VCP exhaust?
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JimmyBuckets
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I would do the dp but i think it would be really loud at that point. Plus I think the exhaust with test pipe is a lot less likely to cause issues if I need to take it to the dealership as opposed the full system with DP.
rdss
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Eric, is your neighbor much happier with your exhaust system now?
Jimmy, only running a resonator it will be really quite, Eric went with a 18" resonator of a 14" to help cut down some of the noise without needing a muffler. When I decide to go with a down pipe I will probably be moving up to a 18" resonator myself and I've already ordered a 6x14" muffler for the back. Getting rid of the chambered muffler will help with flow and the bigger muffler should help with help reduce drone.
Jimmy, only running a resonator it will be really quite, Eric went with a 18" resonator of a 14" to help cut down some of the noise without needing a muffler. When I decide to go with a down pipe I will probably be moving up to a 18" resonator myself and I've already ordered a 6x14" muffler for the back. Getting rid of the chambered muffler will help with flow and the bigger muffler should help with help reduce drone.
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jeremiah.wells
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just emailed these guys, turns out they are in pheonix. i would like to know what brand resonator they use. also inquired about fabb'ing an exhaust with the test pipe built in instead of a separate piece. this way it would bolt right up to the catless DP. gonna try and haggle on the price as well :banana:
edit: looks like they make their own resonators and mufflers
http://vcpexhausts.com/Muffler page.htm
edit: looks like they make their own resonators and mufflers
http://vcpexhausts.com/Muffler page.htm
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JimmyBuckets
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They do everything in house as far as I can tell. This is straight through with just a resonator, not sure the exact size though...I didn't measure. I wouldn't want it any louder...but it definitely gives me that Fiat 500 Abarth exhaust note I was wanting plus a little bit.
BrianJ88
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JimmyBuckets
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Maybe I should have mine revoked, but the tuned Sonic was my Abarth alternative for 6 to 7k less. I'd love to have one but in the trim I'd want you would be talking about a 11 to 12k price difference. I think the Sonic with resonator only exhausts sound as good if not better than the 500 Abarth.
JimmyBuckets
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There is a dealership near me and I have seen a few Abarth on the road but I'm never in the right place at the right time to put the Trifecta to them.
JimmyBuckets
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I don't imagine it lasted too long. On another note...Van from VCP wrote me back and explained the mandrel bending process will change the properties of the steel especially on harder bends like 90 degree bends. Which I believe. Even the hangers on this thing are 304...I'm not sure if this thing is too nice for a Sonic!
jeremiah.wells
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So i heard back from VCP. pretty disappointing really. they are not down to fabricate anything custom at all and due to tax issues they don't even allow local pickup. i went from almost positive this would be my choice, to pretty sure it wont be :sadbanana: