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      10-10-2012, 12:14 PM   #1
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ARK Performance 135i Exhaust Just Released!








If there are enough interested people I can have an introductory group buy setup!
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      10-10-2012, 02:14 PM   #2
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I am going to assume that that was with stock downpipes?
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      10-10-2012, 03:03 PM   #3
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I am going to assume that that was with stock downpipes?
Yup stock downpipes. It's compatible with aftermarket ones as well but this just shows you how great the car can sound with a stock downpipe and the Ark Performance Exhaust.
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      10-10-2012, 03:07 PM   #4
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any idea on the purpose of the x-pipe before the Y...seems redundant when its that close...usually that helps with rasp on v8's, just curious if its the same thinking
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      10-10-2012, 03:15 PM   #5
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any idea on the purpose of the x-pipe before the Y...seems redundant when its that close...usually that helps with rasp on v8's, just curious if its the same thinking
It was most likely done for those specific reasons as well as to provide a unique sound for the exhaust.
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      10-10-2012, 04:09 PM   #6
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any idea on the purpose of the x-pipe before the Y...seems redundant when its that close...usually that helps with rasp on v8's, just curious if its the same thinking
There wont be a performance gain or hit, but it will change tone.
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      10-10-2012, 04:18 PM   #7
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      10-10-2012, 04:28 PM   #8
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There wont be a performance gain or hit, but it will change tone.
Yup Ark told me specifically that the main reason they did it is for the unique sound that only the Ark exhaust will have.
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      10-11-2012, 04:16 AM   #9
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that's pretty... damn

do you know how the sound compares to the berk street in noise level and drone?
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      10-11-2012, 09:45 AM   #10
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what is the group buy price? will it work with the Vert??
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      10-11-2012, 11:01 AM   #11
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Love the zombie green mirrors and interior trim that look sick on a all black 135i exhaust sounds sick!
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      10-11-2012, 11:55 AM   #12
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that's pretty... damn

do you know how the sound compares to the berk street in noise level and drone?
Ark just told me that in the cabin it is very quite and there is no drone.

I haven't heard this exhaust in person yet but I'd say it should be about the same noise level as the Berk sport and maybe a bit louder when you are full throttle.

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what is the group buy price? will it work with the Vert??
Ark only has 5 exhausts currently in stock and if we can get a minimum of 5 orders I can get a very good introductory group buy price. Ark said that it should still fit on the convertible.
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      10-11-2012, 12:54 PM   #13
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More restrictionas The way piping route?
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      10-11-2012, 01:06 PM   #14
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More restrictionas The way piping route?
This isn't meant to be a straight pipe exhaust. The reason for the piping is for an amazing sound and to produce no drone. Plus the biggest restrictions on cars are the catalytic converters, once those are removed there isn't many restrictions left.

A straight pipe exhaust vs an exhaust that may have a few more turns is very negligible and not noticeable power wise.
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      10-11-2012, 03:23 PM   #15
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That looks like a pretty nice system
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      10-11-2012, 04:27 PM   #16
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it sounds pretty nice.

it looks like exhaust is only $1200 from their website with SEMA discount. That's not bad price at all for full catback.

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      10-11-2012, 08:39 PM   #17
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it sounds pretty nice.

it looks like exhaust is only $1200 from their website with SEMA discount. That's not bad price at all for full catback.
If we can get 5 people I can provide a better price than that on it as an introductory group buy!
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      10-11-2012, 10:47 PM   #18
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      10-12-2012, 12:01 AM   #19
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Possible interest in group buy depending on price. The exhaust sounds great. Keep me in mind!
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      10-12-2012, 12:37 AM   #20
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If you get specific pricing nailed down I'd be interested to know.
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      10-12-2012, 10:01 AM   #21
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Let's get group buy going. I am interested.
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      10-12-2012, 10:24 AM   #22
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Can you post a video with catless DPs? Im curious to see how that would sound.
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