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5Zigen bolt on axle-back exhaust 3rd Gen

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Old 10-12-08, 08:24 AM
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Cool 5Zigen bolt on axle-back exhaust 3rd Gen

Hey guys, been meaning to post up a few pics since I last installed my new exhaust from L-tuned. Had it on for a few months now, and have no complaints with the purchase. Looks great, and sounds good. I couldn't stand looking at the puny stock exhaust tip. This 5Zigen definitely fixed that.


So heres a couple quick shots.
I'll update some more photos after I resize some more pics.
Be back soon.












Old 10-12-08, 08:32 AM
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IMO, that's the best exhaust for the ES.
Old 10-12-08, 02:24 PM
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i wish i had the money for that... =[
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thats it? just the muffler? how much did you pay?
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Nice ... I love how the pipe fits exactly in to the arch space on the bumper bar.

The one advantage I found with mine Xforce exhaust is that when I put my 3 month old boy in the back ... the sound is like sweet music to his ear ... he fall alsleep within minutes..... and the fact it blocks out my wife's nagging from time to time hahahaha.
Old 10-13-08, 09:56 AM
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its about 500 bucks! =[
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Originally Posted by Bdub215
thats it? just the muffler? how much did you pay?
i see where my confusion came from. i thought it said catback exhaust

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its about 500 bucks! =[
sheesh. it looks nice but for that price, IMO, i could go to ebay and find a nice muffler and get it put on at the local muffler shop and still have money left.
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yuppp..

or get the universal tanabe and put that on...

thats what im gonna doo
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Looks good but how does it sound? For that price I'm still leaning towards a solara cat back
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I thought about the universal route which I have done before on another vehicle, but for the ES I preferred bolt-on. Besides I didn't see any mufflers I liked. And I looked at practically all of them. Nothing comes close to this design.
I knew from the beginning modding the ES with some authentic parts wouldn't be cheap. So I'm happy with the progress and love I put into her.
Since priorities changed and my ES will become the wifeys car, I'm seeking an E46 to entertain my driving pleasures soon.

As for sound well hmmm..
I'll have to post up a clip soon
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yes sound clip and more pics plz
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