Removed Stock Muffler...My Thoughts
#203
Originally Posted by SBT
no, but it might prompt them to pull you over if they realize that and then start thinking about how loud it is
like we've said a bunch of times, it's not THAT loud and I don't think you would get pulled over for it...but then again, you never know
if you've got the time and small amount of money it costs, it's definitely fun as hell to drive around with
like we've said a bunch of times, it's not THAT loud and I don't think you would get pulled over for it...but then again, you never know
if you've got the time and small amount of money it costs, it's definitely fun as hell to drive around with
#207
First of all, this weekend I took my muffler off and liked my results. Today I decided to get on here, do a quick search and stumbled across this thread. After reading all 11 pages worth of posts, weighing the pros and cons, sifting through peoples opinions and flames on the matter, I was convinced. I could spend 100 bux to have my local muffler shop remove my stock can and weld my stock tips back on a pipe and achieve what I wanted for a fraction of the price.
Like many others who dont have a ton of money, this option was great for me. I wanted it louder, deeper, and could care less how much power I lost or gained. In a nut shell, I decided to do the same thing to my 06.
It is currently in the shop having the work done and should have it back in about 2 hours.
I will have pictures and video of it soon for you guys.
All that matters is that you are pleased with your own car.......and I am.
Rock on Mr. SBT, rock on!!!
Like many others who dont have a ton of money, this option was great for me. I wanted it louder, deeper, and could care less how much power I lost or gained. In a nut shell, I decided to do the same thing to my 06.
It is currently in the shop having the work done and should have it back in about 2 hours.
I will have pictures and video of it soon for you guys.
All that matters is that you are pleased with your own car.......and I am.
Rock on Mr. SBT, rock on!!!
#208
I look forward to hearing/seeing your results...rock on yourself too.
I would've done something cheaper, but I wanted to keep my stock muffler intact so it remains a bolt-on, bolt-off modification. Maybe you won't get the slight hissing like me, and maybe it will sound a little different.
Keep us posted.
-Chris
I would've done something cheaper, but I wanted to keep my stock muffler intact so it remains a bolt-on, bolt-off modification. Maybe you won't get the slight hissing like me, and maybe it will sound a little different.
Keep us posted.
-Chris
#209
Originally Posted by Luscious Luke
First of all, this weekend I took my muffler off and liked my results. Today I decided to get on here, do a quick search and stumbled across this thread. After reading all 11 pages worth of posts, weighing the pros and cons, sifting through peoples opinions and flames on the matter, I was convinced. I could spend 100 bux to have my local muffler shop remove my stock can and weld my stock tips back on a pipe and achieve what I wanted for a fraction of the price.
Like many others who dont have a ton of money, this option was great for me. I wanted it louder, deeper, and could care less how much power I lost or gained. In a nut shell, I decided to do the same thing to my 06.
It is currently in the shop having the work done and should have it back in about 2 hours.
I will have pictures and video of it soon for you guys.
All that matters is that you are pleased with your own car.......and I am.
Rock on Mr. SBT, rock on!!!
Like many others who dont have a ton of money, this option was great for me. I wanted it louder, deeper, and could care less how much power I lost or gained. In a nut shell, I decided to do the same thing to my 06.
It is currently in the shop having the work done and should have it back in about 2 hours.
I will have pictures and video of it soon for you guys.
All that matters is that you are pleased with your own car.......and I am.
Rock on Mr. SBT, rock on!!!
#210
Originally Posted by jondimellow
not flamming cause i kinda like the sound too. but u live in san jose. if the cops hear u, wouldn't they know like fast that something is up? esp with that new fast and furious movie out.
Last edited by Luscious Luke; 10-02-2006 at 06:57 PM.
#211
Here you go guys, just got it back and it sounds great. The best 100 buxs spent on my Z so far. I had them weld flanges back on the new piping so I could take it off and put the stock one back on in the event of a ticket. Let me know what you think. Fly by videos soon to come. Stay tuned.
#212
P.S., I dont wanna hear crap about the welds either, They looks pretty damn good to me. There are zero exhaust leaks and it doesnt rattle, so Im happy. I really don't think they look half bad, plus they are under the car. Just warning off any future flames.
Also, I am having it thermal coated black to make the piping stand out a little less. Not a big fan of the silver pipe, thats gotta go quick.
Also, I am having it thermal coated black to make the piping stand out a little less. Not a big fan of the silver pipe, thats gotta go quick.
Last edited by Luscious Luke; 10-02-2006 at 04:59 PM.
#213
Pretty nice mod dude... good job getting it done right instead of running with no muffler or tips at all
By the way your setup is now quite similar to RSR exhaust. I wouldn't say it's the best design ever, but probably higher flowing than stock.
By the way your setup is now quite similar to RSR exhaust. I wouldn't say it's the best design ever, but probably higher flowing than stock.
Last edited by Wired 24/7; 10-02-2006 at 06:39 PM.
#214
Hey man, if you don't want any feedback, don't post. The welds are not good, and just because you have no leaks now... As far as sound goes, I haven't heard it. Looks? Come on! Ever seen one of those Neon SXT / SRT-4 wannabees from behind? B I N G O
I am by no means demeaning what you have done, if this what you prefer, more power to you. But let's be realistic. Have you noticed what most of the cars on this forum look like?
I am by no means demeaning what you have done, if this what you prefer, more power to you. But let's be realistic. Have you noticed what most of the cars on this forum look like?
#215
Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Pretty nice mod dude... good job getting it done right instead of running with no muffler or tips at all
By the way your setup is now quite similar to RSR exhaust. I wouldn't say it's the best design ever, but probably higher flowing than stock.
By the way your setup is now quite similar to RSR exhaust. I wouldn't say it's the best design ever, but probably higher flowing than stock.
On the other hand, ya still cant beat 100 bucks for a nearly stock, awesome sounding exhaust. The desired sound and the price just outweighed everything else I had been looking at (i.e. Borla TD, or the Nismo). To say the least, Im happy with the low budget version.
#216
if u have nothing good to say, shut your hole.......
i like it, its your z and if u want to rock it that way by all means, im thinking of doing the same to my z thanks for the pics, is there a way i can get some sound clips so i can hear how loud it is....................
#217
Originally Posted by undrgnd
Hey man, if you don't want any feedback, don't post. The welds are not good, and just because you have no leaks now... As far as sound goes, I haven't heard it. Looks? Come on! Ever seen one of those Neon SXT / SRT-4 wannabees from behind? B I N G O
I am by no means demeaning what you have done, if this what you prefer, more power to you. But let's be realistic. Have you noticed what most of the cars on this forum look like?
I am by no means demeaning what you have done, if this what you prefer, more power to you. But let's be realistic. Have you noticed what most of the cars on this forum look like?
Also, Im not quite sure what you are comparing when it comes to a Neon.
And yes, I have noticed what most of the cars look like on here, mine looks pretty damn identical to most of them. Again, not sure what you are comparing my Z to when it comes to other Z's on this site.
Pardon me if I misunderstood you.
#218
Originally Posted by arodbrs
i like it, its your z and if u want to rock it that way by all means, im thinking of doing the same to my z thanks for the pics, is there a way i can get some sound clips so i can hear how loud it is....................
Im working on getting a fly by video up on here for you guys. It was dark when I got home and had no one to hold the camera. Will get a clip up soon.
Last edited by Luscious Luke; 10-02-2006 at 07:22 PM.
#220
Originally Posted by smokedout350z
good job sir...welcome to club "Take da muffler off"...it's kinda loud in da cabin but soundz like a beast from da outside..
Thanks for the props.