CSGxMXP Touring Competition Catback Review - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JSube · 07-18-2017, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

And to think I got so much crap for running small tips the size of the actual piping for years... lol

I guess this separates out the folks who want the looks vs the performance, but that's why the tips are interchangable!

HA! Can't please all the people...
After adjusting the tips flush with the bumper cutouts today at work I walked around the rear of the car from all angles. Surprisingly, seeing the edge of the exhaust tip next to the top curve of the bumper cutout (they were inset a good 3qtr inch after the install last night) now makes it look like more of a deliberate design element than an effort to call attention to the huge tips. Never thought I'd begin to think 4.5" tips could look "right"

CSG Mike · 07-18-2017, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JSube

HA! Can't please all the people...
After adjusting the tips flush with the bumper cutouts today at work I walked around the rear of the car from all angles. Surprisingly, seeing the edge of the exhaust tip next to the top curve of the bumper cutout (they were inset a good 3qtr inch after the install last night) now makes it look like more of a deliberate design element than an effort to call attention to the huge tips. Never thought I'd begin to think 4.5" tips could look "right"

It's kind of how R35 GTR tips are massive, but they "look right" on the car

JazzleSAURUS · 07-19-2017, 09:18 AM

Anyone want blued tips for their new catback? I have a set on my MXP SP and would love to trade straight for the stainless ones.

JSube · 07-20-2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

It's kind of how R35 GTR tips are massive, but they "look right" on the car

Well, it took 3 days, but I'm a convert. 4.5" exhaust tips are fine with me.

RJasonKlein · 07-20-2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JSube

Well, it took 3 days, but I'm a convert. 4.5" exhaust tips are fine with me.

The photos are helpful and the tips look good - thanks for sharing!

johan · 07-20-2017, 02:09 PM

I want this exhaust more and more... but all my money is going into my #crapmiata build atm. I blame @Decay107

JSube · 07-20-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by johan

I want this exhaust more and more... but all my money is going into my #crapmiata build atm. I blame @Decay107

It's a pretty subtle but nice change out of the box from the stock piece, Johan. The thrashy/raspy sound at WOT is pretty much non-existent, so in that aspect it's actually quieter than stock. There's a deeper tone present at start up and idle now that wasn't there before- it's deeper all the time but it's a low volume tone under acceleration, if that makes sense. It's like nearly all the higher frequencies of the exhaust sound have been replaced with a lower volume, deeper tone. Track day next Tuesday, that should be a proper break-in for it- interested to hear if there will be any difference afterwards.

johan · 07-20-2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JSube

It's a pretty subtle but nice change out of the box from the stock piece, Johan. The thrashy/raspy sound at WOT is pretty much non-existent, so in that aspect it's actually quieter than stock. There's a deeper tone present at start up and idle now that wasn't there before- it's deeper all the time but it's a low volume tone under acceleration, if that makes sense. It's like nearly all the higher frequencies of the exhaust sound have been replaced with a lower volume, deeper tone. Track day next Tuesday, that should be a proper break-in for it- interested to hear if there will be any difference afterwards.

There will be, exhausts always break in and sound different after a few strong heat cycles.

Decay107 · 07-20-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by johan

I want this exhaust more and more... but all my money is going into my #crapmiata build atm. I blame @Decay107

Meh, we all know you're going to offload the BRZ soon anyway, your Type-R is a way better road car.

johan · 07-21-2017, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Decay107

Meh, we all know you're going to offload the BRZ soon anyway, your Type-R is a way better road car.

Jrdad · 08-22-2017, 05:53 PM

Well I just installed this exhaust and it's currently paired with a catless header, an overpipe, ultra quiet front pipe (catted and resonated) and I'd like to share that it is quieter than a Greddy SP Elite axleback. I'd be lying if I said I was a little sceptical that a 70mm catback was quieter than one of the quietest axlebacks, but it actually is. In fact, it's so quiet, I can't really hear it over the road and tire noise in the top half of second gear! Good job CSG!

Install was a breeze, my only suggestion is to take all the rubber exhaust hangers off and switch them over to the new exhaust and not try to leave the hangers on the car and switch the exhaust.

Jrdad · 09-03-2017, 09:01 PM

Exhaust definitely opened up a bit after a bit, but is by no means loud. Here's a video to help give a better idea.

imnotsureaboutbrz · 09-04-2017, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrdad

Exhaust definitely opened up a bit after a bit, but is by no means loud. Here's a video to help give a better idea.

Are you running the ACE header too?

Jrdad · 09-04-2017, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by imnotsureaboutbrz

Are you running the ACE header too?

No, Ptuning.

07-19-2017, 09:18 AM	#101
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