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09-09-2003, 09:45 PM | #76 |
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Here are the pics of the install as promised:
I sent another email to Nathan at TurboXS but have had no response as of yet
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09-09-2003, 10:18 PM | #77 | |
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Just curious. From looking at these photos, it seems that this muffler hangs a little lower & reduces the ground clearance a little, especially around the front seam. |
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09-09-2003, 10:39 PM | #78 | |
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09-10-2003, 12:11 AM | #79 |
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Even if it does "rob" the car of useful ground clearance, lowered or not, by all accounts, canister-style mufflers like the RFL usually will entail one to sacrifice ground clearance. You gotta sacrifice a little, and that should be known WELL BEFORE the purchase is made. Also, what is considered "useful" ground clearance to you may/probably will not apply to everyone. If ground clearance is a big concern, there are a plethora of other aftermarket non-canister style mufflers that will suit your needs, but you may also have to sacrifice a little power in reference to a canister style muffler, generally(not saying ALL!).
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09-10-2003, 06:20 AM | #80 | |
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I'll PM you a link to a video. It's 5 meg so I don't want half NASIOC downloading from my PC. It's from outside the car on the front straight at Mid Ohio. Usually at that point on the track the car lets out a hugh gunshot like pop on upshifts but it didn't do it this time unfortunately... To answer your question... it's very loud! |
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09-10-2003, 08:38 AM | #81 |
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Do i understand it right? If i go with turbo back, with high flow cat (stealth back) keep the stock STi muffler, I wont have any melting bumper problems?
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09-10-2003, 12:44 PM | #82 | |
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I've had my RFL for 3 days now and no discoloration or melting yet though I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm wondering if this is mainly an Sti problem? A guy that lives near me has had his for a month or two and hasn't had any melting on his 04 WRX. He did note some discoloration, but no melting yet. |
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09-10-2003, 04:29 PM | #83 | |
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09-10-2003, 07:12 PM | #84 |
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09-11-2003, 02:36 PM | #85 | |
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09-11-2003, 05:24 PM | #86 |
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I have been advised that this issue has been escalated to the owner of TurboXS, so I will let you know what comes of it.
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09-12-2003, 01:08 AM | #87 |
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There is absolutely no reason to scream bloody murder or stupid stuff about involving the legal authorites (from Kanada at that A Id be concerned with those faulty bearings in that uber expensive bling) TXS takes care of their own work with your vendor and TXS no need to slander and threaten
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09-13-2003, 06:00 PM | #88 |
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I just put the high temp. tape on the underside of my bumper, and it looks okay, and seems to be working.
I did a complete write-up with pics included on Club WRX. Scroll towards the bottom and you'll see my pics. I know this might not be the best fix for a car that's not silver, but you can't really see it unless you get under the bumper. I think it will protect from most of the heat. I'll post in this thread again with an update soon. p.s. I still love my RFL! http://clubwrx.net/forums/showthread...488#post352488 |
09-13-2003, 06:59 PM | #89 | |
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Another alternative. http://www.designengineering.com/flo...el_shield.html Last edited by Hummer; 09-13-2003 at 08:18 PM. |
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09-13-2003, 11:18 PM | #90 |
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Here's the link. I got it from Summit Racing
http://store.summitracing.com/defau...+Tape+&x=9&y=10 That other stuff looks really similar, I wonder how it compares in price? |
09-14-2003, 08:56 PM | #91 |
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I simply used 1" spacers in the two rear hangers. I cut two 1" cross sections of 1" diameter metal tubing. As I stretched the hangers down I inserted the spacers in each hole. Was very simple and effective. It did take a lot of force to stretch the hanger that much. Would probably be easier if I had it on my lift....or with two peeps! I have full catless Turbo XS TB and no melting yet. Only a little discoloration on my white car.
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09-14-2003, 09:33 PM | #92 |
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09-14-2003, 10:09 PM | #93 |
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I will try to get them up Monday!
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09-15-2003, 12:02 PM | #94 |
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Just an update, TurboXS has still not contacted me.
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09-15-2003, 12:46 PM | #95 |
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I spoke with Nathan from turboxs this morning regarding this issue and he doesnt feel as though they will be able to replace any damaged bumpers due to their exhausts. I asked for the owner to please call me back and will update when I hear from him. I feel as though I have somewhat of a special case as I had their mechanic do my install. After the 3 hour ride home the bumper was already crispy and completely ruined. I called turboxs at this time and this is when they recommended the cusco heat shield however the damage was already done. We shall see where we stand when I hear back from the owner of turboxs but needless to say Im not a happy camper.
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09-15-2003, 01:59 PM | #96 |
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TERMINAL keep me posted!!
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09-15-2003, 05:16 PM | #97 |
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Is there a link so I can see what the Cusco heat shield looks like?
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09-15-2003, 06:38 PM | #98 | |
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09-15-2003, 08:00 PM | #99 |
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Sorry guys, no pics! I will have them up Tuesday....I promise!
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09-15-2003, 09:22 PM | #100 |
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I've been reading all these posts and I'm really concern with the childish writings of a lot of guys. Please we are making mods to our cars that doesn't come from factory. Turbo xs is one of the better fitment parts that I have work with. Here on the island what we've done it's put a little aluminium tape and thats all. It looks like you've never been on the aftermarket parts because let me tell you that HKS, Greedy, Top Speed, MRT, M2 and others, all hit with the frames or the body or get stuck to your rear bumper for a really melted bumper. Here on the island we really hit the track almost every 2 to 3 weeks and yes there's a little melt but forgetted is running as hell. If you don't want any melting put the stock muffler I believe this one wouldn't melt the bumper. I don't know if I'm right but the white STI seems it doesn't have any cat, what you expected, that it wouldn't throw any fumes out. Please all that talking about legal stuff really upsets me about subaru owners. This is my car and I don't care!
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