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Looks like a great idea. I can't see a problem with it if the sizing is correct and it fits precisely.
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I thought i'd add some pics taken over the last couple of months coz my car is a picture tart lol... Thanks to Anthony Oh for the track pics, and my phone for any others.
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I got a bit carried away methinks
2016/04/03 17:52:27
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I removed the Fujitsubo exhaust to replace the gasket where the pipe leads into the mufflers as it was leaking.
I discovered that mesh clogged with deposits was sitting in the entry to the mufflers. I'm guessing this may have come down from the pre-muffler (if thats what you call it). Either that or someone had jammed it in there to quieten it (doubtful). It looks like it was originally a lot longer and more spread out, but was now very compressed at the muffler inlet/divider. I've totally removed it, and now it sounds heaps better - more edgy note without being much louder.
While i had the exhaust out, i decided to give it a bit of a clean... a day later, numerous sheets of wet and dry and a tube of Autosol later and its now very shiny :)
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Re: I got a bit carried away methinks
2016/04/03 19:51:45
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Good job on the restoration of the muffler! Looks amazing and like new
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Re: I got a bit carried away methinks
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Re: I got a bit carried away methinks
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More power!
Yep, I reckon removing the mesh blocking the flow of exhaust gases will free up a few HP, and the polished finish should add at least 50 HP lol. I might have to invest in some TRD badges and decals to get some serious power improvements.....
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Mallala April 30
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I finally cracked a 1:28 at Mallala. The lap i managed it on was the one lap where i had a clean run with no traffic. On an earlier session that i had a clear run, until the last 2 laps where there were yellows out for a stranded car, i was consistently running 1:29's. In fact, in every session i managed to beat my previous best times  The Eibach Pro-Kit springs definitely made a difference to the handling on the limit. Having a harness fitted helped me stay in the seat, making the whole experience a lot better. Getting below a 1:28 will take a lot more practice.....
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Re: Mallala April 30
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Great job on finding that mesh stuffed in there - you never would of known otherwise!
Definitely would of helped with proper flowing exhaust gasses and whatnot
After a clean up, that exhaust looks absolutely stunning! Makes me want to detail my own haha - if only it were something flashy to actually show off ;)
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Re: Mallala April 30
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All my sessions were pretty consistent despite it being a very windy day (40km/h headwinds down the back straight  ) and a heap of other cars on the track...
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Re: Mallala April 30
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Good to see the Beams humming away nicely.
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Re: Mallala April 30
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Hi Rick.
I really enjoyed that. Thanks. That little beams sure loves to rev. Comes on strong.
Those lap times are way too consistent ! Yer need ta balls-up tha braking n then run wide n cross ter otherside.
An that's jes one corna. Hang on, that's how I drive.
Cheers mate. Good to see you at it.
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Re: Mallala April 30
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Hi Rick.
Yer need ta balls-up tha braking n then run wide n cross ter otherside.
An that's jes one corna.
Thats how i learn, if haven't gone off on every corner at least once, then i'm not trying hard enough lol. I just don't post the videos of my various off road adventures...
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Re: Mallala April 30
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Looks like fun Rick, thats one long straight (with the bendy bit in the middle)!
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Re: Mallala April 30
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Wow, i haven't updated this for ages, i'll have to do a proper update soon.
In the meantime, here's a few pics from Wakefield Park....
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