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Old 01-03-09, 07:35 PM
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I really like the look of Tanabe or F-Sport exhaust but not really interested in exhaust sound. I was thinking of getting these...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXHAU...ayphotohosting
Any one here ever install these bigger exhaust tips just for the look? I'm not even sure how easy they are to install.
Old 01-03-09, 07:51 PM
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Pretty easy. Just bring it to a muffler shop and they will cut your existing tips and weld them on. Make sure they measure well and are leveled.
Old 01-03-09, 10:59 PM
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Good idea (tips only). Any other suggestions for some quality stainless steel tips?
Old 01-04-09, 08:25 AM
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I don't like Exhaust tips, makes your car looks modded in performance but it's not. :P

Good luck though.
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Most muffler shops have a pretty healthy selection of exhaust tips on hand, so you could probably save your self the hassle of ordering tips from e-bay and just go directly to the muffler shop.
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
I don't like Exhaust tips, makes your car looks modded in performance but it's not. :P

Good luck though.
I agree, but since there are no REAL perfromance mods for this car, tips are a great idea to avoid the added noise when all he's after is looks....
Old 01-04-09, 09:47 AM
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i've got tips.......... too much noise for a turtle to be making.. lol
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
Good idea (tips only). Any other suggestions for some quality stainless steel tips?
i got the honda s2000 tips, they look real nice and u dont need to weld anyting, just screw them in
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^^^^ picturess :d
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Originally Posted by Giggity
I agree, but since there are no REAL perfromance mods for this car, tips are a great idea to avoid the added noise when all he's after is looks....
Thats right. I don't want the sound of Tanabe or F-sport even they are supposed to be quiet, but not quite at around 3500rpm. Damn droning sound gives me headache. I do miss the way Tanabe looks and thats why I'm just looking for tips.
Old 01-04-09, 05:12 PM
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the tanabe looks nice

just for reference...I just installed the GFX tips and redouts


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I have the GFX kit, and still not sure if I have the tips. sticks out IMO.
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those tips look identical to what Magnaflow uses and sells. Check there site or vendors and you will find other styles to chose from. I prefer the Tanabe style tips over these.
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try the gfx tips....
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no point of adding exhaust tip, cause in my opinion it's a waste of money since it's not going to give you any power gain...


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