Borla Cat-back Exhaust Info
10-25-2003, 11:57 AM
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I just noticed that Speed Racer sent over his movie file. It's a .mov file so make sure you have 'quicktime' to view it. I'm currently uploading it to a location all can see, stay tuned I will post the link in about 5 minutes.
10-25-2003, 12:08 PM
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Okay, here it is courtesy of "Speed Racer".
Speed Racer's Borla exhaust Video.... (right-click and save to hard drive)
Speed Racer's Borla exhaust Video.... (right-click and save to hard drive)
10-25-2003, 02:54 PM
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Originally posted by MrWigggles
I think I've only seen forced induction cars put flames out the back.
Wow,
-Mr. Wigggles
I think I've only seen forced induction cars put flames out the back.
Wow,
-Mr. Wigggles
Cheers,
Hymee.
BTW... Sorry - my other love is V8's! These babies put out 620HP from a 5 litre mill.
And I think I like the sound of the exhaust. But I promised not to do mods on my '8
10-25-2003, 08:41 PM
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Does EVERYONE think the flames thing is cool, or is anyone besides me a bit concerned about it? I mean, it is kinda cool, just not sure if I like the idea of driving around a flame thrower. Also kinda worried about burning the flames buring the back of my car. Should the car really be doing this? Does anyone have any ideas on how to mitigate the flames, short of putting the stock exhaust back on?
And BTW, I have yet to see flames from my Borla...
And BTW, I have yet to see flames from my Borla...
10-25-2003, 09:24 PM
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Originally posted by Omicron
Does EVERYONE think the flames thing is cool, or is anyone besides me a bit concerned about it? I mean, it is kinda cool, just not sure if I like the idea of driving around a flame thrower. Also kinda worried about burning the flames buring the back of my car. Should the car really be doing this? Does anyone have any ideas on how to mitigate the flames, short of putting the stock exhaust back on?
And BTW, I have yet to see flames from my Borla...
Does EVERYONE think the flames thing is cool, or is anyone besides me a bit concerned about it? I mean, it is kinda cool, just not sure if I like the idea of driving around a flame thrower. Also kinda worried about burning the flames buring the back of my car. Should the car really be doing this? Does anyone have any ideas on how to mitigate the flames, short of putting the stock exhaust back on?
And BTW, I have yet to see flames from my Borla...
The reciepe to flames is:[list=1][*]Warm up engine[*]Get the exhaust red hot by running the car over 6k RPMs for several minutes[*]Come to a stop or at least keep it under 60 MPH (slower = bigger flames)[*]Rev it hard (WOT) and lift off on the throttle quickly[*]INSTANT FLAMES!!!
[/list=1] As you can see, it is not easy to get flames because the conditions have to be perfect to ignite the unburnt fuel. Likewise I have not seen any damage to the paint or body work on the car but your mileage may vary. :p
If Mazda ever corrects the pig rich fuel map the flames will probably go away for good.
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10-25-2003, 09:36 PM
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Originally posted by syntrix
Ever notice it doing that at night on a downshift?
Thanks for sharing, great vid!!
Ever notice it doing that at night on a downshift?
Thanks for sharing, great vid!!
Today I had a guy who pulled in a little too close behind me. So I decided to see what kind of reaction I would get if I started to shoot flames back at him. Let's just say that he didn't waste anytime putting it in reverse and backing up a few feet!
Last edited by Speed Racer; 10-25-2003 at 10:35 PM.
10-26-2003, 01:23 AM
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Originally posted by Omicron
Does EVERYONE think the flames thing is cool, or is anyone besides me a bit concerned about it? I mean, it is kinda cool, just not sure if I like the idea of driving around a flame thrower. Also kinda worried about burning the flames buring the back of my car. Should the car really be doing this? Does anyone have any ideas on how to mitigate the flames, short of putting the stock exhaust back on?
And BTW, I have yet to see flames from my Borla...
Does EVERYONE think the flames thing is cool, or is anyone besides me a bit concerned about it? I mean, it is kinda cool, just not sure if I like the idea of driving around a flame thrower. Also kinda worried about burning the flames buring the back of my car. Should the car really be doing this? Does anyone have any ideas on how to mitigate the flames, short of putting the stock exhaust back on?
And BTW, I have yet to see flames from my Borla...
YES, you CAN damage the back end with this:
10-26-2003, 08:06 AM
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Originally posted by Speed Racer
Today I had a guy who pulled in a little too close behind me. So I decided to see what kind of reaction I would get if I started to shoot flames back at him. Let's just say that he didn't waste anytime putting it in reverse and backing up a few feet!
Today I had a guy who pulled in a little too close behind me. So I decided to see what kind of reaction I would get if I started to shoot flames back at him. Let's just say that he didn't waste anytime putting it in reverse and backing up a few feet!
10-26-2003, 09:47 AM
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Awesome way to get to the tailgaters. Or the ricers who ride your bumper at 80 trying to........well actually i dont know what the hell they are trying to do lol.
Tailgating ricer
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Borla flame
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Melted ricer emblems. Yay!
Tailgating ricer
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Borla flame
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Melted ricer emblems. Yay!
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10-28-2003, 01:56 PM
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Install the latest version for Quicktime (available at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/), then download the file. Finally, change the file extension of this movie file (currently .mov) to .QT
10-28-2003, 04:40 PM
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