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Mark Ribbans
TryHard
SA
UZZ-031 V8, 1972 Mazda RX2 Coupe, TE Gemmy

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Friday, March 23, 2007 - 01:33 pm, by:  Mark Ribbans (V8gtsoarer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I asked whether anyone had heard of something like this briefly in another thread but got not responses.

Well today I stumbled across this which is exactly what i was asking about!

Haven't looked in to prices yet and they will most likely be expensive but I rekon this is very cool (even if it was my idea!) :-)



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Mark Ribbans
TryHard
SA
UZZ-031 V8, 1972 Mazda RX2 Coupe, TE Gemmy

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Friday, March 23, 2007 - 01:56 pm, by:  Mark Ribbans (V8gtsoarer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

OK i got some more info.

Unfortunately they only come in the one style at this stage (i.e no rolled lips or custom tips), but they come in 2 sizes being 2.5" and 3". They come with two key rings, flanges with gaskets and the required wiring which is 12v and can plug in to a cigarette lighter.

Have no idea of the actual quality of the muffler but quoted price was $450 which i thought wasn't bad.

I asked about getting discount on a group buy and he said this would be possible. Anyone got any experience with these or know of their quality?
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8

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Friday, March 23, 2007 - 06:53 pm, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

$900/pair... Eeeeeks!

Still, if it lasted forever and the motor/mechanism doesn't cook or jam up, the value would be there.
Scott Ferguson
DieHard
Alberta
Soarer GTT-L

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Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 12:12 am, by:  Scott Ferguson (Scott_ferguson) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm doing a similar thing in that I'm retaining the stock exhaust system and adding an Electric Exhaust Cutout. Controllable from in cabin.

Stock near silent exhaust or 3" straight pipe off my dumps. at the touch of a button. Here in Alberta it's legal to run a car without Cat's so no legality issues.

And the only noise restriction we have is if the exhaust is excessively loud by the judgment of the cop. Fortunately there are a host of riced out civics running around that I can conveniently blame any excessive noise on.
Phil Gibson
Goo Roo
WA
'94 black/black UZZ31

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Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 12:13 am, by:  Phil Gibson (Sciflyer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Something like that but for a cat would be handy

The heat involved would be tough on the mechanism though
Shaun Stephenson
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Vic
Jzz30 TT & ST162

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Monday, March 26, 2007 - 09:30 am, by:  Shaun Stephenson (Neonasty) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It sure would be. Although having a set of side pipes at the touch of a button would be fun!
David Wilson
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NSW
Soarer TT

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Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 01:10 pm, by:  David Wilson (Davieeeee) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi guys,
Just letting you know I have fitted a 3" Varex muffler to my system and am very happy with it.
My current setup is full single 3" exhaust (with standard dump pipes). On closure, the exhaust is comparable to a stock car eg camry, commodore (i am not sure how it would compare to a standard soarer as i have never been in one). Its really suprising how much it quietens it down considering that when it opens up... its as loud as hell.. Highly recommended. Any questions feel free to ask.
Scott Ferguson
DieHard
Alberta
Soarer GTT-L

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Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 11:38 pm, by:  Scott Ferguson (Scott_ferguson) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've just had my QTEC put into a new custom 3" down/mid pipe. Similar experience, Closed the exhaust flows through the entire stock exhaust system and is silent. Open i have 3 feet of straight pipe and that's it.

Love it
Shaun Stephenson
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Vic
Jzz30 TT & ST162

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Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 04:38 pm, by:  Shaun Stephenson (Neonasty) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Got any more informaition about your exhaust Scott? id love to see a pic of it.

I guess this would be perfect for the sleeper guys. Silent for driving and when you are ready to boot it. restriction free!

I just watched an ignition review of it on youtube. They seem to work real well. Pity they are in cannon form. Id prefer just a pipe you add in line to the whole system
Scott Ferguson
DieHard
Alberta
Soarer GTT-L

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Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 11:14 pm, by:  Scott Ferguson (Scott_ferguson) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just got some video last night and will be getting it up on youtube for your viewing and hearing pleasure. I love it.
Mike Bradberry
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Queensland
V8 UnLimited

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Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 06:15 am, by:  Mike Bradberry (Halflife) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Old idea, new technology. I made a pair of stainless straight through pipes for my GT Falcon in 1975. They were simply spring loaded and I had to operate them with a choke cable from inside the cabin. Great for sneaking up on people, opening the pipes and giving it a rev. Also opening them up driving through a tunnel would have cars scattering. Not that I'm advocating them mind you.
Scott Ferguson
DieHard
Alberta
Soarer GTT-L

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Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 06:29 am, by:  Scott Ferguson (Scott_ferguson) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I AM !
Ross Pesina
Tinkerer
Vic
Soarer TT

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Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 10:57 am, by:  Ross Pesina (Ross79) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Is it legal?
Scott Ferguson
DieHard
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Soarer GTT-L

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Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 11:05 pm, by:  Scott Ferguson (Scott_ferguson) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

In canada where i live yes. Where you live probly no.
Dave Cazes
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tt

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Friday, February 29, 2008 - 07:46 pm, by:  Dave Cazes (Cazman) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

we sell them for $399 at the moment, PM me for details
Scott Ferguson
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Soarer GTT-L

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Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 12:49 am, by:  Scott Ferguson (Scott_ferguson) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The Quicktime performance Electric Cutout is 204 USD. plus shipping.
Fran Valdivia
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Soarer TT

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Friday, September 12, 2008 - 10:04 am, by:  Fran Valdivia (Silvasoarer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I put a twin outlet on the rear of my BridgePorted RX-4 (I know not Soarer related) and it quietened it right up.
Now I can deafen everyone or be fairly silent at the touch of a button. Lost a bit of top end power though, but now not worried about losing points or gaining any Canaries!!

I think it would work well on the Soarer

Here is the link that Xforce has posted on YouTube to advertise this product
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7jGYnhbQQU

or their new one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKmwf6OVSpU
Maurice Diggler
Goo Roo
Victoria
TR44i

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Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 11:53 pm, by:  Maurice Diggler (Mau_rice) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Ross Pesina wrote on Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 10:57 am:

Is it legal?


It's not illegal to have on your car however if you went to an EPA test with it on/enabled you would fail, it's exactly the same as turning up with a silencer on, unless it's welded in (permanent) it fails, this applies for Victoria.
Michael Svoboda
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Qld
Soarer 1jz gte

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 01:28 pm, by:  Michael Svoboda  (Mick1jz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I love my varex muffler I never quieten it down
And it sounds unreal I say 10/10
Aiden Cheese
Goo Roo
QLD
Soarer jzz30

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 02:23 pm, by:  Aiden Cheese (Chillpen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

5 year old thread. There's more recent threads and even a group buy, i'm sure the feedback would have been more relevant there :-)
Shane Haverkamp
DieHard
nsw
soarer TT

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 04:06 pm, by:  Shane Haverkamp (Havabeer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

how does such thread necromancy occur?

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