Installing XLR8 exhaust.

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Old 10-31-2014 | 06:08 PM
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Installing XLR8 exhaust.

Just got it. Sitting at home haven't looked at it yet. Should I even try installing it myself or take it to someone with a lift. Not sure if anyone had experience with it. Thanks.
Old 11-01-2014 | 07:44 AM
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Installed mine in my driveway, just take your time aligning the tips. It really helps to have an extra set of hands.

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Old 11-02-2014 | 06:58 AM
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Depends on how much experience you feel you have working on cars, I heard some people had trouble installing the XLR8 exhaust. Shouldn't be too hard.
P.s: I had mine installed at XLR8.
Old 11-02-2014 | 07:59 PM
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The problem I'm running into is that even after raising my coilovers for winter after jacking the back up I still don't have enough room under the car to get it unbolted from the j pipe, how the hell you guys do it with out a lift?
Old 11-03-2014 | 08:35 AM
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jack it up and put jack stands under it. It's a little tight, but do-able.
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Old 11-03-2014 | 12:33 PM
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It's a bolt on system so it's very straight forward to install.
Old 11-03-2014 | 10:31 PM
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It is done.

Old 11-04-2014 | 10:24 AM
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good for you for installing yourself, I just didn't have the patience to align my tips myself and coughed up $100 for an install. Looks awesome!
Old 11-04-2014 | 04:21 PM
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Nicely done! Sounds great.
Old 11-13-2014 | 01:37 PM
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I love the sound of our exhaust. I know I'm a bit biased but it's almost-exotic note really transforms the car.
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Old 11-13-2014 | 02:13 PM
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I love the sound of our exhaust. I know I'm a bit biased but it's almost-exotic note really transforms the car.
I agree, got a chance to record a little video yesterday.

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Old 11-14-2014 | 10:55 AM
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Old 11-14-2014 | 02:40 PM
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great job on the video. Just out of curiosity, how did you mount your GoPro? I'd love to a video similar to yours as I never get to hear my own car drive by
Old 11-14-2014 | 09:49 PM
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Just use suction cup. It's strong enough to stay secured.
Old 11-15-2014 | 07:38 PM
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Or an acceptable substitute The downshift sound is epic.
Old 11-16-2014 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Grigio4G
I agree, got a chance to record a little video yesterday.

4G TL XLR8 Exhaust - YouTube
Any chance of a video from inside the car?
Old 11-18-2014 | 07:11 AM
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Any chance of a video from inside the car?
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Old 02-16-2015 | 08:12 AM
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Any chance you have a video of inside the cabin at highway speeds, say 70-80 mph ?

Thanks.







Old 02-16-2015 | 01:45 PM
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of video from INSIDE the car when you are at wide open throttle??

i'm curious how the exhaust sounds during day in / day out driving? droning? i've had experience with exhasut sytems and while some can sound amazing to you when you first put them in - in a few weeks they start to drive you crazy... at least *some* can.... especially if they drone at highway / cruising speeds.

i'm curious if you find the exhaust pleasant for daily driving..when you're just cruising to/ from work, the store, and NOT trying to drive fast and enjoy the sporty sound.

do you think this added *any* power or shoudl one consider this really a "cosmetic" / mod that enhances the SOUND of the car only???

thanks.
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