Buddy club spec 2 exhuast owners chime in please

[ghost_silvia]

I bought a used buddy club spec 2, can anybody tell me if they had different generations? Cause some pictures of the exhaust I see a plate that says buddy club but I know of mine and another members who does not have it.

[ditchs14]

i have one. i think mine might have one. i bought mine back in 2009ish....why does in matter its just a straight pipe

[NickIsAZero]

Didn't have a plate on mine.

[ghost_silvia]

Because I'm selling one and a potential customer backed out cause he said it doesn't have the plate. And trying to figure out a way to prove authenticity.

[KendallH]

Mine doesn't have a plate. I don't know anyone who knocks off the spec 2...

[sterlinge]

i have one. i think mine might have one. i bought mine back in 2009ish....why does in matter its just a straight pipe

It matters cause there is a big difference between paying almost $300 and going to and exhaust shop and getting "JUST A STRAIGHT PIPE" it is about a $200 difference. On top of that authentic parts fit properly without being modified further like a eBay exhaust.

Has anyone ever seen a agency power knockoff, with a real titanium tip? I have. It's on my car.

[ghost_silvia]

It matters cause there is a big difference between paying almost $300 and going to and exhaust shop and getting "JUST A STRAIGHT PIPE" it is about a $200 difference. On top of that authentic parts fit properly without being modified further like a eBay exhaust.

Has anyone ever seen a agency power knockoff, with a real titanium tip? I have. It's on my car.

This is the potential buyer.Lol. I'm pretty sure it's probably a first generation thing.
Dude its here if you want it.

[bigs]

It matters cause there is a big difference between paying almost $300 and going to and exhaust shop and getting "JUST A STRAIGHT PIPE" it is about a $200 difference. On top of that authentic parts fit properly without being modified further like a eBay exhaust.

There is also a big difference between a Spec 2 and a muffler shop straight pipe. Use your eyes, it's pretty easy to determine what is and isn't a Spec 2 due to the fact that no one readily knocks them off.

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I had a real buddy club back in 08 then sold it cause I crashed in 09. Mine did not have a plate on it saying BC spec II or anything

[sterlinge]

I have never had my hands on a bc2 to compare. I have seen one in person installed. Is the actual tip thin metal or have like a rolled lip? I want a way to identify if without a doubt.

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The first gen ones did not have it. The newer ones did. I have had both generations. They look about the same. The quality of the welds is a dead giveaway and the fact that no knock-off's use the the behive springs is another indicator.

[KendallH]

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m404/Casilvias13/2012-06-07165803.jpg

This is the image the OP posted in his for sale thread. This is a buddy club spec 2.

[ditchs14]

^^^^ yeah thats how mine looks. no polished tip(must have started that later on) ive seen others with the polish tip. ha my resonator looks all bashed like that one too

[Pinggg]

That's definitely legit ^^.

[Flipzide]

my spec 2 doesn't have a plate on it either. plus yours looks like mine so it's real for sure. dunno about different generations though. i've seen the spec 2 on multiple cars and i don't recall there being a buddy club plate on it.

[ghost_silvia]

Thanks for backing me up guys! Shit must be slammed to scratch up that resonator!

[Conrad 2NR]

It's legit. How many knock-offs would implement a slip fit with the retaining springs? Would think it's easier to just slap on a flange.

http://motoredge.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/buddy-club-spec-ii-002.jpg

http://motoredge.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/buddy-club-spec-ii-003.jpg


Anyone else has issues with the BC Spec 2 sagging a bit in the middle? Mine is copping some serious damage on the resonator and the flanges where the testpipe meets the cat-back.

[fliprayzin240sx]

It got a slip on, thats all that matters. I have yet to see a knock off exhaust copy the slip on design. You're not paying for the name, you're paying for the damn clearance since its high up and doesnt have an extra flange to catch when you're slammed.

Here was mine:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/fliprayzin240sx/stuff/P4050202.jpg

Sold it since it was stupid loud for me...