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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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Muffler straight or ghetto sideways.

I just wanted to get your guy's opinion about the positioning of the mufflers. Do you guys think the mufflers pointed sideways looks like rice-o-roni? I seen it on a couple FD's and had mixed feelings.
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by lopedl
I just wanted to get your guy's opinion about the positioning of the mufflers. Do you guys think the mufflers pointed sideways looks like rice-o-roni? I seen it on a couple FD's and had mixed feelings.
Personally I think the angled exhaust looks good on RX7's, gives the exhaust an agressive look. Granted it has become somewhat of a 'rice' look on some hondas.

The real purpose of the 'N1' Style exhaust is to reduce bends in the piping, but it has become more of a trendy thing.

Best example I could find was in this 240sx exhaust. (couldnt find any of a 7's exhaust side by side)


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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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Thanks for the reply, the only, lol. I think I can agree that it would inhibit, flow of the exhaust, but I aint really after a 600hp rotary. I just wanted to get some ideas.
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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I think the angled look is best suited for cannister style exhausts, and the straight look is best for the muffler style exhaust.

Angled (mitch, i'm gonna use your car if you dont mind )





straight






I really cant pick a favorite, they both look great on FD.
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ROTORhead93
I think the angled look is best suited for cannister style exhausts, and the straight look is best for the muffler style exhaust.
I quite agree! Geez those pics remind me of how bad I need to get new suspension lol.
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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I quite agree! Geez those pics remind me of how bad I need to get new suspension lol.
actually, i think your car sits just fine and looks great.

nd its pics like these that should remind you to get that headlight cover painted.



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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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bah i can't see any of your pics rotorhead...

To me sideways exhaust is like wearing your hat cool gangsta sideways. It kind of looks cool but it's just like "no".
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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ROTORhead93
actually, i think your car sits just fine and looks great.

nd its pics like these that should remind you to get that headlight cover painted.



HAHAH lmfao, I actually have an appointment to get it painted on the 25th of this month. I will have to get some new pictures.

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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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straight out the back. the whole sideways thing looks corny IMO.
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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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Always have liked the sidways look, so i bought a cheap apexi n1

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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
straight out the back. the whole sideways thing looks corny IMO.
well it depends. Does his car have a aftermarket bumper?
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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 06:11 PM
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IMO canister style mufflers look very stupid straight. Reminds me of those hondas that put the ractive 'canister' style exhausts on that aim straight and down lmao.

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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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I also like when the muffler points up just a tad like ^blacksupra's pic above^. The muffler on my FB is just flat and boring.......lol
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 01:06 AM
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Keep it stright in line with the car lines. I really do not like angled ones, they seem out of place at least that is my opinion.
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 07:32 AM
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I will reenter my vote for straight. I have seen very few cars where the angle muffler looks good even with body kits. but hey thats just my 2 cents.
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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i dont care. blacksupras pics looks mean!
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryRyan
i dont care. blacksupras pics looks mean!
Thanks, now only if she'll run mean, i'll be set.
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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IMO, smaller tip dual exhausts look better coming out straight, large singles, sideways.

"apneablue"



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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedKing
IMO, smaller tip dual exhausts look better coming out straight, large singles, sideways.

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Exactly what i said. Cannisters might not look as good straight back like the rb dual tip, but try and picture an rb dual tip sideways. Only cannister style exhausts look good that way. Each exhaust has its own distinct look.
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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Is the Greddy Ti angled or not? Any good pics of it installed? From what I remember its angled...=/ not sure tho
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 11:08 PM
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personally I think a car should be balanced, the car should look the same on both sides. exhaust should be dual!
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Mandie
Is the Greddy Ti angled or not? Any good pics of it installed? From what I remember its angled...=/ not sure tho
The greddy Ti is angled. Here are some pics.




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