Something I Want To Get Off My Chest
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Something I Want To Get Off My Chest
I have been reading the thread about the motordyne modular exhaust
that is coming out and the idea about swapping out rear sections on
demand, they recommend the "VQ" for daily driving and the "shockwave"
for increased sound, flow etc..
from what i have read everyone seems to be happy with this exhaust and
its concept so far(not everyone loves the look of the shockwave, but seem
to like its sound once the clip was posted recently)
now here is my problem-i had a similiar idea a while back that i posted in
a thread back in February and i got bashed left and right
note: i am in no way saying anything about motordyne stealing my idea
because from what i have heard Tony has been working on this exhaust
for a couple of years now
i am just pissed how i got bashed for the same exact concept and now
when motordyne promotes it everyone loves it
--search for the thread "had an idea" in the intake/exhaust section
and you will find it
i watched the youtube video of the guy doing the switch back and forth
from the VQ exhaust section and the shockwave and it is exactly the
idea i was going for...mild exhaust for daily use, and shockwave to bolt
on for track days or just scaring the pee out of old people
that is coming out and the idea about swapping out rear sections on
demand, they recommend the "VQ" for daily driving and the "shockwave"
for increased sound, flow etc..
from what i have read everyone seems to be happy with this exhaust and
its concept so far(not everyone loves the look of the shockwave, but seem
to like its sound once the clip was posted recently)
now here is my problem-i had a similiar idea a while back that i posted in
a thread back in February and i got bashed left and right
note: i am in no way saying anything about motordyne stealing my idea
because from what i have heard Tony has been working on this exhaust
for a couple of years now
i am just pissed how i got bashed for the same exact concept and now
when motordyne promotes it everyone loves it
--search for the thread "had an idea" in the intake/exhaust section
and you will find it
i watched the youtube video of the guy doing the switch back and forth
from the VQ exhaust section and the shockwave and it is exactly the
idea i was going for...mild exhaust for daily use, and shockwave to bolt
on for track days or just scaring the pee out of old people
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i have never been shown how to do the link thing, but before i made
this post i just typed it up in the search and it was about 5 or 6 pages
deep.
i wonder if it can be looked up in my find all posts made by user section
i think that is accessible by other members, i do not have a lot of threads
started so it should be easy to find
this post i just typed it up in the search and it was about 5 or 6 pages
deep.
i wonder if it can be looked up in my find all posts made by user section
i think that is accessible by other members, i do not have a lot of threads
started so it should be easy to find
guys here will bash you for anything....I'm not surprised.
That's a problem w/ most forums online (esp car forums)...too many cyber thugs who just want to talk trash or start crap.
Try not to take it personal, its only a forum
That's a problem w/ most forums online (esp car forums)...too many cyber thugs who just want to talk trash or start crap.
Try not to take it personal, its only a forum
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you are welcome... noobsauce 
and l-o-l, when I look to see the flaming who is it? who else could it have been but Davidv
your idea was similar...sort of, but not actually at all when I actually read it. not flaming, just saying.
Originally Posted by 2fast4ya
i was thinking about buying a single exit exhaust for my track days
because i wanted to save some weight over my fujitsubo legalis-r
and wanted some more sound, but then was thinking that may not be
cost feasible, i heard some peope just un-bolt the axle back and run
car that way but seems kinda ghetto(too loud and heat under bumper
problems, fumes etc..) so i was thinking i could unbolt that and install
a section of stainless pipe of same diameter out to left bumper opening
with a larger tip on the end so it would look normal-still have the
fuji resonator in the mid-pipe to reduce sound a little so it would not be
crazy loud and be fairly cheap to do
has anyone tried this before? does any company offer something like this
i could purchase?
because i wanted to save some weight over my fujitsubo legalis-r
and wanted some more sound, but then was thinking that may not be
cost feasible, i heard some peope just un-bolt the axle back and run
car that way but seems kinda ghetto(too loud and heat under bumper
problems, fumes etc..) so i was thinking i could unbolt that and install
a section of stainless pipe of same diameter out to left bumper opening
with a larger tip on the end so it would look normal-still have the
fuji resonator in the mid-pipe to reduce sound a little so it would not be
crazy loud and be fairly cheap to do
has anyone tried this before? does any company offer something like this
i could purchase?
Originally Posted by 2fast4ya
heres my problem, i like the single exit exhaust, my wife does not.
i want some more sound for track days, i know 25lbs is not much
but each time you drop weight it still adds up, i always take out spare
tire at each event as well as the carpeted rear trunk mat(not the skinny
stock one but the upgraded thick one that weighs like 10 lbs)i was
thinking about making a single exhaust(buying HKS carbon ti canister
and getting straight pipe w/o resonator)but was not sure how to make
flanges that would fit my fuji y-pipe so i could unbolt it easily and trade
from the fuji exhaust for daily driving to the custom one for track days.
i want some more sound for track days, i know 25lbs is not much
but each time you drop weight it still adds up, i always take out spare
tire at each event as well as the carpeted rear trunk mat(not the skinny
stock one but the upgraded thick one that weighs like 10 lbs)i was
thinking about making a single exhaust(buying HKS carbon ti canister
and getting straight pipe w/o resonator)but was not sure how to make
flanges that would fit my fuji y-pipe so i could unbolt it easily and trade
from the fuji exhaust for daily driving to the custom one for track days.
Originally Posted by 2fast4ya
already have headers, high flow cats, y-pipe, and cat back exhaust
popcharger, motordyne plenum spacer kit, etc..
so no test pipes, have 06 z and even with simulators everyone says
check engine light still comes on and gets like 10mpg-right now
without computer tuning i am still getting 22-23mpg for daily driving
and about 11-12mpg when on road course
i was just thinking it would be simple because there is like two bolts and
two hangers to pull off and could bolt up my pipe idea-this is why i
asked the question just wanted to get some feedback if this would
work or not, looks like the overall answer is no
popcharger, motordyne plenum spacer kit, etc..
so no test pipes, have 06 z and even with simulators everyone says
check engine light still comes on and gets like 10mpg-right now
without computer tuning i am still getting 22-23mpg for daily driving
and about 11-12mpg when on road course
i was just thinking it would be simple because there is like two bolts and
two hangers to pull off and could bolt up my pipe idea-this is why i
asked the question just wanted to get some feedback if this would
work or not, looks like the overall answer is no
Originally Posted by 2fast4ya
NEW IDEA INSTEAD....
what if i had a pipe made in place of my mid-pipe that had no
resonator-one with the same length and diameter and correct flanges
as my fuji one just without resonator-that way it would not be as ghetto
as my original idea but would increase the exhaust note for track days
and could easily switch back to original one for daily driving-what does
everyone think-look forward to some responses
what if i had a pipe made in place of my mid-pipe that had no
resonator-one with the same length and diameter and correct flanges
as my fuji one just without resonator-that way it would not be as ghetto
as my original idea but would increase the exhaust note for track days
and could easily switch back to original one for daily driving-what does
everyone think-look forward to some responses
and l-o-l, when I look to see the flaming who is it? who else could it have been but Davidv
your idea was similar...sort of, but not actually at all when I actually read it. not flaming, just saying.
Last edited by Motormouth; Aug 13, 2008 at 06:19 AM.
Originally Posted by Chris @ Migliore
You're idea is more simplified than Tony's. Which for your application and for others who might be happy with their exhaust is a very cost-effective idea as well.
Where the big difference is, Tony has designed a complete system using nice v-band flanges and lots of testing and engineering.
I think if you really want the system you describe, a capable muffler shop in your area should be able to weld a pipe to a rear muffler of your choosing and then weld a flange on it to work with your existing cat-back. I would think you will spend roughly $300-$500 on materials and labor and that all depends on how you do it (i.e. straight pipe with tip from the flange VS pipe with HKS single muffler).
IMO, I would start with the straight pipe with a tip, it will be cheapest and always allow you to add a muffler later on. Now if you're tracking your car you may be required to add a muffler to it later on to meet sound regulations.
Good luck!
Where the big difference is, Tony has designed a complete system using nice v-band flanges and lots of testing and engineering.
I think if you really want the system you describe, a capable muffler shop in your area should be able to weld a pipe to a rear muffler of your choosing and then weld a flange on it to work with your existing cat-back. I would think you will spend roughly $300-$500 on materials and labor and that all depends on how you do it (i.e. straight pipe with tip from the flange VS pipe with HKS single muffler).
IMO, I would start with the straight pipe with a tip, it will be cheapest and always allow you to add a muffler later on. Now if you're tracking your car you may be required to add a muffler to it later on to meet sound regulations.
Good luck!
Originally Posted by idrive_MD
You're idea is more simplified than Tony's. Which for your application and for others who might be happy with their exhaust is a very cost-effective idea as well.
Where the big difference is, Tony has designed a complete system using nice v-band flanges and lots of testing and engineering.
I think if you really want the system you describe, a capable muffler shop in your area should be able to weld a pipe to a rear muffler of your choosing and then weld a flange on it to work with your existing cat-back. I would think you will spend roughly $300-$500 on materials and labor and that all depends on how you do it (i.e. straight pipe with tip from the flange VS pipe with HKS single muffler).
IMO, I would start with the straight pipe with a tip, it will be cheapest and always allow you to add a muffler later on. Now if you're tracking your car you may be required to add a muffler to it later on to meet sound regulations.
Good luck!
Where the big difference is, Tony has designed a complete system using nice v-band flanges and lots of testing and engineering.
I think if you really want the system you describe, a capable muffler shop in your area should be able to weld a pipe to a rear muffler of your choosing and then weld a flange on it to work with your existing cat-back. I would think you will spend roughly $300-$500 on materials and labor and that all depends on how you do it (i.e. straight pipe with tip from the flange VS pipe with HKS single muffler).
IMO, I would start with the straight pipe with a tip, it will be cheapest and always allow you to add a muffler later on. Now if you're tracking your car you may be required to add a muffler to it later on to meet sound regulations.
Good luck!
I don't think this really explained what I am trying to get across...
Originally Posted by terrasmak
I wish Tanabe would offer something like this, or basically just sell their parts seperate. I want just the Hyper single muffler for when i hit up the track.
they have an amazing exhaust note and are pretty cheap, with alot of setup options (tips, inlet sizes, canister lengths, etc).
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Sorry i did not get back to the thread sooner, got busy at work
my original idea was to just run a pipe off my fuji mid-pipe-i may have
mentioned it in that thread or another thread i was involved in a while
back where another member said :removed exhaust and loved it etc..
all of the events i have been to so far in Florida have not had any noise
regulations but i am sure there are some out there-been to 3 different
auto-x clubs, Sebring, and Orlando dragstrip and they have not and have
heard a lot louder cars at those events.
also i have not studied the link posting procedures-not real high on my
priority list-as you can see my post count is low compared to my time
as a member(and i was lurking on the site 1 yr before officially joining)
so i do not spend 1/2 my life on here like some guys do
i just take a few minutes here and there to try to add input i feel helps
to a conversation and ask questions when i feel it is necessary
thanks to members who did find the link for me, appreciate the help
my original idea was to just run a pipe off my fuji mid-pipe-i may have
mentioned it in that thread or another thread i was involved in a while
back where another member said :removed exhaust and loved it etc..
all of the events i have been to so far in Florida have not had any noise
regulations but i am sure there are some out there-been to 3 different
auto-x clubs, Sebring, and Orlando dragstrip and they have not and have
heard a lot louder cars at those events.
also i have not studied the link posting procedures-not real high on my
priority list-as you can see my post count is low compared to my time
as a member(and i was lurking on the site 1 yr before officially joining)
so i do not spend 1/2 my life on here like some guys do
i just take a few minutes here and there to try to add input i feel helps
to a conversation and ask questions when i feel it is necessary
thanks to members who did find the link for me, appreciate the help
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Originally Posted by Motormouth
Have you looked into the Vibrant muffler offerings. a handful of our aftermarket exhausts use thier components... I think Fast Intentions does and I KNOW that AAM's exhaust use thier canisters.
they have an amazing exhaust note and are pretty cheap, with alot of setup options (tips, inlet sizes, canister lengths, etc).
they have an amazing exhaust note and are pretty cheap, with alot of setup options (tips, inlet sizes, canister lengths, etc).
point where the fuji mid pipe stops and the bumper opening starts is very
short maybe only about 16-18 inches if i had to guess, most canisters
seem at least that long or more which would leave no room for a pipe
between to make a flange etc..
looking at the shockwave pipe it is a megaphone style tip that reduces
down to a straight section and then a flange with no resonator inside
i would look into buying it but the flange looks different and the
mid-pipe looks shorter than mine so it would not match up
i may have to consider getting the VQ and shockwave and selling my
fuji if the price is not too crazy-or just try making a straight pipe with
flange
Originally Posted by 2fast4ya
i do like some of the canisters they offer but the length is a problem-the
point where the fuji mid pipe stops and the bumper opening starts is very
short maybe only about 16-18 inches if i had to guess, most canisters
seem at least that long or more which would leave no room for a pipe
between to make a flange etc..
looking at the shockwave pipe it is a megaphone style tip that reduces
down to a straight section and then a flange with no resonator inside
i would look into buying it but the flange looks different and the
mid-pipe looks shorter than mine so it would not match up
i may have to consider getting the VQ and shockwave and selling my
fuji if the price is not too crazy-or just try making a straight pipe with
flange
point where the fuji mid pipe stops and the bumper opening starts is very
short maybe only about 16-18 inches if i had to guess, most canisters
seem at least that long or more which would leave no room for a pipe
between to make a flange etc..
looking at the shockwave pipe it is a megaphone style tip that reduces
down to a straight section and then a flange with no resonator inside
i would look into buying it but the flange looks different and the
mid-pipe looks shorter than mine so it would not match up
i may have to consider getting the VQ and shockwave and selling my
fuji if the price is not too crazy-or just try making a straight pipe with
flange
a local mieneke muffler shop can weld up the piping and flanges for you easily.
its just that bigger names on forums will get more respect from user's who are on this all day to kiss their ***.
i totally understand what the problem is. and its just the forum, thats all.
and for the second part: Hydrazine had already started producing the product i think. so that way it would bring more serious attention and get people curious.
but if u bring something up like that, nerds will immediatley look at the amount of posts you have and your join date and basically say f you.
i totally understand what the problem is. and its just the forum, thats all.
and for the second part: Hydrazine had already started producing the product i think. so that way it would bring more serious attention and get people curious.
but if u bring something up like that, nerds will immediatley look at the amount of posts you have and your join date and basically say f you.