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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Alright, so i went to MotorFX to buy Coi's Carbon Fiber muffler. I'd first like to say that it sounds beautiful and deep, a little louder than the DC exhaust. It has set off an alarm but i'm sure they had their sensitivity wayyy to high. If anyone is looking to buy good products, definently consider Motor FX in Sante Fe Springs CA, he certainly knows how to hook you up The carbon fiber muffler also came with a silencer, for those of you who prefer the stock sound but aftermarket look. All of these pics are with the silencer off, here they are:

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Once again thanks to Coi from MotoFX, hes a sponsored seller on SL, so you should see him around quite a bit.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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That thing looks really agressive and looks loud.
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nice!
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Yeah, it is, if you like a louder muffler instead of an expensive exhaust set up, this is for you. It doesn't sound like a golf ball rattling around a coffee can, so basically you won't sound like a painted hood civic I have an automatic so i'm not sure what it would sound on stick. I really would recommend it to anyone who wants to go the muffler route instead of an axleback or catback. There are no performance improvements but it was worth everything i paid for it, and more.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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So when the silencer is in, how much quieter is it really??

Looks good, BTW

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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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basically, when the silencer is off it sounds like stock, but when you accelerate you can slightly hear the low octaves. I have mine off so i can get more looks from the normal passerby
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Wow... That's sweet!

I might re-do my exhaust with a muffler that has a silencer!
I like mine, but I couldn't quiet it down if I wanted to!

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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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Yeah thats why i like this muffler, because if a cop ever decided to say it's to loud, i'm going to try and trick him and say "I have the silencer in the trunk, i'm just going home to install it."
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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I don't know if that's relative or just disrespect..
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Originally Posted by niguels
AAAAHHHH!!!!!! my eyes.... they.... they buuuurn!!!!
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How much does a carbon fiber muffler weigh compared to a stock stamped steel muffler?
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lpharynx that looks sweeet.. dont know..i want an axle back upgrade however.. props for a pimped out tcm.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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That's a citreon. It might NEED all that flow.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by grzydj
How much does a carbon fiber muffler weigh compared to a stock stamped steel muffler?
Well basically its wrapped in the carbon fiber, so it really isnt a TRUE CF muffler. If it was ALL carbon fiber, there would be heat problems causing it to melt i'd imagine. The muffler doesn't weight over 7 pounds i'd say, judging by hand weight.
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How much does a carbon fiber muffler weigh compared to a stock stamped steel muffler?
Well basically its wrapped in the carbon fiber, so it really isnt a TRUE CF muffler. If it was ALL carbon fiber, there would be heat problems causing it to melt i'd imagine. The muffler doesn't weight over 7 pounds i'd say, judging by hand weight.
Haven't you ever seen a Formula 1 race before? They use carbon fiber brakes that glow red they get so hot.
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moved...
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A few newb questions:
Will that fit an xA?
Around how much is installation?
Is it easy put the stock muffler back on if I didn't like this one?
How do you install the silencer? Do you just pop it in and out?

I'm also worried about ground clearance...is your xB lowered any?
thanks!
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thats really hot pharynx! do you mind me, how much does one of those run? and for sure, whats the brand name or off brand name either way. i see that and want that sooooooo bad. do you have a any sound clips?

Thanks, Scott
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Originally Posted by GloriusMidget
A few newb questions:
Will that fit an xA?
Around how much is installation?
Is it easy put the stock muffler back on if I didn't like this one?
How do you install the silencer? Do you just pop it in and out?

I'm also worried about ground clearance...is your xB lowered any?
thanks!
yes it will fit the xA, they are universal;
It was welded on, so in order to put the stock muffler back on you would need to cut the new muffler and re-install the other;
The silencer install is simple, it only takes an allen wrench, you basically pop it in and screw it tightly
About ground clearance; i'm not lowered and i have atleast 4 inches to the ground.



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