New Convert: loving my new side muffler bypass pipes (long review)
#32
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Grizfish heard mine today. I think he approved of the sound :-)
#33
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So, by way of an update, I liked the sound so much I decided to get my own stock center section and return my buddy's to him. His was the titanium version and the one I sourced from a member was steel. I can say that there is less drone and less volume with the steel unit, so if you are sensitive to drone and/or want to minimize it, I would opt for steel over titanium (I must admit it was painful putting the heavier unit on the car...probably at least a 10 pound difference!). Plus, word on the street is that the steel is less prone to cracking when installed in conjunction with side bypass pipes.
Just can't beat a 40 pound weight reduction from the rear of the car!
Just can't beat a 40 pound weight reduction from the rear of the car!
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thanks for the review Scott! I've been contemplating the side muffler delete for some time. the weight and heat you removed is a large factor.
Question: has anybody run the fabspeed rear mini muffler set with side delete? i have the fabspeed set up now and was thinking of doing the side delete but wanted to know if anybody has any experience with that particular set up. I never drive without the sport button but your comment on the stuck valve makes me want to check my car.
Question: has anybody run the fabspeed rear mini muffler set with side delete? i have the fabspeed set up now and was thinking of doing the side delete but wanted to know if anybody has any experience with that particular set up. I never drive without the sport button but your comment on the stuck valve makes me want to check my car.
#35
Oh wow!
Did the Fabspeed side muffler delete in July and was now just able to put on the Fab speed mini center muffler! Sounds great!!! A tad louder, not too much... Just went for a quick spin. Will take her to the office tomm and report back.
Did the Fabspeed side muffler delete in July and was now just able to put on the Fab speed mini center muffler! Sounds great!!! A tad louder, not too much... Just went for a quick spin. Will take her to the office tomm and report back.
#36
I've run the side delete pipes with the OEM center exhaust and the fabspeed maxflo (2-in-1 side delete pipes that go a small resonator/muffler on each side then out to larger tips). The fabspeed is definitely a little bit louder.
#37
I just had the side delete installed and as some have pointed out, it is pretty loud - good, but much louder than I expected. I'm thinking that on track and with a helmet on it I'll be fine for me, but hope it isn't too obnoxious for others. I know I don't like it when cars are so loud it pierces my ears or makes it so I can't hear my own car.
Between losing the side mufflers, the dual mass flywheel and dynamic engine mounts, I figure I've dropped at least 60 pounds off the back of the car! :-)
Between losing the side mufflers, the dual mass flywheel and dynamic engine mounts, I figure I've dropped at least 60 pounds off the back of the car! :-)
#38
I just had the side delete installed and as some have pointed out, it is pretty loud - good, but much louder than I expected. I'm thinking that on track and with a helmet on it I'll be fine for me, but hope it isn't too obnoxious for others. I know I don't like it when cars are so loud it pierces my ears or makes it so I can't hear my own car.
Between losing the side mufflers, the dual mass flywheel and dynamic engine mounts, I figure I've dropped at least 60 pounds off the back of the car! :-)
Between losing the side mufflers, the dual mass flywheel and dynamic engine mounts, I figure I've dropped at least 60 pounds off the back of the car! :-)
See you on track.
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I just had the side delete installed and as some have pointed out, it is pretty loud - good, but much louder than I expected. I'm thinking that on track and with a helmet on it I'll be fine for me, but hope it isn't too obnoxious for others. I know I don't like it when cars are so loud it pierces my ears or makes it so I can't hear my own car.
Between losing the side mufflers, the dual mass flywheel and dynamic engine mounts, I figure I've dropped at least 60 pounds off the back of the car! :-)
Between losing the side mufflers, the dual mass flywheel and dynamic engine mounts, I figure I've dropped at least 60 pounds off the back of the car! :-)