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cubefx · 06-26-2008, 05:37 PM

Got exhaust couple of days ago.
Took me about an hour to install it.

Tip#1
Get someone to help you, preferably with small hands (my knuckles still bleeding). It will be way more easier.

Tip#2
Do not take heatshield bolts off. You can install BPP exhaust without removing it. It took me half an hour to get center bolt back.

I used different template for the cutout. Also I used door trim to make it look nicer.

About BPP exhaust:
Extremely well made. I was very impressed that tips aligned perfectly in the center of the rear bumper. No drone at all. Very nice sound. Not much louder then BORLA dual exhaust I have on my PT Cruiser. I'm not sure about MPG, but it is definitely more fun to drive (if it's possible).

Big thanks to Ernie.

CUBE

Smart Enuf · 06-26-2008, 05:41 PM

Very nicely done, Cube! Looks factory. I especially like the door trim idea. Makes me want to consider that exhaust on my cabrio.

SunDiego · 06-26-2008, 05:41 PM

Looks sweet

**jwight** · 06-26-2008, 06:19 PM

Nice job and I like your cut out better than the BPP version.

Kermit · 06-26-2008, 06:37 PM

Door Trim!!!

That is so stupid simple! Why didn't I think of that!? Arrggghhh!! I did a muffler shop exhaust on mine (pic in my gallery) - sucks being poor.

cubefx · 06-26-2008, 06:44 PM

Hey,
One tip to install door trim:
Preheat it with heat gun, it will be easier to apply and also heat will soften glue inside of the strip, so it will have better adhesion (sp?).

CUBE

GHammerly · 06-26-2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

Door Trim!!!

That is so stupid simple! Why didn't I think of that!? Arrggghhh!! I did a muffler shop exhaust on mine (pic in my gallery) - sucks being poor.

Don't worry, at least I think it looks better than dual tip set up as long as those looking don't peek under the car

. Yeah, the quality, weight, sound and maybe performance may not be what you preffer.

Gus

Kermit · 06-26-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubefx

Hey,
One tip to install door trim:
Preheat it with heat gun, it will be easier to apply and also heat will soften glue inside of the strip, so it will have better adhesion (sp?).

CUBE

THANKS! I'll be adding this weekend. I was going to do a aluminum surround as I have a stockpile of smooth aluminum plate. I like that door trim and its a whole lot easier. Awesome idea all around. Thanks again for sharing.

GHammerly - Thanks, I like the single about the same, but since everyone else has twin tips..... My exhaust is way louder and slightly lighter than the Breathless or Thorley, I had an assortment of mufflers to choose from including an identical Magnaflow. It's been years since I had anything with a glasspack so it is taking me back to my younger days. (My Corvette has dual 4ft long glasspacks but those are called sidepipes)