money pit

cre · 03-14-2011, 10:27 PM

You mean you're paying $1900 for the full cat back? You do know that you can get a system just as good as the stock setup made for you at a shop for less... right? I hate loud systems but I still got an upgraded 2.5" exhaust with straight flowing muffler and resonator for only around $600... including the cost of the welding and pipe bends.

As for why it stayed together from bumps on the road but came apart when you were smacking it with a wrench... Well, on the car the road noise is dampened by a large number of things: Springs, dampers, suspension bushings, motor mounts... versus getting directly hit with a rubber mallet. Try this: Replace the handle of a rubber mallet with 3' of garden hose and get a second mallet which is solid steel with a wood or fiberglass handle. Now, swinging very slowly, hit yourself over the head with each.... make sure you do each with the same speed. Which hurts more? LOL!

Thanks, I needed to go through that.

03-14-2011, 10:27 PM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	You mean you're paying $1900 for the full cat back? You do know that you can get a system just as good as the stock setup made for you at a shop for less... right? I hate loud systems but I still got an upgraded 2.5" exhaust with straight flowing muffler and resonator for only around $600... including the cost of the welding and pipe bends. As for why it stayed together from bumps on the road but came apart when you were smacking it with a wrench... Well, on the car the road noise is dampened by a large number of things: Springs, dampers, suspension bushings, motor mounts... versus getting directly hit with a rubber mallet. Try this: Replace the handle of a rubber mallet with 3' of garden hose and get a second mallet which is solid steel with a wood or fiberglass handle. Now, swinging very slowly, hit yourself over the head with each.... make sure you do each with the same speed. Which hurts more? LOL! Thanks, I needed to go through that. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->