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Old 09-10-2011, 01:48 PM
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Really hard to get used to single tip. Its growing on me though, I bet it sounds good.
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 02:42 PM
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Prolly one of the best non-noticeable mods. One reason I will prolly never get exhaust is because the big chrome mufflers are too gaudy and hang too low.
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 03:29 PM
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That's another thing I like about the MD VQ. Even though the muffler's polished it's significantly smaller than the stock muffler, the HKS, and by the look of Marcus' exhaust the Tanabe single tip.



 
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Old 09-10-2011, 03:35 PM
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^^ I like the way that one sits.
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 03:57 PM
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Yup MD muffler is way smaller than most other exhausts. Piping hangs too low though for me I'd destroy it. I remember the dual tips being different than the HKS style too (the way it was welded to the muffler), which I preferred over the MD.
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 04:02 PM
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looks good marcus...once i get the lip installed i will adjust mine as well.
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by shawndon
^^ I like the way that one sits.

I had it raised 3/4" after it was installed because it hung too low, but it sits nice now.


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Yup MD muffler is way smaller than most other exhausts. Piping hangs too low though for me I'd destroy it. I remember the dual tips being different than the HKS style too (the way it was welded to the muffler), which I preferred over the MD.
Heard. I, too, like the HKS tips a little better but gladly sacrifice that for the performance the MD brings to the table.
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Chief.Crappin.Squirrel
looks good marcus...once i get the lip installed i will adjust mine as well.
Cool Gabe. Have whoever mods it remove a 5/8 to 3/4" section from the muffler hangers.
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 04:06 PM
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I had it raised 3/4" after it was installed because it hung too low, but it sits nice now.
3/4" seems to be where its at I did notice how yours looked way better than other MD exhaust I've seen. Nice work Tim.
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by CandlestickPark
3/4" seems to be where its at I did notice how yours looked way better than other MD exhaust I've seen. Nice work Tim.
Thanks I was surprised at how easy the fix was. The hangers on the exhaust were bent slightly upwards (that's how they were built) so all my muffler shop did was heat the supports with a torch until they were red hot and bend them down. Worked like a charm and cost me all of $30. Apologies for the Driod pics.



 
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Old 09-10-2011, 05:54 PM
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You guys are luck there are almost no shops around that suppor mods or work with aftermarket parts by me there's a place called Tune time which has an awesome reputation, and people go there from all over the tristate but their prices are so outta wack they almost out price the worth of the part
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 10:16 PM
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ugh! finally!

 
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Old 09-10-2011, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dream
That's another thing I like about the MD VQ. Even though the muffler's polished it's significantly smaller than the stock muffler, the HKS, and by the look of Marcus' exhaust the Tanabe single tip.
You gotta tuck that VQ under a Nismo lip!
 
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Old 09-11-2011, 04:57 AM
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If you're talking about the new Strafe lip, I'm waiting to see finished product before I commit. The current pics make it look awkward on the 05-06 bumper, too bulky and too much going on back there. We'll see what a finished, painted, and installed piece looks like. But if I do that, then of course I'll need Nismo sides and a repair/repaint of my whole front end. So my little $300 lip would end up costing me over $1000 in the end, FML.
 
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Old 09-11-2011, 07:37 AM
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Well I worked in my garage for a few hours last night and polished the upper half of my timing cover came out good but not the best yet ... give me a week ill post a little pic today
 


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