Advice : Fujitsubo powergetter or RM-01A ?

[ceeazian]

Hey guys. Sorry if this thread has been done already but I cldnt find anything useful.

Basically i need to decide which exhaust system to get. Powergetter or RM-01?any advice or general feedback would be good? Pros and cons and maybe some pics? I've been pondering for awhile now so I'm hoping some feedback will help me with a decision !

I'm sticking with fujitsubo as most comments I have been able to see are positive but would be good to hear from individuals.

Thanks in advance

oops I've got a civic ek running a b18cR

[anzai]

if you're trying to compare the sound try searching dc5 exhaust catalogue, they tested different types of exhaust systems, both the powergetter and rm01a is there i think

but keep in mind theyre testing it on a jdm k20 from dc5

hope that helps

[ceeazian]

Cheers man. Yeh I'll look into that. I suppose for me it's value for money which I'm sure both are. Sound. Looks. Performance. It seems like the rm01 is rated better than the powergetter but is it? So just want some opinions.

With the sound coming from a k20 would you still say the sound is comparable if it were the b18?

[simbadda54]

Powergetter is louder than the rm01a. I've got one on mine with headers hi flow cat and it's fkn loud haha.

[ceeazian]

How do you rate your sound? Nice deep rumble? Obviously it will vary with different setups but just an idea on the type of sound.

I am planning to get replica rmf narrow headers and probably just run a jdm cat. Now I'm sure to some extent that would probably alter the exhaust note. But to stop this thread from going off in another direction I'll try and get a generalised idea on the exhausts themselves

[simbadda54]

Yeh it's a nice deepish tone below 3.5k and sounds even better up high lol. Here ya go http://ek9.web.infoseek.co.jp/sound.html

[anzai]

Cheers man. Yeh I'll look into that. I suppose for me it's value for money which I'm sure both are. Sound. Looks. Performance. It seems like the rm01 is rated better than the powergetter but is it? So just want some opinions.

With the sound coming from a k20 would you still say the sound is comparable if it were the b18?

wouldnt be able to tell u cus i only have a d16 under xD

but yea simbadda would be able to tell u more :thumbsup:

[loarm]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the RMO1A a exhaust to get if you want a responsive car and the Power Getter if you're aiming for more top end power.

Friend had the RMO1A on his S15, quiet unwanted attention from the cops and responsive as.

Comes down to what you want with your car response, or top end power

Hope that helps

[ceeazian]

my research online shows the rm01a improves top end. But I'm sure it somewhat has a good balance in low and mid range response aswell. I suppose being a daily driven car low to mid range would be of more use to me.

Can anybody make any comments based on looks? How it sits? What they think about the muffler design? Opinions on the look of one compared to the other?

[Mu Secret]

let me give some comment on this.....
" Loarm" is right, the power getter is louder and giving more top end power; and RM01A is more response for low to mid response, better for daily driving.

however it is hard to compare the noice fro S15 to NA (Honda).

comparing to the look, Power Getter having a longer exhaust tip (unless it is Power Getter type RS, the tip is similar to RM01A), and i personally like the RM01A, just because shorter tip.

and it is really depends on what response you after, they both giving similar power, but different response range.

They actually cost almost same money (Power getter used to be $300 cheaper than RM01A, just because they selling better in japan, so the price gone up)

if you want to cheap the exhaust noice on DC2R, check in www.fujitsubo.co.jp, they got demo on it.

Hope the above information can help!!!

[burner42]

under D16, the powergetter feels very laggy at the bottom range, but it scream at top range, i have a powergetter, and yes, they are loud :D

[ceeazian]

thanks for the info guys. it seems theres not much between the two. has anybody got pics of either or these systems on their cars?? just to have a look. its unbelievably hard to find decent images on google.

Mu Secret (Please PM me for prices on both)

Powergetter, longer exhaust tip so not flush with rear bumper, louder than the RM01A but better high end power.

RM01A, quieter than powergetter equals no cop attention, great low to mid range for daily driving, exhaust tip shorter and sits more flush with rear bumper.

To be honest it still is a pretty hard choice.

[burner42]

This is my setup - Powergetter on EK1 with Airmass Headers and Xforce high flow cat

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/giang723/IMG_0093.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/giang723/IMG_0119.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/giang723/IMG_0120.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/giang723/IMG_0118.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/giang723/IMG_0117.jpg

tbh i chose powergetter because it was cheaper. Got mine from finalazy and am very happy with it

[ceeazian]

Thanks for the pics man helps out abit actually. Does it sit really far out ??

Anybody got pics of the RM-01A ??

Just on a separate note did you get flanges to suit the xforce cat to make it bolt on bolt off to the exhaust?

[burner42]

i think it's around 3cm, not too much as can be seen in the last pic, anyhow mate i'm off to bed now, but the sound is very deep and performs well when revving

[burner42]

Oh sorry I missed your other question, I got an xforce universal cat, flanges were cut off from my ek cat and welded on, bros exhaust in footscray did a really good job, they were well priced as well

[EK9]

btw, RM01A has a 1-piece b pipe... where as the Powergetter is 2-piece (from that pic above).

i just got an RM01A, gonna get it fitted to my EK within the week... can show you pics later on.

imo, i'd go the RM01A... duno, i think it's a better system, plus the low noise levels means less attention. and your nice engine deserves a nice exhaust, hehe.

[ceeazian]

I suspected it was one piece. Hence most places charge abit more to get it shipped for the RM-01A. Box is bigger obviously (does not help the fact I live in Perth)

I'm kind of leaning towards the RM-01A at this stage because the low exhaust noise but also the low to mid range power. Post pics when you get it installed man !! Probably help finalise my decision!

[Addictions]

power getter!

[ceeazian]

Power getter? What's your thoughts on it?

[simbadda54]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j244/simbadda54_/IMGP2173-1.jpg

power getter sits nice with a lip

[ceeazian]

Agreed looks nice. I can see I'll be having clearance issues already. Are they 17s?? I'm on 15s and sittin quite low. First things first. Choose a system !

[ceeazian]

BUMPP anyonee havee pics of their RM-01A on their cars??

[egSi]

ceeazian, i have a RM01A on my EG. Its ****ing loud, DOT are sweating me for it. Dont get it if you think its quiet. It does sound hard tho and overall its a very nice exhaust. Btw I have a B16. :)

Here are some old pics:

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2091/img8321tc6.jpg

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4196/img8311mp8.jpg

[ceeazian]

Thanks for the pics!

Confusion everywhere. i must admit they both look really nice. RM01 sits abit nicer and i can see it would be alot better in regards to ground clearance.

RM01A say they are quieter than the powergetter, so how loud is the RM01!

ive been watching i few clips and the powergetter seems to have a bit more of a deeper grumble but the rm01 when vtec kicks in sounds real nice.

[burner42]

well where abouts are u? i'm sure you'll have one or two members would be happy to meet up with u and let u find out, but bear in mind that each car sounds different, the powergetter is prettty loud in itself, for a D series engine, i think the RM01 would be more suited as it's more responsive in the lower end as i find that the D series sounds very laggy. But yes i love the powergetter as it has a very deep sound :D

[ceeazian]

Leaning towards the RM01 haha calling all Perth members. Powergetter or RM01 ? got onee?? Let me hear it!

[ceeazian]

btw, RM01A has a 1-piece b pipe... where as the Powergetter is 2-piece (from that pic above).

i just got an RM01A, gonna get it fitted to my EK within the week... can show you pics later on.

imo, i'd go the RM01A... duno, i think it's a better system, plus the low noise levels means less attention. and your nice engine deserves a nice exhaust, hehe.

anyy pics yett man??

[EK9]

nah sorry dude, not yet... change of circumstances. had to get my car cleared for defect today, and was suggested that the RM01A would be too loud, so just got my old crappy exhaust fitted.

but after the actual inspection, i honestly could have had anything on and they wouldn't have cared. blardy inspectors didn't even test anything... anyway, that's a story for another day.

have u decided yet?

[EK9]

found some pics for you on ek's

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p270/usedprint/IMG_3474_1.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p270/usedprint/IMG_3472_1.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/big_bad_ant/162.jpg

[ceeazian]

oh thanks for those man ! shame about your situation. still like to see your car though. ! waste of time and waste of money the pits yeh. what did you get picked up for??

ive chosen the RM01-A man so those pics help ! wooo just waiting now

[EK9]

too low, bald cambered tyres, too loud... basic stuff, but still a pain in the ass + fine + rwc = couple hundred out of pocket :(

good choice - i wanted the RM01A since i had my car, i should have just bought it in the first place instead of messing around with others. oh the money wasted on impulse buys and crap parts... lol.

[ceeazian]

lol sounds like you were unlucky man!

I think we have all done that before man. money NOT well spent. My exhaust is currently an el cheapo one bought years back... also was rollin on 18" chromes LOL and full bodykit. lowered Springs. :thumbdwn::thumbdwn:

how times have changed ! Spend the money ... do it right the first time. damn cliché !

I think the RM01 looks much cleaner, abit more stealth in that it tucks away nicer ! waiting game till mine arrives now :) ...

BUMP, more pics of RM01 on an EK~!

[SIL3Nt]

do either of the exhausts drone? I mean like freeway driving at 100 kph or above? need a new exhaust for the ek

[ceeazian]

somebody confirm this?

i can let you know in roughly 2 weeks. i've got my rm01 exhaust sitting in my room just waiting for my headers !

will post back once all done!

[yellows2k]

running rm01a on an eg5 with b18c, i think its loud at high revs, and can be annoying at freeway speeds, ie->3500rpms.
at idle, its non-existant, and slow driving, not noticieable, ir ur gunning it, then yes, it will draw unwanted attention. its livable, barely for me tho

[6thgear]

didnt think rm01a was that loud?

[yellows2k]

its all relative. im coming from an evo9 with stock exhaust, and i had an s2000 with amuse dual titanium, and i thought that was somewhat loud.
or it might be that im old and cant handle shit like that anymore

[ceeazian]

2 weeks into having my fujitsubo RM01 cat back on my car i have noted now at idle its barely noticeable. it does let out a nice rumble when revved. as pointed out earlier above 3500rpm onwards it does seem to get quite loud. obviously at WOT is it loudd. it does breathe better, throttle response is minimal but noticeable over stock and ofcourse the fujitsubo systems are second to none.

i dont feel like ive made a mistake instead i didnt give the mugen twinloop enough of a look at. im stuck? do i just get a mugen twinloop axle back? will it help make it a tad more quieter??

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

2 weeks into having my fujitsubo RM01 cat back on my car i have noted now at idle its barely noticeable. it does let out a nice rumble when revved. as pointed out earlier above 3500rpm onwards it does seem to get quite loud. obviously at WOT is it loudd. it does breathe better, throttle response is minimal but noticeable over stock and ofcourse the fujitsubo systems are second to none.

i dont feel like ive made a mistake instead i didnt give the mugen twinloop enough of a look at. im stuck? do i just get a mugen twinloop axle back? will it help make it a tad more quieter??

more than likely u may require some custom work, which means ruining one of the systems.

I myself have an RM01A n am very pleased with it... on idle and cruise its very quiet, infact seems quieter than Mugen. The note IMO is much better than the Mugen too, but i guess that comes down to ur own opinion. I dare say on VTEC the Mugen is much louder n tinnier. If i were u d stick with the Fuji, its a great exhaust.

[GenesisEG]

Go go Spoon street exhaust!

[markoJEK1]

have RM01A EK9 spec up for sale if interested.

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

^ I believe he already has one, but wants to swap to Mugen Twinloop