Vance and Hines or Samson

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#21

01-08-2010 | 06:19 AM

DinoVelvet

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Originally Posted by flyscoal77

Had the V&H 2-1 BP. For the life of me could not locate a rattle. After taking it apart 3 times I scraped it. V&H was no help. Lots of great options out there. I personally am happy with my Rinehart and would buy BUB again.

and yet I'd NEVER buy BUB again....less than 6 months and they looked like crap with the chrome discoloring, pitting, flaking and scaling.

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#22

01-08-2010 | 07:25 PM

nighttrain72970

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I like my Samsons. Had them on for 9 yrs. with no problems and they still look good.

#23

01-08-2010 | 07:43 PM

Sam

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Consistant quality...V&H or Bub. Everyone has their own stories about bad pipes, all I can say is: at the shop, we've had maybe 3 V&H complaints, 1 Bub complaint and dozens of Samson complaints.

#24

01-08-2010 | 07:45 PM

ashmarc

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From: Las Vegas, NV

I had BR's back in '04-'06, sold that sled.

Liked their products so much I put V&H on my UC as well.

Great exhaust systems.....

I agree with some others here, the BR's are kinda "played out" by now....

(No offense intended to those runnin' with them today)

#25

01-08-2010 | 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gacoptrainer

+1 big radius 2 into 2

ftw!!!

#26

01-08-2010 | 08:56 PM

Rockyriver

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Originally Posted by Big Smooth

Looks like you're looking for an aggressive look with those choices. I would say go with the Vance and Hines based upon quality. I have Samsons on my ride, but that's only because the Vance and Hines fishtails look retarded.

Agreed the Samson fishtails do look the best of all the fishtails out there.
However if you go with any other pipe setup I like V&H.

#27

01-08-2010 | 09:01 PM

Rockyriver

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Originally Posted by louisianaSVT2001

Take a look at Bassani

A local indy shop had a party in the summer here and the Bassani reps were there. Thet held a Miss Bassani swimsuit contest and all the girls in it were dogs. Now when someone mentions Bassani I think of ugly woman.

#28

01-08-2010 | 11:07 PM

nytryder

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Customer service at Sampson bites.

#29

01-09-2010 | 12:47 AM

flyscoal77

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DinoVelvet

and yet I'd NEVER buy BUB again....less than 6 months and they looked like crap with the chrome discoloring, pitting, flaking and scaling.

The answer is there is no answer. Everyone has their likes and dislikes. We all like to "customize" our rides and V&H is reputable but a dime a dozen maybe because they are good? If you are going to do the full tune then I would try something different.

I wanted to use my fuelpak so had to go with a popular brand (Rinehart) that was already mapped and had numbers to punch into the fuelpak. I have to admit, the Samsons sound really good...but sound is subjective too!!