I know there are a bunch of thread on ap2 tips already, but many people don't like how the AP2 tips stick out far without gfx lip and decide against them. I trimmed back my stock tailpipes today, by about 1.5-2" and I think it looks much much better. The tips go all the way back and pretty much touch the muffler.

 

Like how the side view looks. However, I think the oval tips look awkward in circle cutouts. Just my 2 cents though.

 

I know what you mean, but when looking at the car while standing up, you can't really see the that the cutouts are circular. I took the pic kneeling down so its more visible from that angle.

 

So its been a few days now and I am really digging the new look of the car with the ap2 tips. While I was cutting the pipe I also threw a fresh coat of flat black on the face of the mufflers to cover up some rock dings there. I think this is a great mod for someone who wants the look of an exhaust without worrying about the sound or spending a bunch of money.

Also, since i bought the tips used, they originally had a lot of carbon buildup on them, carburetor cleaner made taking the carbon off super easy, so if anyone runs into that problem, carb cleaner is the solution.

 

Looks nice!

 

Instead of having the mufflers black, have you considered polishing them? Granted they're tucked under the rear bumper cover but looking at them polished with the AP2 tips looks good IMO. I've done this to my OEM mufflers and I like it much more than the black coating. It stands out when you're following the car and looking at the mufflers.

It looks like a polished aftermarket without the $$ associated with purchasing one.

Just something to think about....

 

I have thought about it, but did i mention how much i hate sanding and polishing? Lol if i could get my hands on one of those vibration polishing vats it would definetly be an option.