drdonger

I know there is a lot of hate for IPE on this forum, but I do love how the exhaust sounds. There are no real independent dynos of the exhaust, but here is a 1/4 mile run with the exhaust and stock headers.

dhirm5

Very nice. What was the time/trap speed? Couldn't make it out in the video.

tonymission

11.2?

PhilT3 (PT3)

I too really like the IPE sound from the videos as I've never heard live/otherwise.

However, I'm curious about the 'hate' for IPE on this forum (Rennlist).... can you expand? WHY?

tonymission

I think they cause a HP loss ?

PhilT3 (PT3)

oh well that's no good!

Sound is important... but not more important than functionality/power.

robmypro

That tree was fast.

tqevo

Do you really want an exhaust that's made in China?

bronson7

HP loss is a definite no go for me, better sound or not.

Derek RS

Made in Taiwan not China

kyrocks

Wtf? Who cares where it's made as long as quality and function are there. How ignorant.
Let me guess, you don't use iPhones or iPads either cuz they're made in China.
I have a Competition Motorsports exhaust on my RS. Made in the USA but that's not why I chose it.

kyrocks

I hate to say this but most Americans don't know their geography.

Jimmy-D

I could care less where it is made but there have been confirmed reports that this exhaust is poorly made. Some have taken it off after 6 months finding it to already be warping. Quality is so important with the type of mods that endure incredible stress and heats

ipse dixit

Guess it depends whether you're in line with the KMT, or the DPP.

If the former, for all intents and purposes, Taiwan is probably China.

Derek RS

I have sharkwerks on my RS couldn't be happier I did hear a RS with full titanium exhaust its sounds really nice but its way too loud. My friend said you need ear plugs if windows are down