Originally Posted by Draco-REX (Post 232368)

I'm just going to get a couple cheap tips from work. The guys at Cars & Coffee are going to have a good laugh, but I'm not going to rock those ugly tips for the next month or so.

Originally Posted by Vracer111 (Post 232449)

After removing the "FR-S" rear badge, taking those ugly tips off was the second thing I did. If the rear valence exhaust cutout's weren't so huge it would look perfectly fine without the tips...

Originally Posted by Vracer111 (Post 232449)

After removing the "FR-S" rear badge, taking those ugly tips off was the second thing I did. If the rear valence exhaust cutout's weren't so huge it would look perfectly fine without the tips...

Originally Posted by skoodge (Post 232524)

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/...S/IMG_0754.jpg

yeah so this happened when I was trying to remove the exhaust tip. Was trying to undo the bolt and the head of it twisted off. . . which means I'm stuck with these tips until I can buy some axel back exhaust. . . Oh well. Thought I'd post this as a word of caution, exhaust tips bolt = not very well made. Impressed that OP was able to do it flawlessly.

EDIT: If anyone can provide a way to get that bolt out and the tip off, please let me know, I don't exactly feel safe driving around with a broken bolt holding on my exhaust tip. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay (Post 232544)

when you change the oil can you tell me the thread for the pan I want to order a fumoto valve for the FRS


I like how we got a bunch of people messing with their cars already

jelly of you all

Originally Posted by switchlanez (Post 233983)

Anyone know if the larger OEM Subaru chrome tips will bolt on without cutting?

http://www.japanparts.com/images/Ima...ase=1&no=41812

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=26&submit.y=1

Originally Posted by skoodge (Post 232524)

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/...S/IMG_0754.jpg

EDIT: If anyone can provide a way to get that bolt out and the tip off, please let me know, I don't exactly feel safe driving around with a broken bolt holding on my exhaust tip. Thanks!

Originally Posted by switchlanez (Post 233983)

Anyone know if the larger OEM Subaru chrome tips will bolt on without cutting?

http://www.japanparts.com/images/Ima...ase=1&no=41812

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=26&submit.y=1

Originally Posted by eriktherod (Post 276224)

I had my stupid bolts break just like skoodge's, will have to get a drill and extractor bit from the shop tomorrow.. ugh just annoying. They didn't use stainless bolts on the exhaust and they seize up EASY.

Originally Posted by Phaedrus29 (Post 326098)

Recently finished installing temporary tips to replace the yucky factory ones. Here are a couple quick pics:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...hoto/tips1.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...hoto/tips2.jpg


You may be able to tell from the pics that the tips aren't quite centered evenly...I'll try to adjust it a bit but it just might be impossible to get them perfect. If you are somewhat OCD like me you might not be happy...but as a temp fix I think this is pretty good over stock.

I installed DC Sports tips which I THINK are model EX-1013. I say "I THINK" because I found that many of the DC Sports tips were mislabeled. Numerous cases in different stores of these tips with identical labels but clearly different parts. SO if you do go this route make sure to carefully examine the tips to make sure they match (and are the correct specs).

Here's a pic of the label (again though, this might not actually be the EX-1013 because I found multiple others with the identical EX-1013 label that look different):

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...hoto/tips3.jpg

This is what the inside looks like...the other EX-1013 I tried out (and returned because it didn't fit as well) had a larger diameter middle-opening:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...hoto/tips4.jpg

Here is a pic showing one of the bolts...you can see this version has nuts affixed to the tip...the EX-1013 I returned that didn't fit as well and was less secure didn't have these nuts at all. So that's one thing to look for...you probably want the nut:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...hoto/tips5.jpg

I found this brand of tips for sale at both Pep Boys and Advance Auto Parts. Let me know if you have questions.

[Also, I had no problem at all removing the bolts on the factory tips. I'd advise using a ratchet to make sure you are turning the right way, since maybe that's why people had issues! ;)]

Originally Posted by TRD_86 (Post 343206)

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This model DCsport Ex1013 look good very closed to the JDM. Is it 4" diameter on the outlet size? I believe the JDM also about 4" dia. ? I will contact Pep boys.

Originally Posted by Phaedrus29 (Post 331855)

You're very welcome. A couple more pics today after I worked on evening them out a bit:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...oto/tipsb1.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...oto/tipsb2.jpg

Originally Posted by GMU-BRZ (Post 345630)

Anyone know where I can pick up a spare nut/bolt piece for the DC Sports EX1013? I picked up a set up one of the nut/bolt assemblies got loose and fell off on the road. I didn't loose the whole tip but I'm riding around with one DC Sports tip and one bare exhaust pipe. I'd like to put the other DCsports tip back on without having to buy a brand new one.

Originally Posted by Phaedrus29 (Post 345889)

Where did you buy it? You might try exchanging it for a new one.

That's my one worry with these.... You can tighten them down a bunch but they still don't seem 100% secure.

Originally Posted by Phaedrus29 (Post 345889)

Where did you buy it? You might try exchanging it for a new one.

That's my one worry with these.... You can tighten them down a bunch but they still don't seem 100% secure.

Originally Posted by Imti (Post 350206)

Any luck keeping them securely intact? Does it rattle when you drive over pot holes or rough terrain?