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This is a Groupbuy for the XLR8 Exhaust for the 09+ TL SH-AWD.

XLR8 Performance Exhaust System are designed for function, form and style. Each exhaust system starts with T-304 stainless steel, known throughout the industry as the highest quality material practical for after-cat exhaust applications. All exhaust tubing is mandrel bent on sophisticated CNC machinery for a precise fit and uninterrupted exhaust flow. What’s more, the use of T-304 stainless steel flanges offers high strength and complete resistance to harsh elements. All hangers, resonators, and tips are T-304 stainless steel as well.

The mufflers used are built specifically for each system and are designed in accord with years of racing and street development invested into the design. Each muffler is tuned to match its application for the best possible performance gain and sound quality combination. Each muffler is polished to a high gloss beautiful finish; the rest of the stainless steel system is finished in a natural satin finish.



More information and pictures can be found in this thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-295/xlr8-performance-catback-exhaust-09-tl-sh-awd-783820/

Groupbuy Specifics:

Qty of 5 Purchasers: $1099 shipped to the cont 48 US
Qty of 10 Purchasers: $1049 shipped to the cont 48 US
Qty of 15 Purchasers: $999 shipped to the cont 48 US

The exhausts will take roughly 3-4 weeks to build. Payment will be taken up front in full once the GB is closed. The list will need to be generated by June 30th. The payments will needs to be made in full 1 week later: Thursday, July 7th.

Also, just a heads up, on this batch and going forward we have decided to angle the tips up a few degrees in order to appease the market.

Let's start a list.

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BLACKURA_NY

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<3 my XLR8 exhaust... take it from a perfectionist.. great product

HeartTLs

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Guys dont miss out on a great opportunity!

HeartTLs

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Drove to CT and picked mine up; couldn't wait on AZ group buy as you guys are obviously slacking.


Haven't installed it yet (it's on the floor of my mantuary), but from the looks of it the welds are great and the tips are glorious . Can't wait to install it!

Stew4HD

I am about to place my order as well... looks we are the only ones

HeartTLs

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^^^


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Treblig

I would be interested but my past experiences with after market exhaust systems has been that they tend to "drone" a bit too much in steady state or cruising mode for my tastes. One system was actually headache inducing.

HeartTLs

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That would be unacceptable. Name names so I know to avoid them in the future. By the way FYAH TL posted a video (inside of the cabin) of him daily driving in his TL w/ the full XLR8 system in and there was no drone. You'd only be getting (or so i think) the cat back so you'd have even less possible headache inducing noises lol.

EDIT: I just watched those videos again and they literally sex'd my ears... couldn't find in cabin video, maybe someone else knows where it is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWo5CRsqFkY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOWELY87pSI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ualcJ87InNM

Stew4HD

I am glad you posted that video. That is not the sound I wanted to achieve. To me, it sounds to loud. I just want to change the tips but keep the quiet.

I may end up seeing if I can get the dealer to swap out for the '11 SH-AWD tips or something... I dunno

HeartTLs

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FYAH has the entire kit, (including TEST pipe) so naturally he's going to be louder.

Stew4HD

No offense but I don't care for that sound... to my ears, it reminds me of these ricers running around here with 4-bangers and big exhaust pipe.... but that is just me. I will see what other solution I can come up with or just live with the stock tips.

I stlll want to see this installed on yours!

HeartTLs

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I not installing until I have the rest of my exhaust setup!

maddogtheta

I think this is the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-72Ef...er_profilepage

Excelerate

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We have built in Purge Resonance Technology into our mufflers in order to reduce drone in our exhaust systems and it has been quite effective.

The exhaust is not loud but it isn't quiet. If you want quiet you want the stock exhaust or maybe even the CT-Engineering axle backs.

The exhaust sounds nothing like a ricer or a 4-banger. It is a deep, throaty exhaust note that almost sounds exotic.

Stew4HD

Sadly, I cannot hear before I buy. In the video, the sound was too high pitched for my liking. .. anyway, I am looking more for the tip change than cat-back though if the sound was right, I'd do cat-back.

HeartTLs

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Maybe if you attach one of these you might get the right sound:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsqGT...e_gdata_player


Edit: posting videos/pics in replies from iPhone is dreadful.

Stew4HD

Mmm-kay.. just cuz I don't care for the sound of that exhaust.....

Steve.Moss.JG

Im looking for the full setup similar to FYAHs, how much is it including the test pipe? Estimated delivery? If i'm able to drive up to CT can you do the installation?

Excelerate

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So you want our j-pipe, test pipe, and catback exhaust? If so, all the parts are good in stock. Email us at sales@excelerateperformance.com or call us at 203-483-6100 for specifics. Ask for Josh if you call.

Steve.Moss.JG

Sounds good, ill try to call tommorow while im at work.. Do you know if its going to fit on a 2012 SH-AWD? As far as I can tell there havent been any major changes to the back fenders. If so let me know !

Stew4HD

I am wondering the same thing too. Acura changed the shape of the rear as well as the lower rear lip area. I am still contemplating the exhaust but would hate like hell to tear apart my exhaust and find that it doesn't fit.

Excelerate

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I haven't confirmed that yet. I'm sure the j-pipe and third cat are the same. It should be the same but anything is possible. When they re-designed the rear they could have raised the rear mufflers a touch, which means if you installed our exhaust you may just have to bend the hangers on the mufflers a bit to raise them up.

See the post above.

Steve.Moss.JG

Ok, so ill drive up to you guys pay for the install to see if it fits, and for it being the first one you can find out for yourselves! (at a discount for the install ?) ;D

But in all seriousness, what do you charge for the installation and what is the time frame that you would need the car? I live in DC, please let me know!

Excelerate

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Please send me an email to sales@excelerateperformance.com to discuss further.

P1zzaman

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I recommend putting on a set of headphones when listening to exhaust tones on video... speakers does not always do it justice if you want to accurately listen for exhaust note and drone in videos.

HeartTLs

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^^^^

Interesting suggestion. I'm in love with my cars exhaust note, it's perfect .

mugen_kid

Please PM me is you guys ever do an exhaust for the ZDX please!

murtezahu

Any chance of another group buy coming up? I'm super interested! Trying to do a takeda intake with this exhaust

BLACKURA_NY

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^ i dont think this one has "ended" yet.. but Josh might need a few more people willing to purchase


i love mine too... its probably the nicest sounding exhaust i've ever had..... ATLP was too loud at the time. the Comptech was a little too soft... This one is just right . definitely has people looking at my car more.

murtezahu

hmmm.... anybody know for sure? Josh?

HeartTLs

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Give'em a call, I'm sure you guys can work something out.

murtezahu

Just gave them a call.... this group buy is still going on!!!! Lets get it started again!

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Excelerate

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This GB is still live. We just need more people to make it happen.

murtezahu

hope to get atleast 5! The atlp exhaust already has 5, and I dont think its even available yet...

types1fan

Guys with AWD TL's should jump on this. I personally heard this exhaust on Blackura and hearts car and the sound was music to my ears.

murtezahu

no new interest in this, eh? i would love to get it, but i just cant justify the $1700+ price tag on it...

HeartTLs

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catback is 1100.