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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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Need opinions here!!

Hey guys, what do you all think about that... Can't make my mind.
All opinions are welcome. (talking about the exhaust tailpipe of course).

Here are 2 VERY quick photoshops.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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and this one.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 10:29 AM
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I like Bachleret #2 (the center ones)
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 10:29 AM
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Wow that looks sweet dude!, im gonna have to go with the first one though. i like it a lot
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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aight!! keep em coming! :lala:
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 10:43 AM
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#2 IS SWEET!! But both work well with the Thirdgen look.

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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 11:32 AM
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I've never seen the second one before. It definately looks hott tho! I say stick with the second one.

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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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I like both. The only problem with the thridgen bumper is that it tapers up if you look at it from the side. There really needs to be a lower bumper panel to run an exhaust like that or it may look like it is to high up. Here is a pic of a center exit SLP exhaust on my roomates SS if you are looking for other ideas.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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#1, hands down,it's just inherently gonna flow better because the pipes aren't gonna have to bend so damn much to wrap back around to the side of the muffler
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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I think number 1 looks good.

But, I'd imagine you'll end up with black soot/junk on your bumper...
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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I like #1 myself. And I believe nosaint has something like that on his car.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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hmm maybe wider would be betta?
what do you think?
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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I think they both look very good but if I were to do It I would use a 91-92 rear bumper and quarters as they drop down a little further than the previous models so they would hide the exhaust a little better
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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I've never been a big fan of center exhaust, but I really like Number 2 a lot.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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Neither of those will work anyways unless you want to take the rear bumper cover off and do some cutting to the bumper support underneath. Otherwise it will hit. And like someone said the tips might look like they angle up if not done correctly.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 04:38 PM
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I'm gonna have to go with door #1.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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Center ones
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 10:13 PM
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i like #2
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 08:12 AM
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I like #1
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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hmm photoshop the center dump 4th gen SLP tips on it and i think ull have a winner.
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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number one because it would be easier to do.

both look great though.
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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ok I made up my mind. Im going for #2, just because it's different and original I guess.

My tailpipe edges are angle cut, the angle is almost exaclty the same as the rear bumper so that would be a perfect fit I guess.

Now I just need to find a rear bumper cover at the JY! should'nt be too hard tho. Stay tuned! :lala:
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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buuuttttt... what if someone "is like.. this new and original... funny center look.. what a dumbass" then they like egg your car or sumthing.... i'm just not a center exhaust fan haha
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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personally i dont really like the cut out bumper look. I always laugh when i see fox body mustang guys with hacked up bumpers for there exhaust
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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there isnt enough space around the tips, wouldnt they melt your plastic bumper?? i mean have you ever touched your exhaust tip after driving around all day??
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 02:38 PM
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I know I need more space between the tips and the bumper. those are just quick photoshops.
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 06:22 AM
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my exhaust stays pretty cool, not cold, but just warm to the touch...i don't think it'd have enough heat to melt the plastic, the wider tips should allow it to dissipate more heat anyway...just my thoughts, i don't have anything to back it up
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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I melted my old predator rear bumper because the exhaust was too close.
Be real carefull about spacing when puting that setup together Spike.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 02:29 AM
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I'm torn, but I wonder what it would look like with 3 inch slash cut round tips. Kind of like the new mustang gt's. Another photoshop? lol
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 07:50 AM
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I like #2 better but like someone else said you will might have trouble getting those pipes turned so the tips exit out the center. I like it , just make sure the cutting of the bumper doesnt look like a hack job or it will look like all the cheap a$$ Rustangs whos pipes come through the bumper!
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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The 1st picture.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 12:49 PM
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Yeah, I really like 'em both, but I'd have to say the 1st one looks better...just make the tips a little wider.
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Old Dec 9, 2003 | 05:22 AM
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yeah, do the 1st one, but use the wider, 4th gen Z28 tips...
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Old Dec 9, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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I like #2, it looks nice and clean and symetrical because the exhaust is the same width as the third brake light and they compliment each other.
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Old Dec 9, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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Number one with wider tips would look the best, IMO.
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Old Dec 9, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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#2
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Old Dec 9, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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At first I thought #1 for the traditional dual tip look, but now I'm thinking #2 for a more "modern" look like the C5 Vettes.
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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#1

I think it looks better

Easier, cheaper to do

Looks less like a 'vette
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 11:31 PM
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#2,and thats an astonishing f-body,i LOVE it:hail: :rockon: :yourock:
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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#1 FO-SHO!
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