Melted Exhaust Shrouds
 

Hey guys,

I just installed a Turboxs catback and took the 8 for a drive. After about 20 minutes I noticed that the exhaust shrouds (the plastic things by the exhaust we starting to melt. Any tips on what I should do?

Thanks

cut them out and make space for the exhaust tips.

get the new version of the TurboXS exhaust. They revised the tips to combat that problem.

You probably bought the one for the series 1. Series 2 exhaust options need to sit lower to avoid melting the bumper.

Most low/mediocre quality aftermarket vendors do not acknowledge the difference between series 1 and 2.

Thanks for all the advice. I noticed this morning that the melting isn't too terrible, so I think I'm gonna let it be for the time being, but I think getting a new rear bumper could solve the problem. What do you think?

That would be a pretty expensive fix for just melting the shrouds. You can just buy adjustable exhaust hangers and have it sit a little lower in the rear.

Hey xexok, where can I buy these said hangers?

It would be cheaper to buy a Dremel tool and cut a larger hole. That's what I had to do.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-ii-aftermarket-performance-modifications-162/09-agency-power-exhaust-193474/

That thread talks about them. I think its an f1-z hanger, but any other similar ones should work.

I found these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADJUSTABLE-H...ht_1310wt_1165

Would they work?

You could goto Home Depot buy a For Sale house sign made of metal cut it paint the forsale side if you wish, buy a rivet gun and rivets of course drill a hole in the shroud and put them on, done deal! also if you want the uber track look put gold heat resistant sticker :P

Yes Moby those look like the same ones. If the holes are the wrong size you would just have to drill them out.

Yokohamaboi has a good idea, they actually sell something called "exhaust finishers" that do that same thing. The price is crazy high though. http://www.mazdaparts.org/marxexfi.html

Yeah about the same thing, probally everything together should cost 30 bucks if you know how to shop smart, plus it looks alot nicer. i was gonna do the same thing with my 08 rx8 but i said screw it and bought a MS rear spoiler, If you make the exhaust sit lower wouldn't it look kinda funny??

http://www.prospeedracing.com.au/pro...50852_zoom.jpg this is off a evo and someone should totally design somthing for the S2 RX8, S1 would look werid cause the plastic part is one piece. unlike you guys which are lucky LOL

Thanks guys,
I did a quick fix tonight that stopped the melting and doesn't look half bad. All I need now is to wait for the new hangers to ship. Do you know where I can get a new pair of exhaust shrouds?

Hey moby. would you mind letting me know how the hangers work out? if they work nice for you I am planning on doing the same thing. I think i want the exotic speed exhaust though.

Thanks

Any Update on how these hangers worked out?

Thanks much

Sorry Chika, I actually haven't ordered the new hangars since the cables that I used are holding up really good and since the ones on ebay require international shipping. I am confident that any SI exhaust will work on an SII but you need to modify the hanging height. As long as you are flexible you should be fine.