Exhaust tips only?
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Exhaust tips only?
Has anyone purchased only exhaust tips for their 250/350? I'm interested in a more aggresive look from the rear, but not in spending a lot for modest HP increases. I also would like to preserve the stock (quiet) sound. I know Tanabe's system is supposed to be pretty quiet but I just don't know if it's worth spending the money. So, can I just get some nice tips to fill in the gaps on my IS 350?
the stock tips, you ust wiggle off.
I Havent been able to find good tips though. I ended up buying a pair on ebay... but the seller didnt send them to me. I am now complaining to paypal.
This sucks, the seller has 98% positive, 15000 rating. And lives very close to me.... unbeleivable that I was ripped off.
I Havent been able to find good tips though. I ended up buying a pair on ebay... but the seller didnt send them to me. I am now complaining to paypal.
This sucks, the seller has 98% positive, 15000 rating. And lives very close to me.... unbeleivable that I was ripped off.
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You can see the aftermarket tips on my ride in the link below. I got them from Autoanything.com. They were around $52 each. They are made by Borla so there is a Borla tag on them. I didn't know this until I got them. I was planning on getting the Borla exhaust later anyway. I just wiggled the stock tips off and had someone weld the new ones on. The last pic should give you a good idea how big they are. 3.5" x 4.25" oval openning. I forgot how long they were. PM me if you plan to get these because they have to be cut to fit.
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Driver
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: ca
You can see the aftermarket tips on my ride in the link below. I got them from Autoanything.com. They were around $52 each. They are made by Borla so there is a Borla tag on them. I didn't know this until I got them. I was planning on getting the Borla exhaust later anyway. I just wiggled the stock tips off and had someone weld the new ones on. The last pic should give you a good idea how big they are. 3.5" x 4.25" oval openning. I forgot how long they were. PM me if you plan to get these because they have to be cut to fit.
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Instructor
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From: CA
No, chaning only the tips will not change the sound unsless you get ones with resonators. You can also change the mufflers to change the sound.
I just went to a local Midas shop and the guy charged me to cut and then weld the tips on for $45 each. So total for installation is $90. Yes, they had some tips on hand. I just liked the way the Borla tips were constructed.
I just went to a local Midas shop and the guy charged me to cut and then weld the tips on for $45 each. So total for installation is $90. Yes, they had some tips on hand. I just liked the way the Borla tips were constructed.
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Good thread as I'm looking to replace the tips as well after delivery - looking at these actually: http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...A2475A0A0.aspx
Thoughts...?
Any other suggestions..?
Thoughts...?
Any other suggestions..?
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Driver
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From: ca
Good thread as I'm looking to replace the tips as well after delivery - looking at these actually: http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...A2475A0A0.aspx
Thoughts...?
Any other suggestions..?
Thoughts...?
Any other suggestions..?
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From: ca
I like the tips on this. Anyone guesstimate what size they are?
http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=17wd2.jpg
http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=17wd2.jpg