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Old 02-07-06, 01:09 PM
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So after enjoying my exclusive exhaust system for the past 3 months, it's time for me to unload it. There's nothing wrong with it... I just go through parts quick.

The system is a 5Zigen Fireball Mega that's designed for the Windom. It's a fully stainless steel muffler/tip with (according to 5Zigen) stainless piping, flange, and hangers. The piping/flang, and back of the muffler are silver particle-coated. The system is still really new and the only visual defect is a small rub mark from the piping touching the bumper (apparently the Windom and ES ARE different). It doesn't look scratched, and will probably just buff out, but I'm too lazy to buff it myself and would prefer to present the most honest product I can.

The slight differences between the Windom and ES don't make this a direct replacement, but the installation is pretty straigt forward and can be done by virtually anyone with basic automotive knowledge and a good set of handtools.

This system retails for around $560 (us dollars, if I remember correctly) in Japan, not including actually getting it over here (I checked with 5Zigen when I received it and was told it's the only Fireball Mega for the ES in the US)... so I'm only asking $460 for this virtually new one that's already here in the states. I even still have all the paperwork (in Japanese) in it's original packaging.

This is a pretty big axle-back so I'd much prefer to sell it local to me in the OC/LA area. Thanks for checking this out... enjoy the pics:


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Old 02-09-06, 12:01 PM
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after your response on the PM........................It seemed this item would be up for sale in the future........never thaught it would be this sooon ..................

I baught an exhaust on Monday.

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That's a nice looking JDM Exhaust!

Good Luck with sale..... Great price to and exclusive!

Bump for a great looking exhaust!

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looks farkin awesome. where did you manage to find one? I couldn't find crap when I was still fixing up my ES.
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Old 02-12-06, 07:41 PM
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bump.. nice exhast...
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already!!!!!? i haven't even got mines yet... you parts *****! what the hell are you getting now? can you find my shocks and bulbs before you start your search for YOUR parts? you selfish little man....!!!!!!!!!
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still available
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Damn I just wanna buy this in case I do get a ES as my daily. Smitty where you at jump on this.
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Leets, any noise differences between this exhaust and the stock one?
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Old 02-28-06, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by lexusk8
Leets, any noise differences between this exhaust and the stock one?
Yep. At idle the volume isn't significantly louder, but there is a deeper tone to it. It gets a little more aggresive as you lay on the throttle, but it never gets "loud". The muffler is rated at topping out at 87dB. To my ears it made my car sound similar to a stock G35 coupe.
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Leets you still looking to sell?
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pics? sound clips?
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Originally Posted by MoreMGD32
pics? sound clips?
You realize this thread is almost 2 years old right
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hahaha i wonder if he ever sold it though...
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lol. yes he did. he was still able to get a hold of these units, but they were expensive. and personally i think this looks better than the tanabe one.

oh well
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