apotocki

I'll echo what everyone has already said -

Do it yourself. It is VERY easy to do. No need to remove any 'crossbars' or anything like that. (2) nuts where the exhaust meets up with the cat and then remove the exhaust from the rubber hangers. I know many people have said the hangers are a pain.....I had no problems. Used a bit of WD-40 and a big screwdriver - don't be afraid to really pry them off. Probably the hardest for me was removing the exhaust shrouds off the back bumper assm.
I used ramps - backing up them. I think it took me about 1/2hr.

8 Maniac

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the dealerships will install them? I figured they wouldnt cause of warrany issues and such...

Tigster

The dealer will do anything you want to pay them for.

Dro

^^^^^

Just be careful what you request

8 Maniac

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so should I call my dealer up and ask if they do it/how much it would be? or would it be better to stay away from that?

Former A4'er

My dealer knows all the mods I have and they don't have a problem with it, I never lied about to them so they don't seem to mind.

Don't you have a buddy that can help you? It really is an easy install, easier than the Revi. Will your Dad care if you use ramps? Just tell him you paid someone to do it and save your money.

8 Maniac

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well, my dealer say they dont install aftermarket exhausts so guess that option is gone now. I'm gonna see if I cant convince my dad to let me use ramps or something but it seems like he'll pay for the install anyways... so it isnt too much of a concern to me I guess. I dont have any doubt that I'd be able to do it myself, just prefer to not get on my dad's bad side() and especially when money is involved.

NgoRX8

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then i say... do whatever you dad says.

8 Maniac

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Thanks for the help everyone, I really appreciate it.

TeamRX8

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dude, just go to the Gulf Region forum and make a post asking if someone in Houston will help you install it, if you were in the DFW area I'd do it for you ..

Wurmfist

I had my Mazda Dealer install mine. They were happy to get to install a RB on one because they were curious. (It was back in the end of 04) I don't remember the cost but I think it was less than 120 or might have been around that but I had the scheduled maintenenace done at the same time. They were really impressed with the exhaust too, they said it was a snap to install and fits perfectly.

Added: I don't know if it's because my mazda dealer is also a Mazdaspeed shop and does full service everything that they do it, but I suspect your dealership might be too busy, why wouldn't they want the business??

I believe for people that don't want to be super loud all the time it's the perfect exhaust. It kinda purrs at idle and lets you know it's not stock, and is tolerable on long trips, but when you go WOT it really gives a nice loud racing sound. It's a perfect balance between loudness and tolerability.

carls

I just got my RB exhaust. I attempted to install it myself, but the 2 bolts that need to be removed from the stock system would not budge. I finally gave up and brought it to a shop near by. They charged me $80 to install it, which I didn't mind paying since my time is valuable, and I'm just too old to sweat my butt off in the garage under a car.

I kept the stock exhaust, but I really don't know what to do with it. What are you all doing with your stock exhausts after you install a new one?

I really love the sound of the RB exhaust. Our local (Austin) RX club is going on a great drive through the hill country tomorrow (our anual bluebonnet drive), and I look forward to showing it off.

NgoRX8

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^that's what happened to me carls, well just with one of the bolts. pissed me off!

swoope

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keep it till you sell the car then put it back on... then sell the rb and recover some of your cost...

the stock will sell for nothing... the rb will add nothing to the sale of your car when you are done..

beers