I have an '05 Black Cherry, xB. Ok - I've done a little work, and I think it'll look nice when I'm done, but I need some input, and help if you guys can.
First - Just what do you think of the idea, I'm going to try to get dual exhaust, coming out in the dead center of the rear, somewhat reminisent (sp?) of the Porsche Boxster, but I'm gunna go with the square exhaust tips, I think it'll go with the whole boxy look.
Second - I should be able to do almost all of the work myself, but I can't seem to find a bumper replacement with an exhaust outlet in the middle (no surprise there), and I don't want to go one-off because, well, I'm poor. Anybody know of a bumper out there?
P.S. Don't spare my feelings, if it's the dumbest thing you've ever heard, or if you think that I'm an idiot for hoping for a cheap way to do this, straight tell me.

 

That has got to be the slickest idea I've ever heard of, you're a automotive design genius.

 

Its already been done. George from Scinergy IE did it to his box. His screen name is KoolB

 

So did Brad from S/E Nor-Cal

 

Don't forget the Five axis widebody tC, that has exactly what he's talking about.

 

you have to do side mount exhaust to be different now......

 

i believe george (KOOL B) has the best center exhaust done yet.

 

Center exhaust is cool!!! You've probably seen this -


Dual square side exhaust would be unique. Get creative!!!

 

damn, that is smooth

 

that is nice!

 

I've been talking to some peeps for awhile about the side exhaust, it'd need a lot of body work to pull off nicely. I'm talking F-150 Lightning side style too.

 

Man, I thought I was gunna be the first. *sadness* I still think I'll do it tho. even if I'm not the first, I still came up with it on my own, and I think it'll look good.

 

this is squirrel's center exhaust

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2694540093

 

very common in the UK.. i like it..

 

i like that pic above , but my plan if i were tp do side would be to just cut the hole in the side of the rear lip. it'd be dope

 

On the white XB with the dual tips coming out the center, anyone know what lip that is or if it is custom?

 

i'm sure its custom

 

SamonFire, what muffler/mufflers were you planning on using? Also have you decided on what to do for the bumper cut out?

 

I like George's dual center exit exhaust the most. Though I have not looked under his xB or seen it in person, I do think its the nicest set-up. I'm just wondering how he relocated the charcoal cnister and related lines, or if there is no muffler at all.

If you wish for side exit exhaust, good luck.

Here's a few things to think about. How is the piping going to be routed w/ the muffler? The resonator sits pretty much dead center in the system. Unless you don't care how loud its going to be.

Also, how low do you plan on going? The frame rails will pretty much prevent you from a drop lower than an inch unless you'll have air. That's if you are going w/ 2.25 inch piping.

I'm not an exhaust expert and have no foraml training, but these were some of the issues I dealt with when I originally decided to change my exhaust set-up. Yes, side exit was a thought also, but I went a different route when I got under the car.

Just a few things to think about.

 

basically side exit will be dope but a pain in the butt!!