anyone kno where to get replacement tips?

 

why dont you just PM the guy that said he got the HKS ones instead of asking 10 million times. LOL

 

FOR THE LAST TIME GUYS, i got them from my friends shop. They were just laying around in the shop and he gave them to me. I DID NOT BUY THEM FROM ANYWHERE NOR DO I KNOW WHERE TO GET THEM!!!!!

 

anybody have the dyno numbers for this exhaust yet? i got some money in and prob will be getting an exhaust in the next 2 weeks wanting to know if the power is as good as the authentic thanks.

 

sorry disreguard my last post i missed the 11th page with the dyno sheet ill be ordering this bad boy soon.

 

well after hearing and reading everything I think the authentic one in my opinion sounds better. that bent tip is a little bit weird. =)

 

I think I will be doing the same. However, doesn't sound like a bad deal...especially for the price. It's a tough call but I am gonna try to go with the HKS.

 

when i purchased this kit, one of my tips were scratched a little bit, and i let xo2 know and they sent me a replacement set, and they were well packaged, and in much much better shape. they should have them in stock if you call. xo2racing.

 

It seems like a lot of people are *****ing just because this is a knock off but to be quite honest this wouldn't happen if companies like HKS weren't charging ridiculous prices in the first place. If XO2 can make, market, and sell this exhaust for $575 you can't tell me that HKS can't sell it for cheaper than $1300. I understand that HKS has to pay for product development and testing but to the tune of an additional $725 per unit? That's just robbery in my opinion. Like someone said earlier, hopefully if this knock off continues to sell well it will force companies like HKS to be more reasonable when they decide how much they are going to charge for their products. Let's get real here $1300 for some bent metal pipes?

 

This is very logical if they are 100% identical units.....but if you look at both side by side, you will notice the differences in material, craftsmanship, and construction. I will say that HKS is a premium brand and thier products may not be priced to be the bargin part, but typically the products they offered are justifiable.

 

god damn snobs its metal piping dont be mad there gunna pay 500 for the same exhaust u paid 1500 for lol i could change that exhaust 3 times it would cost the same as one hks exhaust thingk about it

 

I'm getting mine on soon and I will make a comparision vid of me and my friend who has the HKS

 

Point blank this exhaust makes power

Whether it looks like the HKS or not doesnt take away from the fact that it makes power and sounds good

The biggest plus is the price! A shop is carrying them for $500!

I love the HKS as others do and for show cars and like its a no brainer

But for someone who is thinking about bang for the buck and good quality this exhaust fits the bill for sure

I think MREV2 (9whp) + 5/16 Spacer (8whp) + X02 (say 12whp) + Pop Charger (5whp)for 450, 250,500, 110....$1310 for 30-34whp

or

HKS exhaust for 12-16whp for 1250-1350

I know guys are dedicated but you have to look at the reality of it all too

 

OT: You can not add the hp numbers like you did... as if it was so easy to gain 30-40hp. Haha...

 

Its been done already so its not exactly old news

Some have gained 20whp from the MREV2+spacer combo alone

30whp for all the parts is not a miracle as quite a few guys have posted their numbers for others....even still say a 25whp gain for the same price is better than a 12-16whp gain

Thats the reality....Hans

 

different things for different people

 

Exactly....especially since this exhaust can be resold for minimal $$$ loss as compared to the used HKS in a while

Buy it for 500 and I bet you can still get 250-300 or more even after using is for a while

If this thing didnt make power and was just some stainless pipes I could see people hating on it but no one can argue that it makes great power and is affordable....as long as no one fakes the funk with HKS stickers I dont see a problem with more Z's sounding better and having more power for 1/3 the list price of HKS

 

Even if someone wanted to sell the HKS, they would lose a butt load of money. Ive seen some on the web selling for $5-600. That's a huge loss. I agree, unless its for show, the knock-off will do just fine on the streets, while you spend the $800 difference on either wheels or a suspension-setup.

 

I've been considering the HKS for my 07. Obviously this knockoff caught my attention.

I have a question about the dyno chart a couple of pages back. Am I looking at something wrong, or did it lose torque and horsepower until about 3k when the curve got higher than the previous dyno run?

If so, the dynos I've seen from the HKS do not seem to lose torque down low (or power). That's a potentially significant difference IMO.

 

From a performance standpoint not really....most of the time the car will be in the 4K+ range if driven hard...even if a dyno doesnt show a power difference it can "feel" like its slower due to exhaust velocity and engine response (larger piping)

The top end gains seem worthwhile.....city driving for someone who doesnt get on it might feel sluggish but once opened up the power will be there....with more mods maybe it will be less restrictive than the HKS as well

Only time and more dynos will tell I guess