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Old 03-10-2004 | 07:44 PM
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Amuse Exhaust Installed

Just finished installing my amuse exhaust, installation was really easy, took me about an hour to get the stock exhaust off and and about 20 minutes to get the new exhaust on.
Weighed both, the stock exhaust was about 39 pounds with the mid-pipe going to the cat, the amuse ended up being about 18.5 pounds slightly less than half the stock exhaust. It was unreal how light it was, the mid-pipe going to the cat was like a feather and the muffler could easily be lifted with one hand.
As for a performance increase, I don't really detect anything, but then I didn't expect to feel a big difference if any at all. I like the sound so far although it's fairly loud, not a buzzy sound though. I plan on recording some movies of it soon and posting them so everyone can hear what it sounds like, other than that if anyone has any questions, ask away.

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Old 03-10-2004 | 08:03 PM
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I would love to see some pics and hear a sound clip

the amuse is a great choice, congrats
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Dying for photos and sound clips! :D
Old 03-10-2004 | 09:39 PM
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How much does it cost you, if I may ask?

It supposed to gain about 13ps at the wheels... so it is GREAT STUFF.

If i have it then I will look at rear mirror all the time, don't want people hitting my rear
Old 03-11-2004 | 02:04 AM
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pics pics pics
Old 03-11-2004 | 05:09 PM
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Pictures

Here's 4 pics I took about 5 minutes ago, I can't get any sound clips right now, my digital rebel doesn't have a movie mode , I'll borrow someone's camera soon though and get a clip. Anyway here are the pics:









I can post bigger pics if anyone want.

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Old 03-11-2004 | 05:37 PM
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looks beatiful
I've heard a sound clip before and I know it sounds awesome
Old 03-11-2004 | 05:38 PM
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I'd like bigger pic's please. Looks nice.
Those pipes look big, but not as big as the greddy.
I'll be waiting for the sound bite. Any camera that has a 10sec mpeg cababilty should be fine.
Old 03-11-2004 | 06:51 PM
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Alright everyone, dummy question time! What material is this exhaust made of? I really like the way the tips look with the bluish flamed look and I always thought that was only found on the titanium exhaust, is this true? Thanks in advance.
Old 03-11-2004 | 07:28 PM
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Yeah it's titanium, you can find it at www.bulletproofautomotive.com

As for bigger pics, here's the originals, they were taken in 6 megapixel mode so the largest one is about 3 meg.

Pic 1

Pic 2

Pic 3

Pic 4

You'll probably have to right click and "save as" to download them. I should get that movie soon.

-Jeff
Old 03-11-2004 | 08:12 PM
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damn , those r some high quality pics, THX
Old 03-12-2004 | 01:15 AM
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very nice
Old 03-12-2004 | 02:45 AM
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this is the same company as "Powerhouse Amuse" in japan?
Old 03-12-2004 | 04:24 AM
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Man i looked at that exhaust i was like WOAH! that's nice...then i searched and heard the clip of the sound....nice also....then i saw the price lol back to rx8store exhaust for me.
Old 08-11-2004 | 12:43 PM
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Does anybody have dyno numbers on the AMUSE exhaust?
Old 08-11-2004 | 01:33 PM
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That's what youc all a gangster exhaust.
Old 08-11-2004 | 07:52 PM
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this is disrespectful... I think it is EXTREMELY nice

I think it is very nice. I don't have the time and money to look after a Ti exhaust though. You better know somebody that weld those exhaust and DO NOT go over humps in great speed, becareful reversing out! They are paper thin and AMUSE's one here have cracked it.
Old 08-12-2004 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobyrx8
Here's 4 pics I took about 5 minutes ago, I can't get any sound clips right now, my digital rebel doesn't have a movie mode , I'll borrow someone's camera soon though and get a clip. Anyway here are the pics:









I can post bigger pics if anyone want.
Check your PM's I have a digital Cam corder and digital Cam that can pic up video and sound.

I'll be out tonight at 135th and Antioch at Twisters with the rest of my club. The * is still in the shop for the new kit, but I'll have the Widebody 3rd Gen Eclipse out.
Old 08-16-2004 | 03:27 AM
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I heard someone's AMUSE exhaust has cracked twice. Anyone else had that problem?

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Old 08-16-2004 | 03:49 AM
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The average life of a Ti exhaust is 2 years..

For what I have seen? 5 months...
Old 08-21-2004 | 10:20 AM
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I saw you car at Best Buy last week. The Exhaust looks tight.
Old 08-21-2004 | 10:39 AM
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is the $1,870.00 price on that website for U.S. dollars??? If so then you got robbed...

looks awesome though.

Pete
Old 08-21-2004 | 11:22 AM
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wow... 1870? Is that just a cat back? Nice setup thouhg. That exhaust would equal= cz-unit, drop-in filter/intake, exhaust, midpipe, and hi flow cat.
Old 08-21-2004 | 10:33 PM
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Titanium is just like gold man... it is usually double of normal quality stainless steel
Old 08-21-2004 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Titanium is just like gold man... it is usually double of normal quality stainless steel
I remember reading an article from the designer of the Z06 talking about the titanium exhaust, he said that titanium is about 3X the price of stainless steel, and it has to be welded in an argon gas environment, versus regular welding. Looks nice though.
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