Exhaust Tip

clackerz · **July 29, 2010, 07:41:48**

I'm thinking of putting on an exhaust tip (coz I can't really afford to put on a new exhaust system) so I thought I'd go the cheaper option until I can get the real deal.

Has anyone done this?

I've noticed that the std pipe is oval shaped and points downwards and the tips I've seen are round.
I'm also concerned about the pipe touching the bumper and getting damaged from the heat.

Any advice here?

Lorian · **Reply #1: July 29, 2010, 07:57:09**

what are you trying to achioeve - Increased performance - increased noise?

clackerz · **Reply #2: July 29, 2010, 08:41:38**

Neither at this stage - more aesthetics.
When I'm ready for a proper exhaust upgrade I'll be looking for performance.....

clackerz · **Reply #3: July 30, 2010, 03:57:03**

I went down to Supercheap and they weren't very helpful....
I may just go to an exhaust specialist.

My feeling is that the exhaust end/muffler will need to be replaced/modified due to the shape and curved pipe.....

Lorian · **Reply #4: July 30, 2010, 06:28:37**

But isn't it hidden at the moment? You want to change it for one you can see more?

clackerz · **Reply #5: July 30, 2010, 09:30:22**

Something like that. Dual chrome tips from the single exhaust.
Eventually I'd like to have a dual exhaust with chrome tips exposed.

agentr31 · **Reply #6: July 30, 2010, 09:47:10**

cut it off carefully with an angle grinder/air hacksaw and weld the new tip on... even a $200 arc welder will do the job!

or take the said tip to an exhaust shop and say "i want this there" and point at the exhaust!

Lorian · **Reply #7: July 30, 2010, 16:37:31**

I'm too old for this thread

I quite like the fact its hidden

Dazzler · **Reply #8: July 30, 2010, 16:42:24**

Quote from: Lorian on July 30, 2010, 16:37:31

I'm too old for this thread I quite like the fact its hidden

Ditto...

Although I do like the look of quad exhausts (2 on each side)

Opa_1 · **Reply #9: July 30, 2010, 21:44:52**

The guys at the exhaust specialists will be able to adapt any tip to your system without too much drama.
Probably will look nice but I'm with 'Lorian' in that I like the clean lines of a hidden exhaust.

Shambles · **Reply #10: July 30, 2010, 21:48:25**

Quote from: Lorian on July 30, 2010, 16:37:31

I'm too old for this thread ...

Best ever reply to any thread in any forum on any topic. Ever

clackerz · **Reply #11: July 30, 2010, 22:51:40**

Quote from: Dazzler on July 30, 2010, 16:42:24

Quote from: Lorian on July 30, 2010, 16:37:31
I'm too old for this thread I quite like the fact its hidden

Ditto...

Although I do like the look of quad exhausts (2 on each side)

That's my feeling - I do like the look of the quad exhaust as well. But it's an expensive experiment if I go ahead and then don't like it in the flesh....
So I thought I'd just put the tip on and see how it goes. I might just see if I can sit the tip on before I purchase it as an initial attempt before doing any mods.....

@ oldies.....maybe I'm not so young myself, but anyhoo each to their own!

Dazzler · **Reply #12: July 31, 2010, 05:29:46**

Hey Clackerz have a good look through the Korean Club pix that Russ has posted ... lots of them have quad exhausts (and they do look good if done properly)

2i30s · **Reply #13: July 31, 2010, 05:43:09**

you could always fit some fake tips.

Dazzler · **Reply #14: July 31, 2010, 10:30:45**

Quote from: 2i30s on July 31, 2010, 05:43:09

you could always fit some fake tips.

That is what he wants to do...

hipposniper · **Reply #15: July 31, 2010, 11:15:20**

2i30s · **Reply #16: July 31, 2010, 13:57:57**

Quote from: Dazzler on July 31, 2010, 10:30:45

Quote from: 2i30s on July 31, 2010, 05:43:09
you could always fit some fake tips.

That is what he wants to do...

clackerz · **Reply #17: August 01, 2010, 00:47:06**

Thanks.....
Yeah was looking at just putting on a chrome tip to the existing pipe, but on inspection noticed that the current pipe is oval and then curves downward. All the tips I've seen are round. So to do this would require me to mod or replace the current pipe.

But if I'm going to this trouble may as well do it properly and get a dual exhaust.....just alot more expense. I'll only go to the extra expense if I can get something out of it - i.e. power or sound.

Will see.....

2i30s · **Reply #18: August 01, 2010, 00:53:06**

and you will have to cut your bumper up for the pipes,or they will hang to low.

clackerz · **Reply #19: August 01, 2010, 00:56:19**

.....and the effort gets more expensive

agentr31 · **Reply #20: August 01, 2010, 05:07:44**

its a vicious circle!!

Shambles · **Reply #21: August 01, 2010, 20:31:55**

Couple of years ago I fitted a stainless steel "tip" to my exhaust. Unfortunately it contained a baffle which affected performance so I removed the "tip".

Should have taken some better pics of it, but here's where I posted my details:

https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,213.0.html

clackerz · **Reply #22: August 01, 2010, 20:44:19**

^^Thanks for the pic.
I think I'll just put this idea on the backburner.
I may just leave it as is. I don't want to go and cut the bumper up just for a pipe or two.
It looks like it's that or get a different rear bumper or a kit to suit.
Maybe if I win Tattslotto......

Shambles · **Reply #23: August 02, 2010, 07:50:21**

Quote from: clackerz on August 01, 2010, 20:44:19

I don't want to go and cut the bumper up just for a pipe or two.

I didn't have to cut mine... it just looks like that. It actually looked quite smart when it was on