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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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Z-Tube

Got my Z-Tube installed last night, man it sure is a simple mod but I love the sound!! Was going to go with weapon-r but changed my mind. Next I'm thinking stillin air box.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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Sounds Good.

Im still debating [in my own head] whether I should buy a chrome Z tube or OEM Z tube. Sure you get the same performance since they are the same, but the chrome one looks too good! Its like $40-50 more expensive though
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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Chrome (metal) will conduct more heat than the OEM plastic wont it? Seems that OEM would be a better choice, unless bling is your main goal...

To each their own...
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by skaterbasist
Sounds Good.

Im still debating [in my own head] whether I should buy a chrome Z tube or OEM Z tube. Sure you get the same performance since they are the same, but the chrome one looks too good! Its like $40-50 more expensive though

This may honestly be one of the dumbest things Ive heard. Sorry man, but you dont want chrome there. Its going to hold so much more heat opposed to even an aluminum tube. If you got it "polished" that would be ok, but I wouldnt chrome it. Especially, if your not using it solely as a show car.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Chrome (metal) will conduct more heat than the OEM plastic wont it? Seems that OEM would be a better choice, unless bling is your main goal...

To each their own...
From what I know, its only chrome plated on the exterior. Seriously, im not that dumb. For someone to actually use Z-tube made out of 100% metal is pretty stupid... and im not.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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ok soooo wat is the outcome of this is the chrome ztube a bad or good choice????
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by skaterbasist
From what I know, its only chrome plated on the exterior. Seriously, im not that dumb. For someone to actually use Z-tube made out of 100% metal is pretty stupid... and im not.

Like I said its probably a polished aluminum OR it may be a plastic coating over the plastic tube... either way I think the regular tubing in the way to go.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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i just bought/installed my ztube today. IMO the chrome looks cheesy so i went with the oem. but everyone is entitled to their own style, which i will respect. good luck!
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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I got the UTR Polish Z-tube. i wanted te CF one but it just didnt justify the cost
 
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