Im Soon To Get A Muffler.Advice? Experiece? Prices?Opinion?
03-17-2009, 04:45 AM
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any of these bolt on mufflers have no guaranteed fit, you are much better of going here http://www.fluidmotorsports.com/p-93-exhaust.aspx and buying whatever cat-back exhaust you think looks nicest. they all sound better over stock so buy the cheapest one since it seems thats what you're looking for.
any of these bolt on mufflers have no guaranteed fit, you are much better of going here http://www.fluidmotorsports.com/p-93-exhaust.aspx and buying whatever cat-back exhaust you think looks nicest. they all sound better over stock so buy the cheapest one since it seems thats what you're looking for.
03-17-2009, 07:15 AM
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while you are at it why don't you pick up one of these.
and when they get this back in stock pick up some.
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03-17-2009, 05:45 PM
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ya true that...i guess its prob best i just leave it alone for rite now. i guess there no way it would fit on there. looked at it n i guess if it were to go on then it would be sticking a good foot outwards lol. prob best if i don't mess with it.=)thanks for settin me straight.
03-17-2009, 08:22 PM
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You guys seem to be giving this guy a hard time, he just wants his car to e louder/ditch that UFO-like stock sound...
Check out this thread and try messaging the original poster for details.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/universal-exhaust-tips-168841/
IMHO, watch craigslist like a hawk for beat up old, yet reputable/authentic exhaust systems (JDM, USDM - Blitz, Apex'i, Greddy, Borla, Magnaflow, etc none of that "N1 style") that sellers are dumping for dirt cheap. As long as the muffler is relatively small (import mufflers should do the trick) you can have a shop chop it out for you and they should be able to fabricate something up to meet your needs. Muffler shops typically carry pre-mandrel bent piping of differing degrees and should be able to make something work and if not, you can always settle with the accordian style bending for the sake of sound.
Remember, the key is finding an authentic muffler attached to a beat up system. I personally was |--------| close to picking up an RS*R exhaust, chopping out the muffler, and throwing it on my car last month. If you have any serious questions of viability, drive up to the shop and ask their advice - the least they'll do is throw it on the lift and tell you how difficult the job should be.
Sometimes when modifying cars you've got to get creative and be flexible with the outcomes. For example, would you be willing to run a single exit exhaust with one of your shrouds removed (exhaust angled slightly diagnal/upwards). That would be a pretty easy setup to have fab - a member on here already even has done it. Simply because others say it cannot be done, does not mean that it can't - just be creative.
Happy Modding
Check out this thread and try messaging the original poster for details.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/universal-exhaust-tips-168841/
IMHO, watch craigslist like a hawk for beat up old, yet reputable/authentic exhaust systems (JDM, USDM - Blitz, Apex'i, Greddy, Borla, Magnaflow, etc none of that "N1 style") that sellers are dumping for dirt cheap. As long as the muffler is relatively small (import mufflers should do the trick) you can have a shop chop it out for you and they should be able to fabricate something up to meet your needs. Muffler shops typically carry pre-mandrel bent piping of differing degrees and should be able to make something work and if not, you can always settle with the accordian style bending for the sake of sound.
Remember, the key is finding an authentic muffler attached to a beat up system. I personally was |--------| close to picking up an RS*R exhaust, chopping out the muffler, and throwing it on my car last month. If you have any serious questions of viability, drive up to the shop and ask their advice - the least they'll do is throw it on the lift and tell you how difficult the job should be.
Sometimes when modifying cars you've got to get creative and be flexible with the outcomes. For example, would you be willing to run a single exit exhaust with one of your shrouds removed (exhaust angled slightly diagnal/upwards). That would be a pretty easy setup to have fab - a member on here already even has done it. Simply because others say it cannot be done, does not mean that it can't - just be creative.
Happy Modding
03-20-2009, 08:38 AM
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I'm not big on flaming people but dude! First off, I'm going to throw out a guess that your parents just bought you your first car (judging by your oh so wonderful 'net grammar)? And if so they gave you a very nice one!
I think many many people above have tried to caution you from being nice to outright direct saying you will f$$k up your car. I understand not having a ton of extra $ to spend and wanting to spend it on your car (I spent the first 5+ years of car ownership doing just that). What you NEED to do is understand that you can't get "good" for "cheap" 99.99999% of the time. Save up a little more $ and do it right!
IMO the direction you were insisting on (with the cheap generic ebay mufflers) is not different than just grabbing a hacksaw and chopping off the stock muffler, hell, try just unbolting that and running around for a day and see what folks are trying to indicate to you. A muffler is more than just a metal can hanging on the back of your car (or should be).
I think many many people above have tried to caution you from being nice to outright direct saying you will f$$k up your car. I understand not having a ton of extra $ to spend and wanting to spend it on your car (I spent the first 5+ years of car ownership doing just that). What you NEED to do is understand that you can't get "good" for "cheap" 99.99999% of the time. Save up a little more $ and do it right!
IMO the direction you were insisting on (with the cheap generic ebay mufflers) is not different than just grabbing a hacksaw and chopping off the stock muffler, hell, try just unbolting that and running around for a day and see what folks are trying to indicate to you. A muffler is more than just a metal can hanging on the back of your car (or should be).
03-20-2009, 09:24 AM
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I'm not big on flaming people but dude! First off, I'm going to throw out a guess that your parents just bought you your first car (judging by your oh so wonderful 'net grammar)? And if so they gave you a very nice one!
I think many many people above have tried to caution you from being nice to outright direct saying you will f$$k up your car. I understand not having a ton of extra $ to spend and wanting to spend it on your car (I spent the first 5+ years of car ownership doing just that). What you NEED to do is understand that you can't get "good" for "cheap" 99.99999% of the time. Save up a little more $ and do it right!
IMO the direction you were insisting on (with the cheap generic ebay mufflers) is not different than just grabbing a hacksaw and chopping off the stock muffler, hell, try just unbolting that and running around for a day and see what folks are trying to indicate to you. A muffler is more than just a metal can hanging on the back of your car (or should be).
I think many many people above have tried to caution you from being nice to outright direct saying you will f$$k up your car. I understand not having a ton of extra $ to spend and wanting to spend it on your car (I spent the first 5+ years of car ownership doing just that). What you NEED to do is understand that you can't get "good" for "cheap" 99.99999% of the time. Save up a little more $ and do it right!
IMO the direction you were insisting on (with the cheap generic ebay mufflers) is not different than just grabbing a hacksaw and chopping off the stock muffler, hell, try just unbolting that and running around for a day and see what folks are trying to indicate to you. A muffler is more than just a metal can hanging on the back of your car (or should be).
03-20-2009, 09:39 AM
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No it doesn't but it does compound your ignorance somewhat (please understand ignorance is a lack of knowledge on a particular subject which is distinctly different from stupidity).
I didn't really mean to offend or "hate", just a peeve of mine I spose. I apologize.
Some things can be done less expensively, more if you learn to wrench yourself (exactly how I figured out everything from engine rebuilds to building my own house). I hope the point you take away from this thread is more that even while saving some cash there is a min. "cost of admission" for lots of things and no job worth doing is worth doing half assed.
definately search out a good used unit and you can bolt up yourself
I didn't really mean to offend or "hate", just a peeve of mine I spose. I apologize.
Some things can be done less expensively, more if you learn to wrench yourself (exactly how I figured out everything from engine rebuilds to building my own house). I hope the point you take away from this thread is more that even while saving some cash there is a min. "cost of admission" for lots of things and no job worth doing is worth doing half assed.
definately search out a good used unit and you can bolt up yourself
03-20-2009, 11:59 AM
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nah i pay my parents rent and that's pretty much it. i don't get money from them. i get money from work. just cuz grammar is slang doesnt mean that im sum rich kid lol. i wish tho. i mean im just looking for advice here. i have high hopes and i lookto you guys for help and advice. i seriously think the forums have a little too much hate for people looking to add stuff to there ride with not alot of money but wutver i understand it a lil i guess. i mean i understand a lil better now that i need to save up more money but hey it was a shot in the dark to see if its been done with good results...just merely a question
Like others have said, save up for a used "brand-name" catback. You have a job, so just put a little away every 2 weeks to treat yourself to something nice in 2-3 months.
Let me tell you that installing a catback takes around 3-hours by yourself, and will cost you $0. Installing those eBay mufflers at a shop and getting everything custom fit/bent will equal if not cost more than just buying a cat-back.
Scour the FS section EVERYDAY, there will be exhausts showing up
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