Pacesetter exhaust? - Page 10

hass · 03-04-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaowners32

I didn't use the clamps they gave me. The shop that installed mine used theirs that are weather treated what ever the hell that means.

What did the ones you have look like?
I really doubt the ones that the kit came with would turn to rust within a week.

gaowners32 · 03-04-2008, 09:43 PM

He said they are marine clamps off some type of boat. What ever I got them for free. different type of coating I guess.

cardude007617 · 03-07-2008, 12:46 PM

so what is the general consensus for this exhaust? like decent quality? ok sound? what?

gaowners32 · 03-07-2008, 12:49 PM

Its a good exhaust for the money. it sounds good but i'd get rid of the muffler and get a magnaflow or 80 series flow master. Tips are ok.

So for $280 your basically getting the piping .

Im getting a new muffler soon.

boost21 · 03-07-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaowners32

Its a good exhaust for the money. it sounds good but i'd get rid of the muffler and get a magnaflow or 80 series flow master. Tips are ok.

So for $280 your basically getting the piping .

Im getting a new muffler soon.

Pretty much the same from me, but i only drove the car for about an hour after installing it and its been in the garage since then. Seems quiet, but i still have my flowmaster and tips from it i can swap

03SC/T · 03-07-2008, 01:24 PM

Can one of you post a vid of the way it sounds before you swap out the muffler? I'm really interested in this exhaust because of the price and the only clips I can find have really poor sound quality or are 4cyl cars. Thanks.

gaowners32 · 03-07-2008, 01:56 PM

Sure I'll do that tonight when I get outta work.

hass · 03-07-2008, 02:53 PM

yeah, I like the way it sounds.
it's good for a DD because it's not roaring.
Improved air flow a bit, so...
Eh.
I have no complaints.

But yep yep, it is quiet.
Louder than stock.
But still pretty quiet as far as aftermarket exhausts go.

03SC/T · 03-20-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaowners32

Sure I'll do that tonight when I get outta work.

Any video yet?

gaowners32 · 03-20-2008, 01:28 PM

Sorry I never posted it I totally forgot about this thread. When I get home tonight I will post it up.

cardude007617 · 03-23-2008, 07:32 PM

heh did you ever get home dude?

hass · 03-23-2008, 09:32 PM

Oh, just a FYI.
I've had this on my car since... well, the date I posted it on.
I forgot when.
But the underneath [the black piping] is already starting to show signs of rust.

I guess it doesn't like Buffalo winters very much.
and when he says to spray off the underside of your car, he damn well means it

tips look perfect however as they're stainless.

cardude007617 · 03-23-2008, 09:38 PM

isnt rust pretty normal though for any exhaust system?
i mean my parents new car had exhaust the day we brought it home with 200some miles on it...and thats OEM

nickofcourse · 04-03-2008, 09:37 AM

could you spray the pipe with a rust inhibiator spray paint in black?

gaowners32 · 04-08-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickofcourse

could you spray the pipe with a rust inhibiator spray paint in black?

Yeah it rusts like a mother ****er. Yes Yes is did just get home but i'm one lazy **** and spend way to much time in the PW threads to even look at this section

. So my total opinion on this exhaust is that it sucks.

boost21 · 04-08-2008, 10:12 AM

mines still looking pretty good. sounds getting slightly better, but still might end up swapping mufflers when i have time.

cardude007617 · 04-08-2008, 10:37 PM

hmmm the more i read, the less i think buying this for the piping alone is worth it

boost21 · 04-08-2008, 11:03 PM

next time i go to my car(probibly the weekend) ill snap some pix

hass · 04-13-2008, 09:49 PM

I still think it sounds and looks fantastic.
But yeah, the rust is normal.
Not like the stainless you get on Borla or whatever they have, but meh.
I like it for the price.
Especially since i NEEDED a new cat back system, and OEM was 249... this was 245...
No brainer

I put new rotors on my car, after three days driving and a heavy rain storm, they're rusted pretty good already.
So yeah, I guess that's normal.

FireRedGT · 04-17-2008, 12:44 AM

im sorry just still a little confused,i went to innerauto.com and as mentioned earlier it only shows the 4 cyl. exhaust. when you order the pacesetter exhaust from the site you hit "add to cart" but how do you know your getting the quad tip exhaust for the GT and not the one shown??

03-07-2008, 12:46 PM	#183
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	so what is the general consensus for this exhaust? like decent quality? ok sound? what? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

03-23-2008, 07:32 PM	#191
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	heh did you ever get home dude? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

03-23-2008, 09:38 PM	#193
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	isnt rust pretty normal though for any exhaust system? i mean my parents new car had exhaust the day we brought it home with 200some miles on it...and thats OEM __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

04-08-2008, 10:37 PM	#197
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	hmmm the more i read, the less i think buying this for the piping alone is worth it __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

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03-04-2008, 09:43 PM	#182
gaowners32 Omg B00Bz AKA: Cory Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,025 Vehicle: 09 Ford Fusion SEL AWD	He said they are marine clamps off some type of boat. What ever I got them for free. different type of coating I guess.

03-07-2008, 12:49 PM	#184
gaowners32 Omg B00Bz AKA: Cory Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,025 Vehicle: 09 Ford Fusion SEL AWD	Its a good exhaust for the money. it sounds good but i'd get rid of the muffler and get a magnaflow or 80 series flow master. Tips are ok. So for $280 your basically getting the piping . Im getting a new muffler soon.

03-07-2008, 01:24 PM	#186
03SC/T GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lyons, NY Age: 38 Posts: 67 Vehicle: 03 Grand Am GT SC/T	Can one of you post a vid of the way it sounds before you swap out the muffler? I'm really interested in this exhaust because of the price and the only clips I can find have really poor sound quality or are 4cyl cars. Thanks.

03-07-2008, 01:56 PM	#187
gaowners32 Omg B00Bz AKA: Cory Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,025 Vehicle: 09 Ford Fusion SEL AWD	Sure I'll do that tonight when I get outta work.

03-07-2008, 02:53 PM	#188
hass Loser =( AKA: mike Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancaster, NY Posts: 458 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT	yeah, I like the way it sounds. it's good for a DD because it's not roaring. Improved air flow a bit, so... Eh. I have no complaints. But yep yep, it is quiet. Louder than stock. But still pretty quiet as far as aftermarket exhausts go.

03-20-2008, 01:28 PM	#190
gaowners32 Omg B00Bz AKA: Cory Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,025 Vehicle: 09 Ford Fusion SEL AWD	Sorry I never posted it I totally forgot about this thread. When I get home tonight I will post it up.

03-23-2008, 09:32 PM	#192
hass Loser =( AKA: mike Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancaster, NY Posts: 458 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT	Oh, just a FYI. I've had this on my car since... well, the date I posted it on. I forgot when. But the underneath [the black piping] is already starting to show signs of rust. I guess it doesn't like Buffalo winters very much. and when he says to spray off the underside of your car, he damn well means it tips look perfect however as they're stainless.

04-03-2008, 09:37 AM	#194
nickofcourse GAGT - Member AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: cleveland ohio Posts: 346 Vehicle: 2004 grand am gt coupe	could you spray the pipe with a rust inhibiator spray paint in black?

04-08-2008, 10:12 AM	#196
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	mines still looking pretty good. sounds getting slightly better, but still might end up swapping mufflers when i have time.

04-08-2008, 11:03 PM	#198
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	next time i go to my car(probibly the weekend) ill snap some pix

04-13-2008, 09:49 PM	#199
hass Loser =( AKA: mike Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancaster, NY Posts: 458 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT	I still think it sounds and looks fantastic. But yeah, the rust is normal. Not like the stainless you get on Borla or whatever they have, but meh. I like it for the price. Especially since i NEEDED a new cat back system, and OEM was 249... this was 245... No brainer I put new rotors on my car, after three days driving and a heavy rain storm, they're rusted pretty good already. So yeah, I guess that's normal.

04-17-2008, 12:44 AM	#200
FireRedGT GAGT - Newbie AKA: Ralph Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long island N.Y. Posts: 3 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Coupe	im sorry just still a little confused,i went to innerauto.com and as mentioned earlier it only shows the 4 cyl. exhaust. when you order the pacesetter exhaust from the site you hit "add to cart" but how do you know your getting the quad tip exhaust for the GT and not the one shown??