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Not on my 2020 TypeR with stock downpipe. Don't believe everything you read on the internet.
Oh right on, I have catless DP on mine. Wasn't read on the internet I asked the owner of a performance shop because I was going to buy a R400.
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What are the main differences (sound-wise) between the HKS Legamax and the HKS Hi-Power Spec L?

*I do much prefer the look of the Spec-L.
I agree, the spec-l does look nicer and more aggressive but maybe its too loud for my taste and california law.
 

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What are the main differences (sound-wise) between the HKS Legamax and the HKS Hi-Power Spec L?

*I do much prefer the look of the Spec-L.
I agree, the spec-l does look nicer and more aggressive but maybe its too loud for my taste and california law.
The Spec-L is a 2.5ā€ (if memory serves) while the Legamax is a 2.75ā€ (again, if memory serves). The Spec-L is rated for up to 400 HP while the Legamax as 500+ I think. That said, the other major thing with the Spec-L is that it is much lighter (the ā€˜Lā€™ in Spec-L is for light) than the Legamax. That said, the Legamax is supposed to be louder than the Spec-L.
 


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If Iā€™m on a budget GReddy DDR
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Not on my 2020 TypeR with stock downpipe. Don't believe everything you read on the internet.
I personally just rode in two cars a couple weeks back. One had the R400 and the other J's racing street legal. Too me both had drone and were too loud for me. But the J's was better sounding, quieter, and more tolerable in my opinion. I decided to swap back to stock for now and ditch my Borla Atak as all were too loud for me. At least with the Atak I had 3 different sounds to choose from, the quietest being not so bad on the ears. I think my ears are just way too sensitive these days.
Glad you picked an exhaust OP. Hope the HKS is the sound you are looking for.
 
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So far, out of stock for the HKS Legamax. Im currently in a limbo again going back and fort in my head. lol
 
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I had the R400. The no drone with stock DP is an absolute lie. It was very loud, then put an aftermarket DP on and it became almost unbearable for anyone but me in the car. On long drives, it became unbearable for me too because the worst drone just happens to be highway cruising speed.
A lot of different opinions. I am staying away from Invidia. I prefer the design of the HKS.
 


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Thermal r&d is pretty sweet with a stock cat. I donā€™t think anything will sound that great on this motor with catless dp. Just too loud
 
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Well, found a HKS Spec L in stock. I was surprise that this is actually a tad quieter than the Legamax. Crossing fingers.
 

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Havent tried it yet but if your looking for affordable I got a Borla Cat back for my 2020 Si for like $600 bucks on Hoonigans (Carcaine)store. Will post review when I have it installed.
 
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Havent tried it yet but if your looking for affordable I got a Borla Cat back for my 2020 Si for like $600 bucks on Hoonigans (Carcaine)store. Will post review when I have it installed.
Was looking for Type R but Thanks
 

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I would recommend to look in a DP + FP first and see how it sounds then. At least a DP + FP will actually produce HP / Tq (more with a tune).
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