That is all I have to say about that.

Op, will the car be boosted by chance? Because I've heard cars sound like total **** NA and pretty decent after boost.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by crvtectim
LMFAOTHREAD!

I have personally witnessed two different friends install eBay exhaust systems only to rip them right back off in favor of stockerz. That is all I have to say about that.

Op, will the car be boosted by chance? Because I've heard cars sound like total **** NA and pretty decent after boost.
Any four cylinder sounds better and deeper boosted...
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Default Re: thermal exhaust vs ebay exhaust

Originally Posted by TWEEkS
Any four cylinder sounds better and deeper boosted...
agreed. If you cant afford some good exhaust I would save up. That's my .02¢
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TWEEkS
more like 12 weeks, ebay exhausts start getting rusty and dull pretty quickly. Not to mention the mad african bees sound effect, LOL
just got mine two weeks so i should be expecting it to fall off pretty soon lol
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