The Machine's Acura TL/Supercharged S2000 Build Thread Updated 3/13/16
06-27-2015, 01:56 PM
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Looks awesome Chip...great work on them tips!
have you thought of spraying the mufflers (and the exhaust) in high heat black silicone?
I like the look it gives the exhaust and to add to it, it saves the exhaust from the winter elements (the salt and the snow/ice hear really mess with the exhaust piping)
have you thought of spraying the mufflers (and the exhaust) in high heat black silicone?
I like the look it gives the exhaust and to add to it, it saves the exhaust from the winter elements (the salt and the snow/ice hear really mess with the exhaust piping)
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you too buddy...
06-29-2015, 11:27 AM
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Nice tits! Tips! Tit. Tip.
I want your tip.
I want your tip.
06-29-2015, 01:47 PM
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Murder out all things, Anil!
The little Invidia plaque is too nice to cover up. That's my favorite thing about that exhaust.
The little Invidia plaque is too nice to cover up. That's my favorite thing about that exhaust.
06-29-2015, 09:38 PM
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Do the tips in black chrome.
06-29-2015, 10:28 PM
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I'm a huge fan of painting the mufflers black.
It puts emphasis on the exhaust tip.
Non-black mufflers have always been an "eyesore" to me
It puts emphasis on the exhaust tip.
Non-black mufflers have always been an "eyesore" to me
07-02-2015, 04:36 PM
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just thinking out loud...for me, it was worth it since I like the look AND not sure what material the XLR8 exhaust is made off, so I would rather coat it and protect it than have it rust away due to winter elements...
07-02-2015, 07:42 PM
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you can see how much it makes the tips stand out 
07-02-2015, 07:42 PM
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Yeah Chip. Although you've already stated you're not interested in doing it. Give it some thought or maybe try these other approaches for the reasons I've stated and restated. How could you possibly know what you like without someone else telling you for you. WTF...
On a stock muffler, I agree...especially if it's chipping or not perfect...but not on an aftermarket exhaust. To each their own, I guess.
On a stock muffler, I agree...especially if it's chipping or not perfect...but not on an aftermarket exhaust. To each their own, I guess.
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07-02-2015, 07:46 PM
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i agree, on aftermarket exhaust keep it as is
07-03-2015, 01:28 PM
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LOL, you guys are too funny.
Thanh, those pictures look amazing!
Well little update I guess. I decided to go with a new exhaust, the Greddy Spectrum Elite. I liked the Invidia Q300 a lot and tried to quiet it down with a different resonator, but I still wanted to change it up a bit. This exhaust will be a little more subtle in the sound department and looks very similar to the Q300. Originally I told J about the deal when I saw it on the S2Ki forums, but the seller preferred to do a local sale, so I decided to jump on it. I made the 4 hour round trip to pick it up yesterday after I got done work at 7pm.
Before Pics (seller took these)
After some TLC and Paint
Exhaust1 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
Exhaust2 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
Exhaust3 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
Exhaust4 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
Exhaust5 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
Exhaust6 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
Anil, I will say this. While I was painting the exhaust, I did think about painting the rest of the muffler black and just leaving the tips polished, but I just can't do it. I really like the look of the polished mufflers when standing behind the car. As J said, maybe if it was the factory exhaust I'd probably have an easier time doing it, but when you pay good money for an aftermarket one, it makes it a harder pill to swallow.
Thanh, those pictures look amazing!
Well little update I guess. I decided to go with a new exhaust, the Greddy Spectrum Elite. I liked the Invidia Q300 a lot and tried to quiet it down with a different resonator, but I still wanted to change it up a bit. This exhaust will be a little more subtle in the sound department and looks very similar to the Q300. Originally I told J about the deal when I saw it on the S2Ki forums, but the seller preferred to do a local sale, so I decided to jump on it. I made the 4 hour round trip to pick it up yesterday after I got done work at 7pm.
Before Pics (seller took these)
After some TLC and Paint
Exhaust1 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrExhaust2 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrExhaust3 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrExhaust4 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrExhaust5 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrExhaust6 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrAnil, I will say this. While I was painting the exhaust, I did think about painting the rest of the muffler black and just leaving the tips polished, but I just can't do it. I really like the look of the polished mufflers when standing behind the car. As J said, maybe if it was the factory exhaust I'd probably have an easier time doing it, but when you pay good money for an aftermarket one, it makes it a harder pill to swallow.
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. I'm so lazy to polish mine 
. I want to see this car in person!
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07-03-2015, 07:33 PM
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Dew it man! You'll be glad that you did. It's really not much work and the shine afterwards is fantastic! If you're ever in the area again let me know, we can surely meet up again.
07-03-2015, 09:03 PM
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Love the bling, brother!
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07-04-2015, 09:29 AM
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You just pulled a Jeremy you dirty SOB.
Congrats, that thing is gorgeous. Too bad he didn't wanna ship!
I do hope you're happy with it, man!
We know the gains are minimal for an exhaust. So the big things we pay that big money for are a different look and the sound. Painting it black kinda kills one of those.
Is that the flameproof paint that cures once it gets hot? Kinda a poor man's powdercoat. That's what I did the header in!
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07-04-2015, 10:50 AM
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Thanks Steven!
Lol, yeah J, I stole a move out of your playbook.
Thanks man, I hope I love the sound of it too. Yes, I used the VHT Flame Proof stuff to paint the exhaust. I think it came out pretty nice and only used one coat. I wish I could have kept it shiny and silver, but there were a lot of rust spots so I wanted to protect it from rusting further. I know it's under the car and nobody would really see it anyway, but figured I would dress it up a bit. At least the front of the muffler and tips are still polished.
Lol, yeah J, I stole a move out of your playbook.
Thanks man, I hope I love the sound of it too. Yes, I used the VHT Flame Proof stuff to paint the exhaust. I think it came out pretty nice and only used one coat. I wish I could have kept it shiny and silver, but there were a lot of rust spots so I wanted to protect it from rusting further. I know it's under the car and nobody would really see it anyway, but figured I would dress it up a bit. At least the front of the muffler and tips are still polished.
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07-06-2015, 08:21 PM
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So I got the exhaust installed today and felt the need to snap some pics. Overall I like the sound of the exhaust a lot! I think it sounds much nicer than the Q300 did, but I think I kind of took a step back in the decibel department as the exhaust is a tad louder Q300. I tried taking a video on my way back from the exhaust shop, but I had the wind screen down so all I really got was wind noise during the video. Anyway, onto the pics!
S2K122 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K123 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K124 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K125 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K126 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K127 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K128 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K129 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K130 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K131 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K132 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K133 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K122 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K123 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K124 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K125 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K126 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K127 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K128 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K129 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K130 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K131 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K132 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K133 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
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07-07-2015, 06:49 AM
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Fitment and muffler placement actually looks more perfect than the Q300 also. The left muffler was always a little crooked, but there was no way to fix it. This one is very nice, Chip, congrats. So you're not feeling like it's about to vibrate or resonate or something now, like you were before?
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07-07-2015, 08:00 AM
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Thanks J, and I agree, the fitment on this is so much better right out of the box for sure. The right tip on the Q300 actually sat out a little further than the left from when I had to have the one pipe extended so it didn't hit under my passenger seat.
No sir, even with the exhaust being a little louder, I don't hear or feel like it's going to make that noise that the Q300 was potentially making.
No sir, even with the exhaust being a little louder, I don't hear or feel like it's going to make that noise that the Q300 was potentially making.
07-07-2015, 04:34 PM
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Awwwww yeah! That looks fantastic Chip! Congrats man 
The car looks stunning as always.
Now it's time for some sound clips!
The car looks stunning as always.Now it's time for some sound clips!
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07-07-2015, 10:28 PM
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Wow, great shots.
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07-08-2015, 07:16 PM
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We might need videos.
07-11-2015, 09:14 PM
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great shots Chip and the exhaust looks awesome, well done on the polish and the black paint...love it!
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07-14-2015, 07:57 PM
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The intercooler, wheels, the exhaust... I can't even. 
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07-18-2015, 11:12 PM
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Look at us-Saturday night, we have wives and we're on AcuraZine......
08-03-2015, 09:51 PM
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Man it's been a while since I posted any pics in here. I just bought a new lens off of John (ebelp) so I figured I test it out. Enjoy!
S2K134 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K135 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K136 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K137 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K138 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
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S2K142 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K143 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K144 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
S2K134 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K135 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K136 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K137 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K138 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K139 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K140 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K141 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K142 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K143 by gccgoalie33, on FlickrS2K144 by gccgoalie33, on Flickr
