RP SuperCat & Borla Exhaust $$
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RP SuperCat & Borla Exhaust $$
I'm looking to purchase these next week. The cheapest I could find so far is $395 for SuperCat on www.rx7.com . Cheapest for Borla is $620 on www.rx7store.net. Anyone know if I can get these cheaper somewhere else?
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
I'm looking to purchase these next week. The cheapest I could find so far is $395 for SuperCat on www.rx7.com . Cheapest for Borla is $620 on www.rx7store.net. Anyone know if I can get these cheaper somewhere else?
I have a supercat I'll sell you...Used for 1/2 a day...to loud for me.
Bought it a week ago and had it installed for 1/2 and took it out. Let me know if your interested
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Originally Posted by Bindon
You might be better off getting the turbo XS catback for 499, but up to you
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Originally Posted by unreal89
turbo xs is LOUD! I havent tried the silencers yet, but it is LOUD w/o them
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If you're buying the borla, I'd say try and get it used.
As for the Supercat...that has a certain lifespan, so that's up to you.
Either way, when you get these, install them yourself to save lots of money. I did it without any prior experience installing anything.
As for the Supercat...that has a certain lifespan, so that's up to you.
Either way, when you get these, install them yourself to save lots of money. I did it without any prior experience installing anything.
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
I don't anything to loud. I heard a clip of the supercat & borla, sounded nice. I'll see this weekend at the meet.
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Originally Posted by SlayerRX8
If you're buying the borla, I'd say try and get it used.
As for the Supercat...that has a certain lifespan, so that's up to you.
Either way, when you get these, install them yourself to save lots of money. I did it without any prior experience installing anything.
As for the Supercat...that has a certain lifespan, so that's up to you.
Either way, when you get these, install them yourself to save lots of money. I did it without any prior experience installing anything.
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Originally Posted by Red Devil
You heard my exhaust combo at Road America, that is RP Supercat + Tanabe Hyper Medallion. The Borla should be louder than that, I'd guess.
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Originally Posted by SiLVeRE8
i have the supercat and borla combo and i think it sounds really nice!! its gives the 8 a nice growl tone without any rasp and it is not extremely loud.
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
Yea, it sounded nice. I'm sure it will sound good with the MS one as well. hey you going this Friday to the meet?
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
The only problem with me installing it myself is that I don't think I feel comfortable doing it myself. The last thing I need is my whole exhaust falling off when I'm on the road.
Can you turn a wrench? That's all there is. There's really nothing to mess up; except for forgetting gaskets, etc.
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Originally Posted by dmp
Can you turn a wrench? That's all there is. There's really nothing to mess up; except for forgetting gaskets, etc.
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
The only problem with me installing it myself is that I don't think I feel comfortable doing it myself. The last thing I need is my whole exhaust falling off when I'm on the road.
It's a great way to meet a new friend (or spend time with a current one), save up to a couple hundred bucks, and learn about your car. I found putting it on myself very rewarding
Use that saved money for another mod!
All it really involves is getting the car on jackstands (or ramps, which are easier), getting off small parts of the rear bumper (I know, this sounds scary to you, but it's not that hard - just read the DIY), taking off the bolts, getting the exhaust hangers out, putting together your exhaust with a couple bolts, putting the hangers back in, and putting your bumper back on. The whole process for people who have no idea what they're doing can take 2-3 hours max...I did it in that long without the DIY at all.
Just do it!
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Originally Posted by SlayerRX8
Trust me on this one. I didn't feel comfortable doing it, either. I knew everyone said it was easy, but had no idea where to start. All I knew was that it involved bolting pipes together. It really isn't that hard. If you have any friends who have car knowledge (or a willing rx8club member near you - hint hint people), then you can do it! Search for DIY Mazdaspeed exhaust, print it out, get a friend who has done this sorta thing, and go for it!
It's a great way to meet a new friend (or spend time with a current one), save up to a couple hundred bucks, and learn about your car. I found putting it on myself very rewarding
Use that saved money for another mod!
All it really involves is getting the car on jackstands (or ramps, which are easier), getting off small parts of the rear bumper (I know, this sounds scary to you, but it's not that hard - just read the DIY), taking off the bolts, getting the exhaust hangers out, putting together your exhaust with a couple bolts, putting the hangers back in, and putting your bumper back on. The whole process for people who have no idea what they're doing can take 2-3 hours max...I did it in that long without the DIY at all.
Just do it!
It's a great way to meet a new friend (or spend time with a current one), save up to a couple hundred bucks, and learn about your car. I found putting it on myself very rewarding
Use that saved money for another mod!
All it really involves is getting the car on jackstands (or ramps, which are easier), getting off small parts of the rear bumper (I know, this sounds scary to you, but it's not that hard - just read the DIY), taking off the bolts, getting the exhaust hangers out, putting together your exhaust with a couple bolts, putting the hangers back in, and putting your bumper back on. The whole process for people who have no idea what they're doing can take 2-3 hours max...I did it in that long without the DIY at all.
Just do it!
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I see your point regarding the exhaust and CAI but what about the dropping of the tranny for the flywheel, I really don't see myself doing that. Screw that one up and I can kiss my warrenty goodbye even though its MS. So I figured I'll have Mazda do the flywheel and they are at it they can do the CAI and exhaust. Now as for the RP supercat and Agency pulley I may try those on my own with some help.
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
its much easier to do it sooner rather than later, and be sure to not drive the car and then try and do it. damn exhaust gets SUPER hot
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Regardless of whether you feel comfortable installing yourself or not, do not go to the dealer to have an exhaust install done (or pretty much any install, they'll charge up the ying yang). My dealer quoted me $200 for an exhaust install and a reputable shop down the street did $70 for install+bolts/gasgets
I still should have done it myself, I've basically ended up taking it off and putting back on out of pure curiosity. IMO its a good firt timer diy.
I too am thinking about the rp supercat but the lifespan is a problem. I heard he'd replace it for free if you came in locally and it was burnt out, is this true?
I still should have done it myself, I've basically ended up taking it off and putting back on out of pure curiosity. IMO its a good firt timer diy.
I too am thinking about the rp supercat but the lifespan is a problem. I heard he'd replace it for free if you came in locally and it was burnt out, is this true?
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
i wish I could, but I work till 9.
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
Regardless of whether you feel comfortable installing yourself or not, do not go to the dealer to have an exhaust install done (or pretty much any install, they'll charge up the ying yang). My dealer quoted me $200 for an exhaust install and a reputable shop down the street did $70 for install+bolts/gasgets
I still should have done it myself, I've basically ended up taking it off and putting back on out of pure curiosity. IMO its a good firt timer diy.
I too am thinking about the rp supercat but the lifespan is a problem. I heard he'd replace it for free if you came in locally and it was burnt out, is this true?
I still should have done it myself, I've basically ended up taking it off and putting back on out of pure curiosity. IMO its a good firt timer diy.
I too am thinking about the rp supercat but the lifespan is a problem. I heard he'd replace it for free if you came in locally and it was burnt out, is this true?
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If I were you, I'd ask a bunch of people if they're willing to help you at this meet you're going to.
Some people just really like doing this kinda stuff
Some people just really like doing this kinda stuff
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Originally Posted by SlayerRX8
If I were you, I'd ask a bunch of people if they're willing to help you at this meet you're going to.
Some people just really like doing this kinda stuff
Some people just really like doing this kinda stuff