First let me say a few things about my tastes...
I like the dual exhaust look of the 14.
I am not looking for massive performance gains.
I do not want really loud pipes.
I would like to spend under $1,000...
With that said here is what I've seen that I like so far.
#1 - KR Tuned Dual Carbon Slip-On's... STG has them for only $599.95 on what I assume is clearance pricing.
I can't find any video's with these installed on a 14, but in this STG video they show in detail how the pipes are put together and they look to be of very high quality... I just wish I could hear them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csJyyypxQPw&feature=player_embedded
#2 - Muzzy Dual Carbon Slip-On's... Schnitz has them for $770
This is a good but short clip of the Muzzy's... they sound low and growly, I like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZdWuwmAzN8
I would like to buy a full system instead of slip-on's but I haven't seen any dual full systems. I also want something that won't require the installation of a PCIII as for now I don't want to spend the money on the pipes and that. I would rather look forward to that as an additional upgrade in the future, not as a must have.
I've read several of the threads about how aftermarket pipes tend to introduce either more pops on decel, or that they are just making them more obvious to the ears over the stock cans. I am fine with that, as long as its normal and I've read a bunch of comments on this from Rook, Romans, Hub, etc... so I'm not worried about it.
As of right now I am leaning towards the KR Tuned for looks. The matching carbon end caps, and canister band... very nice touches. I also like that they are only rated 2db higher than stock exhaust with the inserts and they are easily removed as well.
From what I've read from a lot of people here on the forum, I don't think I could go wrong with any Muzzy pipes and they seem to be a very popular choice. That sound clip I linked is great, I would rather have a lower end grunt than an high end ear piercing howl personally, but I haven't heard those pipes opened up either.
Any other suggestions? Am I crazy for even considering slip-on's??
I thank you in advance for any advice you may offer!
* Last updated by: IKeyes on 4/18/2010 @ 9:53 PM *