Would an OEM RDX muffler ever be painted black?
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Would an OEM RDX muffler ever be painted black?
My car was hit while it was parked on the street and the muffler was replaced. They said it was an OEM and I thought that it should be stainless steel. I never thought stainless steel would be painted black. Is there anyway this is a stainless steel muffler and oem?
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Looks like a painted OEM. Maybe it was slightly used? Yes, there are high temp paints for exhaust.
The stock muffler is not a shiny stainless steel. In fact I'm not sure it is stainless steel at all. The stock exhaust/muffler is prone to rusting and looking like crap, one reason I replaced mine with the ATLP. Maybe the best mod to make your RDX look great!
The stock muffler is not a shiny stainless steel. In fact I'm not sure it is stainless steel at all. The stock exhaust/muffler is prone to rusting and looking like crap, one reason I replaced mine with the ATLP. Maybe the best mod to make your RDX look great!
Last edited by Kaputnik; 11-20-2015 at 09:05 PM.
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Looks like a painted OEM. Maybe it was slightly used? Yes, there are high temp paints for exhaust.
The stock muffler is not a shiny stainless steel. In fact I'm not sure it is stainless steel at all. The stock exhaust/muffler is prone to rusting and looking like crap, one reason I replaced mine with the ATLP. Maybe the best mod to make your RDX look great!
The stock muffler is not a shiny stainless steel. In fact I'm not sure it is stainless steel at all. The stock exhaust/muffler is prone to rusting and looking like crap, one reason I replaced mine with the ATLP. Maybe the best mod to make your RDX look great!
Those ATLP exhausts are very nice. Just don't intend on paying $1600 for it.
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atlp exhaust isnt 1600 its a few hundred cheaper than that =) I do wish it was more balanced for the exhaust flow though.. i know marcus has mentioned about it mainly having the exhaust shoot out of 1 side more than the other.. it seems the left side sees most the exhaust flow
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atlp exhaust isnt 1600 its a few hundred cheaper than that =) I do wish it was more balanced for the exhaust flow though.. i know marcus has mentioned about it mainly having the exhaust shoot out of 1 side more than the other.. it seems the left side sees most the exhaust flow
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Path of least resistance...chances are under heavy throttle you'll get a lot of gas out of both sides, but when idling it probably flows easier out one side than the other. I imagine the stock one does this too? I wouldn't know...there is maybe 2 times a year where I can actually see the steam from the exhaust. haha
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Path of least resistance...chances are under heavy throttle you'll get a lot of gas out of both sides, but when idling it probably flows easier out one side than the other. I imagine the stock one does this too? I wouldn't know...there is maybe 2 times a year where I can actually see the steam from the exhaust. haha
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I think the factory exhaust is stainless.. but definitely a low grade.
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Yep this is a true statement. My car was running rich with certain tune I had on it with the Hondata device (not long.. only for testing). After driving for a bit one tip (left) was all full of black soot. The other (right), minty fresh and new. So yes the ATLP flows more from the left side?
At least ATLP claims performance enhancements. One thing for sure, the larger and nicer tips are a huge upgrade IMO. I could never go back to the stock exhaust.
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I'm gonna have a look at my tips. I keep them looking pretty minty and don't drive many miles; maybe I won't be able to tell. But I'm wondering how much this really matters, since this isn't dual exhaust, just 2 pipes coming out of 1 muffler?
At least ATLP claims performance enhancements. One thing for sure, the larger and nicer tips are a huge upgrade IMO. I could never go back to the stock exhaust.
At least ATLP claims performance enhancements. One thing for sure, the larger and nicer tips are a huge upgrade IMO. I could never go back to the stock exhaust.
I am thinking of having a local shop weld on some nice chrome 4" tips. That along with some big fat wheels should look awesome!
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Path of least resistance...chances are under heavy throttle you'll get a lot of gas out of both sides, but when idling it probably flows easier out one side than the other. I imagine the stock one does this too? I wouldn't know...there is maybe 2 times a year where I can actually see the steam from the exhaust. haha
It was actually cold enough this morning to get about 30 seconds of steam out my exhaust, so I got a photo. Appears to be a slight bias to the left at idle, but was not conclusive to me. It was a little harder to see the steam on the concrete side, but I was too lazy to move it.
Last edited by Kaputnik; 11-26-2015 at 10:13 AM.
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As you said, path of least resistance. The ATLP is larger diameter and slightly less convoluted than the stock exhaust and therefore should be less restrictive in any case. I would imagine it could be a little tricky to get exhaust perfectly balanced at low flow in the RDX type of design.
It was actually cold enough this morning to get about 30 seconds of steam out my exhaust, so I got a photo. Appears to be a slight bias to the left at idle, but was not conclusive to me. It was a little harder to see the steam on the concrete side, but I was too lazy to move it.
It was actually cold enough this morning to get about 30 seconds of steam out my exhaust, so I got a photo. Appears to be a slight bias to the left at idle, but was not conclusive to me. It was a little harder to see the steam on the concrete side, but I was too lazy to move it.
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Why not take the hitch off. Of course assuming that you don't use it. Also I have been considering painting mine black too. The area where the 3 lines are is sort of rusted/browned. But have to say, mine has minimal rust on the undercarriage.
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I do use the hitch on rare occasion. The brake rotors and the hitch are the only places showing rust everything else is holding up great. I'd like to replace the oem hitch with a regular sized aftermarket one: the oem hitch is extra ugly imo.
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I would replace it if I was you. Nothing uglier than a HUGE honking rusty hitch sticking out the back of the car. Imho, it detracts so much from a car. Had one on my last touareg and absolutely hated it!
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