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Re: Sharing my Joy!! I get to keep my S!!!! [njexpress]
by accelerator
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Oct 31, 2007 (5:18 am)
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Replying to: njexpress (Oct 31, 2007 5:00 am)
Congrats, that is great news! I'm glad you get to keep her! (referring to the car) 
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Re: Sharing my Joy!! I get to keep my S!!!! [accelerator]
by njexpress
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Oct 31, 2007 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: accelerator (Oct 31, 2007 5:18 am)
Thanks, accelerator - I am glad I didn't have to choose one over another
cheers!!
--njexpress
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Re: Sharing my Joy!! I get to keep my S!!!! [njexpress]
by estreka
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Nov 03, 2007 (11:26 am)
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Replying to: njexpress (Oct 31, 2007 5:00 am)
I'd rather take up a 3rd full time job than lose my S.
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Performance Exhaust for S2000
by wec
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Nov 18, 2007 (6:25 pm)
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Does anyone have advice regarding aftermarket exhaust systems for the S2000? I am looking something with some more umph than the stock exhaust. I don't want to spend a fortune but want something that sounds classy. Thanks.
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Re: Performance Exhaust for S2000 [wec]
by accelerator
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Nov 19, 2007 (7:08 am)
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Replying to: wec (Nov 18, 2007 6:25 pm)
invidia (I think that is the right spelling - I hope I'm not getting that confused with the video card manufacturer) and HKS are some of the more common after market exhaust that people install on their S's. To be honest, you wont get much more umph since the engine is so highly tuned as it is, but you will get a different note. My recommendation would be to see if you can find another S in your area that has an after-market exhaust. They usually cost around $700 (installed) but can often find them used for half that cost. There is an international forum, www.s2ki.com with local chapters that might help you locate club members in your area. If you do join your local S2K club, go on a drive with the group sometime and you'll see the choices you have, first hand. 
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Re: Performance Exhaust for S2000 [wec]
by estreka
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Nov 19, 2007 (7:24 pm)
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Replying to: wec (Nov 18, 2007 6:25 pm)
I posted a vid that lists a large number of S2K exhaust systems. I use Invidia, which is the cheapest ($475) and has an incredible sound. It's also an extremely lightweight application (titanium). I saw a 10hp increase, which is pretty decent. The Spoon exhaust I believe has the highest gain (~15hp). The stock exhaust is really good, so it's hard to get any significant gain.
http://www.carspace.com/videos/play!id=.5bb1b5a0
http://www.carspace.com/videos/play!id=.5bb1b393
Good luck!
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Re: Performance Exhaust for S2000 [estreka]
by accelerator
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Nov 20, 2007 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: estreka (Nov 19, 2007 7:24 pm)
 estreka:
Thanks for posting those videos!
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Re: Performance Exhaust for S2000 [estreka]
by wec
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Nov 25, 2007 (2:34 pm)
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Replying to: estreka (Nov 19, 2007 7:24 pm)
Thank you very much for the information and thanks for posting the video, its a great information source. I drove an S2000 with the Invidia exhaust and loved the sound but I thought it was considerably more expensive than $475. Do you mind telling me where you got it for that price? Also, is it difficult to install? I don't weld so that might be a limitation. Thanks again!
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Re: Performance Exhaust for S2000 [wec]
by yinzer1
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Nov 26, 2007 (12:37 pm)
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Replying to: wec (Nov 25, 2007 2:34 pm)
wec,
I went through the same process - I wanted a somewhat civilized sound and no drone (have you heard that some of the aftermarket exhausts produce an annoying resonance in the mid-range called drone?)
At the end of the day i did a "resonator rectomy". There is a middle silencer that can be removed and replaced with a regular straight pipe at any muffler shop for $50. It gives ya a little sound for a little money. Better for me than a little sound for a thousand dollars and no power gain.
Youtube that exhaust video mentioned and also the resonatorrectomy"
my two cents
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