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Originally Posted by qkjuicedpony (Post 226986)

That's gotta be some kind of record for you!! :D

it damn sure is!! LOL :jester:

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Originally Posted by EZ SPEED (Post 226985)

thanks ! I have driven it 17,000 miles in 16 months so far!:banana:

:rofl: Damn! I've only put 15k on the Lightning in 4 years.

Canylt hide money Eric!

I cant afford the "Corvette Tax" on exhaust systems for my car. Cheapest system is $750, the two that I really would like are crazy expensive, one is $1200 and the Akrapovic is $2500.

The ($750 - $1100) cheaper ones DRONE like crazy which is unacceptable to me and the other 2 dont drone...but are not even close to being in my budget !! ($1200 - $2500)

So I did some reseach and decided to build my own. I got the measurements for the mufflers from the companys online webpage and built a mockup muffler out of poster board and made sure I could make them fit before I ever ordered a single piece.

Then using $100 worth of gift certificates that I had been given...I ordered everything from summit and it only cost me $276 out of my pocket and about 10 hours to build it. (i didnt use one of the 180 bends and I didnt use the v-bands that are pictured)

I used Flowmaster 4" Dual chrome tips and Dynomax VT mufflers which brag about no drone at crusing speeds...and they are correct !! I am VERY happy with my choice in mufflers !!

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psf6fcbw3k.jpg

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7gn8gppq.jpg

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3p0maxzo.jpg

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psyj1dw7kx.jpg

Looks great. But where is the video at? Why didn't you use those vbands?

I have looked at Akrapovic exhaust for the AMG. Yeah $2500 is crazy for their exhaust but damn it sounds good!!

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Originally Posted by rtusnake (Post 227058)

Looks great. But where is the video at? Why didn't you use those vbands?

I wanted to make sure that I really like the exhaust and will keep it before I hack up and v-band my factory mid-pipe.
I also can remove / install each side in one piece, so the v-bands are not absolutely needed. but I imagine in a few weeks I will v-band the midpipe to my axle back since I am really enjoying these mufflers over the stock ones.
I made one small video, but it sucked...I will try to make another video with my go-pro this time.

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE (Post 227059)

I have looked at Akrapovic exhaust for the AMG. Yeah $2500 is crazy for their exhaust but damn it sounds good!!

yes...Akrapovic sounds AMAZING !!

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

I have looked at Akrapovic exhaust for the AMG. Yeah $2500 is crazy for their exhaust but damn it sounds good!!

You guys...

http://www.acnefaceoff.com/wp-conten...12_xlarge.jpeg

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Originally Posted by coupe (Post 227061)

You guys...

http://www.acnefaceoff.com/wp-conten...12_xlarge.jpeg

says the man with a dodge viper sitting at his house.

At least we daily drive ours :D :poke:

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE (Post 227062)

says the man with a dodge viper sitting at his house.

At least we daily drive ours :D :poke:

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