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Old 11-26-11, 06:26 PM
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Found some tips that match up with the SD emblems. Kept the stock mufflers since I don't want the car louder.




Kinda dark when I picked it up from the shop, discovered the next day the left side needs fixed, so I will go back Tuesday.
Old 11-26-11, 06:35 PM
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is it me or it looks crooked? Flush them up with the furthers part of the bumper!!! It look like it stick out too much.
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Originally Posted by istundra
is it me or it looks crooked? Flush them up with the furthers part of the bumper!!! It look like it stick out too much.
Its not just you....they are so crooked. Take those things off man....those look very odd
Old 11-26-11, 06:43 PM
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they can stay. if flushed, it'll look much more pleasant!

The finish is awesome!
Old 11-26-11, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by istundra
they can stay. if flushed, it'll look much more pleasant!

The finish is awesome!
Agreed.. get them flush and they will look sweet.
Old 11-26-11, 09:29 PM
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Hmm leme think uuh no
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I dont think the rectangle shape works with the bumper cut out.
Old 11-27-11, 04:56 AM
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I know they are not straight, that is why it is going back next week. Because of the stock muffs, I was told that new muffs might be needed to flush them. I think once they are flushed and straight, it will look much better. I may need to trim some of the bumper (inside) for clearence.
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Awesome that you found tips to match the emblems and glad you like them, but it just looks too awkward for me. IMO, the GS can only pull off round or oval tips.
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Flushed them as much as possible without replacing the stock mufflers. Not crooked anymore either.


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nice now just put a plate on it and drive!
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They look good nice find
Old 11-29-11, 06:59 PM
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Been driving. You just can't see the Temp tag in the window.
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I don't like these at all. I prefer the round type...plus this just does't sit well with the bumper IMO.
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hmm im not too sure about that shape or size...


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