OBX Cat-back? - United Bimmer Community

**Alpine328i** · 05-26-2006, 07:42 PM

I saw this on eBay, just curious... at that price... is it crap?

I'm not looking for a "high end" upgrade, I just want something that looks nicer and sounds a little better.

Any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-C...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks!

**komodo** · 05-26-2006, 07:45 PM

I personally wouldn't trust ebay for a catback. It'll probably sound ricey.

What sound are you going for? Refined? Deep? Loud/mean?

Maybe we can instead direct you to a respectable, well-known catback vendor that would fit your needs.

**tomctx** · 05-26-2006, 08:19 PM

OBX is a known quantity in the VW world. Techtonics tuning, a respected VW tuner, sells some of their products. How it sounds, I have no idea.

**xsperf** · 05-26-2006, 08:44 PM

yea my buddy installed one on his jetta, however, it was just the muffler and it was after his resonator, and didnt do a single bit of a difference.. (how useless this post is, i dont want to think about it)

**94bmw325i** · 05-26-2006, 10:42 PM

OBX is alright, not the best brand, but I have heard they are pretty decent bang for the buck.

**komodo** · 05-26-2006, 11:34 PM

I know OBX makes cheap exhaust headers for BMWs, but I've never heard of their catbacks before.

**defkon99** · 05-27-2006, 09:13 AM

Humn Anyone find a Vid or maybe Emauilk the seller of how it sounds ???

**Alpine328i** · 05-27-2006, 12:47 PM

I'm looking for a deeper sound. Not really loud, but somehting that will be noticed.

**Spieluhr** · 05-27-2006, 01:06 PM

dont buy that, it looks cheap.

Instead if you want a deep, not too loud, sound, go with Stromung

If you want a deep, throaty, catch eyes sound, go with UUC.

There are also other quality brands like Remus, Borla, Dinan, Eismenn, etc.

**Alpine328i** · 05-27-2006, 07:13 PM

Anything for like $500 or less? If yes, which, and can you recommend a seller?

**xsperf** · 05-27-2006, 07:52 PM

used? yes, definately you can find something for < 500 used, however new, most likely not

**Alpine328i** · 05-27-2006, 07:58 PM

What about just a muffler? Or just a turkey baster? Or a maxwell house can? HAHA

No seriously, what about just a turkey baster?.. I mean.. a muffler?

**xsperf** · 05-28-2006, 12:23 AM

i believe Folgers works a bit better... haha

a muffler? i dont think these companies sell just the mufflers brand new, however maybe they do, but im sure that you could probably fiind some used ones, someoen who had the system and is getting rid of it for whatever reason, you can try bimmerforums classifieds, you may find something there

**Alpine328i** · 05-28-2006, 09:55 AM

I'll check the classifieds. Thanks again for your help!

**Negrodamus** · 05-30-2006, 05:50 PM

remus sells just mufflers universal ones that you can use to make your own set up