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Old 05-19-2010, 10:59 PM   #1
 
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I want to thank Charlie at Strup Performance who has been working hard to bring this exhaust to the xD market...Even with the suffering economy and having to put this project on hold for several months, Charlie was able to make this exhaust available for us xD owners...I have been in talks with Charlie over the last 9 months reference this exhaust...

I just received my exhaust today and opened the box to examine the contents...This exhaust is a thing of beauty and the craftsmanship is top notch...But what else would you expect from Strup right? Anyways, I took some pics of the exhaust to show you all what it looks like and I will update this thread with the install, after install pics, as well as a video clip of the sound...I should have this installed by the weekend...

Again thank you Charlie and all the people at Strup Performance...Now on to the pics...













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Old 05-20-2010, 08:58 AM   #2
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Very nice looking, I like it, congrats. So that will hang in the stock hangers? What is the diameter of the pipe running to the muffler? Did a resonator come with it or is it even an option? What gains do you expect (1 or 2 hp)? Every little bit helps!It does look nice, and I appreciate the minimal appearance of welds. Some parts look like they slather it on like a fat bead of caulk, and I always think of ugly it looks when you have a fat un-uniform welding seam. Definitely professional.
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Originally Posted by Whack-A-Mole View Post
Very nice looking, I like it, congrats. So that will hang in the stock hangers? What is the diameter of the pipe running to the muffler? Did a resonator come with it or is it even an option? What gains do you expect (1 or 2 hp)? Every little bit helps!It does look nice, and I appreciate the minimal appearance of welds. Some parts look like they slather it on like a fat bead of caulk, and I always think of ugly it looks when you have a fat un-uniform welding seam. Definitely professional.
To answer some of your questions:

Yes it hangs in the stock hangers...

Not sure the diameter of the piping running to the muffler but I will check when I install it...

It appears that you can install a silencer in the tip because there is a hole near the end if the tip...As with most Strup exhaust, this is an option...Mine did not come with one...

And yes, the welds are beautiful! Thanks...


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Old 05-20-2010, 11:03 PM   #4
 
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Alright everyone, it's in and it sounds BAD A$$...I drove over to Randy's (RANDODE's) this afternoon so I could use his "shop" to install this thing...The install was a super easy and everything was "plug-n-play" as they say...Everything lined up PERFECTLY and the intall took ME a total of 20 minutes or so...And I have ZERO mechanical skill...On a scale of 1 to 5 difficulty, with 5 being the most dfficult, this was a 1...Charlie and Strup performance have hit a home run with this exhaust and it get's a Randode stamp of approval...Just in case anyone wants to know numbers, the tubing to the canister is 2 1/4 inch piping (stock is 1 3/4 inch) and the tip is (4) inches big...Here are the pics of the install, although it happened so fast I just took it with the stock exhaust on and then it out with the new one in...I also have video/audio clips for you guys with the help of Randy, thank you by the way...

Stock ugly exhaust:



Stock exhaust out and comparison between the two:



Installed...Look how shiny and beautiful this thing is:









Videos are in...First time firing it up with a little added Randode humor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSe_024PRws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScxPldjyMGQ

Randy driving the xD for the first time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2JDGvQ6ED4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-lwMU3e3zg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcRHb5JKct4


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Old 05-20-2010, 11:37 PM   #5
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sweet ive had mine for a few months now and i love it (mine was made for sema)
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I really like the sound, I mean really. Thanks for throwing up the vids. Will have to add this to the list...

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Just got an emailed response back from Charlie and this is what he had to say:

That is great news Tim, sorry for the late response, we have had email issues this week, got it solved this morning. The suggested retail price is $429.95. But you know nobody sells it for that. I would suggest that they get a hold of Fast Scions in Los Angeles for the purchase. They are our number one Scion Dealer and handle customers with great care. Of course any one that they like to deal with that carries Strup Products can help them. Normal cost will be about $325 to $350.00 plus shipping, but I have a couple deals working with Fast Scions. Have them check with them. Thanks for all your help in posting, job well done, thanks again. If you need any thing else let us know.


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Sounds real good - but it's hard to tell from a video - it sounds similar to the TRD axleback, but I can't really tell if it is louder or by how much... have you ever heard the TRD on an xD to compare to this one, Tim?


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Have not heard the TRD or any other axelback exhausts on any xD's out here for that matter...


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Just ordered mine, should have it by tuesday >
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sounds good. I would consider a header for that price over that tho
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Originally Posted by xDTool View Post
Just ordered mine, should have it by tuesday >
Congrats...You are going to love it...Increased throttle response and increased MPG...You can't beat it...What intake you running?


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Congrats...You are going to love it...Increased throttle response and increased MPG...You can't beat it...What intake you running?

Just stock hoses with a spectre filter strapped on. nothing special, does the job and looks good
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Sounds real good - but it's hard to tell from a video - it sounds similar to the TRD axleback, but I can't really tell if it is louder or by how much... have you ever heard the TRD on an xD to compare to this one, Tim?
I like the way this is going...if someone wants an exhaust with a rumble then a TRD or precisionmuffler (mangaflow) is a good choice. Something a little more high pitch then a DC Sports or Strup exhaust is a good choice. Funny it seems exhaust and intakes are the only mods for the xD that are really taking off in popularity.
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they always do cuz it's easy
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Just stock hoses with a spectre filter strapped on. nothing special, does the job and looks good
Thats what im running too...You will be happy...

I don't know why Chris keeps posting in all the forums that the Strup is a high pitched exhaust...That is simply not true...Chris unless you have the exhaust, please don't post that and mislead people...I have posted numerous youtube videos and you can tell by the videos that it's NOT high pitched...Maybe your speakers are not working correctly...The exhaust has a very deep tone with a nice deep rumble...

xDTool, when you get your exhaust on, please be sure to post your reviews also...Thanks...


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"a little more high pitch" /= high pitched ricer sounding exhaust

Let me reword it so maybe you get the jist of what I'm saying. In the upper rpm band the Strup sounds more aggressive then the trd/mangaflow can style muffler. It is hard to tell by just listening to videos but I'm sure at WOT the Strup is louder and is a few hz higher frequency wise. I never said it was a high pitch weed wacker exhaust and I compared to the DC Sports exhaust which again is not a high pitch axle back.
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www.fastscions.com has the Strup exhaust for $299...


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Just ordered mine, should have it by tuesday >
Well did you get it yet? If so how do you like it? Any pics?


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I do believe this will be my next purchase after HID's
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