HKS Hi-Power or Buddy Club exhaust??? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

G35_S13_Coupe · 07-02-2011, 10:04 AM

Alright guys, I'm going to be ordering and exhaust this weekend. I am stuck between buddy club pro spec, buddy club spec 3, or hks hi power catbacks. What do you like/ prefer. Pros/cons. Thanks!

dtfdanyo · 07-02-2011, 10:39 AM

are you getting the 3" hks? or 2.5"?

I have the 2.5" hks hi power and I love it to death. Nice tone but not to loud and no drone on the highway with it.

Treefish · 07-02-2011, 10:40 AM

Which car?

srstan · 07-02-2011, 10:41 AM

buddy club. i love mine

punxva · 07-02-2011, 01:47 PM

HKS Hi-Power do it!!

LOADING... · 07-04-2011, 06:10 AM

HKS Hi-Power. I Have the 2.5" on my s14 KA and i LOVE it!

PeaceOnesxWai · 07-04-2011, 10:24 AM

Yea, go with HKS.. The buddy club exhaust i have now is way too loud even with silencer on

zooopreme · 07-04-2011, 10:35 AM

What car is this for? Do they even have BC Spec III for the S13/S14?

Anyway, if you're N/A, stick to an exhaust system that is 2.5". 3" isn't necessary unless you've got boost. But since this is your car, I would go with HKS. They aren't notorious for being obnoxiously loud like BC is. Can't stand it when my friends drive their cars.

EnjoiNISMO · 07-04-2011, 10:44 AM

I've experienced both, personally I like the buddy club better, has a nice deep tone.
Although if noise is a problem the HKS Hi-Power is much more quiet.

tricky_ab · 07-04-2011, 10:45 AM

BC exhausts are loud so I don't know what the cops are like in your area...Still they are great quality for the money.

JDM king240 · 07-04-2011, 10:49 AM

BUDDY CLUB sounds better i love the staright pipe look i have spec ii

One_love_silvia · 07-13-2011, 01:09 PM

hks hi power ftw. i have a 3 inch on my stock ka and love it! its quiet enough to keep the cops away, but loud enough to hear. esp at wot.

i have the silent version tho

slowvia · 07-13-2011, 01:46 PM

I have the HKS on my s14 KA and I LOVE it! Its nice and deep and doesnt rasp at high RPM's like a lot of other exhaust *cough*apexi*cough* Plus it stays nice and quiet at idle and doesnt kill your ears on the highway.

ScrapnSidwayz · 07-15-2011, 01:39 PM

I have a BC spec 3 for my s13 and its very loud but extremely deep and aggressive. Also the whole catback only weighs like 16 pounds.

mewantkouki · 07-15-2011, 03:50 PM

They both suck and will get you tickets. Buy an rsr exmag, apexi noir, or a blitz realize tt.

ryandriftingfat · 07-15-2011, 03:58 PM

I had a Hi-Power on my first SR. No cat, 3" piping from the turbine elbow to the Hi-Power catback. Looks ricey as hell but it's pretty quiet. Paint it black and be happy.

JonathanPrem · 07-15-2011, 04:52 PM

I have the 4" tip with 3 " piping HKS Hi-power. Love the exhaust but the only downside is that it hangs sooo low. Just get HKS tip and make your own piping if you ride low.

One_love_silvia · 07-15-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ryandevilhorns

I had a Hi-Power on my first SR. No cat, 3" piping from the turbine elbow to the Hi-Power catback. Looks ricey as hell but it's pretty quiet. Paint it black and be happy.

in what way is it ricey?

BLACK2FAWTY · 07-15-2011, 11:36 PM

I bought a cheap $120 exhaust. Sounds awesome and I don't care if it gets rocked when I slam my car.

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tricky_ab · 07-16-2011, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One_love_silvia

in what way is it ricey?

I'm going to take a guess...

Cannon exhaust = rice?!

sr20drifter1 · 07-16-2011, 06:56 AM

I've used alot of exhausts on my car: Greddy,Fujitsubo,HKS legal,... When I bought the Japanese 85mm piping HKS Hi power silent. It doesn't have holes to fit the silencer like the ones they make her. The exhaust also has a different color. It's like a dark green powder coat. I can't stop smiling when I'm in my car. It's just perfect. It hugs the bottom of the car, the sound is nice and deep. It's not too loud like the Buddy Club, but it means business; especially, when you step on the gas. I get off my driveway sideway; the lip scrapes and other things, but not the exhaust. Unless I go out straight.

ryandriftingfat · 07-18-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One_love_silvia

in what way is it ricey?

Ugly shiny can that stuck out at an angle. It was the only exhaust I could get at the time because of that dock workers strike in like 2003. 5" tips aren't necessary on a 2.0L car, turbo or not.

SlideOrDie831 · 07-18-2011, 11:24 AM

all comes down to sound. BC is going to be a lot louder then the HKS. even with a canister and resonator. i love the raw tone on the BC exhaust though.

but then again im not a fan of the huge canisters. i like the smaller ones that Jic use.

One_love_silvia · 07-18-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryandevilhorns

Ugly shiny can that stuck out at an angle. It was the only exhaust I could get at the time because of that dock workers strike in like 2003. 5" tips aren't necessary on a 2.0L car, turbo or not.

5"? wtf kinda hks did u have. arent all the 3" hi powers with a 4inch tip?

and honestly, i think that a 240 would look goofy with a smaller tip, unless its dual

ryandriftingfat · 07-18-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One_love_silvia

5"? wtf kinda hks did u have. arent all the 3" hi powers with a 4inch tip?

Wrong. It's 85mm piping with 120mm tip. Nasty.

terry_240sx · 07-20-2011, 06:35 PM

this ^
i still love my HKS to death though

94spitfire91 · 07-20-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sr20drifter1

. It's not too loud like the Buddy Club, but it means business; especially, when you step on the gas. I get off my driveway sideway; the lip scrapes and other things, but not the exhaust. Unless I go out straight.

Illinois? wheres Katanga?? Anywho I personally wouldnt go with BC only cause im not a fan of exhausts that are too loud

732sr20det · 07-20-2011, 07:56 PM

RSR exmag its not whats in your listing but its very nice tucks up nice. Has a beautiful sound! I would recommend this exhaust to anyone

http://zilvia.net/f/attachment.php?a...1&d=1311213248

jchrisw85 · 07-21-2011, 05:38 AM

had the buddy club... its stupid loud. i was getting tickets every week.

replaced it with a greddy Tic and i love it!

07-02-2011, 10:04 AM	#1
G35_S13_Coupe Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	HKS Hi-Power or Buddy Club exhaust??? Alright guys, I'm going to be ordering and exhaust this weekend. I am stuck between buddy club pro spec, buddy club spec 3, or hks hi power catbacks. What do you like/ prefer. Pros/cons. Thanks!

07-02-2011, 10:39 AM	#2
dtfdanyo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	are you getting the 3" hks? or 2.5"? I have the 2.5" hks hi power and I love it to death. Nice tone but not to loud and no drone on the highway with it. __________________ tEAM tUCK

07-02-2011, 10:40 AM	#3
Treefish Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Which car? __________________ ★ Team Rowdy ★

07-02-2011, 10:41 AM	#4
srstan Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	buddy club. i love mine __________________

07-04-2011, 10:35 AM	#8
zooopreme Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,772 Trader Rating: (38) Feedback Score: 38 reviews	What car is this for? Do they even have BC Spec III for the S13/S14? Anyway, if you're N/A, stick to an exhaust system that is 2.5". 3" isn't necessary unless you've got boost. But since this is your car, I would go with HKS. They aren't notorious for being obnoxiously loud like BC is. Can't stand it when my friends drive their cars. __________________ For Sale #1 \| For Sale #2

07-04-2011, 06:10 AM	#6
LOADING... Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Honolulu,HI Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HKS Hi-Power. I Have the 2.5" on my s14 KA and i LOVE it!

07-04-2011, 10:24 AM	#7
PeaceOnesxWai Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Age: 32 Posts: 1,220 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Yea, go with HKS.. The buddy club exhaust i have now is way too loud even with silencer on

07-04-2011, 10:44 AM	#9
EnjoiNISMO Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TUCSON AZ Age: 34 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've experienced both, personally I like the buddy club better, has a nice deep tone. Although if noise is a problem the HKS Hi-Power is much more quiet.

07-04-2011, 10:45 AM	#10
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	BC exhausts are loud so I don't know what the cops are like in your area...Still they are great quality for the money.

07-04-2011, 10:49 AM	#11
JDM king240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: california CA Posts: 438 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	BUDDY CLUB sounds better i love the staright pipe look i have spec ii

07-13-2011, 01:09 PM	#12
One_love_silvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA So Cal Posts: 1,898 Trader Rating: (38) Feedback Score: 38 reviews	hks hi power ftw. i have a 3 inch on my stock ka and love it! its quiet enough to keep the cops away, but loud enough to hear. esp at wot. i have the silent version tho __________________ 2016 Nissan 370z

07-13-2011, 01:46 PM	#13
slowvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OR Posts: 381 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have the HKS on my s14 KA and I LOVE it! Its nice and deep and doesnt rasp at high RPM's like a lot of other exhaust coughapexicough Plus it stays nice and quiet at idle and doesnt kill your ears on the highway.

07-15-2011, 01:39 PM	#14
ScrapnSidwayz Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 73 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a BC spec 3 for my s13 and its very loud but extremely deep and aggressive. Also the whole catback only weighs like 16 pounds. Last edited by ScrapnSidwayz; 07-15-2011 at 04:17 PM..

07-15-2011, 03:50 PM	#15
mewantkouki Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Age: 37 Posts: 1,249 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	They both suck and will get you tickets. Buy an rsr exmag, apexi noir, or a blitz realize tt.

07-15-2011, 03:58 PM	#16
ryandriftingfat Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: CA Posts: 790 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I had a Hi-Power on my first SR. No cat, 3" piping from the turbine elbow to the Hi-Power catback. Looks ricey as hell but it's pretty quiet. Paint it black and be happy.

07-15-2011, 04:52 PM	#17
JonathanPrem Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 729 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I have the 4" tip with 3 " piping HKS Hi-power. Love the exhaust but the only downside is that it hangs sooo low. Just get HKS tip and make your own piping if you ride low.

07-15-2011, 11:36 PM	#19
BLACK2FAWTY Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought a cheap $120 exhaust. Sounds awesome and I don't care if it gets rocked when I slam my car.

07-16-2011, 12:26 AM	#20
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07-16-2011, 06:56 AM	#22
sr20drifter1 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Katanga Posts: 1,008 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	exhaust I've used alot of exhausts on my car: Greddy,Fujitsubo,HKS legal,... When I bought the Japanese 85mm piping HKS Hi power silent. It doesn't have holes to fit the silencer like the ones they make her. The exhaust also has a different color. It's like a dark green powder coat. I can't stop smiling when I'm in my car. It's just perfect. It hugs the bottom of the car, the sound is nice and deep. It's not too loud like the Buddy Club, but it means business; especially, when you step on the gas. I get off my driveway sideway; the lip scrapes and other things, but not the exhaust. Unless I go out straight. __________________ DAOUD AKA KONGO DAVE

07-18-2011, 11:24 AM	#24
SlideOrDie831 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: 831 Cali/Fort Bragg Age: 35 Posts: 250 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	all comes down to sound. BC is going to be a lot louder then the HKS. even with a canister and resonator. i love the raw tone on the BC exhaust though. but then again im not a fan of the huge canisters. i like the smaller ones that Jic use.

07-20-2011, 06:35 PM	#27
terry_240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: georgia Age: 30 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	HKS Hi-Power or Buddy Club exhaust??? this ^ i still love my HKS to death though

07-21-2011, 05:38 AM	#30
jchrisw85 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clifton, NJ Age: 38 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	had the buddy club... its stupid loud. i was getting tickets every week. replaced it with a greddy Tic and i love it!