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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Looking at getting a 2 into 1 pipe. Just wanted opinions from people who had a bassani road rage or the thunderheader.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Thunderheader makes one of the best 2:1 pipes for performance according to those that have them and a lot of people that don't. They have a very unique look and sound. I haven't heard anything about the Road Rage pipe and haven't seen or heard of too many people having it (I do know exactly what pipe you are talking about though). But I would say get which ever one YOU like the looks and sounds of the best.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Are you looking at opinions on looks and sound, or what kind of performance you can get out of them?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Both great pipes...but I'm partial to Thunderheader. Great sound, great performance.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Sound is my main concern. Looking for an opinon from someone who has heard both. I like the looks of the bassani, it's cheaper, and I think the performance of the two is pretty equal.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 04:45 AM
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RB Racing LSR is good too!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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For the difference in performance, you'll never feel the difference. Get the one you like.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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I would recommend a Supertrapp 2-1 for power. Has a great tone with you give a handful of throttle
 
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Which one is louder?
Thunderheader or Bassani Road Rage Mega power?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 04:28 AM
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never had a bassani road rage before. but i love my thunderheader.

p/s: the finish of thunderheader is not as good as other pipes. it gets rusty easily(or at least for me)
 
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