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Old 04-11-2013, 03:28 PM
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New Exhaust Tips!

After much researching, I was finally able to pull the trigger on new exhaust tips. I have a FWD TL and did not want to do a full exhaust or catback. I did want the 4" Quad Tips. I totally credit Matt on Acurazine for doing this first. Tips cost $132.00 shipped from Ebay + $100.00 to install. Very Happy, So Far!

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Old 04-11-2013, 03:31 PM
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if you like it; then thats all that matters.

however; i would take the stock set up over those. they do not fill in or match the bumper cutout
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I like it - looks good. Did they have to cutoff the stock tips and weld these on?
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+1 with Justin....

I wish the tips were a little bit bigger...
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even though tips are 4 inch.. they look rather small compared to my atlp which is the same size..

there is a lot of gap on the top side of the exhaust. maybe you should move it up a bit.... but given the choice.. i rather have spent 300 dollars on magnaflow muffer and tips.. just my take on it.
Old 04-11-2013, 07:16 PM
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FWIW ... i think they look good, esp for the price you paid for em
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Old 04-11-2013, 08:22 PM
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They look fantastic, love the car, love how clean it looks. That chrome trunk deck lid...on point!
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I like it
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Look good! I think the dude should have made the tips sit higher though. They are plenty big but since there is a gap between the bumper it makes them appear smaller.

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Originally Posted by Matts_Acura
Look good! I think the dude should have made the tips sit higher though. They are plenty big but since there is a gap between the bumper it makes them appear smaller.

I agree with Matt here. The space would be filled out if they were welded more straight on center and higher up.

On my 2012 bumper (see below), it fits great. I told my installer exactly how I wanted it installed, and when he tack welded the tips on, I gave him the OK to proceed with the full weld.

In the end, these are 4 inch tips... even on a 2009-2011 bumper, just copy how the ATLP's sit, and they should look fine.

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Originally Posted by itsryanftw
I agree with Matt here. The space would be filled out if they were welded more straight on center and higher up.

On my 2012 bumper (see below), it fits great. I told my installer exactly how I wanted it installed, and when he tack welded the tips on, I gave him the OK to proceed with the full weld.

In the end, these are 4 inch tips... even on a 2009-2011 bumper, just copy how the ATLP's sit, and they should look fine.

I was not able to go any higher or more to the center. This was the best the installer could do without modifying the rest of the exhaust.
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A good welder can do anything YOU want. Even build you a complete exhaust system.
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Love those tips!! Do you think it would fit on a 3G base TL?
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Originally Posted by silkk8482
Love those tips!! Do you think it would fit on a 3G base TL?
They would fit a Type S bumper but not the base bumper.
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eBay link for the tips?
Old 04-13-2013, 09:21 PM
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Try this!
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11400...OC%3AUS%3A3160
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looks good. wish it was more centered and higher though how much were these ?
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Looks good - big improvement over the OEM tips
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Originally Posted by Packagingpro
I was not able to go any higher or more to the center. This was the best the installer could do without modifying the rest of the exhaust.
I was gonna say stock tips look better but having those tips closer to the bumper makes it look much better!
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Keep in mind this is an inexpensive way to get the 4" quad tip look. There are some flaws when installing them on a 09-11 TL. The tips need to be raised and moved over about a 1/2 inch, which is not possible without additional mods to the stock exhaust. I do feel they look better in person than on the pictures. I have been sick of looking at the stock tips and wanted a change. I saved the old tips and they can be welded back on at any time. Last, I drive my car on over 24,000 miles per year and wanted to retain the stock exhaust and keep the quietness of the car. I have been in TL's and other Honda's with Catbacks and Magnaflow Muffler Only systems and they do get to loud for my taste and have drone.
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Matt had his installed on his 09-11 TL, and he had the installer weld the tips straight on to the mufflers. I have a 2012 TL, and I followed the same direction.

In fact, he specified that key point in his build thread, so that's what I told my installer to do. Looking at both of our install pics, we have similar results.

If you chop off about an inch off the back of the new tip and have your installer weld it straight onto the muffler, then the exhaust holes will still line up, and they could be brought more to center and up.

If I ever wanted to switch back stock tips, I'd just have the cut pipe from the original tip welded back in place and then spray paint the new weld flat black.

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I had the new tips cut down at the manufactured weld and the installer welded them directly to the muffler. They were welded so they could be at the highest point and farthest to the right. I am not sure why my would come out different that Matts. Maybe the tip changed slightly!
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I have a 2010 TL SH-AWD and I went with the 3.5" from So Cal AutoSports and they worked out well and fit in the stock opening pretty well.

http://www.socal-autosports.com/35-quad-exhaust-tips
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Originally Posted by bugfam4
I have a 2010 TL SH-AWD and I went with the 3.5" from So Cal AutoSports and they worked out well and fit in the stock opening pretty well.

http://www.socal-autosports.com/35-quad-exhaust-tips
Can you post some pictures?
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Originally Posted by Packagingpro
I had the new tips cut down at the manufactured weld and the installer welded them directly to the muffler. They were welded so they could be at the highest point and farthest to the right. I am not sure why my would come out different that Matts. Maybe the tip changed slightly!

Those tips are available with different inlet sizes,it may be possible that your set has a smaller inlet than Matt's,as a result you cannot move them further to the right or upwards,just a thought.
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Originally Posted by KarKraze
Those tips are available with different inlet sizes,it may be possible that your set has a smaller inlet than Matt's,as a result you cannot move them further to the right or upwards,just a thought.
The inlet on mine were 3", same as Matt.
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I actually got the 2.5 inlets. Maybe that's why they were able to move them up a little more.

Another option may be to adjust the rubber that the exhaust hangers are on. Maybe find some shorter ones which would pull it up a bit.

On another note.... I love that damn color!
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Originally Posted by Matts_Acura
I actually got the 2.5 inlets. Maybe that's why they were able to move them up a little more.

Another option may be to adjust the rubber that the exhaust hangers are on. Maybe find some shorter ones which would pull it up a bit.

On another note.... I love that damn color!
I bet the shape of the tips are actually different. If I have a bigger inlet, in theory, I would have more room to adjust the position.
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I got mine welded on today. The welder put them on perfect. No gap.
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They look great!
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I like them-very sweet!
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Anyone have pics of how a quad round tip exhaust would look on a tl without the lip kit besides the one posted on top. I'am thinking about pulling the trigger but I think it will look funny without the rear lip kit.
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nevermind found it here:
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Do you still have your original tips? I am looking to buy a set to put on a 3g.
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Originally Posted by chriscraig2010
Do you still have your original tips? I am looking to buy a set to put on a 3g.
I am keeping mine.
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I think they make that rear end look a lot meaner
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I was able to get another muffler shop to heat up the exhaust and move the tips up and over. They now look even better!
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I think they look good especially for what you pay for them also see you have that radar system, Is that the passport?
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Originally Posted by RICHDAKIDD
I think they look good especially for what you pay for them also see you have that radar system, Is that the passport?
I have the K40 RL360 with the laser diffusers, 2 jammer heads on front and one on the back. Wanted the more stealth look over the escort/passport. I have been saved several times and the laser diffusers have been tested by actual police I know!


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