What to buy???

[WLS ZMZM]

Hey guys,

I had a little issue yesterday and well sort of f***ed up my stock exhaust:bang on the car. Back into a spot where the curb was a little higher then I had thought and the exhaust has been pushed in approx 2-3" and the tip is now off to one side. I was hoping to hold off on getting a cat back for the car... but I will know for sure if it is going to need to be replaced this weekend once I get it up on a lift *I will get some pix up when I can* I think there is a hole in the exhaust piping from the kink that is now there, as the car sounds a little deeper then it did before not to mention the beautiful rattle I get when idling... needless to say im kind of pissed about it.. but oh well....

So the big question becomes.... do I go vibrant or do I go mazdaspeed?? I know both have their benefits.... but not sure what it's going to end up costing me to get the mazdaspeed one on the car... the vibrant I can jack up and do myself...... so guys/girls... your input would be most appreciated!!

Will

[WLS ZMZM]

Hey guys... can one of the mods please delete one of these duplicate posts...

System logged me out after trying to put it through and i guess logging back in caused the duplicate.

Will

[Cardinal Fang]

Duplicate post deleted and I'd go with MazdaSpeed.

[mit-gee-mui]

You can find some opinions here. This thread compares the vibrant and mazdaspeed exhaust.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=22904&highlight=vibrant+ms+exhaust

:)

[tweak_s]

I think they both sound pretty decent, i guess it depends as you said, on how much it'll cost you to get the MS on your car. I do like the bolt on aspect of the vibrant though.

Sucks on what happened but... i guess destiny wants you to have a loud car Will :chuckle

[WLS ZMZM]

ya man I guess so... :chuckle Kind of upsetting as the plan was to lower the car first.. then worry about exhaust... but I guess getting noise tickets is just my destiny

thanks mgm... I'll have a look at that thread... and take it from there

[whiteomega]

the mazdaspeed has a drone to it at highway speeds. it's liveable, and i think it sounds pretty good otherwise.

[Hives]

Prolly the vibrant...

[DrunknFoo]

If you're not to anal about the droning sound when cruising at hwy speeds, I'd vote for the speed exhaust. I personally don't mind it or think it's as bad as what others have said.If you're a serious audio guru then it may become bothersome. If not, after awhile you would get used to the sound and it won't really be too noticable.

[WLS ZMZM]

after the drone and noise that my civic makes.... i think i'll be able to live with the drone of the mazdaspeed exhaust....

[whodilly]

Aren't they both bolt on? or are you talking about the stock mazdaspeed3 exhaust?

[ds2chan]

are you sure you don't want to bring your car to Bubb Rubb & Lil Sis?? =P

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=23811

oh, and sucks to hear what happened..

[wingnut12]

I love my speed exhaust. I probably could have installed it myself, but I'm lazy.
Yes it does drone a bit, but you get used to it. I like the almost stock look as well.

[doughboyr6]

I'd say Mazdaspeed3 exhaust. I know its not one of your options...but cheapest, sounds good, some performance.

[RX9]

i'd go for Vibrant. if you have CAI, Vibrant will sound the best plus they are full SS.