Is this the NXT/Granatelli Exhaust??
03-23-2009, 08:49 PM
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Expensive compared to where I bought mine.
For those who were waiting to see how well these "foreign-made" catbacks would stand up to a harsh environment, I just polished mine after a hard, hard winter of snow, ice and months of salted roads and they look as good as the day I mounted them last year. Not one bit of corrosion anywhere.
For those who were waiting to see how well these "foreign-made" catbacks would stand up to a harsh environment, I just polished mine after a hard, hard winter of snow, ice and months of salted roads and they look as good as the day I mounted them last year. Not one bit of corrosion anywhere.
03-23-2009, 08:59 PM
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Expensive compared to where I bought mine.
For those who were waiting to see how well these "foreign-made" catbacks would stand up to a harsh environment, I just polished mine after a hard, hard winter of snow, ice and months of salted roads and they look as good as the day I mounted them last year. Not one bit of corrosion anywhere.
For those who were waiting to see how well these "foreign-made" catbacks would stand up to a harsh environment, I just polished mine after a hard, hard winter of snow, ice and months of salted roads and they look as good as the day I mounted them last year. Not one bit of corrosion anywhere.
03-23-2009, 09:10 PM
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Team Owner
No, that is when first installed but looks exactly like that after cleaning and re-polishing last weekend. Didn't lose a bit of shine. I was impressed as I hadn't had it on the lift for months and was expecting at least some corrosion. I had changed oil and did the spring clean-up under the car - a complete cleaning and detail.
03-23-2009, 09:16 PM
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Melting Slicks
Expensive compared to where I bought mine.
For those who were waiting to see how well these "foreign-made" catbacks would stand up to a harsh environment, I just polished mine after a hard, hard winter of snow, ice and months of salted roads and they look as good as the day I mounted them last year. Not one bit of corrosion anywhere.
For those who were waiting to see how well these "foreign-made" catbacks would stand up to a harsh environment, I just polished mine after a hard, hard winter of snow, ice and months of salted roads and they look as good as the day I mounted them last year. Not one bit of corrosion anywhere.
How do they sound?? Also did you use the clamps that came with it or did you weld them? 
Thanks
03-23-2009, 09:29 PM
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They sound great and have improved over the last several months as many systems do.
I used NAPA band clamps in place of the supplied clamps. You can just make them out in the pic above.
I used NAPA band clamps in place of the supplied clamps. You can just make them out in the pic above.
03-23-2009, 09:36 PM
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03-23-2009, 10:21 PM
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03-23-2009, 10:26 PM
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2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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Patches, car looks awesome! 
On the Eckler's site it says the tips are quad ovals. Are these tips round or oval? (They look round)..
On the Eckler's site it says the tips are quad ovals. Are these tips round or oval? (They look round)..
03-23-2009, 10:57 PM
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Burning Brakes
From what was posted last year by a former forum member,
NXT is the supplier to all the companies that are selling
these and specifically mentioned Ecklers and Granatelli
that is why NXT is always a bit less expensive.
NXT is the supplier to all the companies that are selling
these and specifically mentioned Ecklers and Granatelli
that is why NXT is always a bit less expensive.
03-24-2009, 04:28 AM
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Looks great, what's the sound levels like at idle, acceleration, cruising?
Did you also fit the X pipe whilst fitting this system?
I'm looking for a system for my car but do like to be able to hold a conversation whilst cruising along @ 70-80mph.
Did you also fit the X pipe whilst fitting this system?
I'm looking for a system for my car but do like to be able to hold a conversation whilst cruising along @ 70-80mph.
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03-24-2009, 05:08 AM
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Love mine. first mod done right after buying the car 2 years ago. They sound awesome. Get from people all the time.
The exhaust can be a bit loud taking off from a stop so a conversation can be a little bit of a problem depending on how much you are on the gas from a stop. Cruising at 70-80, no problems talking at all. You can hear it, but it is not rattling your brain by any means.
from people all the time.The exhaust can be a bit loud taking off from a stop so a conversation can be a little bit of a problem depending on how much you are on the gas from a stop. Cruising at 70-80, no problems talking at all. You can hear it, but it is not rattling your brain by any means.
03-24-2009, 09:42 AM
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St. Jude Donor '08
it's got a great sound when taking off..loud if you punch it. While cruising, it's almost as quiet as stock. I personally don't start getting any in cabin noise until about 80mph, and even then it's not bad at all. But I don't have headers, and I have 3.42 gears, so your rpm's could be different at 80 than mine depending on your gear ratio.
