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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Hahn exhaust install/review!

Finally got to install my full turbo-back exhaust from Hahn.

The stock setup is annoying to get off without dropping the back axle beam (hello reciprocating saw).

The system is fully bolt-on and easy as anything to install. I went with a catted downpipe, no resonator, and a muffler. It didn't get too loud, and gave it a nice deeper sound that is very refined.. no metallic sounds or rasp at all. Plus, since it is in 4 pieces (versus the stock 2), it is very easily changed later on.

It sounds great for still staying street legal. I don't believe in killing motorsports, but I try to do my part to make it decently clean.

I highly recommend this setup for anyone who isn't looking for anything too loud..its a nice bump over stock with very little drone at speed (you can hear it, versus no drone stock). Sound clips will follow shortly!
Old Jul 3, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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I will eventually go cat back so I'm interested in seeing/hearing audio visual clips I have a catless dp, but I want just a little more rumble. I would try muffler delete but I think it may be too loud.
Old Jul 5, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Here's the clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EocV5...ature=youtu.be

I wouldn't get rid of the muffler..that would be too much. My setup is on the borderline, but the next step would make it too loud. Right now its perfect, I think.

Bear in mind it isn't really as raspy as the camera makes it seem..its just an older digital camera.
Old Jul 5, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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The video sound lets you hear that sputtering noise. Replacing the resonator might clear that up.
I always liked a nice throaty but smooth exhaust sound. Not a fan of one that sounds like it's "missing" or running bad. Just my opinion.
Old Jul 6, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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I got the catless dp, followed by a four foot resonator. Growls nice. If you want the throaty gurgle add a resonator. I've had their exhaust quite a while now, and other then the need for a polish, it still looks and sounds great.... Although I'm kinda hooked on the fabric ripping sound of open pipes
Old Jul 6, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Its really just the camera. It pops a little bit but certainly not like Orville Redenbacher as my aging digi-cam implies..

I definitely like the presence the car now has. It was unique beforehand, but now makes a bit more of a statement.

Next step: fix the dents/dings/missing paint I uncovered from this past wash... oh well.. its still a good 6-footer..
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