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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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I am starting to get an itch to upgrade exhaust. I like the look of both Cobra Speedster Shorts and V&H Big Shots Staggered. Both have power chambers, I guess the only difference is that the speedsters are a little longer. Has anyone heard the difference in sound between these two exhausts? Replies appreciated. I will not be doing the exchange until the summer because I am currently deployed so I have time to do my homework. Thanks
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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Well, I can't really comment on the Cobra's sound, but I have heard the V&H's and they sound mean!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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I have the V&H Bigshots. Great sound and power. I don't know about the Cobras, havn't seen or heard any on Harleys.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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I'd recommend the Vance and Hines . They are a performance oriented company , that have a reputation of great fit and finish , and more importantly.... Great customer service . The Cobras might be a decent set of pipes , but they may not be . I have never met anyone who regretted going with V&H .
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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I have Cobra dragsters. Ok so I'm bias so I will not comment, but the guys on our WED night ride say they sound "the best" of all our pipes, which includes V&H. Ends are nicely finished with billet tips. Cobras are A+ quality.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Another thumbs up for cobra! They do sound GOOD! The reason I went with the was for the warranty, which already came in handy! Plus it's nice not having the same pipe as everyone else!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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MY brother has cobra's on his Fatboy they are loud w/a deep tone like the sound of them, but i went with Big Shots anyway.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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I have to say V&H with out a doubt.
I have little experience with cobra outside of slipons and I didn't care for those.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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I have the Dragsters and they are nice pipes. The lifetime warranty is nice too. I bought these because they were cheap, got them new on ebay for $194.00 to my door. I have to admit though, a friend has V&H Longshots on his Fat Boy and it sounds nice.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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I would definitely try to listen to both. Cobra does make a nice pipe. I had their 2-1s and they were great quality.
 
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