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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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Corksport Dual Exhaust

You know what would be cool? a Corksport dual catback exhaust
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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Why, their stuff sucks already, dual sucking=better?
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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Their stuff sucks? I'm happy with CS products personally
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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Yeah their service is great and their products are pretty nice, id buy a dual corksport catback in a heartbeat, provided it was in the $400 range
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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I dunno about the dual catback, I like their single just fine. The dual would probably end up looking like the the apexi duals, which I'm not a fan of personally.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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Their stuff sucks? I'm happy with CS products personally

Yeah they suck, and their dog too.


You know where i'm comming from and what i'm talking about. 400 dollar cat-back? go borla, nuff said.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:49 AM
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I don't have a problem with CS stuff... except their exhaust silencers (I've blown out and lost two so far for two different reasons)

The CS single exhaust fits it's own little niche... I doubt there would be enough demand to make a dual exhaust worthwhile. The success of their single is based on how cheap it is.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 04:26 AM
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yes i will say there silencer insert sucks, mine cracked from too much heat!!! lol but then i realized i dont need that insert anyway!!!
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 1987RX7guy
Yeah they suck, and their dog too.


You know where i'm comming from and what i'm talking about. 400 dollar cat-back? go borla, nuff said.

Catback is $289, but thanks for not knowing what you're talking about.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Kai
I don't have a problem with CS stuff... except their exhaust silencers (I've blown out and lost two so far for two different reasons)

The CS single exhaust fits it's own little niche... I doubt there would be enough demand to make a dual exhaust worthwhile. The success of their single is based on how cheap it is.

You're actually right on. We've mocked up and prototyped a couple different designs of a dual for the FC but we couldn't get one that we could keep the cost down enough on without sacrificing something. We don't want to make crap.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Damn I wish you guys made one I am looking into an ssautochrome dual turboback now they just havent finished production yet
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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ssautochrome suck *****
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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I was going to make (and even had two examples running around) of a dual exhaust for the FC simular to the SSautochrome and Corksport ones.

But when I published here asking for pre-orders for the $500 dual system, so I could go ahead and make 10 up (my minimum to keep the cost at $500 shipped) I didn't get one person willing to put $200 down towards it.

And I sold a total of 5 of my single exhaust systems (at only $250 shipped)...

This was for polished SS cats back system, with 2.5" to 3" piping and a muffler(s) that actually had a rumble to them not a high pitched "open exhaust on a Honda" sound, and even included a baffle for people with no cats.

What a waste of time... FC owners don't want to spend crap on their cars.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Catback is $289, but thanks for not knowing what you're talking about.

And you didn't know what I was talking about when I said 400 dollars. Try reading again.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Icemark
I was going to make (and even had two examples running around) of a dual exhaust for the FC simular to the SSautochrome and Corksport ones.

But when I published here asking for pre-orders for the $500 dual system, so I could go ahead and make 10 up (my minimum to keep the cost at $500 shipped) I didn't get one person willing to put $200 down towards it.

And I sold a total of 5 of my single exhaust systems (at only $250 shipped)...

This was for polished SS cats back system, with 2.5" to 3" piping and a muffler(s) that actually had a rumble to them not a high pitched "open exhaust on a Honda" sound, and even included a baffle for people with no cats.

What a waste of time... FC owners don't want to spend crap on their cars.
I must've missed this, never saw your catback up for pre-order or anything :|

Got any old pictures of it? I wouldn't mind seeing your design.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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I must've missed this, never saw your catback up for pre-order or anything :|

Got any old pictures of it? I wouldn't mind seeing your design.

Yeah man i remember that stuff. It was ok for a person building it. I'd rather buy from Mark than from CS. *shrug*
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 03:36 PM
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I would also be interested in seeing the design well 500 bucks the exhaust should be 3" back to prob slightly smaller piping at the y pipe.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1987RX7guy
And you didn't know what I was talking about when I said 400 dollars. Try reading again.

Sorry, it was 4 am here.

I'm retarded.

And anyway, the hell is your problem with us?
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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i agree, whats your problem with corksport?? ive boughten countless things from them with no issues, everything is always top notch.

and damn mark, i never saw your exhaust either or i wouldve boughten it, 250$ shipped is killer for that 2.5" to 3" with a nice sounding muffler, i paid 250 shipped for my N1 single. also, i agree with you, 2nd gen owners dont want to spend jack on their cars, which is why most of the other guys (FD and other more expensive cars to buy and maintain) poke fun at us, i think anyways. and then they wonder why something breaks or their car doesnt perform as it should, etc etc etc.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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I have no problem with anything with Corksport other then their presilencers. Mine broke after a week. I had to send in a picture to get a new one and I don't have a digital camera.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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I had to send in a picture to get a new one and I don't have a digital camera.
It's hard to send a picture of something that blew out on the highway.

My first one blew out in a crazy downpour on vacation in Florida. The mounting hardware came loose.

The second one blew out, hit the pavement, and bounced over a full-size Dodge truck behind me. The silencer cracked off around the mounting bolt.

Lesson learned: CS silencers blow out whenever they feel like it.

Oh, yeah, and the brand-name plate fell off leaving behind four weld spots on the tip. Nice.

(I have no problems with their front or rear strut bars, or stainless clutch line)

Oh, and one time I asked them for a sticker for my toolbox... the invoice said "2 CorkSport stickers, white. free" but there where no stickers in the box.

I still have faith in them and order from them, but they have thier moments.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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Oh, and one time I asked them for a sticker for my toolbox... the invoice said "2 CorkSport stickers, white. free" but there where no stickers in the box.

LOL! Maybe their phylosophy behind that one was "you get what you pay for :P "

Sorry just have to laugh at that. Sucks, but still funny
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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I don't see why there is so much hatred towards CorkSport. It makes no sense when they are one only a few companies out there that are actively producing aftermarket parts for our aging cars. Most places that sell RX-7 parts sell mostly FD parts it seems, and most places are outrageous on price. I've bought a few things from them (shift ****, SS clutch line, etc.) and have gotten it very quickly (2 days) and I'm on the other side of the country. I also have there PS exhaust on my car, I got it second hand and I am extremely happy with it. The thickness of the piping and the quality of the welds is nice, the THICK, big tip really sets it off. It may be a little loud, and it might cause a headache on a long highway trip, but that might be attributed to the fact that a Bonez N/A racepipe is in front of it. Maybe I'll put a resonator in its place.

Anyway, @ $289 for a SS exhaust, I don't see how that's a bad thing. Considering it is 3", mandrel bent, fits perfectly, and fully SS aside from the flanges, it's a deal! Also, take into consideration their selection of Mazdaspeed parts, MOMO, FD, SE3P, MX-5, and MX-3 parts.

As far as the problems with the silencers go, they are $17!!! If it falls out because you didn't tighten the bolts enough or use loctite, you're out maybe $20. The Apex'i ones are close to $40 and they aren't even SS....

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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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Mine rattled from the second I put it in, I tried alot of different things. Maybe I just got a bad apple?
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 11:26 PM
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I don't see why there is so much hatred towards CorkSport. It makes no sense when they are one only a few companies out there that are actively producing aftermarket parts for our aging cars. Most places that sell RX-7 parts sell mostly FD parts it seems, and most places are outrageous on price. I've bought a few things from them (shift ****, SS clutch line, etc.) and have gotten it very quickly (2 days) and I'm on the other side of the country. I also have there PS exhaust on my car, I got it second hand and I am extremely happy with it. The thickness of the piping and the quality of the welds is nice, the THICK, big tip really sets it off. It may be a little loud, and it might cause a headache on a long highway trip, but that might be attributed to the fact that a Bonez N/A racepipe is in front of it. Maybe I'll put a resonator in its place.

Anyway, @ $289 for a SS exhaust, I don't see how that's a bad thing. Considering it is 3", mandrel bent, fits perfectly, and fully SS aside from the flanges, it's a deal! Also, take into consideration their selection of Mazdaspeed parts, MOMO, FD, SE3P, MX-5, and MX-3 parts.

As far as the problems with the silencers go, they are $17!!! If it falls out because you didn't tighten the bolts enough or use loctite, you're out maybe $20. The Apex'i ones are close to $40 and they aren't even SS....

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I agree... every transaction that I have had with them, I have been very happy.
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