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nism0s14 · 01-21-2014, 10:00 AM

Sup guys just curious if the buddy club spec 2 is louder than just a full 3" straight pipe? Also how much does the resonator quite it down if it does at all? Thanks!

rotation3x · 01-21-2014, 10:18 AM

Its obnoxiously loud imo for driving any more than a hour. If its a track only car go for it.

You could listen to youtube videos to get a idea.

I prefer apexi n1 dual or hks.

nism0s14 · 01-21-2014, 10:30 AM

yeah i have listened to tons of vids but i am just curious about the resonator is all, i am running full 3" turbo back no cats no resonators just a vibrant 4" muffler. So i am just curious if the sound will be similar quieter or louder!

Irresistible · 01-21-2014, 12:19 PM

BC Spec II isn't THAT loud. I know of a few guys that run it. Myself included, granted mine is on an NA KA which is a little louder usually. All I know is that it sounds great, do it up.

benarovi561 · 01-21-2014, 12:42 PM

mines quite actually. alot quiter than my straight pipe. i do have a resonated d.p. though. the sound is awesome from the buddy club. have a tubular mani and it gives it a deep sound to it.

***FaLKoN240*** · 01-21-2014, 01:33 PM

I think they come with a silencer to muffle the sound a bit.

nism0s14 · 01-21-2014, 03:17 PM

Thanks for the feedback! But i am prob going to just end up cutting the resonator out if its too quite for my liking!

nism0s14 · 01-21-2014, 03:18 PM

i like the look more than anything also tho tbh haha cant beat it!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-22-2014, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nism0s14

Thanks for the feedback! But i am prob going to just end up cutting the resonator out if its too quite for my liking!

Shit, if anything you'll cut it out to put a bigger resonator. Shit got old after a while with the whole car droning while cruising in my last S14 SR.

It was so loud, my neighbors called me their alarm clock. When they hear my car start in the morning, they know its 6:30.

CaptainVlad · 01-22-2014, 02:28 AM

I feel like it really isn't that loud. I have a straight oval exhaust, and by straight, I mean more than half the exhaust does not have even the slightest bend.

This is like how people always say that solid motor mounts are too "harsh." Mine are pieces of aluminum with small pieces of rubber, and it isn't bad. (avid)

At the end of the day, this is something NO ONE on here can answer. We all have our own definition of what "loud" is. However, if you have had an exhaust with a big resonator before, and thought that was too loud, than the spec 2 will probably be too loud for you.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-22-2014, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainVlad

I feel like it really isn't that loud. I have a straight oval exhaust, and by straight, I mean more than half the exhaust does not have even the slightest bend.

This is like how people always say that solid motor mounts are too "harsh." Mine are pieces of aluminum with small pieces of rubber, and it isn't bad. (avid)

At the end of the day, this is something NO ONE on here can answer. We all have our own definition of what "loud" is. However, if you have had an exhaust with a big resonator before, and thought that was too loud, than the spec 2 will probably be too loud for you.

It also depends on the engine. If its a 4-banger, it'll be loud. Slap an I-6 in there and its quiet. I'm running ISIS dual 4" blast pipes on my RB and its quiet compared to a buddy of mine running the same exhaust in his SR.

KendallH · 01-22-2014, 04:40 AM

My Spec 2 was perfect. The resonator does quiet it down quite a bit. Still loud and an awesome sound when put the hammer down. I even took a 4 hour road trip with it once (my car does have full interior however).

TheRealSy90 · 01-22-2014, 06:29 AM

A full stainless 3" straight pipe with no resonators or mufflers will be louder than the Spec 2.

Rambo slice · 01-22-2014, 07:21 AM

The spec II is basically a 3" straight pipe, so yes its going to be loud. Just to give you an idea, I didnt have to text/call my friends to let them know im coming over they could here me miles away, but its just a preference.

stevenrapids · 01-22-2014, 08:08 AM

a little word of advice, if you are going to cut out the resonator, don't even waste your money on the spec 2. That defeats the purpose of a 500$ exhaust. At that point you might as well make your own straight pipe.

TheRealSy90 · 01-22-2014, 05:54 PM

It has a resonator so it isn't the same as a straight pipe...

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ChrisS14209 · 01-22-2014, 06:36 PM

had this exhaust on my s14 with an s14 SR. Sounds good, loud, and deep.

Alan_405 · 01-25-2014, 10:02 AM

I have one on my s14 with Sr and sounds perfect to me. It's only loud when u get on it. The. Again, I have dyno mat wrapped in my car under the carpet haha

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FKNGRSY · 01-25-2014, 01:45 PM

Buddy club spec II has pretty good ground clearance.

If you plan on running the silencer I recommend painting it black. They polish it and it looks goofy.

Alan_405 · 01-26-2014, 06:15 AM

Lol, there's a silencer for it?

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tricky_ab · 01-26-2014, 08:05 AM

My friend had one of these, and it was loud. Oh and from what I remember, it does drone on the highway.

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Lol, there's a silencer for it?

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Um yeah, it comes with it...

01-21-2014, 10:00 AM	#1
nism0s14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NJ Age: 35 Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Buddy club spec 2 sr20 Sup guys just curious if the buddy club spec 2 is louder than just a full 3" straight pipe? Also how much does the resonator quite it down if it does at all? Thanks!

01-21-2014, 12:19 PM	#4
Irresistible Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,994 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	BC Spec II isn't THAT loud. I know of a few guys that run it. Myself included, granted mine is on an NA KA which is a little louder usually. All I know is that it sounds great, do it up. __________________ GLEAM//★☆Street Dancer☆★ IG: streetdncr // tumblr: steve-strtdncr

01-21-2014, 01:33 PM	#6
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I think they come with a silencer to muffle the sound a bit. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

01-22-2014, 04:40 AM	#12
KendallH Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Level: Master Troll Age: 33 Posts: 871 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	My Spec 2 was perfect. The resonator does quiet it down quite a bit. Still loud and an awesome sound when put the hammer down. I even took a 4 hour road trip with it once (my car does have full interior however). __________________

01-22-2014, 08:08 AM	#15
stevenrapids Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dayton, Oh Age: 33 Posts: 445 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	a little word of advice, if you are going to cut out the resonator, don't even waste your money on the spec 2. That defeats the purpose of a 500$ exhaust. At that point you might as well make your own straight pipe. __________________ instagram@stevie_fingers 350z for sale

01-21-2014, 10:18 AM	#2
rotation3x Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: virginia Age: 39 Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Its obnoxiously loud imo for driving any more than a hour. If its a track only car go for it. You could listen to youtube videos to get a idea. I prefer apexi n1 dual or hks.

01-21-2014, 10:30 AM	#3
nism0s14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NJ Age: 35 Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i have listened to tons of vids but i am just curious about the resonator is all, i am running full 3" turbo back no cats no resonators just a vibrant 4" muffler. So i am just curious if the sound will be similar quieter or louder!

01-21-2014, 12:42 PM	#5
benarovi561 In time-out for misbehaving. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Age: 38 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mines quite actually. alot quiter than my straight pipe. i do have a resonated d.p. though. the sound is awesome from the buddy club. have a tubular mani and it gives it a deep sound to it.

01-21-2014, 03:17 PM	#7
nism0s14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NJ Age: 35 Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the feedback! But i am prob going to just end up cutting the resonator out if its too quite for my liking!

01-21-2014, 03:18 PM	#8
nism0s14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NJ Age: 35 Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i like the look more than anything also tho tbh haha cant beat it!

01-22-2014, 02:28 AM	#10
CaptainVlad Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Age: 34 Posts: 331 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I feel like it really isn't that loud. I have a straight oval exhaust, and by straight, I mean more than half the exhaust does not have even the slightest bend. This is like how people always say that solid motor mounts are too "harsh." Mine are pieces of aluminum with small pieces of rubber, and it isn't bad. (avid) At the end of the day, this is something NO ONE on here can answer. We all have our own definition of what "loud" is. However, if you have had an exhaust with a big resonator before, and thought that was too loud, than the spec 2 will probably be too loud for you.

01-22-2014, 07:21 AM	#14
Rambo slice Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 615 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	The spec II is basically a 3" straight pipe, so yes its going to be loud. Just to give you an idea, I didnt have to text/call my friends to let them know im coming over they could here me miles away, but its just a preference.

01-22-2014, 06:36 PM	#17
ChrisS14209 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Turlock Posts: 407 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	had this exhaust on my s14 with an s14 SR. Sounds good, loud, and deep. __________________ 1997 Nissan 240sx

01-25-2014, 10:02 AM	#18
Alan_405 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Navarre, FL Age: 45 Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I have one on my s14 with Sr and sounds perfect to me. It's only loud when u get on it. The. Again, I have dyno mat wrapped in my car under the carpet haha Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

01-25-2014, 01:45 PM	#19
FKNGRSY Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Buddy club spec II has pretty good ground clearance. If you plan on running the silencer I recommend painting it black. They polish it and it looks goofy.

01-26-2014, 06:15 AM	#20
Alan_405 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Navarre, FL Age: 45 Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Lol, there's a silencer for it? Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk