12-02-2015, 03:22 PM | #1 |
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Going solo
Got my solo axle back with J pipes from Apex today. I had a couple questions for Apex and they were very cool people to work with, and very helpful. I haven't had it installed yet, but I am getting that done tomorrow.
I only have one question, isn't the J pipe suppose to be turned the other way? I assume it's curled over like that for shipping, but I am just making sure I'll post pics of the final product, and hopefully I can get a video to work |
12-02-2015, 03:28 PM | #2 |
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Yeah flip it the other way. Should tuck under the tire well I believe
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12-02-2015, 03:41 PM | #3 |
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Looks like from pictures it tucks up behind the rear diffuser, but yea I was just checking to see if I ordered some new style model that there isn't a bunch of pictures of lol
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12-02-2015, 03:52 PM | #4 | |
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Correct - had them on my '14 SS. The capped j-pipe ends will face each other. |
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12-02-2015, 04:00 PM | #5 |
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what's the purpose of a capped off end?
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12-02-2015, 04:02 PM | #6 |
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To reflect the sound waves back and cancel the drone.....
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12-02-2015, 04:05 PM | #7 |
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My Corsa catback doesn't drone.
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12-02-2015, 04:07 PM | #8 |
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12-02-2015, 04:19 PM | #9 |
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12-02-2015, 04:24 PM | #10 |
You have to be kidding me. $500?
I hate to rain on your parade, but $497 for some "F'd" up plumbing? Really?
I did these: Short glass packs Here's the Summit page: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/imm-87522cb And these tips Square tips Here's the Summit page: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gib-500534 This is what it sounds like. http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/St...tml?sort=3&o=0 Keep in mind I did the video with my cell phone. Yeah I know, the license plate is my wife's, that's her DD. The nice thing about the glass packs is they remove any trace of higher frequency so you don't get what I call cackle. The muffler shop (independent, not a chain) warned against straight pipes. They stood up and took notice of this when they got it done. Mufflers, tips and labor $307. Keep in mind you can get any tip shape you want. Mine are square cause it looks better in a square hole. And I wanted them outside the facia not drop back where you couldn't see them. NO DRONE at all. Not even a little. The rest of the system is completely stock.
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Fix your garage pics so we can see them Last edited by speedygonzales; 12-02-2015 at 04:39 PM. |
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12-02-2015, 04:35 PM | #11 |
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The F'ed up plumbing works extremely well for the V-6 cars.
I know there are a lot more no drone options for the V-8 cars. |
12-02-2015, 04:47 PM | #12 |
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On my '13 SS it eliminates drone altogether. If, for some reason, the customer likes drone, they are adjustable to allow the desired amount.
OP, you are going to love these pipes! And, yes... the j-pipes are like tey are for shipping. Upon installation, they will swing up under the trunkspace facing each other. Instructions are very thorough and easy to follow.
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12-02-2015, 04:49 PM | #13 |
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I didn't get any instructions?
Unless they're in the bubble wrap around the tips |
12-02-2015, 04:57 PM | #14 |
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Unless you meant printing the instructions off on paper from Solo's website
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