Ocelot

Ok, i wanna get a nice low tone, but i'm a car n00b, so if anything i say sounds dumb, just ignore it and help me, lol. Anyways, to start out with, all i'm looking for is a good sound, a little extra performance would be nice, but not necessary as this will only be something to start out with...basically i want a nice low note, lots of bass, but not too loud, but a nice hum to it so it'll be noticble, but not loud enough that it'll make sleeping people hate me, heh. I also want something thats not going to look HUGE coming out the back of my car (which will hopefully be a 89' turbo II, so i'm guessing i need stuff for both sides). A little big is fine, but nothing huge and ricey looking. Thanks for the help.

Ocelot

btw - the cheaper, the better too, cause i'm a bit tight on cash now

SureShot

Maybe something like my cheapo system.

Mazdatrix header kit, to duel silencers, using some of the origonal pipe & flanges, to duel bombs, to the stock tips.
The whole deal was welded up by a rural muffler shop.
Parts & labor <$300.

Pictures & sound bite are in my sig below.

Ocelot

What exactly do tips do? Are they just for looks, or can they get louder sounds out of them? I'm trying to look for the least amount of parts as possible and get what i'm looking for, the less labor, the better.

derek1987

I think they are for look

RETed

Cheap -> loud or no power.
If turbo, go with the RB 3" system or HKS or GReddy cat-back.


-Ted

Ocelot

where could i find a complete setup like the above? how much would it be to get it installed? or is it pretty easy? i know someone who can weld for me

Ocelot

I just looked at some cat-back stuff, and they seem to be a little bit expensive for me, i would much rather get a cheaper option, and just spend the money on the audio, i'm not looking for extra power until i can get the money for it, i dont mind if its too loud, but does anyone know of something that is not too huge on the back of the car that i could buy that has a nice low rumble to it?

turbo II addict

iTrader: (1)

if you want it loud just take off the exaust . ps i hope you wount mind losing you hearing if you do so

Ocelot

i dont want loud, i just want a nice sound to it at the cheapest price, not going for performance on this one

boosted1205

iTrader: (9)

You should just save your money and get a exhaust.
People are always selling their exhaust systems so if you get lucky, there will be one near you.
People buy exhaust system to let the engine breathe easier not just for sound. If you don't care about performance just go buy a couple S/S mufflers and have your friend weld it on. Can't be cheaper than that.

Impreza2RX7

Corksports exhaust components are inexpensive.

Ocelot

$300 to a 16 yr old w/o a job isn't inexpensive compared to what i could do with just cosmetic stuff, lol

1987RX7guy

iTrader: (3)

Not for performance????
Aren't you the one with all the threads about people that you want to race?

Santiago

PS- Cheap-Reliable-Fast

Pick two and ONLY two because thats all you can have.

Ocelot

Well I would much rather have performance, but money is definately a huge issue right now. I'm not going for any performance parts until I can get myself a job to start affording any real upgrades, so this would just be temporary

1987RX7guy

iTrader: (3)

If it ain't broke don't fix it. I mean if the exhaust on your future TII is good you should have no problems. Just save and don't get any temp exhaust. I don't see the justification to spend 300 dollars on sound alone or looks. I would rather save up and get a full exhaust with fuel and boost controler

poor college student

wait for your paychecks to start coming in and then do some mods... don't do half assed or cheapo mods that you're not sure will work out the way you want to. it's not cheap if you buy the cheap system, wear it out and buy a newer better system afterwards...