Borla Cat-back Exhaust Info
10-12-2003, 11:54 PM
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Anybody interested in a sound clip?
I also have a short video of what your hear in the sound clip. I just need someone to host the file (~1MB).
P.S. I wasn't able to attach a .mov file so I cheated and zipped it. Hopefully you'll be able to open it with QuickTime.
I also have a short video of what your hear in the sound clip. I just need someone to host the file (~1MB).
P.S. I wasn't able to attach a .mov file so I cheated and zipped it. Hopefully you'll be able to open it with QuickTime.
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10-13-2003, 01:09 AM
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I like the fact that is sticks out a little further than the stock tips.
I have had a bit of melting around my stock exhaust
I you don't mind me asking: What did this cost you?
I have had a bit of melting around my stock exhaust
I you don't mind me asking: What did this cost you?
10-13-2003, 08:25 AM
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Borla is asking $700 plus S&H.
Vivid Racing wants $595 and that includes S&H.
I originally placed my order with Borla but after waiting almost a month and making a few phone calls they finally admitted that they lost/cancelled my order. On that same day I called Vivid Racing and a week later I have it installed on my car.
Less money and better service, that's the way it should be. Thanks Vivid Racing!
Vivid Racing wants $595 and that includes S&H.
I originally placed my order with Borla but after waiting almost a month and making a few phone calls they finally admitted that they lost/cancelled my order. On that same day I called Vivid Racing and a week later I have it installed on my car.
Less money and better service, that's the way it should be. Thanks Vivid Racing!
10-13-2003, 09:12 AM
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Would you recommend this exhaust, speed racer? In terms of quality and sound. I just don't want it to sound like some fast and furious, ricey car! By the way, what is the warranty on that exhaust, if there is one?
10-13-2003, 10:02 AM
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Originally posted by 8th1der
Would you recommend this exhaust, speed racer? In terms of quality and sound. I just don't want it to sound like some fast and furious, ricey car! By the way, what is the warranty on that exhaust, if there is one?
Would you recommend this exhaust, speed racer? In terms of quality and sound. I just don't want it to sound like some fast and furious, ricey car! By the way, what is the warranty on that exhaust, if there is one?
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10-13-2003, 02:42 PM
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Great sound. Mingles very well with the rotary engine sound.
Is there any noticeable droning in the cabin at highway cruising speeds (60-80mph)? A friend of mine has a Borla exhaust on his Z28 and it sounds great (very mean), but it just drones too much for my taste when cruising. Since my RX-8 is my "road trip" car, I prefer it to be as quiet as possible for long trips.
Is there any noticeable droning in the cabin at highway cruising speeds (60-80mph)? A friend of mine has a Borla exhaust on his Z28 and it sounds great (very mean), but it just drones too much for my taste when cruising. Since my RX-8 is my "road trip" car, I prefer it to be as quiet as possible for long trips.
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10-13-2003, 02:53 PM
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yeah, that's what i am concerened about too.
1) how loud is the noise while cruising.
2) how did it affect the mpg? I guess you'll have to wait a tank or two in order to determine that.
oh and I assume that You've reset the ECU as well?
1) how loud is the noise while cruising.
2) how did it affect the mpg? I guess you'll have to wait a tank or two in order to determine that.
oh and I assume that You've reset the ECU as well?
10-13-2003, 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by nash
Great sound. Mingles very well with the rotary engine sound.
Is there any noticeable droning in the cabin at highway cruising speeds (60-80mph)? A friend of mine has a Borla exhaust on his Z28 and it sounds great (very mean), but it just drones too much for my taste when cruising. Since my RX-8 is my "road trip" car, I prefer it to be as quiet as possible for long trips.
Great sound. Mingles very well with the rotary engine sound.
Is there any noticeable droning in the cabin at highway cruising speeds (60-80mph)? A friend of mine has a Borla exhaust on his Z28 and it sounds great (very mean), but it just drones too much for my taste when cruising. Since my RX-8 is my "road trip" car, I prefer it to be as quiet as possible for long trips.
As for the MPG, you'll have to give me a chance to burn through a few tanks before I can comment one way or another.
10-13-2003, 04:46 PM
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Slightly off topic...SpeedRacer....When you removed the old exhaust, did you look inside the pipe? I was curious because all the soot on my tailpipes........how does the inside look.
I'm kind of obsessive but, I just picture that stuff building up over time and cloging my cat.
I'm kind of obsessive but, I just picture that stuff building up over time and cloging my cat.
10-13-2003, 04:58 PM
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Just ordered mine from Huff at Vivid. Great to work with on the phone and I think the price is great too! Can't wait til it gets here :D
Speed Racer -- your sound clip sold a few exhausts for Vivid -- they should give you discount
Speed Racer -- your sound clip sold a few exhausts for Vivid -- they should give you discount
10-13-2003, 07:07 PM
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love that sound... i can't get the grin off my face when i think of that on my car.... then i realize it'll take me about 2-3 months to get the cash for the exhaust and my smile goes away. awesome clip though... nice pix too
10-13-2003, 07:18 PM
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Originally posted by RXhusker
Just ordered mine from Huff at Vivid. Great to work with on the phone and I think the price is great too! Can't wait til it gets here :D
Speed Racer -- your sound clip sold a few exhausts for Vivid -- they should give you discount
Just ordered mine from Huff at Vivid. Great to work with on the phone and I think the price is great too! Can't wait til it gets here :D
Speed Racer -- your sound clip sold a few exhausts for Vivid -- they should give you discount
It would be nice to get a discount from Vivid but I doubt that it will happen. Actually I am a little surprised that they didn't through in any Vivid Racing schwag with the order.
P.S. You'll find a Borla baseball cap and sticker packed in with the exhaust.
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10-13-2003, 07:44 PM
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Damn. Lets just say I was hoping to put a Borla off the shopping list for a while, but Damn. That sound clip has me sold.
Now I just need MONEY!
Anybody wanna take pity on a poor mexican boy?
Now I just need MONEY!
Anybody wanna take pity on a poor mexican boy?
10-13-2003, 07:53 PM
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I put a Borla muffler on my Ford ZX2 a while back, and it was exactly what I wanted, with a deep, noticeable (but not too loud) sound. Anything that makes an Escort sound good has got too be quality 
They make excellent products though (if a bit pricey sometimes). This one seems to have a decent price though. That million mile guarantee is really nice too, so the exhaust will definitely outlast your car.
They make excellent products though (if a bit pricey sometimes). This one seems to have a decent price though. That million mile guarantee is really nice too, so the exhaust will definitely outlast your car.
10-13-2003, 07:55 PM
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Originally posted by Gyro
Slightly off topic...SpeedRacer....When you removed the old exhaust, did you look inside the pipe? I was curious because all the soot on my tailpipes........how does the inside look.
I'm kind of obsessive but, I just picture that stuff building up over time and cloging my cat.
Slightly off topic...SpeedRacer....When you removed the old exhaust, did you look inside the pipe? I was curious because all the soot on my tailpipes........how does the inside look.
I'm kind of obsessive but, I just picture that stuff building up over time and cloging my cat.
As you can see the pipes are thoroughly covered with soot (7,500 miles worth) but I can't imagine that it would ever build up enough to clog up the pipes or muffler especially when there is considerably more build up in the exhaust tips versus the mid pipe. Well at least that is my opinion. Maybe someone with more knowledge than I will jump in and teach us a thing or two.
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10-13-2003, 08:25 PM
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Originally posted by SuperRex
how loud do u think it would be if catless?
how loud do u think it would be if catless?
10-13-2003, 08:53 PM
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If one took the cats out I would suggest adding in a free flow resonator, like a Magnaflow. Just a fibre pack wrapped around a straight through perforated pipe to reduce the rasp a bit.
Something like their 10416 or 10426..
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/universal/round.htm
Something like their 10416 or 10426..
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/universal/round.htm