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    Obnoxious at any speed altiain's Avatar
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    Default Can someone recommend an East side muffler shop?

    So… I’d like to cut the rusty exhaust tip off of the RX-8 and replace it with something a little prettier. If I was still back in the Mid-Cities, I’d go to Kinney’s Muffler, but I’m not. Is there somewhere comparable over here on the east side that could help me out?
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    Yes. Wholeheartedly. Just north of 15th street on the northbound 75 service road. They have a nice selection of tips. Nice bunch of guys.
    Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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    Quote Originally Posted by tailchaser View Post
    Yes. Wholeheartedly. Just north of 15th street on the northbound 75 service road. They have a nice selection of tips. Nice bunch of guys.

    Does this place have a name?
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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster View Post
    Does this place have a name?
    Yes.
    Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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    Quote Originally Posted by tailchaser View Post
    Yes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tailchaser View Post
    Yes.
    ...and across the line.

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    Pronto Brake and Muffler
    1800 N Central Expressway, Plano, TX 75074
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave04 View Post
    Pronto Brake and Muffler
    1800 N Central Expressway, Plano, TX 75074
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    See??? I TOLD you they had a name. They've been unwilling to accept $$$ from me for the weld & exhaust hanger I've acquired from them, so they're not in my check register.
    Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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    Thanks guys. I think I'll head over there during lunch tomorrow and pick up something shiny.
    Iain

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    Quote Originally Posted by tailchaser View Post
    See??? I TOLD you they had a name. They've been unwilling to accept $$$ from me for the weld & exhaust hanger I've acquired from them, so they're not in my check register.

    I need to get a new exhaust hanger. So are they CB approved?
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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster View Post
    I need to get a new exhaust hanger. So are they CB approved?
    Your mileage may vary, but they sure have been so far...
    Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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    Something like this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adam Payrot View Post
    Something like this?

    Knowing Altiain I'm thinking more like this!

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    I'm feeling the cathead tip.

    Adam, maybe something like that, but my '8 has a Borla can and only a rightside tip (dual exhausts on a rotary engine still make me giggle ). I'll probably get something single walled and just cut instead of rolled, however, as I'd like it to blue up nicely from the exhaust heat.
    Iain

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    Quote Originally Posted by altiain View Post
    I'm feeling the cathead tip.

    Adam, maybe something like that, but my '8 has a Borla can and only a rightside tip (dual exhausts on a rotary engine still make me giggle ). I'll probably get something single walled and just cut instead of rolled, however, as I'd like it to blue up nicely from the exhaust heat.
    A big, beefy, blued turndown would look nice, but I guess the RX-8 bumper doesn't really work with turndowns.
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    Quote Originally Posted by altiain View Post
    I'm feeling the cathead tip.

    Adam, maybe something like that, but my '8 has a Borla can and only a rightside tip (dual exhausts on a rotary engine still make me giggle ). I'll probably get something single walled and just cut instead of rolled, however, as I'd like it to blue up nicely from the exhaust heat.
    Ohh... no worries about it getting too hot and melting the bumper I don't know how the hangers are situated, but it might be a problem as they wear (if they're anything like the ones on the Miata).
    '02 Berlina S2k
    J's 60RS, K&N FIPK, AUT CF cooling panel,
    JDM sidemarkers, S badges, BYS emblems,
    Mugen TP, 11.7:1 CR, Comptech Header,
    Hello Kitty Mugen badge

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    Sounds like too small a job for the boys at Rotary Performance?

    S.

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    I have taken three different cars over to Pronto in the past 20 years, and they have always dealt fairly in the past.
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