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Jun 11, 2008 | 10:42 PM

Patches

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NXT STEP Performance catback arrived

My goodness! When we opened the box and unwrapped these, we were amazed. These things are gorgeous! Well packed and not a scratch on them. Made in China out of 304 SS but the welds are beautiful and the quality, unimpeachable. They are every bit as nice as the Borla Stingers I ran on my C5 a few years ago. Only downside is the sukky clamps but I have better ones laying around in the basement.

I'll be installing these, with Mrs. Patches' help, this weekend. If they sound as good as they look, she will be one happy lady.

May have to replace my Ti's with a set of these as well.

I'll let the pics tell the rest of the story.

Even Minnie Pearl approves of these tips

The Borlas for comparison

I did polish the Borla cans way back when

The inside of the Borla can - note that the NSP can is almost identical

And a sneak peek at my custom ramps. I'll be posting pics of these in action for the first time this weekend.

Jun 11, 2008 | 10:49 PM

Sinister-one

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You are going to LOVE they way they sound !

Jun 11, 2008 | 10:49 PM

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absolutely beautiful. this WILL be my exhaust

Jun 11, 2008 | 10:53 PM

chris308

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going on 2 years with mine and still love the sound!!

Jun 11, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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Jun 11, 2008 | 11:19 PM

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I loved the way they sounded when I got them on my car about 6 months ago. Now that I added headers and got rid of the cats.... mother of god they are insane. Still no drone though.

Jun 11, 2008 | 11:24 PM

Ryan L

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Those are awesome! They are essentially Borla Stingers with Corsa tips.

Jun 11, 2008 | 11:26 PM

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going to be a great mod ps I think you need to get a mouse trap

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Jun 11, 2008 | 11:36 PM

fireman591

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Put mine on today

I put my set on today and love them.

I also used better clamps.
Good luck and enjoy
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Jun 12, 2008 | 07:32 AM

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Nxt Step Performance Catback Arrived

Where Did You Get The Better Clamps From

Jun 12, 2008 | 09:30 AM

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THE TECH

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Where Did You Get The Better Clamps From

+1 and what type are they?

Jun 12, 2008 | 09:42 AM

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Congrats!

Can't wait to hear your opinion

Jun 12, 2008 | 10:03 AM

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Quote:

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Where Did You Get The Better Clamps From

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+1 and what type are they?

This is where I get my clamps from. Great price, great quality !

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/ver...0Steel%20Clamp

Jun 12, 2008 | 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sinister-one

This is where I get my clamps from. Great price, great quality !

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/ver...0Steel%20Clamp

So what's the difference between those and the ones that come with the exhaust. They look quite similar from what I can tell.

Jun 12, 2008 | 10:17 AM

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Can't wait to hear what those sound like. Hope you can get a sound bite after install. The quality and welds look as good or better than others I've seen.

Jun 12, 2008 | 12:52 PM

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So what's the difference between those and the ones that come with the exhaust. They look quite similar from what I can tell.

MUCH better quality clamps. They look the same but they aren't.

Trust me on this.

Jun 12, 2008 | 12:54 PM

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Can't wait to hear what those sound like. Hope you can get a sound bite after install. The quality and welds look as good or better than others I've seen.

PM sent.

Jun 12, 2008 | 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister-one

MUCH better quality clamps. They look the same but they aren't.

Trust me on this.

What size did you order?

Jun 12, 2008 | 02:31 PM

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What size did you order?

Same size you get with the system, 2.5". You'll notice when you get them they're much better quality and wider than the ones supplied with the system.