http://www.paradox-systems.com/forum...topic.php?t=71

I am contemplating producing a full titanium catback system for both 4th and 5th gen Maxima's (and I30's) but wanted to get an idea from Org members to see if it is worth pursuing. I'm in talks with a manufacturer and only thing that needs to be finalized is pricing. I've always tried to get the cheapest prices possible so expect pricing to be extremely competitive with similar systems.

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Thank you.

 

That would be pretty neat

 

See if they are willing to do a 3" version....more exhaust option for boosted people.

 

what are the specs on these catback? 2.25" or 2.5" inlet? 4.0 or 4.5" tip?

personally i may consider getting a new catback cuz my custom catback is sorta falling apart....

 

Oh im so happy ,i love weight reduction and im sick of my exhausts rotting off!

 

I'd be interested...of course price is always a very important deciding factor for most people...

 

If your going to do anything exhaust wise I think it should be a 5th Gen Axel Back. I don't care for the look of the HKS or GReddy. Something around $200-$250 direct bolt on...maybe an have it offset like the Skyline/Silvia style exhaust.

 

hamy your new wheels suck..your old wheels were tha bomb..sorry bro

 

Are u joking or serious? His old ones were the shiznit, but the new oness look pretty damn good too...

 

i am definately interested in this, and agree that a 3" cat-back verison be avaiable for boosted guys, do an NA and Turbo exhaust verisons, i haven't seen any specific Titanium catback exhaust systems for maximas and this seems like a good step towards a better exhaust for us maximas.

Tony

 

price will be the second most important thing in this situation, and weight wont be first. I really think sound is what will drive everyone to this. If this sounds really good, even better or more quiet than the greddy or whatever high quality catbacks are out there, as long as its in the same price range, i think it will sell well. I'm actually happy to see another option for a catback. I think thats what this community needs more than anything, especially if we can get quality/less restricitons of a greddy at a much better price.

 

I dont care what it costs or sounds like i want a 10-13lb exhaust

 

I am also VERY interested. But the MOST important thing for me is not weight, sound, or style - it is proper FITMENT. Almost all of our current catback systems have fitment problems. If you make one that fits a '96 properly, you can consider me a customer.
-Cyrus

 

i am in need of an exhaust that is made for my car instead of something custom from an exhaust shop.

 

Price???????????

 

I would be interested in 3 inch version. And proper fitiment

 

Interested as well

 

I'm still waiting on final pricing, will post up as soon as I have it.
I will be working on a 2.5" system, not sure on tip size yet. A 3" version will definitely be a possibility as well.

I will see about getting a 2.5" system for myself ('98) initially to be able to confirm fitment for everyone. I may also try to test fit a 5th gen version.

 

I would offer my car to test fit the 3" system but my rear section is modified to fit the Pure styling rear bumper.

 

We all pretty cheap here on the org except a few of us. Price is going to be a big issue for you guy, but I wish you the best.

 

as long as it fits good and is a decent price i will buy it. but sound is also a deciding factor for some, because even me a little wants a sweet sounding exhaust setup. but work you magic max mojo jo and hook us up with a light weight killer exhaust for the maximas to scare the §hit out of those little honda's.



Tony

 

Have you guys seen the new line of Ti catbacks from Magnaflow? Apparently the quality of them is very good, and waaaaay cheaper than the Japanese brands. No application for us of course, but I'm thinking Paradox's prices would be cheaper than those.

 

Oh yeah no fart cans if possiable.

 

I like the N1 style muffler, it looks mean and shows that you mean business

Tony

 

I think you'd do well producing a 3" Ti exhaust... anyone who needs it would be boosted, so they can't be that cheap.

 

they look nice..his old wheels were better. IMO

bump and how much $$$$$$$???

 

I will be looking into a 3inch exhaust once I get this SC on. :>

Sound will be very important. Not too loud. I like my Greddys sound.

Any ballpark idea on how much weight reduction this would be?

 

I beg to differ.

 

At a little over $2,000 these Axis wheels are still less than half the SSRs. So of course they GT3s are nicer...but are the good for daily driving no. Its simply not smart to drive around on those wheels every day in PA its that simple. Your not the only one that dislikes the Axis wheels but hey...6 months from chances are I'll be on my 4th set of wheels so its no big deal. BTW bump for pricing.

 

Titanium costs about $100 a lb, you'll need to CAD up the design, work on prototypes, QA a bunch of them, forget about importing them.

If you don't have control over the factory thats making your stuff, they'll just replace your $100lb titanium with other cheaper metal.

After all that, you'd have to sell these catbacks for $1000+ just to make enough money to cover all your expenses.

Just for example, a Ti exhaust system for a Corvette costs about $1900.

 

I will have control over the factory that is making them including the materials. Also as for prototyping, they will do so first on a Cefiro, which should be the same (I have a Cefiro axleback and it fit perfectly). I will them get one set here to fit in the US before confirming anything. This is not something I see making me a lot of money, that is not the point. I just want to have a Ti cat back option for all of us. I'm willing to take a slight risk and produce this, just wanted to get an idea of whether or not there was interest in the before wasting my time / money.

The factory is taking their time getting back to me w/ pricing and more details. I will post up as soon as I have them.

 

Well personally I thank you for putting the effort out. If this exhaust is reasonably priced for it's quality (competitive with cattman) I'm sure people will jump on it.

 

very interested.

 

i would like one.... u guys have great products

 

It is going to probally twice a smuch as cattman.

 

Werd...haha. I just picked up my 4th set of rims...you're gonna like them Hamy

 

Always interested in weight reduction. An axel back would also be a nice option.

 

A titanium catback would be nice!!!!!

 

Sweet!! I can't wait till you bolt them up man! Any hints on what they are...?