Debating on my next major purchase for the Beast and can't decide, for around the same price, whether to get a set of custom-made retro headlights or go with a NEW Hahn 3" catback.

Keep in mind that the new exhaust would more than likely call for a new dp as I currently have the Vibrant header/dp combo and from what I hear it's better to go straight 3" than 2.5" flanged up to 3".

 

full exhaust. always put performance before aesthetics. ive got custom 3" catless dp, hahn catback with muffler delete. so basically all i have hahn is a resonator haha but yeah go exhaust setup

 

I normally would have just gone with performance over aesthetics, like typical, but I received an AMAZING offer on the custom retrofits and I'm not sure how long that's gonna last.

I'm wondering what kind of dp I should use since the one I have is only 2.5" and I'll need a 3" for the preferred setup.

 

In this case I would go with the Retrofits. I'm keeping the stock cat back on mine (the muffler at least), even after I go supercharged. The only noise I want on this car is supercharger whine.

 

I thought this too, for the longest time. Wasn't gonna worry about the exhaust at all but I've recently just fallen in love with the way a straight 3" Hahn catback sounds. Noticed it's priced on ZZP for around the same exact price (before shipping) as the retrofit deal I've been offered.

 

not sure what type of motor you have and what your goals on a "build" are but regardless, I'd do retrofits. Better exterior appearance and better lighting performance all in one vs. just upgrading from a 2.5" --> 3" system where gains are going to be minimal at best

 

You're totally right. Really regardless of my build, you're right. I have a 2.4 N/A soon to be S/C and honestly, as I might've said previously, the exhaust upgrade is really more about the sound than anything.

 

I noticed you were going supercharged so you should definitely invest in full exhaust. I don't think you need a full 3" exhaust though.

You should look into a nice 2.5" setup to match your downpipe

 

Also something I considered at one point. But I just have to say that the only real reason I revisited the idea of upgrading the exhaust is because I "fell in love" with the sound of the 3" Hahn on an LSJ. If there was something at the 2.5" size that sounded almost spot on, I'd consider that moreso as I've already been told staying stock size would be better for my 2.4 S/C

 

nvm i say retros if its a 2.4.

 

I went with appearance over performance first. I say retros.

 

exhaust

 

Why "if it's a 2.4"? It will be S/C by the end of next month.

 

Exhaust, retrofits are too expensive for nothing

 

Retrofits = good lighting and completely change the look of the car.

Yep, nothing.

 

Dope ass retros all the way. Do header and dp if you gotta for better sound and more gains.

 

Or spend $175 for Gen 4's and get good lighting and same looks >.<

 

Any of the gen headlights are much uglier than a set of retrofits not to mention they have cheaper (and worse) projectors in them so they aren't as good for light output.

 

next time i see you let's compare your light output to my retro's, also i only have $205 into my retro's since i built them myself and bought the parts on a black friday sale. sorry toby

if it's that killer of a deal definitely go retro's, you can get the exhaust at any time

 

I do admit Gen 4s are the next best option, I had a set. But, the lighting and looks of them still can't compare to retros

A basic set of retros can be made fairly cheap too, especially if you aren't paying anybody labor.

 

i have probably 8-10 hours or so in mine and that's not even getting all that fancy

 

Exactly why people want $100-$200 to make them, I don't blame them. Time is money and that's why retros get expensive.

Building a set yourself or buying used is the way to go when looking for cheap retros.

 

because 3" isnt necessary even for sc'd. granite retros arent necessary either but now that i hav them, it totally changes the look of the front end

 

Well definitely not looking for cheap retros, already got a set of spec D's that work for the time being but a friend of mine offered to make a custom set of retros with the colors I'm aiming for in my car's "theme" and just the idea of what they'll turn out looking like, being unique and all, excites me.

Exhaust is just something for sound that I'll eventually want regardless, I guess I just have a hard time deciding what comes next on my seemingly endless list, lol.

 

What would you say is a decent standard price for a CUSTOM set of retros? I'm only pretty sure that the quote I was given was fantastic, but I'll compare to your answer.