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Drivetrain NICE: $230 Ebay Exhaust install with VIDEO

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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 11:11 AM
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So I don't know really what my next step is. I can't put the stock exhaust back in, and this one doesn't fit. I suppose I could go back to the shop and have the wrongly bent muffler chopped and welded back together till it fits.
Are you sure the midpipe is the right side up?
 
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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that is shipping damage
 
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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I tried the y-pipe both ways and I'm sure I had it right. I installed the system and the passenger side muffler, and everything fit perfectly as pictured here, so it was definitely just the drivers side muffler that was welded wrong:



I went to the exhaust shop to have it fixed and everything ended up working out. The piping was cut in two places and were opened up to make slip fit connections which were then welded together once everything was lined up. A new outer hanger was welded on as well to make the muffler sit level, as the old hanger wasn't going to work. The bracket between the tips was also welded together to make sure everything was snug. Luckily now everything is fitting right without any rub. Here are some of the modifications made:







And finally, a sound clip:

 
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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by boostedhaze

And finally, a sound clip:
I LIKE IT!!!

Do some in cabin and drive by vids
 
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bosnik
I LIKE IT!!!

Do some in cabin and drive by vids
I definitely will, I planned to go for a drive to get some clips yesterday but I was too busy installing my boost gauge.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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Track

Here's how my exhaust sounds on the track

Track Day Mini Cooper S R53 - YouTube
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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 12:52 AM
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Sounds awesome! Loved mine at the track as well. Which track is this? First time out?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Alkaidovich
Sounds awesome! Loved mine at the track as well. Which track is this? First time out?
Yep first time at Atlanta Motorsports Park
 
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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 07:54 AM
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Well done, track days are fun days !
 
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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 06:17 AM
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I'm not finding a resonated flanged system on eBay. Anybody know a seller or where to get one? I'm also looking to have tips that aren't blue.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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My 2nd track event with this exhaust. Tore the track up!!!

Mini Cooper S R53 at Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) Best Lap of Day - YouTube
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 05:07 AM
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I need to setup harry's laptimer

this is from autocross last weekend, took first out of 35 in novice and 19th overall by pax

I run the microphone ziptied to the tow hook

 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 05:10 AM
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What was the line up, competition like ? Did not get to ask you in that other post.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 05:47 AM
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Class results, I ran novice

http://www.thscc.com/autocross/event...20cary_fin.htm

raw runtimes

http://www.thscc.com/autocross/event...20cary_raw.htm
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 07:16 AM
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mega72
I need to setup harry's laptimer

this is from autocross last weekend, took first out of 35 in novice and 19th overall by pax

I run the microphone ziptied to the tow hook

What tires n wheels did u run?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by bosnik
What tires n wheels did u run?
enkei RPF1 16x7 with re71-r's 205/45/16

I have a set of 15x8 with re71r 205/50/15 but they are not legal in d-stock, I do think the 205 on a 8" wheel grips better, gut feeling. They do stretch a bit to fit
 
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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 08:07 AM
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I know this is an old thread but is anyone running an cheap ebay system with 3" tips. The only kits I can find with a resonator have 3" tips. I just don't want to have to cut anything or melt my rear bumper cover. I guess if the non resonated systems don't have much drone than I won't worry about it.
 
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