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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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Exhaust Sounds....

Ok, i wanna get a nice low tone, but i'm a car n00b, so if anything i say sounds dumb, just ignore it and help me, lol. Anyways, to start out with, all i'm looking for is a good sound, a little extra performance would be nice, but not necessary as this will only be something to start out with...basically i want a nice low note, lots of bass, but not too loud, but a nice hum to it so it'll be noticble, but not loud enough that it'll make sleeping people hate me, heh. I also want something thats not going to look HUGE coming out the back of my car (which will hopefully be a 89' turbo II, so i'm guessing i need stuff for both sides). A little big is fine, but nothing huge and ricey looking. Thanks for the help.
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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btw - the cheaper, the better too, cause i'm a bit tight on cash now
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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Maybe something like my cheapo system.

Mazdatrix header kit, to duel silencers, using some of the origonal pipe & flanges, to duel bombs, to the stock tips.
The whole deal was welded up by a rural muffler shop.
Parts & labor <$300.

Pictures & sound bite are in my sig below.
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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What exactly do tips do? Are they just for looks, or can they get louder sounds out of them? I'm trying to look for the least amount of parts as possible and get what i'm looking for, the less labor, the better.
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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I think they are for look
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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Cheap -> loud or no power.
If turbo, go with the RB 3" system or HKS or GReddy cat-back.


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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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where could i find a complete setup like the above? how much would it be to get it installed? or is it pretty easy? i know someone who can weld for me
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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I just looked at some cat-back stuff, and they seem to be a little bit expensive for me, i would much rather get a cheaper option, and just spend the money on the audio, i'm not looking for extra power until i can get the money for it, i dont mind if its too loud, but does anyone know of something that is not too huge on the back of the car that i could buy that has a nice low rumble to it?
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 09:52 PM
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if you want it loud just take off the exaust . ps i hope you wount mind losing you hearing if you do so
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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i dont want loud, i just want a nice sound to it at the cheapest price, not going for performance on this one
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 02:28 AM
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You should just save your money and get a exhaust.
People are always selling their exhaust systems so if you get lucky, there will be one near you.
People buy exhaust system to let the engine breathe easier not just for sound. If you don't care about performance just go buy a couple S/S mufflers and have your friend weld it on. Can't be cheaper than that.
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 02:37 AM
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Corksports exhaust components are inexpensive.
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 03:10 AM
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$300 to a 16 yr old w/o a job isn't inexpensive compared to what i could do with just cosmetic stuff, lol
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by Ocelot
i dont want loud, i just want a nice sound to it at the cheapest price, not going for performance on this one

Not for performance????
Aren't you the one with all the threads about people that you want to race?

Santiago

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Pick two and ONLY two because thats all you can have.
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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Well I would much rather have performance, but money is definately a huge issue right now. I'm not going for any performance parts until I can get myself a job to start affording any real upgrades, so this would just be temporary
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:12 AM
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If it ain't broke don't fix it. I mean if the exhaust on your future TII is good you should have no problems. Just save and don't get any temp exhaust. I don't see the justification to spend 300 dollars on sound alone or looks. I would rather save up and get a full exhaust with fuel and boost controler
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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wait for your paychecks to start coming in and then do some mods... don't do half assed or cheapo mods that you're not sure will work out the way you want to. it's not cheap if you buy the cheap system, wear it out and buy a newer better system afterwards...
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