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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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Default Anyone running this catback

I have been reading alot of articles on ARK exhaust systems for the c6.
Is anyone running this ?
How does it sound and how is the quality?
thanks kerley
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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I put the catback system on my 2005 MN6 about three weeks ago and love the sound and the quality seems to be very good. The whole system is polished stainless and looks great. The system has quad tips and looks awesome! The sound is closer to a touring sound versus a sport sound with very little drone with my MN6.
I guess you can tell I really like it!

I do suggest you have it installed at a muffler shop as it would be difficult to do it yourself (unless you have a lift or pit).

Good luck with whatever you get.

Give Ted Lee (General Manager) at ARK a call and he can answer any questions that you may have. Ask him if he would do a Forum group discount.

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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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I think they claim fairly high HP numbers. Looks like a good system, is it available for the A6?
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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YES. We do...
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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If you guys ever know of someone in North Central Ohio with this system on an A6 I would love to hear it.

I love my Corsa's though, but I do like a little more of a muscle sound, and if you really are getting HP improvements it would be something to look at.

Anyone have trap speeds with this exhaust as the only mod? Not really interested in dyno results.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:25 AM
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Go for it. It is worth your money. ARK all the way
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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Default 2 questions.

1 - What is the price?
2 - Is there drone inside while cruising?
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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we have some GB listed another sponsor forum..

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...ad.php?t=61191
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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Default I Have Ark Exhaust ALMOST 1 YEAR.

Hello all I have had this for Almost 1 yr. Looks AWSOME. Sounds AWSOME TOO. Drone NONE I had a Friend at a GTG who rode in my car he did buy Corsa Sports and Regrets It. He Loves Ark Exhaust. Better Finish Better Fit. Over All This is a Great Product. I have been at several GTG and seen corsa, Borla. Those are great too. But The Ark Looks Better and Sounds Allot Better Period. Not To mention the FIT.. Don't Waste your Money on the rest They look like CRAPP compared to ARK. You Won't regreat it.

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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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Now if they could only drop the vette tax, market share would increase! I am not going to spend a grand plus for 2 pipes and a can.
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 08:00 AM
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Default ark

I listened to that dyno clip on the other forum.
Do you have a better clip where the dyno noise doesn't drown out the exhaust sound??Thanks.
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jesse12804
I listened to that dyno clip on the other forum.
Do you have a better clip where the dyno noise doesn't drown out the exhaust sound??Thanks.
Maybe this will help you little better. Please check whole page of installation and sound test clips

http://www.arkperformanceusa.com/pho...cat=505&page=4

or

You can also check www.arkspeedracing.com

Thanks
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