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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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They look like they would be pretty nice, if they were flush with the car.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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That is ricey as you have said.. I would remove it.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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If you can make it flush I think it will look ok. Break out the grinder and knock off the little bump. The diameter looks about right to fill the hole.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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how dark is your tint???
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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Remove them and get real exhausts like a man
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jlin101
hehe...I see what you're saying, but I am stuck (literally) with this tip now. I got the tips on a whim. It's like someone drilled holes on the trunk to install the spoiler, but then decided he didn't like the result (I do like the size of the tip, but I agree it sticks out too much for my taste). The stock tips are a bit on the timid side in my opinion. Those Borla tips rusted on your TL in 2 years? It's supposed to be stainless steel.
Mine the outside is stainless steel and the inside is not. Man, and they get yellow really fast too.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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Yeah, i agree with everyone else, it needs to be a little shorter.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by shaolin
how dark is your tint???
35% all around
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tim817
Mine the outside is stainless steel and the inside is not. Man, and they get yellow really fast too.
I have never seen the inside of any exhaust pipe stay clean with use--they all turn black with carbon residue. As long as the exterior finish remains shiny, I am ok with it.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jlin101
35% all around
cool. that looks beautiful
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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The tips are a bit too much, especially at profile. Lexus is about simplicity of form, not excessiveness of style. Keep it simple and it will work better for the car's image.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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I agree that they tend to protrude a bit much. As for cutting yoru exhaust while on the car. I wouldn't recommend it. It will take a very skilled exhuast man to do this. Have them drop the system measure twice and cut once then reinstall.
I'm considering the HKS setup for my 350, when it ocmesin, but am curious how loud it will be. My dealer looked at me like I was nuts when I asked about Sport Package, body kit anad HKS exhaust.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Remove them and get real exhausts, be a man
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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It is too long. But then again, who cares man? It's just an exhaust tip! If you like 'em sticking out there, go for it!
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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Did you buy both? I saw they are pretty expensive at Jegs. Sucks that you cant use them.
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