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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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Sounds good, Mike!
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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sounds sick cant wait to own one
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Leandrys
Honnestly, this is quite noisy for a catless RX8 with stock header and stock catback, but maybe the bad quality of the videos makes it louder/different.
Someone local has the same setup, and it is so damn quiet.
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy_E1
Very nice RIWWP. Liked the second one, with the commentary. Skidmarks into the wall.

So what do you think of the sound?
Skidmarks showing sheer idiocy and/or inability to drive are common up here. Hate these drivers.

I love the pipe. I like the sound more than stock, but it's not as good as it could be. I have to wait for you guys to finish developing the header and catback for that

Originally Posted by Leandrys
Honnestly, this is quite noisy for a catless RX8 with stock header and stock catback, but maybe the bad quality of the videos makes it louder/different.
It's mostly quality of video, though I do have both windows and moonroof open for the 2nd video, and the phone is ~6 inches from the tail pipes on the 1st. It IS louder than full stock, though only under no-load and WOT, and not by much. For normal cruising low or mid level load and such, it sounds completely stock. Or at least, a trained or experienced ear would be needed to detect the difference.
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
Someone local has the same setup, and it is so damn quiet.
and that local person would be me
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by azlizard
and that local person would be me
Speaking of satan
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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^ lol
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by azlizard
and that local person would be me
Just installed yesterday.

No comment then?
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy_E1
Just installed yesterday.

No comment then?
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
Yes, Easy, he commented already.
For all of you on the fence and looking for a midpipe, this one is definitely for you. I'm very picky, (an understatment of the year) this gives a very nice tone, I could barely hear the difference in the cabin.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Out for Delivery!!!!


But it's raining like crazy, and watch, I bet you this will be the one time they do not leave it in front of my door to get all wet. Yet when I am expecting a computer part or something for work they always leave it in the rain,
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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My pipe is out for delivery as well. Still no car so it takes some the excitement away.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
It seems the OEM and MazdaSpeed cat-backs are going to need alternate rear hardware (which I already have available) because they each use the same thin stamped steel flanges. Other aftermarket cat-backs tend to use thicker, Water-Jetted, flanges and that is what our pipe was designed to accomodate. Looks like a new pull-down on our webpage for ordering the BHR Midpipe will be needed, asking the question "OEM/MazdaSpeed cat-back currently in use?".
Ray,
I'm using the OEM catback, so feel free to send that hardware over whenever you get a chance. I haven't had a chance to install the midpipe yet and won't get to for another week or 2 most likely... I'll hold off until I get whatever new hardware you've got for me to use

Gracias!
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Almost 4:00 PM and UPS still has not shown up. Stayed home for delivery so they better show up by 5:00!
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Mine was delivered around 6pm, when it's typical to get deliveries around 9-10am.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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Usually 1-3 here so we will see.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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And of course the pipe arrives after posting Too bad the box is smashed and an exhaust hanger poking out of the box. I need to open it to see if it is damaged.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Crap - is it OK?
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Everything looks fine. The tape at the end of the pipe was ripped off so the bubble wrap and the ring was loose in the box. Looks like there is some minor scratches but nothing major. But the pipe does not have the CAT so I will need to follow up with Ray. No worries though because I will not have my car for another 1.5 - 2 weeks so plenty of time.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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I like it!!!

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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Nice looking pipe. Now get it on the car! I want to know how it sounds with your setup
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Well if it wasn't for the stupid torrential rain storms I would have put it on tonight. I couldn't even do it in the garage because the freakin' rain was coming down side ways.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 01:38 AM
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No FAIR!!! you got yours before me!!

I fart in your general direction!
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 04:36 AM
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I passed the UPS truck while it was driving to the receiving facility this morning. Almost pulled it over to get my pipe. A few more hours and it will be at my door.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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It's killing me to have it sitting on the work table. the rain has subsided some, hopefully I can get it on tonight.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
hopefully I can get it on tonight.
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