GHL Exhaust - First Impression
03-30-2006, 03:23 PM
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GHL Exhaust - First Impression
Got my GHL "Loud Version" yesterday. Extremely well packed. Cheap UPS shipping ($29). Pretty good deal - $1050 minus 10% for Rennlist discount and that's for a C4S including tips.
Here are the goods and bads... It is not fully installed and hardly broken in. So these are just first impressions
Good:
- Deep rumbling sound
- Strong base sound
- Definitely louder than my MSP mufflers, but does not drown out the rapsy sound
- Beaultiful finish
Bad:
- The welding points of the mounting brackets to the muffler body seem a bit weak although sturdy to the touch. Only time will tell how well they will hold up. I'll post picutre later on. I have a friend whose GHL mounting brackets have broken off and require welding fix. I'll keep my stock mufflers handy as spare. I knew this as a risk going in, but I bought the GHL anyway becuase I like the sound.
- Even after confirming on the phone, the version shipped still does not fit my factory tips. I think Reynard38 had the same problem which is why I tried to confirm with them over the phone.
- Just to be safe, I ordered the GHL tips (included in the above price). Well, those tips would fit but they need the donut gasket to fit with their own mufflers. And they did NOT include those gaskets in the shipment.
- When I called, they said I need to order the donut gaskets from the dealer. I called the dealer and they have to special order it, which means my car is not drivable right now.
- It's such a hassle that when I order the package that includes the GHL muffler and GHL tips, that they do not include the required donuet gasket. One would expect that since it is a package, it has everything needed for installation.
Finally, Jeff @ GHL is very good and friendly to deal with. Other than the minor hassle, I'm still very happy with the sound so far. Can't wait until I get the tips mounted so I can drive it like hack to break the mufflers in.
Cheers,
Paul
Here are the goods and bads... It is not fully installed and hardly broken in. So these are just first impressions
Good:
- Deep rumbling sound
- Strong base sound
- Definitely louder than my MSP mufflers, but does not drown out the rapsy sound
- Beaultiful finish
Bad:
- The welding points of the mounting brackets to the muffler body seem a bit weak although sturdy to the touch. Only time will tell how well they will hold up. I'll post picutre later on. I have a friend whose GHL mounting brackets have broken off and require welding fix. I'll keep my stock mufflers handy as spare. I knew this as a risk going in, but I bought the GHL anyway becuase I like the sound.
- Even after confirming on the phone, the version shipped still does not fit my factory tips. I think Reynard38 had the same problem which is why I tried to confirm with them over the phone.
- Just to be safe, I ordered the GHL tips (included in the above price). Well, those tips would fit but they need the donut gasket to fit with their own mufflers. And they did NOT include those gaskets in the shipment.
- When I called, they said I need to order the donut gaskets from the dealer. I called the dealer and they have to special order it, which means my car is not drivable right now.
- It's such a hassle that when I order the package that includes the GHL muffler and GHL tips, that they do not include the required donuet gasket. One would expect that since it is a package, it has everything needed for installation.
Finally, Jeff @ GHL is very good and friendly to deal with. Other than the minor hassle, I'm still very happy with the sound so far. Can't wait until I get the tips mounted so I can drive it like hack to break the mufflers in.
Cheers,
Paul
03-30-2006, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe S.
We need a muffler show down to listen to all the different types...
Now I am worrying whether I ordered the correct donut gasket. The part guy asked me whether it's for the S or Turbo and I said the S without thinking. But then I realize the GHL guys never told me what spec they built their muffler/tip to. Oh well, hopefully I get lucky tomorrow, otherwise I have to put the stock mufflers back on until I figure this out. It gets awfully hot down there and I'm afraid I might ruin the paint if I drive it much without the tips.
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Originally Posted by Paulsha911
Let's plan a get together... although I won't call it a showdown. It's frigging unfair when Joe S shows up with his Supercup.
Now I am worrying whether I ordered the correct donut gasket. The part guy asked me whether it's for the S or Turbo and I said the S without thinking. But then I realize the GHL guys never told me what spec they built their muffler/tip to. Oh well, hopefully I get lucky tomorrow, otherwise I have to put the stock mufflers back on until I figure this out. It gets awfully hot down there and I'm afraid I might ruin the paint if I drive it much without the tips.
Cheers,
Now I am worrying whether I ordered the correct donut gasket. The part guy asked me whether it's for the S or Turbo and I said the S without thinking. But then I realize the GHL guys never told me what spec they built their muffler/tip to. Oh well, hopefully I get lucky tomorrow, otherwise I have to put the stock mufflers back on until I figure this out. It gets awfully hot down there and I'm afraid I might ruin the paint if I drive it much without the tips.
Cheers,
03-31-2006, 08:26 AM
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I'll show for a local mufffler show down.
03-31-2006, 10:26 PM
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Got them installed. The "donut gasket" costs $70. The ones I picked up from Midas costed $1 each but unfortunately they don't fit.
Anyway, with the tips, it seems the exhaust is more quiet!
I called Jeff to make sure he shipped me the loud version. He said be patient it will get louder once broken in.
I hope so... if only the darn rain would stop so I can do some driving...
Anyway, with the tips, it seems the exhaust is more quiet!
I called Jeff to make sure he shipped me the loud version. He said be patient it will get louder once broken in.I hope so... if only the darn rain would stop so I can do some driving...
03-31-2006, 11:54 PM
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The forcast is for 5 more days of rain! 25 out of the last 30 days with rain or something like that. 
Maybe we could plan something for a Saturday morning. I'm good for any in April except the 8th.
Maybe we could plan something for a Saturday morning. I'm good for any in April except the 8th.
04-01-2006, 08:13 AM
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If we do this, it would be really nice if someone would bring a camera that records sound clips: idle, idle to redline, standing start recorded from the rear, drive-by recorded from the side, and idle to redline inside the car. I would drive anywhere in the SF Bay area.