Lighter...at a price.
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Animate said:
Wow its that loud? I'm interested in buying this exhaust as well, but I want a more streetable exhaust, and not get the attention of our city's finest!
I'd better clarify.... I was satisfied with the sound of the OEM exhaust. The only reason I got the Taitec was the weight savings. I'm probably more sensitive to noise that most, so maybe you shouldn't close the door on this one yet. It'd be great if you could hear one in person. What did you think of NetVipers video? http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20646
Animate said:
Yeah I've watched his video as well as a sound/vid clip from I believe NSX2NV... I like the way it sounds, but can't really tell how much louder it is than stock.
How can you best describe the sound from your GT, do you think it sounds? Raspy? Beefier/deeper tone? I'm sure it would sound way better in person.
I was originally set on getting the Comptech, but I've heard some mixed reviews here on the board about quality issues and cansters blowing out and stuff...
I dunno yet... I'll have a little more research to do before I decide which one I want...
RudeBoy_baby_NSX said:
All of the above, raspy, beefy, deeper. The comptech is supposed to be quieter and 10 lbs lighter than OEM. I didn't consider that one because it's heavier than Taitec. More recently I've read of the quality issues you mentioned too.
If your wallet can stand it you should consider the ARC titanium too. At 12 lbs it may be the lightest exhaust available.
My GT Lightweight will be up for sale soon.....
NetViper said:
Is the system really that loud for the street?
NoClgDeg said:
No, I don't think so at all. It is very streetable...
It's just not for me...
Dave, I'd like buy your exhaust. I just sent you an e-mail.
I had the same exhaust too. I don't think it's too loud. If you only drive the car one or twice a week on weekend, I doubt you will create problem in your neighborhoods.
Animate said:
Animate or netviper,
I have the Taitec GT parallel. Think it is an 18lb savings over stock. This exhaust is similar to stock (little deeper but quiet) at low RPMs but transforms to a higher pitch racer at high rpm and VTEC. Like someone said, it sounds like one of a Japanese racing motorcycle but heavier tone. Actually, I have come to the conclusion that words cannot describe any of these exhaust systems!
Oh my point, almost forgot; do any of you want to trade? I like it loud or atleast i think so until i try it
SmoothAccel: You're right, words can't describe adequately. I don't think I'll trade but thanks for the offer. I've never tried it but I'll bet getting a trade through customs would be a nightmare. We'd probably both end up paying taxes/duty. 
BTW, I just had a look at the JGTC Parallel on SoS. They actually rate yours louder than the Lightweight. This may come back to the subjectivity of non-quantitative sound ratings.
BTW, I just had a look at the JGTC Parallel on SoS. They actually rate yours louder than the Lightweight. This may come back to the subjectivity of non-quantitative sound ratings.
Animate, i did not realize that you were overseas.... OOPS.
The names on all the taitecs are somewhat confuzing(sp?!). I have the GT parallel. The JGTC is more hardcore. The GT seems to be discontinued. I did not see it at SOS but it is bigger and has more muffling than the JGTC.
The names on all the taitecs are somewhat confuzing(sp?!). I have the GT parallel. The JGTC is more hardcore. The GT seems to be discontinued. I did not see it at SOS but it is bigger and has more muffling than the JGTC.
NetViper said:
Have you sold this yet?
Smoothaccel: You may be thinking of Victoria, Australia. ... Overseas, though technically correct, sounds more distant than it really is.
Victoria, BC is on an island near the west coast of Canada. There's about 30 miles of sea between us and the mainland. And to reference it to a major US city: we are about 60 miles from Seattle as the crow flies.
Victoria, BC is on an island near the west coast of Canada. There's about 30 miles of sea between us and the mainland. And to reference it to a major US city: we are about 60 miles from Seattle as the crow flies.
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all.. just PM me if you are interested in the taitec..
NetViper said:
Care to elaborate why it isn't for you?
Animate, dont know what I am thinking! or if I'm thinking at all. I knew where it was.
I know now, when you mentioned customs my brain went for a loop.
I know now, when you mentioned customs my brain went for a loop.
NetViper said:
If I remember correctly, you will be the first person to sell their Taitec lightweight on Prime..
ac011 said:If I remember correctly, you will be the first person to sell their Taitec lightweight on Prime..
and what exactly is the problem with that?
Do you want to share the reason why are you going to sell? 
I think many interested people in the Taitec would hear what did move you from the initial enthusiasm to the point of selling it in such a short time...
I think many interested people in the Taitec would hear what did move you from the initial enthusiasm to the point of selling it in such a short time...
NetViper said:
I'm curious too! Why are you selling it?
It was a little too loud for my girlfriend.. and I just wasn't crazy about it.... It is a great exhaust though, don't get me wrong.... it just wasn't for me...
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