New Sound Clip *Update*
My exhaust caused my license plate to rattle but somehow that changed with putting on the x pipe
04-04-2007, 02:47 PM
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: San Leandro, CA
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RE: My exhaust is on!
that is a pretty decent recording. what kind of camera do you have? i have found that placing the camera farther back away from the car instead of right under the damn tips makes the recording sound a lot better and more accurate.
sounds good too!
sounds good too!
04-04-2007, 03:00 PM
#20
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Raleigh, NC
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RE: My exhaust is on!
Hey, sounds good... and familiar. Here are a few notes for you:
DO NOT use the supplied gasket. Go to the local auto parts shop and get a Fel Pro, or worst case scenario, just get a new one from Ford (much more expensive for the same gasket as the Fel Pro), but don't use the crappy gasket that comes with the midpipe.
As for rattling, I assume that the fitment of our exhaust was very similar. I recall the pipes running very close to the driveshaft, especially the connections from midpipe to catback I believe, maybe the next ones back as well. I actually have one of those connecting seal whatever the hell you'd call them twisted around in perfect position so it's not touching anything, they get close.
Another thing to look for is anything in your car or trunk that may be rattling, the new exhaust has a deeper tone that will rattle stuff inside more. I notice sometimes when I hit it just right, things in my middle console will vibrate a little sometimes.
Sounds like you made a good choice for your exhaust though. Hope you like it and if you have any questions that I might be able to answer, let me know.
Edit: Attaching a picture to show you what I mean about the close clearance on the connectors:
DO NOT use the supplied gasket. Go to the local auto parts shop and get a Fel Pro, or worst case scenario, just get a new one from Ford (much more expensive for the same gasket as the Fel Pro), but don't use the crappy gasket that comes with the midpipe.
As for rattling, I assume that the fitment of our exhaust was very similar. I recall the pipes running very close to the driveshaft, especially the connections from midpipe to catback I believe, maybe the next ones back as well. I actually have one of those connecting seal whatever the hell you'd call them twisted around in perfect position so it's not touching anything, they get close.
Another thing to look for is anything in your car or trunk that may be rattling, the new exhaust has a deeper tone that will rattle stuff inside more. I notice sometimes when I hit it just right, things in my middle console will vibrate a little sometimes.
Sounds like you made a good choice for your exhaust though. Hope you like it and if you have any questions that I might be able to answer, let me know.
Edit: Attaching a picture to show you what I mean about the close clearance on the connectors: