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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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So I have been thinking lately, and for some reason I really like the dual tip vs the quad tip exhaust. It just looks better almost like " hey I am not for looks I am for buisness"! So I have a Corsa Extreem with the classic tips and I really dont want to trade because it is a 1500 dollar system vs the 600 dollar borla/stainless works and GHL.

Just really unsure about it. What areyour thoughts?
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by deadcafe
So I have been thinking lately, and for some reason I really like the dual tip vs the quad tip exhaust. It just looks better almost like " hey I am not for looks I am for buisness"! So I have a Corsa Extreem with the classic tips and I really dont want to trade because it is a 1500 dollar system vs the 600 dollar borla/stainless works and GHL.

Just really unsure about it. What areyour thoughts?
Since you're asking, I personally think dual tips look out of place on C5's due to the fact that the rear fascia was designed to house four exhaust tips. It just looks like something is missing with all that unused space.

You presently have the best catback exhaust money can buy IMHO, so why screw with it for cosmetic reasons?

Here's something to think about as far as trends and styling is concerned; When is the last time that you saw a Ferrari with dual tips? Corvettes with quad tips are in good company, don't you think?
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Originally Posted by Cybermind
Since you're asking, I personally think dual tips look out of place on C5's due to the fact that the rear fascia was designed to house four exhaust tips. It just looks like something is missing with all that unused space.

You presently have the best catback exhaust money can buy IMHO, so why screw with it for cosmetic reasons?

Here's something to think about as far as trends and styling is concerned; When is the last time that you saw a Ferrari with dual tips? Corvettes with quad tips are in good company, don't you think?
You are right....I hate to admit it LOL but I think that you are very accurate in your statement. Sometime I wish it was a louder system but in all honesty it is nasty at WOT.. Thank you
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