Mike found new exhaust tips, and quads it is!
11-23-2015, 02:15 PM
#46
Mike, my vote is obviously for quad tips!!
My wife "forced" me to get rid of my big Tanabe tips because she was tired of constantly scraping them on steeper driveway departures, so when I decided to redo the rear end of my car the obvious answer was to go with quad tips. Now not only do I have a fairly unique look, but I also have way more ground clearance in the back, so no more scraping (= happy wife)!
I ended up going with dual 3" tips (with 2.5" inlet) from RedTail Performance, part #RTP-037LR. These a dual wall, angled cut, with stagger fitment that seems to match the angle of our rear bumper almost perfectly. I wouldn't go with the straight cut, non staggered fitment, as the outer tip on either side will stick out from the bumper/diffuser while the inner tip on either side will sit nice and flush.
Exhaust Muffler Tip Dual Round Forward Slash Cut Rolled Edge 2.25" Inlet / ID, 3" Outlet / OD, 9.5" Length. 6.25" Outer Width #RTP-037LR
My wife "forced" me to get rid of my big Tanabe tips because she was tired of constantly scraping them on steeper driveway departures, so when I decided to redo the rear end of my car the obvious answer was to go with quad tips. Now not only do I have a fairly unique look, but I also have way more ground clearance in the back, so no more scraping (= happy wife)!
I ended up going with dual 3" tips (with 2.5" inlet) from RedTail Performance, part #RTP-037LR. These a dual wall, angled cut, with stagger fitment that seems to match the angle of our rear bumper almost perfectly. I wouldn't go with the straight cut, non staggered fitment, as the outer tip on either side will stick out from the bumper/diffuser while the inner tip on either side will sit nice and flush.
Exhaust Muffler Tip Dual Round Forward Slash Cut Rolled Edge 2.25" Inlet / ID, 3" Outlet / OD, 9.5" Length. 6.25" Outer Width #RTP-037LR
11-23-2015, 02:22 PM
#47
Mike, my vote is obviously for quad tips!!
My wife "forced" me to get rid of my bid Tanabe tips because she was tired of constantly scraping them on steeper driveway departures, so when I decided to redo the rear end of my car the obvious answer was to go with quad tips. Now not only do I have a fairly unique look, but I also have way more ground clearance in the back, so no more scraping (= happy wife)!
I ended up going with dual 3" tips (with 2.5" inlet) from RedTail Performance, part #RTP-037LR. These a dual wall, angled cut, with stagger fitment that seems to match the angle of our rear bumper almost perfectly. I wouldn't go with the straight cut, non staggered fitment, as the outer tip on either side will stick out from the bumper/diffuser while the inner tip on either side will sit nice and flush.
Exhaust Muffler Tip Dual Round Forward Slash Cut Rolled Edge 2.25" Inlet / ID, 3" Outlet / OD, 9.5" Length. 6.25" Outer Width #RTP-037LR
My wife "forced" me to get rid of my bid Tanabe tips because she was tired of constantly scraping them on steeper driveway departures, so when I decided to redo the rear end of my car the obvious answer was to go with quad tips. Now not only do I have a fairly unique look, but I also have way more ground clearance in the back, so no more scraping (= happy wife)!
I ended up going with dual 3" tips (with 2.5" inlet) from RedTail Performance, part #RTP-037LR. These a dual wall, angled cut, with stagger fitment that seems to match the angle of our rear bumper almost perfectly. I wouldn't go with the straight cut, non staggered fitment, as the outer tip on either side will stick out from the bumper/diffuser while the inner tip on either side will sit nice and flush.
Exhaust Muffler Tip Dual Round Forward Slash Cut Rolled Edge 2.25" Inlet / ID, 3" Outlet / OD, 9.5" Length. 6.25" Outer Width #RTP-037LR
Haven't even considered the stagger fitment ones at all because I wasn't sure how it would look/fit but this advice from you is very helpful and I think I may as well be getting the same ones!! One thing that's giving me a headache is whether they will be able to make the opening bigger in my CS diffuser for the quad tips since it's CF laid over fiberglass
Do you have any more pictures straight on of the rear and some closer shots of the tips on an angle?
11-23-2015, 02:24 PM
#48
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^^^
There's your solution, Mike, right there. Same rear end, too, so he knows. It would be great to see some detailed, close-up shots of those tips installed.
It's been my opinion of late that 2GoRNot2G gives good, experienced advice. Glad he found this thread.
There's your solution, Mike, right there. Same rear end, too, so he knows. It would be great to see some detailed, close-up shots of those tips installed.
It's been my opinion of late that 2GoRNot2G gives good, experienced advice. Glad he found this thread.
11-23-2015, 02:25 PM
#49
Yes unfortunately I had to measure them in metric and then converted that into standard.
BUT
I found these, double wall, straight cut beveled tips AND they're cheap, they're 2.5" inlet and 3" outlet but I'm still a little on the fence about 3" but definitely more appropriate than 3.5"
I think these might have been posted before or I just have looked at them before on ebay.
I'll give it a try searching for 60mm inlet then, Thank you
EDIT: I came up with nothing when searched for 60mm ones.. Only some overseas crappy tips nothing worth looking at.
BUT
I found these, double wall, straight cut beveled tips AND they're cheap, they're 2.5" inlet and 3" outlet but I'm still a little on the fence about 3" but definitely more appropriate than 3.5"
I think these might have been posted before or I just have looked at them before on ebay.
I'll give it a try searching for 60mm inlet then, Thank you
EDIT: I came up with nothing when searched for 60mm ones.. Only some overseas crappy tips nothing worth looking at.
My Tanabe piping is also 60mm (2-3/8") and I spent weeks looking for a nice set of quad tips with 2-3/8" inlets and 3" outlets, but couldn't really come up with anything. I ended up going with 2.5" inlets and 3" outlets and the exhaust shop was able to make them work. The tip needs to be large enough to slide over the muffler outlet anyway and if necessary they can always use a flare took and enlarge the outlet pipe on your muffler a bit for a proper fitment. Here are the tips I ended up going with. They were around $120 for the pair if I recall correctly and I had them on my doorstep about 2 days after ordering!
11-23-2015, 02:28 PM
#50
He indeed certainly does give good advice especially since it's from his personal experience
11-23-2015, 02:35 PM
#51
My Tanabe piping is also 60mm (2-3/8") and I spent weeks looking for a nice set of quad tips with 2-3/8" inlets and 3" outlets, but couldn't really come up with anything. I ended up going with 2.5" inlets and 3" outlets and the exhaust shop was able to make them work. The tip needs to be large enough to slide over the muffler outlet anyway and if necessary they can always use a flare took and enlarge the outlet pipe on your muffler a bit for a proper fitment. Here are the tips I ended up going with. They were around $120 for the pair if I recall correctly and I had them on my doorstep about 2 days after ordering!
As soon as I get in touch with the shop if they can do the cutout bigger for me.. I hope they can make it work
11-23-2015, 02:42 PM
#52
Haven't even considered the stagger fitment ones at all because I wasn't sure how it would look/fit but this advice from you is very helpful and I think I may as well be getting the same ones!! One thing that's giving me a headache is whether they will be able to make the opening bigger in my CS diffuser for the quad tips since it's CF laid over fiberglass
Do you have any more pictures straight on of the rear and some closer shots of the tips on an angle?
Do you have any more pictures straight on of the rear and some closer shots of the tips on an angle?
I originally talked to Carbon Signal regarding their rear diffuser and they were going to custom make me one set up for Quad tips, but it was going to be a long lead-time and I ended up getting a good deal on this Access Evolution piece from Bulletproof Auto (who is local to me), so I decided to go with the Access Evolution for the rear diffuser. Even the Access Evolution unit needed to be cut to fit the quad tips. I took MANY measurements (and them re-measured) before I ordered and the tips to make sure I have enough space for them. The tips are ~6.25" from edge to edge, so you'll basically need an opening with about 6.5" - 7" of width for the tips to fit and to allow enough clearance for some exhaust movement. I'm not sure what kind of space the CS diffuser has between the air fins, but try taking a couple of measurements... you'll also want to make sure you exhaust tips are close to being centered in the area where the opening will be made, otherwise the exhaust shop will have to modify more piping and/or mounting than just switching tips.
Here are a few more pics of my set-up. Hope this helps you decide.
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11-23-2015, 02:48 PM
#53
I originally talked to Carbon Signal regarding their rear diffuser and they were going to custom make me one set up for Quad tips, but it was going to be a long lead-time and I ended up getting a good deal on this Access Evolution piece from Bulletproof Auto (who is local to me), so I decided to go with the Access Evolution for the rear diffuser. Even the Access Evolution unit needed to be cut to fit the quad tips. I took MANY measurements (and them re-measured) before I ordered and the tips to make sure I have enough space for them. The tips are ~6.25" from edge to edge, so you'll basically need an opening with about 6.5" - 7" of width for the tips to fit and to allow enough clearance for some exhaust movement. I'm not sure what kind of space the CS diffuser has between the air fins, but try taking a couple of measurements... you'll also want to make sure you exhaust tips are close to being centered in the area where the opening will be made, otherwise the exhaust shop will have to modify more piping and/or mounting than just switching tips.
Here are a few more pics of my set-up. Hope this helps you decide.
Here are a few more pics of my set-up. Hope this helps you decide.
11-23-2015, 02:53 PM
#54
Thanks, John... Much appreciate. I saw Mike's request for pics over on the chat thread last week, but have been busy with work. I own my own company and sometimes things get a little hectic and I just don't have the time to be on here enough (hence the reason I still haven't started a build thread). That, plus the fact that I'm also an avid enthusiast on the Porsche and Jeep forums too, so all these "toys" tie up most of my free time. Thankfully Mike PM'ed me requesting I offer my comments/suggestions, so that was a nice reminder to get back on here and post up!
11-23-2015, 03:22 PM
#56
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Zoomed in and adjusted for shadow so you can get a different perspective on them.
Pixilated because of it, but helps nonetheless.
Pixilated because of it, but helps nonetheless.
11-23-2015, 05:36 PM
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11-23-2015, 07:39 PM
#58
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No problem. Figured it would help put your mind at ease about the cut-out, the staggered length, and the slash cut.
These are going to look spectacular on your car.
These are going to look spectacular on your car.
11-23-2015, 08:03 PM
#59
Thank you sir, I hope so too!! And can't wait to get that done. Unfortunately I've just got back from work and I didn't make it to the shop before they closed so I'm out of luck, maybe I'll make it there tomorrow I hope.
