I just had a RB Exhaust, RB Springs, RB Sway Bars (w/front endlinks), RB Spark Plug Wires, Mazda Speed Front Tower Strut Bar, & Stainless Steel Brakelines installed on my RX8 this weekend.

All I can say about the new exhaust is WOW I am really impressed with it. It sounds so much better than the stock exhaust. On idle or highway it is very similar to stock, but with acceleration 3000+ RPM it is just much more intense. It is a louder throatier growl. It is exaclty what I had wanted, low sound during freeway cruising & around town driving, but really aggressive during acceleration & hard driving. My friend said it was the "meanest" exhaust he had ever heard. I am really glad I made the decision to get the aftermarket exhaust, it really sets my car off that much better. My mechanic said it was very easy to install. Said the hangers, rings & bolts all were in the proper place and exhaust was perfectly fitted for the car.

I will wait for the RB intake, and probably do a hi-flow cat setup. Debating Canzoomer ECU.

My suspension review is the other section.

 

Wait 'till it breaks in. After about 4-6 weeks it should wear in and it will sound just fabulous. Think of a velvet chainsaw.

I love mine; well worth the cost.

 

yup yup the RB exhaust is awesome top notch

 

I just placed the order for mine this week, really looking forward to it. Iv'e had 3 RX7's and you can't beat RB for quality.

 

what site, or local shop.. a link would be great.. thanks

 

www.racingbeat.com

 

Good luck, I think you will really like it. I was in my car tonight and was just thinking how great it sounds. I will be getting a hi-flow cat unit, and I am kind've worried (after what some of the people on the board have experienced) that it might ruin the sound.

 

I want to order mine today. Where did you guys get yours installed? I'm in S. Fla. What kind of shop will install stuff that you did not buy from them? Thanks.

 

You can probably do it yourself with simple hand tools or if you have a friend with an air compressor and impact gun. Its not hard.

 

B&B sounds meaner..:P

 

it also sounds like a civic...especially when you use their midpipe...

 

I just installed my RB exhaust last night....Awesome. You can install by yourself, but an extra set of hands wouldn't hurt. I suggest using needle nose pliers to help with the removal of the rubber gromets. You can also remove the stock exhaust by only removing the driver side plastic bumper cover. I'm 6'1" and 240 lbs. with only two jack stands I was able to get under the car with plenty of room. It took much longer to get the stock unit out than to install the RB. It sounds good now, but I can't wait until it breaks in.

 

What king of warranty, against corrosion, does RB offer. Living through winters, salt and snow in Chicago is why I'm asking. I haven't had any problems with stock exhausts in the past, just curious with aftermarket.

 

well for one...cast stainless steel flanges for positive exhaust gas sealing. The stainless steel muffler canisters are each finished with 4-inch, polished 304 stainless tips for an aggressive look.

 

Our system consists of a 304 stainless steel Racing Beat connecting-pipe, muffler canister, tubing, flanges, and outlet tips.

 

I prefer to compare the Viper sidepipe sound to that of "The Church bus on the way to bible studies camp." :D

 

I agree V10's in general have a crappy sound, but it goes very fast.

 

Man, do i want one of those.... if only I had the cash right now.... oh yeah.. the Viper too!

It gives the 8 the look and sound it should've had from the factory...

 

Pics?

 

Just had my RB exhaust installed last night (after a month or so of stalling on my part... damn inertia). Needless to say, I love it. The sound is perfect, same with the dBs... As for looks, it fills out the back of the car very well, the exhaust cowls don't look like they're dwarfing the tips like they do on the stock exhaust.

All in all, I love it. Now I just have to save money so I can do more stuff to the car. <eg>

~ Geoff

 

Does RB claim HP increase. Has anyone dynoed just the exhaust. I would like a different sound but not at the cost of HP.

 

Racing Beat claims 3.5 hp for the exhaust. You bring up a good point on their website they specifically caution people for falling for these claims of 10 hp from a cat back alone. They tested two other aftermarket exhausts and found one generated 3.5 hp, and the other one actually lost 1.5 hp. Given the small hp increase difference I have not dynoed my car before and after the exhaust. When I get my other parts parts put on I will do a before and after.

 

rb is hard to beat, easy to install and looks great. really helps fill out the rear in. (ok i know that could go somewhere but i won't) The sound does get better . had mine about 4-5 mos now. I also like the color the tips get. I'm afraid that you will not like the sound if you put a highflow cat and midpipe(even with a resonator) on. It is usually to loud for most. I have heard placeing a small single muffler on the midpipe to help. The exhaust restriction is in the cat. You actully get a few more horses by putting on a high flow cat and midpipe with the stock cat back system. Me I rather have the sound than 3-4 more horsepower
rock on racing beat
olddragger

 

What color would that be?
Do you mean it starts to slightly bronze out (from chome to a slight yellowish platinum) like a good little exhaust should when it's all growed up?

I had a Magnaflow catback on my Jetta that did this, I really liked the effect...