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ghost_silvia · 06-15-2012, 07:52 AM

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 · 06-15-2012, 08:07 AM

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 · 06-15-2012, 08:10 AM

Didn't have a plate on mine.

ghost_silvia · 06-15-2012, 09:10 AM

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 · 06-15-2012, 09:18 AM

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

sterlinge · 06-15-2012, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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 · 06-15-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlinge

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 · 06-15-2012, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlinge

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.

[email protected] · 06-15-2012, 10:15 AM

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 · 06-15-2012, 10:16 AM

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.

[email protected] · 06-15-2012, 10:49 AM

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 · 06-15-2012, 11:02 AM

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

ditchs14 · 06-15-2012, 12:40 PM

^^^^ 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 · 06-15-2012, 12:46 PM

That's definitely legit ^^.

Flipzide · 06-15-2012, 01:11 PM

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 · 06-15-2012, 01:36 PM

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

Conrad 2NR · 06-15-2012, 02:06 PM

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.

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* · 06-15-2012, 05:51 PM

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:

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

06-15-2012, 07:52 AM	#1
ghost_silvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: tx Posts: 455 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Buddy club spec 2 exhuast owners chime in please 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.

06-15-2012, 01:11 PM	#15
Flipzide Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,011 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	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. __________________ D-Street.net \| bcuison.wordpress.com

06-15-2012, 02:06 PM	#17
Conrad 2NR Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trinidad & Tobago Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. 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. __________________ www.motoredge.wordpress.com

06-15-2012, 05:51 PM	#18
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	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: Sold it since it was stupid loud for me... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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06-15-2012, 08:07 AM	#2
ditchs14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: seaford de Posts: 475 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i have one. i think mine might have one. i bought mine back in 2009ish....why does in matter its just a straight pipe

06-15-2012, 08:10 AM	#3
NickIsAZero Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,184 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Didn't have a plate on mine.

06-15-2012, 09:10 AM	#4
ghost_silvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: tx Posts: 455 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	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.

06-15-2012, 09:18 AM	#5
KendallH Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Level: Master Troll Age: 29 Posts: 871 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Mine doesn't have a plate. I don't know anyone who knocks off the spec 2...

06-15-2012, 10:15 AM	#9
[email protected] Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Zacatecas, Mx; Paramount, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 1,626 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	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

06-15-2012, 10:16 AM	#10
sterlinge Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 857 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	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.

06-15-2012, 10:49 AM	#11
[email protected] Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA Age: 36 Posts: 1,864 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	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.

06-15-2012, 11:02 AM	#12
KendallH Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Level: Master Troll Age: 29 Posts: 871 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	This is the image the OP posted in his for sale thread. This is a buddy club spec 2.

06-15-2012, 12:40 PM	#13
ditchs14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: seaford de Posts: 475 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^^^^ 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

06-15-2012, 12:46 PM	#14
Pinggg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida Age: 28 Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	That's definitely legit ^^.

06-15-2012, 01:36 PM	#16
ghost_silvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: tx Posts: 455 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Thanks for backing me up guys! Shit must be slammed to scratch up that resonator!