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Old 05-26-2004, 05:51 PM   #51
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is there any fitment issues w/ the borla hushes? Did they fit just right? I heard some people had trouble having them mate to some aftermarket downpipes.
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Old 05-26-2004, 07:19 PM   #52
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I've been running an MRT single tip for about 30,000 miles now. My setup includes a catless BPM uppipe and 3" MRT turboback without the resonator. Even without the resonator, the car is quiet. You can hear it when you put your foot down, but that's about it. It's perfect in my opinion. Droning seems to be a problem with so many of the aftermarket exhausts, but the MRT never drones.

I heart my MRT.
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Old 05-26-2004, 08:24 PM   #53
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I let Meineke slap my Borla Hush on. It took them less than twenty minutes, and fitment was not a problem. I originally had the Random Tech TBE system sold by Xcceleration but wanted something a bit more peaceful. Mieneke used a Sawz-All to cut my intermediate pipe (the long one that's almost straight) about four inches from the flange and slid the Borla pipe over it (Borla pipe comes expanded to fit over a 3" exhaust) and used their supplied clamps. My muffler appears to be an ars hair off to one side, not enough to worry about, but something I could probably fix the next time my car is on the lift at my homie's shop.
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Old 05-26-2004, 08:26 PM   #54
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I love my TXS exhaust....Its not too quiet and its not too loud. Its just perfect.

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Old 05-26-2004, 09:20 PM   #55
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I let Meineke slap my Borla Hush on. It took them less than twenty minutes, and fitment was not a problem. I originally had the Random Tech TBE system sold by Xcceleration but wanted something a bit more peaceful. Mieneke used a Sawz-All to cut my intermediate pipe (the long one that's almost straight) about four inches from the flange and slid the Borla pipe over it (Borla pipe comes expanded to fit over a 3" exhaust) and used their supplied clamps. My muffler appears to be an ars hair off to one side, not enough to worry about, but something I could probably fix the next time my car is on the lift at my homie's shop.
I also had an issue with one side hanging slightly lower. It is very very minor. Wonder if it is common with the 2004
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Old 05-26-2004, 09:25 PM   #56
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My issue was more like the tips weren't lined up in the center of the cutout in the bumper, but they're level. I'll see if I can do anything with it on Friday when I chill at my friends garage.

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Old 05-27-2004, 01:41 PM   #57
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Old 05-27-2004, 02:54 PM   #58
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I dont know about quite but dont buy the Boral 2.5 Single Tip, you will wake up the dead
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Old 05-27-2004, 09:37 PM   #59
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i have some sound clips of a catless borla hush if anyone wants em. pm me with your email address.
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Old 05-28-2004, 04:16 AM   #60
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nothing is more "HUSH-HUSH" than the greddy evo...nothing gives you the power upgrades without the loud sound like that will...
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Old 05-28-2004, 10:33 AM   #61
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The Borla Hush system is kinda loud in the cabin of my wagon. I have mine mated to a Helix DP. Between 2500 and 3500 rpm under normal acceleration, it rumbles with ALOT of bass and resonates in the cabin. I was actually kinda pissed off when I started the car up after the install. But it has gotten quieter with time, or I'm just getting used to it.

However, my wife took the car to run an errand the other day and when she took off, I barely heard the car. Same thing when my bro-in-law took my car yesterday, barely more audible than stock.

It rumbles, has alot of deep complicated tones, and sounds just plain MEAN at WOT.

I'd recommend it, but it's deceptively loud in the cabin of a wagon.
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Old 05-28-2004, 11:54 AM   #62
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nothing is more "HUSH-HUSH" than the greddy evo...nothing gives you the power upgrades without the loud sound like that will...
I wish they made a dual tip set up. Do you have any more info on the GReddy setup?
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Old 05-28-2004, 12:50 PM   #63
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The GReddy is not stainless, right?
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Old 05-28-2004, 12:56 PM   #64
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Old 05-28-2004, 01:36 PM   #65
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Thumbs up excellent reply PeteDucati

Nice writeup on the Borla! You hit on just about all the stuff I'm thinking about concerning an exhaust. kudos
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Old 05-28-2004, 01:52 PM   #66
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For those with hitches go to the parts review section or click here. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=520664 The Hush was a little of a pain to get aligned up. Those with hitches designed like a drawtite may have problems and most likely have to use long hanger extensions. There are some pics on how tight the fit is on my "www" (home page) button.

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Old 05-28-2004, 01:56 PM   #67
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The GReddy is not stainless, right?
Correct, except for the can and tip which I believe is stainless. The piping is painted aluminized steel.
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Old 05-28-2004, 04:47 PM   #68
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about the borla hush review- i agree with what he said, but he's also running no cats- i'm running 1 cat so i'm sure my car's much quieter, but it does sound mean- its much louder than stock
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Old 05-29-2004, 11:35 AM   #69
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I am running a Random technologies turbo-back with two cats (downpipe) with a Borla Hush cat-back (which includes a resonator).

The muffler that came with the turboback was too loud for me, and droned in my 2002 wagon. With the installation of the Borla Hush, I got a great, deep exhaust note, that sounds fantastic, but is not too loud.

I am extremely satisfied with this combination, especially because it is all 3 inch stainless steel.
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I am running a Random technologies turbo-back with two cats (downpipe) with a Borla Hush cat-back (which includes a resonator).

The muffler that came with the turboback was too loud for me, and droned in my 2002 wagon. With the installation of the Borla Hush, I got a great, deep exhaust note, that sounds fantastic, but is not too loud.

I am extremely satisfied with this combination, especially because it is all 3 inch stainless steel.
That's my IDENTICAL set-up. Any issues with the tips on the Hush not being centered?
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Old 05-29-2004, 10:39 PM   #71
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that depends on model:
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Correct, except for the can and tip which I believe is stainless. The piping is painted aluminized steel.
That is true for the old evo..

The new EVO 2 is full stainless and pretty quiet even on a full catless set up.. I just got it recently.
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Old 05-30-2004, 01:30 PM   #72
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I don't see an evo 2 listed for the Impreza WRX, only the 2.5 RS. But, it's nice to see GReddy is headed towards full stainless ....

How loud is that GReddy Titanium setup, I wonder?
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Old 05-30-2004, 01:33 PM   #73
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Oooops. I was looking here http://www.greddy.com/products/produ...tem%20Ver.2%20(NEW) , elsewhere, they do have that exhaust listed for the WRX.

SP2 versus Evo2, what's the important diff?

Also, they claim under 95 decibels, why is that important? What mandate does that meet?
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Old 05-30-2004, 02:34 PM   #74
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Also, they claim under 95 decibels, why is that important? What mandate does that meet?
cause california has strict laws on modding. and if the exhaust is under 94 decibels it is legal to use. long as it is just a catback
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Old 06-01-2004, 02:19 PM   #75
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Does anyone have any experiance with BPM's products? They have a dual tip set up but I just don't here many people talking about them.

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