Exotic Speed Exhaust
03-05-2008, 08:05 PM
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i just bought the header and full exhaust from a dealer on ebay...the headers $580 and the exhaust $550. ill put up pics and sound clips of the install. it should be getting here in a week.
03-06-2008, 09:47 PM
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03-07-2008, 01:09 AM
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Yes, I'm going to stick it in by myself with mazdamaniac's instructions. I ordered it from him (Jeff). Currently I'm using the EMU, but ordered the Cobb AP and will sell my EMU and stock Greddy/Mitsu turbo, hopefully very soon..
03-13-2008, 08:32 PM
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just installed the exhaust and i love it! it isnt as loud as i thought it was going to be and it has a nice deep tone to it. it gets loud when i get on it but when i drive normal its just a deep rumble. waiting on the headers to get shipped and when i install them ill put up pics and sound clips for the complete system.
03-14-2008, 01:53 AM
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just installed the exhaust and i love it! it isnt as loud as i thought it was going to be and it has a nice deep tone to it. it gets loud when i get on it but when i drive normal its just a deep rumble. waiting on the headers to get shipped and when i install them ill put up pics and sound clips for the complete system.
03-14-2008, 06:55 PM
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03-14-2008, 07:19 PM
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03-15-2008, 09:40 PM
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03-16-2008, 04:25 PM
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the only bad thing about this exhaust is the way it makes the whole cabin vibrate and hum! i think im going to dynamat the car to quiet the cabin. also ive read a couple of threads on the CEL light coming on with the cat-delete pipe installed. i had this same problem on my mazdspeed protege. i tried an o2 simulator but it didnt work. but now ive found a new way to stop the light from coming on that doesnt require any wire cutting or an o2 sim. and it only cost $2.50. ill drive for a while and let you know if it keeps working because one of the threads i read said there was nothing you could do..lol
04-03-2008, 10:20 AM
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I am really looking at this exhaust, but also considering the HKS Hi-Power as well. I want to find a good deal on the Exotic Speed but no ebay listings and I can't even find any through a google search. Anyone got any suggestions? Thanks
04-03-2008, 10:42 AM
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Call Justin at ExoticSpeed and ask for the Charles R. Hill/BHR discount. He'll take care of you.
As for cabin noises; most aftermarket exhaust systems will induce some level of droning, rattles, noises, vibrations, etc., because the OEMs spend most of their time eliminating NVHs by tuning the whole car as a unit. Once we mess with their "formula" we get weird noises all over the place. As a matter of fact, one of the weird phenomenon I have found with the RX-8 is that when it sounds in the car like the exhaust might be loud outside, it really isn't that bad.
As for cabin noises; most aftermarket exhaust systems will induce some level of droning, rattles, noises, vibrations, etc., because the OEMs spend most of their time eliminating NVHs by tuning the whole car as a unit. Once we mess with their "formula" we get weird noises all over the place. As a matter of fact, one of the weird phenomenon I have found with the RX-8 is that when it sounds in the car like the exhaust might be loud outside, it really isn't that bad.
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05-20-2008, 11:09 PM
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05-21-2008, 12:01 AM
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Well how else am I suppose 2 find out what any exhaust sounds like? Just buy any random one and hope for the best? I am in the process of buying an exhaust like the Exoticspeed or AP....people say they are pretty much the same but I just heard from the videos that they were a little different...any advice on other exhausts out there that have the colored titanium tips? thanks
05-21-2008, 04:57 PM
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Well how else am I suppose 2 find out what any exhaust sounds like? Just buy any random one and hope for the best? I am in the process of buying an exhaust like the Exoticspeed or AP....people say they are pretty much the same but I just heard from the videos that they were a little different...any advice on other exhausts out there that have the colored titanium tips? thanks
09-10-2008, 01:04 AM
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Hi! wow this thread went dead, anyways this exhaust looks nice and sounds good on youtube, not sure how it sound in person. I have a couple of questions. Will this exhaust Melt my shrouds? will it still melt with exhaust finishers? where can i get it? thats all i need to know. thanks if you guys can help.