TurboXS exhaust!
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Hey guys!
I just picked up myself a TurboXS exhaust from the cheapest store in the world (eBay of course)! AU$435.10 shipped to my address.
I've been reading around on the forum about all the different types of exhausts available and Australia seems to have been shafted big time in relation to the choices...:S
Theres heaps to choose from and are all reasonably priced but its the postage and shipping that cost a lot! If I got all the money I have ever spent on postage and handling, I would be a very rich man!
Anyway, back to the exhaust...
From what I've read, the TurboXS is a little on the loud side and has a bit of a fitment problem with the US cars and sit too far back in the shrouds (I think due to the left hand steering or something) and several people have mentioned melting shrouds.
Another complaint is that the tips are too small, but ill install them and see if they look stupid enough to replace. It has 3" tubing all around and is best used for turbo applications. It also comes with the racing pipe!. I'm setting my car up with all the necessary mods for FI (which will be on by the end of the year I hope!). The sound is pure sex with the turbo...just judge for yourself
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Updates and piccies to follow when it arrives!
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DrewMan
I just picked up myself a TurboXS exhaust from the cheapest store in the world (eBay of course)! AU$435.10 shipped to my address.
I've been reading around on the forum about all the different types of exhausts available and Australia seems to have been shafted big time in relation to the choices...:S
Theres heaps to choose from and are all reasonably priced but its the postage and shipping that cost a lot! If I got all the money I have ever spent on postage and handling, I would be a very rich man!
Anyway, back to the exhaust...
From what I've read, the TurboXS is a little on the loud side and has a bit of a fitment problem with the US cars and sit too far back in the shrouds (I think due to the left hand steering or something) and several people have mentioned melting shrouds.
Another complaint is that the tips are too small, but ill install them and see if they look stupid enough to replace. It has 3" tubing all around and is best used for turbo applications. It also comes with the racing pipe!. I'm setting my car up with all the necessary mods for FI (which will be on by the end of the year I hope!). The sound is pure sex with the turbo...just judge for yourself
![](http://thumbs.vidiac.com/715a1092-37b1-4813-9755-0546d7554b71.jpg)
![](http://www.turboxs.com/uploaded_images/353.jpg)
Updates and piccies to follow when it arrives!
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Thanks,
DrewMan
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well, i got quoted around 1.5k but than i got a bit lucky as usualy. Someone ordered, paid half price as a deposit and didnt come to pick up on time, so i paid 750 for mine and i had it within 2 days since i paid the money
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looks good. size of the tips are least of your concern.....
do you know the max dB level? from memory (jn NSW anway), EPA measures the dB level at 4000rpm and 1.5 meters away from the exhaust tip on a 45 degree angle.
looking forward to your review.
do you know the max dB level? from memory (jn NSW anway), EPA measures the dB level at 4000rpm and 1.5 meters away from the exhaust tip on a 45 degree angle.
looking forward to your review.
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Originally Posted by OnRails
It seems like people always pick windy days to try and record sound outside. ![Dunno](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
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yea, that clip sucks. By the way, i dont know if it is because i haven't wash my ears since i was born (
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DrewMan, something to look out for is the tips kinda sit a bit further inside the rear bumper and possibility of the rear bumper melting if you thrash it too much... isnt that right Gyzmoo ?? ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Drew, you have a thing for ebay I notice lol as for the noise.... when you see the po'po' take your foot off the accelerator and cruiseeeeeeeeeeeeee
btw did u sell those horrid rims yet
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Drew, you have a thing for ebay I notice lol as for the noise.... when you see the po'po' take your foot off the accelerator and cruiseeeeeeeeeeeeee
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btw did u sell those horrid rims yet
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Originally Posted by MissyK
DrewMan, something to look out for is the tips kinda sit a bit further inside the rear bumper and possibility of the rear bumper melting if you thrash it too much... isnt that right Gyzmoo ?? ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Drew, you have a thing for ebay I notice lol as for the noise.... when you see the po'po' take your foot off the accelerator and cruiseeeeeeeeeeeeee
btw did u sell those horrid rims yet![Eyecrazy](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/Eyecrazy.gif)
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Drew, you have a thing for ebay I notice lol as for the noise.... when you see the po'po' take your foot off the accelerator and cruiseeeeeeeeeeeeee
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btw did u sell those horrid rims yet
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Apparently its only a problem with the US cars because they have a left hand drive or something? Fitment is better with a RHS drive.
LOL no theyre still sitting in the garage. Ive posted them on the holden forums. no replies but plenty of views.
hmmmmmm
eBay is the bomb! you can get just about anything there cheaper than retail!!!
Why go shopping anywhere else??? Besides, my mum instilled into my brain 15 layers deep to go hunting for a bargain!
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If worse comes to worse, I'll go to midas or something and just ask them to solder on an extension and change the tips while im at it. I do like the AP tips!
where can I find tips like these?
![](http://www.agency-power.com/catalog/images/rx8exh2.jpg)
where can I find tips like these?
![](http://www.agency-power.com/catalog/images/rx8exh2.jpg)
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Originally Posted by DrewMan
where can I find tips like these?
if so, you can check out Hi-Tech Mufflers (the Darlinghurst workhsop)... they have all sorts of styles and materials, they can even get you titantium exhaust tips they sell for Fezzas & Porkas
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Originally Posted by DrewMan
Apparently its only a problem with the US cars because they have a left hand drive or something? Fitment is better with a RHS drive.
LOL no theyre still sitting in the garage. Ive posted them on the holden forums. no replies but plenty of views.
hmmmmmm
eBay is the bomb! you can get just about anything there cheaper than retail!!!
Why go shopping anywhere else??? Besides, my mum instilled into my brain 15 layers deep to go hunting for a bargain!
LOL no theyre still sitting in the garage. Ive posted them on the holden forums. no replies but plenty of views.
hmmmmmm
eBay is the bomb! you can get just about anything there cheaper than retail!!!
Why go shopping anywhere else??? Besides, my mum instilled into my brain 15 layers deep to go hunting for a bargain!
well ask Gyzmoo about the tip figment.. reason i say is I think hes rear has melted a little but hes had his fun on the track which only makes the exhaust hotter then normal street driving........
have u tried the nissan silvia forum ? lol or you could just sell them on ebay
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Originally Posted by DrewMan
If worse comes to worse, I'll go to midas or something and just ask them to solder on an extension and change the tips while im at it. I do like the AP tips!
where can I find tips like these?
![](http://www.agency-power.com/catalog/images/rx8exh2.jpg)
![](http://www.agency-power.com/catalog/images/rx8exh3.jpg)
where can I find tips like these?
![](http://www.agency-power.com/catalog/images/rx8exh2.jpg)
![](http://www.agency-power.com/catalog/images/rx8exh3.jpg)
yea u can always just replace the tips
those tips are titanium, there are pros and cons to titanium, they are a bit more errrrrrr.......... how can i say... touchy feely sensitive... gotta be careful with them. but yea they are HOT (as in sexy hot lol), i was lookin at getting those tips myself while back.
EBAY SELLS THEM
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The Ti tip does nothing but looks.
If they are only at the tip and the rest is steel alloy, then it is ok for durability.
Only when you have a full Ti exhaust, then the drum is too close to ground for my comfort.
If they are only at the tip and the rest is steel alloy, then it is ok for durability.
Only when you have a full Ti exhaust, then the drum is too close to ground for my comfort.
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yeah, i keep 'melting' my car, first my cat when i used only cat back, now the rear bumper keeps, hmm how could i say it, eeh, coming off the car
just kiddin, it only melted the plastic part around the tips ..
Anyone know what the red radiator light on the dash board means?? comes up sometimes, and yes im lazy to open the car manual ...
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just kiddin, it only melted the plastic part around the tips ..
Anyone know what the red radiator light on the dash board means?? comes up sometimes, and yes im lazy to open the car manual ...
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Originally Posted by DrewMan
check your radiator reservoir? maybe its empty?
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Originally Posted by EZZY
you are in sydney yeah?
if so, you can check out Hi-Tech Mufflers (the Darlinghurst workhsop)... they have all sorts of styles and materials, they can even get you titantium exhaust tips they sell for Fezzas & Porkas![Cwm27](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/cwm27.gif)
if so, you can check out Hi-Tech Mufflers (the Darlinghurst workhsop)... they have all sorts of styles and materials, they can even get you titantium exhaust tips they sell for Fezzas & Porkas
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Dude thats like a good hour and a bit away!
I live in western sydney!
Surely theres a few places that are closer? :S
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Ezzy, hi tech mufflers, well, i cannot say they gut at all. They offered me some of their exhaust ' system' when i was was lookin for one. They quoted 1.5k if i pay ...
i dont like when people say that, than i feel like dealing with junkies, no offence
i dont like when people say that, than i feel like dealing with junkies, no offence