I'd go with the AVO turbo-back, sounds very close to stock.

 

Weight savings goes a long way. What's the diff. between an RS and GSR again? How much are you paying less for an RS? ~$3k? How much weight savings are you getting there? Not only is Ti one of the strongest metals, it can't rust and is very light. I doubt you only save 8lbs with a Ti exhaust either. I'd say more along the lines of 10-15lbs -which is a lump sum when trying to save weight. Not to mention JIC's craftsmanship is far superior than a company like EBAY RACING.

 

Buschur

 

10-15lbs is by no means worthy of the difference in cost.

$600 for 3" stainless steel (doesn't rust) TBE or
$800 for 3" cat-back titanium

Yeah, I'd love to have a full, titanium exhaust, but there's no way in hell I'd pay for it. Hell, I didn't even pay for half my TBE to begin with...

 

I can respect your opinion .

 

I'd worry about Titanium cracking, just my .02 cents.

 

So, you do think 10-15lbs saved on an exhaust is worth the additional $500? I just wanted to clarify. Of course, that's $500 that could purchase a flash, mbc, boost gauge, and fuel pump on top of the cat-back exhaust and run 12.2s...

Or, you could get a full 3" SS TBE plus a flash for the cost of a 3" titanium cat-back that saves 10-15lbs...

 

What? Why? Titanium is VERY strong.

 

Man when it comes to mod's i'm looking for effective mods -- not costly. I'm sure the titanium exhaust is great weight savings, looks amazing and produces an awesome sound. To me, and some others, the extra 500 dollars isn't worth it. To each their own

I personally let my pocket book make most of my decisions -- along with some good research and personal experience. Pick what you would like, you really can't go wrong with either SS or Titanium.

 

well im going to get a APS 3.5in exhuast for them. I just think, then bigger the better.

 

^^^ not always true...you wont really net any hp difference from different 3 inch exhaust, its only a pipe. Its pretty much based on how the welds are, and how striaght through it is( least bends) and material( steel, aluminum, ti, etc..) really their is no best exhaust because its all based on opinion. If you go with a name brand, you cant go wrong.

 

Bigger is not necessarily better unless you have an upgraded turbo. You don't need a 3.5" on a car with bolt-ons...

 

Haven't we seen this thread 2 or 3 hundred times now? Try a search. Oh yeah, Buschur.

 

Sorry to correct you, but titanium is very hard, but not as strong as you think. I believe its quite brittle actually, the reason why he made the comment on it cracking.

Steel is strong, so it will dent or flex

 

Thank you GreenPsycho, well put.