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      05-13-2013, 10:37 AM   #1
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DIY: Exhaust pics for the cheap

Sound clip coming up..

Excited about this new project.
My main concern was not geting any downtime as this is my DD car.

Purchased a spare stock exhaust for $100. Then I cut it, and wraped the perforated pipes with repair kit ($15 at pep boys). Found a local shop that would reweld it, paint it and intall it for another $100 bucks.



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      05-13-2013, 10:52 AM   #2
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You will love the sound,see also this v v v
BTW...the hairy stuff must go back in the muffler !
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=733817
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      05-13-2013, 10:58 AM   #3
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yes. i put all the hair wig in there as well.. I cant wait to pick it up later today.

This is a very easy mod for cheap.. I have a stock exhaust for 150 in the Atlanta GA area.. PM for an offer if in the area.. Will not ship, pickup only.
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So what's the ultimate purpose in this? I was gonna ask wassup with the wigs lol.
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yes. i put all the hair wig in there as well.. I cant wait to pick it up later today.

This is a very easy mod for cheap.. I have a stock exhaust for 150 in the Atlanta GA area.. PM for an offer if in the area.. Will not ship, pickup only.
I have this Oem.exhaust mod almost a year,and i still love it every day (no drone)
BTW...after 5-600 miles it will sound even better !
And the cold start cycle is.....WOW ! (neighbors don't love it )
Also...when you pick up your car later today,i'm curious to hear the result from you.
So please post...
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Just added the video..
I love the sound. it is more refined and not too loud. i was afraid it may be too loud but it is quiet enough and loud when you need it to be...
Great Mod...
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      05-14-2013, 09:09 AM   #7
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Just added the video..
I love the sound. it is more refined and not too loud. i was afraid it may be too loud but it is quiet enough and loud when you need it to be...
Great Mod...
That's a very cool video.. THX for sharing,glad that you like the new sound...but wait 500-600 miles
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Awesome. Final video required.
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Awesome. Final video required.
Video is up now. I wanted to create a video that will create a clear sound before and after with enough scenes that make any one hear the clear diference between stages.
I think i captured that in the last 45 seconds of the video.
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Thanks for documenting and sharing all this! Love the sound of this mod.

Do you think the repair kit will last? When I look up the repair kit, I see "temporary, short-term"...

I'm going to have a muffler shop replace my perf. pipe with solid, I think.
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      05-16-2013, 01:34 PM   #11
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The repair kit is not exposed to the elements as if it was done on a pipe outside the chamber, so longevity may be longer. There is no rust on the pipe inside so I am not that worry about it. For the price I paid, I don't care that much about that. I would think the pipe replacement would be better. If it last over three years I will be happy. I may have another car then.
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Great Job! i was gonna do this mod also a couple months back
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Great video. The black paint looks really good too.
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Great video. The black paint looks really good too.
Thank you.. i really love this mod for the price. i find myself listening to the radio less and less... and that's with premium sound...
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Great Job! i was gonna do this mod also a couple months back
do it.. you wont be disappointed.
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Which PepBoys repait kit was it? Part# ?
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I got it in Marietta by the big chicken. You can get this from any auto parts store.i used the two inches straps that where about three feet long.

I hope this helps.

I still have the stock exhaust for a sedan. $150 picked up!
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One strap each side there are about 6 bucks
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i've gotta find a local welder and I'll give this a shot myself. Finding a shop that will do this start to finish has been difficult.
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do you have any pics how you wrapped it?
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do you have any pics how you wrapped it?
No sorry.. I just wrapped it by hand. That stuff is a little sticky... I am sure with heat it cured and sealed the wholes.
It's been a while and it sounds amazing.. I did it and never looked back...
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I still have my stuck for sale if anyone is interested. 40k miles.
$150
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