Sameer89

Will there be an option to retain factory tips?

Meraki Autoworks

iTrader: (8)

Pricing..

I decided to order the exhaust as it is right now, as it seems thats the only thing people want.

I am taking a pre-order of 10 exhaust. You have the option of Silencer or No silencer. This exhaust comes with real OEM shaped tips, or you have the option to retain your factory tips. Once we get about 7 or so pre-orders, I will submit the order and the systems should be ready to ship out of my Los Angeles warehouse in about a month.

NO SILENCER: $1999
SILENCER: $2149

I'm assuming shipping will be in the ballpark of $150-200 in the lower 48 states. This is a large box, so it is considered a large package so shipping costs are high.


1. Meraki Autoworks (no-silencers)
2. lolfunxion (no-silencers)
3. Sahel (no-silencers)
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RNISF

iTrader: (1)

So this will be a true dual divorced system. How will that correlate to reliability and power as opposed to other systems with x pipes?

PDP180180

iTrader: (3)

You won't lose anything in terms of reliability. UK owners have had the separate piped version installed for almost 2yrs without any reports of mechanical issues.

The power aspect is something I want to try and work out once I get my feature done for a popular Japanese tuning magazine over here. Will get it back to the dyno I used last time, and see how it compares now I have an X pipe fitted.

I will try and get you guys some video of the exhaust with the X pipe by the end of this week. Will be driving it down to my folks on Friday night, so will try and shoot some video in the same tunnel I used on the last videos.

Sorry I can't do more right now, but trying to juggle work and get my car finished up for the photoshoot is taking up most of my time at the moment!

Will do what I can for you guys though.

SubOrbital

Price isn't any lower sans tips for those who want to retain OEM?

Meraki Autoworks

iTrader: (8)

Sorry no, pricing is the same for people that even want those circular tips they offer.

-Josh

Durrby

iTrader: (3)

So you're saying the real oval tips will be removable that way we can choose which way we want it to look?

Also as others asked can we add the silencers to the order in case the setup without them ends up being too loud? Will it change the way the system bolts up to the setup without them?

Meraki Autoworks

iTrader: (8)

Yes.

As for the silencers, the way I interpreted sending silencers with the exhaust system, short answer, no. Might be the way its manufactured, but they prefer shipping it silencers or no silencers.

-Josh

Durrby

iTrader: (3)

Thanks and again just to be clear, with this final product there should be little to no modifications necessary adding headers to this setup?

Meraki Autoworks

iTrader: (8)

1. Meraki Autoworks (no-silencers)
2. lolfunxion (no-silencers)
3. Sahel (no-silencers)
4. hgill02 (no silencers)
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Meraki Autoworks

iTrader: (8)

So you can order the exhaust without the silencers in case you want to add it down the road. BUT, you have to pay for the silencers up front.

-Josh

PDP180180

iTrader: (3)

Guys, just want to add my 2 cents here.

I really don't think you want to run this without the silencers. The drone was pretty unbearable for me, and any journey over 10mins started to give me a headache!

I know a few of you are also running headers on your cars. This will make the noise even louder I would imagine, so unless you plan to wear ear protectors or a helmet when you drive the car, go with the silencers.

It will still be plenty loud enough for you I'm sure, but I would hate to have you guys moaning and complaining about how unbearable the cabin noise and drone is after shelling out your hard earned cash on this.

If you still decide to order the system without the silencers, so be it. Just don't want to feel responsible for not warning you the drone will be pretty insane if you do!

I'm now testing the third version of my exhaust with the X pipe. I actually really like how it sounds. Drone has pretty much gone completely, but there is still a nice sound under normal driving conditions, but it sounds great when you nail the accelerator!

I'm also thinking of the bigger picture with my car. Once I add headers into the mix, the current setup with the X pipe and additional silencers should work really well together.

Just give it some thought people.

Happy to try and help, or do some videos with the X pipe for you guys. May have a chance to do a tunnel run this Friday night as it goes.

lolfunxion

iTrader: (25)

As much as I hate to admit it, I think you're right Pete. I've been debating going the silenced version, your car was already pretty nuts in that video with stock headers I can only imagine the sound with PPE.

Also, is our beloved rumble lost with that X-pipe?

PDP180180

iTrader: (3)

It's not lost per se, but more refined if that makes sense?

Just sounds more race-like now. I'm really liking it so far, but have to confess I haven't done a lot of miles with it since I drove back from Hayward & Scott last Friday.

I have a 160 odd mile roundtrip to do this Friday night/Saturday morning when I go to collect my son. Will try and do some video for you guys.

I personally think the X pipe is a good addition, but it has quietened down the roar, and replaced it with a purposeful sound more akin to a performance system (think DTM, touring car sound).

Hard to really explain in words, and the iPhone video won't be a true reflection either.

Needs to be heard in person really, but I appreciate that might be a bit tricky for you guys!

I'd love to hear this setup with a set of PPE headers.

Think it will work well for those who want quieter cabins when they are just out cruising, but it turns all Jekyll when you floor it!

koolaseva

I'm kinda debating the same thing. After his last post of how unbearable it was that's making me reconsider the silencers.