Had my quad tips welded on, check it out
#41
Area on my XM
I don't think that the tips sticking out would be much of an issue, as that can be adjusted. I had mine welded on perhaps about a 1/3-inch farther out than the OP, so they aren't as flush with the bumper as his. I just don't know about the width of the stock bumper. I'm guessing that they would fit, but I'm unsure if that will require the removal of the plastic trim surrounding the exhaust port or not. Hopefully, we'll find a guinea pig who will buy these just to try them out on his/her base TL so that we can ultimately find out.
#42
Area on my XM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-STA...Q5fAccessories
Are these them? How much did you pay for a shop to do the cutting/welding? Thanks!
Are these them? How much did you pay for a shop to do the cutting/welding? Thanks!
#43
Intermediate
Thread Starter
I paid $60.00 for my install aswell,and for sure you have to be involved in how you want them set up before they get welded in.My buddy did it for me at his shop,he even notched out a piece of plastic on the inside of the aspec so they would sit the way i liked them.
#45
Area on my XM
#49
In Search Of Sunrise....
I've got them on my NBP and i think they look amazing! Give me a few days and i'll post some pics! i also have have aspec bumper if that matters..
#51
Middle Finger anyone?
iTrader: (9)
I just don't know about the width of the stock bumper. I'm guessing that they would fit, but I'm unsure if that will require the removal of the plastic trim surrounding the exhaust port or not. Hopefully, we'll find a guinea pig who will buy these just to try them out on his/her base TL so that we can ultimately find out.
This is my question to the a-spec crowd. Do you remove this plastic surround to install the rear a-spec lip? If so, then it would make sense that it would fit better with the lip.
#53
Middle Finger anyone?
iTrader: (9)
None from underneath. Looking at that last pic of mine it gets me thinking. Maybe if it was out a little further then it could go up higher. I noticed that the guys running a-spec lips put their tips out more flush with the lip, which would be at least 1/4" more towards the rear.
Hmmmm...
Hmmmm...
#54
Area on my XM
Yep. It's the plastic exhaust port mouldings that seem to hinder fitment on the base models, as all can see in these pictures. I actually think that if you remove those mouldings, the fitment would be spot on on a base bumper without A-Spec.
#55
Middle Finger anyone?
iTrader: (9)
You're right. I looked into this soon after I got the exhaust done. It will be possible to raise the exhaust without the plastic parts. However, without the plastic parts the bumper itself looks wierd. So do you think if I got the A-spec lip I will be able to make it fit better? It's one thing I want to do.
#56
TEAM_SONIC
iTrader: (3)
How does the performance on these tips treat you? Does it give better flow and sound louder than the stock ones? Also can you get a video of it in action. Thanks
Also did you have to buy the Stainless Steel Reducer or did you just bought the tips?
Also did you have to buy the Stainless Steel Reducer or did you just bought the tips?
Last edited by Sondinh; 04-05-2010 at 09:59 PM.
#58
Three Wheelin'
iTrader: (2)
Please do not do this. It will have a lot of drone and rasp. Just delete mid muffler and replace the resonator. It will only be a little bit louder from 2 - 3.5 K RPM
@GVTL: Is there any modification done to the a spec bumper to fit these. ( my apologizes if this has been posted before)
Last edited by Sandals; 04-05-2010 at 10:35 PM.
#60
TEAM_SONIC
iTrader: (3)
Please do not do this. It will have a lot of drone and rasp. Just delete mid muffler and replace the resonator. It will only be a little bit louder from 2 - 3.5 K RPM
@GVTL: Is there any modification done to the a spec bumper to fit these. ( my apologizes if this has been posted before)
@GVTL: Is there any modification done to the a spec bumper to fit these. ( my apologizes if this has been posted before)
#61
AZ Community Team
Join Date: May 2007
Location: N35°03'16.75", W 080°51'0.9"
Posts: 32,488
Received 7,771 Likes
on
4,342 Posts
#64
Middle Finger anyone?
iTrader: (9)
At Smokd05, once you see them in person you will know they are worth the money. Any other rolled edge, angle cut, CHROME tip will be pricey. Not to mention they are dual tips which are even more pricey. IMO the chrome is a better finish than polished SS.
My car was dirty for almost a month because it was raining every other day and I didn't bother to clean it. The tips were nasty. Then a good week popped up and I cleaned my car and polished my tips with some Mother's Chrome Polish. The girl I work with asked if I got new exhaust because they were so shiny. The chrome pops on my black car.
#66
TEAM_SONIC
iTrader: (3)
I've had mine for about a year. They will never rust or discolor because they are triple chrome dipped.
At Smokd05, once you see them in person you will know they are worth the money. Any other rolled edge, angle cut, CHROME tip will be pricey. Not to mention they are dual tips which are even more pricey. IMO the chrome is a better finish than polished SS.
My car was dirty for almost a month because it was raining every other day and I didn't bother to clean it. The tips were nasty. Then a good week popped up and I cleaned my car and polished my tips with some Mother's Chrome Polish. The girl I work with asked if I got new exhaust because they were so shiny. The chrome pops on my black car.
At Smokd05, once you see them in person you will know they are worth the money. Any other rolled edge, angle cut, CHROME tip will be pricey. Not to mention they are dual tips which are even more pricey. IMO the chrome is a better finish than polished SS.
My car was dirty for almost a month because it was raining every other day and I didn't bother to clean it. The tips were nasty. Then a good week popped up and I cleaned my car and polished my tips with some Mother's Chrome Polish. The girl I work with asked if I got new exhaust because they were so shiny. The chrome pops on my black car.
When you bought the tips, did you have to buy the stainless steel reducer or it was a direct fit?
#71
Racer
iTrader: (3)
A video of the welded on tips in action??? Come on please tell me you're joking.
Not to sound like an ass but when I see questions like those above it.........fuk it never mind.
#73
Racer
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Brandon, fl
Age: 35
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm going to have to get these tips. I've always loved the quad tip look, and the staggered setup matches the line of the rear bumper perfect! Good to know I won't have to hack up my aspec bumper just for some quad tips
#80
TEAM_SONIC
iTrader: (3)
pretty sure its the same one they sale on eBay
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/dual-exhaust-tips.html
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/dual-exhaust-tips.html
1) http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/dual-exhaust-tips.html
versus
2 http://www.assuredautomotiveproducts...e-ACDDW225.htm