Drivetrain Challenge Exhaust
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Challenge Exhaust
Has anyone here installed the genuine challenge exhaust.
http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...geExhaust.html
For a downpipe back system it pretty expensive at $2100 delivered to the US.
If you have what are your thoughts? Fitment? I've listened to sound clips on youtube, and I like but I'm assuming those are with catless downpipes.
http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...geExhaust.html
For a downpipe back system it pretty expensive at $2100 delivered to the US.
If you have what are your thoughts? Fitment? I've listened to sound clips on youtube, and I like but I'm assuming those are with catless downpipes.
#2
Oh HELL no!!! Go with VIP Custom. You won't be unhappy and you'll have more $$$ for booze and broads... or mods.
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I'll have the full challenge exhaust installed next week. It'll be mated to an akrapovic dp, so there'll be a cat. I also have no idea if it's a guaranteed fit on my 09 MCS...seller didn't know either.
Once I get it installed, I'll comment on fitment and post sound clips.
I'm already running a really loud/drone-y exhaust so I can't imagine this'll be any worse.
Once I get it installed, I'll comment on fitment and post sound clips.
I'm already running a really loud/drone-y exhaust so I can't imagine this'll be any worse.
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fml...I was really hoping it was 2.5 Thanks for the heads up man. You don't happen to know where I can find the adapter I need do you? I mean Ill try google it in the mean time but if you know of a better piece, I'd happily take your advice. thanks again.
#11
I'm unaware of a 2.75 to 2.5 adapter, but if anyone knows, I'd talk to Aaric at JM Turbo Cooper, they might be able to make one for you.
#12
hey ra2fanatic....I found what you're saying about needing the adapter. Sure enough, for the 'silencer only' portion of the challenge exhaust, it states you need an adapter to fit the 80mm piping to the stock 55mm front pipe.
However, for the full exhaust option (the one I'm installing), it says the challenge front pipe fits to a 'standard downpipe'. Does this mean that, despite the 80mm bore...the actual front pipe link to the downpipe will still work? Or that the challenge front pipe...will fit to a 'standard' challenge downpipe? because a challenge dp is different than a stock S? Am I asking too many questions? I'm sorry? lolol
Have you actually tried to mount the challenge front pipe to a stock or akrapovic downpipe (stock and akrapovic are the same right? 2.5"?) and realized you still need that adapter?
dude...sorry for all the questions. dumb as a rock over here. Appreciate your insight man...
This is the info I'm referencing:
Silencer Only: http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...eSilencer.html
Full exhaust: http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...geExhaust.html
However, for the full exhaust option (the one I'm installing), it says the challenge front pipe fits to a 'standard downpipe'. Does this mean that, despite the 80mm bore...the actual front pipe link to the downpipe will still work? Or that the challenge front pipe...will fit to a 'standard' challenge downpipe? because a challenge dp is different than a stock S? Am I asking too many questions? I'm sorry? lolol
Have you actually tried to mount the challenge front pipe to a stock or akrapovic downpipe (stock and akrapovic are the same right? 2.5"?) and realized you still need that adapter?
dude...sorry for all the questions. dumb as a rock over here. Appreciate your insight man...
This is the info I'm referencing:
Silencer Only: http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...eSilencer.html
Full exhaust: http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...geExhaust.html
#13
hey ra2fanatic....I found what you're saying about needing the adapter. Sure enough, for the 'silencer only' portion of the challenge exhaust, it states you need an adapter to fit the 80mm piping to the stock 55mm front pipe.
However, for the full exhaust option (the one I'm installing), it says the challenge front pipe fits to a 'standard downpipe'. Does this mean that, despite the 80mm bore...the actual front pipe link to the downpipe will still work? Or that the challenge front pipe...will fit to a 'standard' challenge downpipe? because a challenge dp is different than a stock S? Am I asking too many questions? I'm sorry? lolol
Have you actually tried to mount the challenge front pipe to a stock or akrapovic downpipe (stock and akrapovic are the same right? 2.5"?) and realized you still need that adapter?
dude...sorry for all the questions. dumb as a rock over here. Appreciate your insight man...
This is the info I'm referencing:
Silencer Only: http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...eSilencer.html
Full exhaust: http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...geExhaust.html
However, for the full exhaust option (the one I'm installing), it says the challenge front pipe fits to a 'standard downpipe'. Does this mean that, despite the 80mm bore...the actual front pipe link to the downpipe will still work? Or that the challenge front pipe...will fit to a 'standard' challenge downpipe? because a challenge dp is different than a stock S? Am I asking too many questions? I'm sorry? lolol
Have you actually tried to mount the challenge front pipe to a stock or akrapovic downpipe (stock and akrapovic are the same right? 2.5"?) and realized you still need that adapter?
dude...sorry for all the questions. dumb as a rock over here. Appreciate your insight man...
This is the info I'm referencing:
Silencer Only: http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...eSilencer.html
Full exhaust: http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...geExhaust.html
#14
Just an update. challenge exhaust mounts up just fine to the akra dp...so it'll work on a stock dp too--no adapter needed.
Installation wasn't bad at all, despite only having rhino ramps. would've gone a lot quicker with a lift though...oh well.
Exhaust note is monstrous. There's a rattling sound inside the cabin because the large diameter exits contact the plastic and shakes the whole damn rear bumper lol.
Installation wasn't bad at all, despite only having rhino ramps. would've gone a lot quicker with a lift though...oh well.
Exhaust note is monstrous. There's a rattling sound inside the cabin because the large diameter exits contact the plastic and shakes the whole damn rear bumper lol.
#17
Just an update. challenge exhaust mounts up just fine to the akra dp...so it'll work on a stock dp too--no adapter needed.
Installation wasn't bad at all, despite only having rhino ramps. would've gone a lot quicker with a lift though...oh well.
Exhaust note is monstrous. There's a rattling sound inside the cabin because the large diameter exits contact the plastic and shakes the whole damn rear bumper lol.
Installation wasn't bad at all, despite only having rhino ramps. would've gone a lot quicker with a lift though...oh well.
Exhaust note is monstrous. There's a rattling sound inside the cabin because the large diameter exits contact the plastic and shakes the whole damn rear bumper lol.
#18
Not yet, raining like hell yesterday, I'll take one this weekend!
haha, yup, I bent the rear hanger late last night because it was bothering me...good to go now!
haha, yup, I bent the rear hanger late last night because it was bothering me...good to go now!
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