S2 owners with single exhaust
#27
Paimon: by "all of those bends" do you mean the two bends that follow the path of the stock muffler system? I'm not too worried about them. Maybe they look tighter to you in the photo than they really are. They're both mandrel-bent 2.5" diameter pipe.
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That's just a photoshop. I'm going to go to body shop and ask them to work some magic using the images above. Shouldn't be too difficult for them.
#34
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You can buy some cheap hangers at autozone that are longer than the stock ones and work very well. If you autox or anything of that nature you should probably go with the stiff poly hangers but the cheap ones have worked great for me. I think I've had my hi-power for about a month now with no melting and no scraping on anything.
#35
You can buy some cheap hangers at autozone that are longer than the stock ones and work very well. If you autox or anything of that nature you should probably go with the stiff poly hangers but the cheap ones have worked great for me. I think I've had my hi-power for about a month now with no melting and no scraping on anything.
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It only dropped it about an inch or so I think, but it was enough to make it so it didn't burn. I didn't notice any stress on it from twisting when I put it on. I think it is at almost the same angle it would be on an s1.
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there are 3 groups here:
1. the ones trying to save every ounce of weight and performance
2. the ones who want it for the sound
3. the ones who want it for the looks
based on the pics i can tell you that no one succesfully accomplished #1, and only 1 person accomplished #3 ... can't comment on #2
1. the ones trying to save every ounce of weight and performance
2. the ones who want it for the sound
3. the ones who want it for the looks
based on the pics i can tell you that no one succesfully accomplished #1, and only 1 person accomplished #3 ... can't comment on #2
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I'm think of picking up the Apexi hybrid megaphone dual tip catback system. Does anyone have any knowledge on this exhaust system, fitting, sounds or quality?
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Also, you made me use my first post to this forum to say that. *Sigh*....I blame the internet for my actions.
Last edited by YoursTruly; 09-04-2015 at 07:37 AM.
#42
I broke down and acquired a used HKS Hi-Power. I have modified it to fit and I am quite happy with both the sound and weight savings. Pics when it stops raining.
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#43
The used HKS I bought didn't have the adjustable tip so I made my own out of some 4" piping cut on a 30 degree slant. With the stock midpipe, it sounds incredible and doesn't have enough drone to bother me on my commute. I took a video, but the camera mount rattled and ruined the otherwise excellent sound. I will fix it and take another as soon as I can.
#44
i hate to revive an old thread. but ive owned the HKS hipower exhaust twice. honestly it does look a little goofy on the car that should have twin pipes but it serves its purpose pretty well. it sounds alot better than most exhaust systems out there and is a bit more affordable. and on the S2 it most definitly will save you a decent amount of weight. the only exhaust systems out there that i believe sound better are the HKS legamax twin pipe, or the RE-amemiya dolphin tail. also the Greddy sp2, but im not sure if they make that anymore (dont quote me on that, i could be wrong) but all 3 of those are in the 1000-1200$ range.
all in all, if can get one/want one, get it. you wont regret it. plus it should help you save for a good midpipe if you were so inclined in the future.
all in all, if can get one/want one, get it. you wont regret it. plus it should help you save for a good midpipe if you were so inclined in the future.
#45
2009 rx8 r3
Has anyone used the Race Roots single exhaust system. Is it any good? Any problems with it? I know it's been around for a while now but I'd like a bit more sound from my exhaust... I know exhausts don't make much more power for the rx8's so with that being said does anyone have information????
#46
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Has anyone used the Race Roots single exhaust system. Is it any good? Any problems with it? I know it's been around for a while now but I'd like a bit more sound from my exhaust... I know exhausts don't make much more power for the rx8's so with that being said does anyone have information????
I actually own it on an R3, and i had the original one on my S1. the sound is good. not throaty like borla, sound like F1 at high rpm.
The one that i had on the R3 is single side with back exit tip. this i HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
the downward tip sounds awesome at low speed, but you will have to have earplugs for highway driving.
You also may need to cut or bend the heat shield to clear some hanging area if they didn't change it.
#47
Finally got ahold of race roots and they said their not making them right noway. .. so that leaves me with HKS single exhaust what does everyone think I found a few video clips sounds good to me, where's a good place to order performance parts from found a place called lightning tuning$477 + 9.00 shipping ... but also found others around the 560 mark plus like 30 shipping and all that ... also does the R3 use a different exhaust set up the videos I found of stock exhaust sound a bit quieter then what mine sounds like I guess it could be the camera ... Maybe
#49
Finally got ahold of race roots and they said their not making them right noway. .. so that leaves me with HKS single exhaust what does everyone think I found a few video clips sounds good to me, where's a good place to order performance parts from found a place called lightning tuning$477 + 9.00 shipping ... but also found others around the 560 mark plus like 30 shipping and all that ... also does the R3 use a different exhaust set up the videos I found of stock exhaust sound a bit quieter then what mine sounds like I guess it could be the camera ... Maybe
Last edited by YoursTruly; 01-28-2016 at 09:00 PM.
#50
Like I said man. The hks is a pretty bomb exhaust. I love the sound it makes although I rarely get to hear it since I put I'm my midpipe (non resonated racing beat midpipe). That crap is LOUD. Just like I put in my last post. If you have the money and the means hop on it. You will not regret it. You can it off Amazon nowadays too if I remember right. And no, before you search, the s2 exhaust setup is exactly the same as the s1. The only difference is that you will need longer rubber hangers for the tip not to melt your plastic shrouds.