New Exhaust

luke667 · 04-23-04, 07:34

Hey guys, been considering getting an exhaust custom made, by one of the best guys in my country as i think the back of my X-Trail is a little bare...and i don't really like the way the Silencer hangs (yes thats how it comes from the factory!)

Here is the back of my X-Trail

Basically i was thinking of something along the lines of an exhaust on each side, and have found 3 examples, and basically i'd like you guys to voice your opinion on them - or any suggestions you may have.....all input will be greatly appreciated

luke667 · 04-23-04, 07:35

Exhaust Number 1

Similar to Exhaust number 1

luke667 · 04-23-04, 07:36

Exhaust number 2/3

luke667 · 04-23-04, 07:39

Also please remember, that i intend on retaining the same sound, don't want to have a fart cannon hehe

rjstaaf · 04-23-04, 07:42

Personally I like the last pictures as I think it looks more factory than the others.

The other two look kind of like they were put together at monster garage. The other two might look better if they used the same type of tips as in the last picture and maybe if there were moved inboard a little bit.

reevis · 04-23-04, 10:13

#2 is the shizzy!

yeah...something about the stock exhaust looks a little 'off'...I'm not sure what they were thinking...

Lowejackson · 04-23-04, 10:15

The final exhaust (No3) looks the best

The end of the exhaust should not effect the sound to much. A full custom exhaust system should be made in conjunction with a dyno. It is all to easy to lose power by guessing.

luke667 · 04-23-04, 11:16

trust me, the guy who does the exhausts over here is one of the best...

so the general concensus is for the oval exhausts? i personally thought a square one with rounded corners woulda looked better...what u think?

luke667 · 04-23-04, 11:23

i'm basically after a look that makes the car look like its higher class and spec...kinda like when u see a brabus tuned M class, or a tuned Land rover..know wot i mean?

eggroll · 04-23-04, 11:25

I like the third one also. It gives it a more finished look, I like the silencer. Good for detailing purposes.

AndyC · 04-23-04, 11:28

Number 3 Luke - more classy than the other 2 if you want the Brabus/AMG look IMHO.

luke667 · 04-23-04, 12:00

should i cover the silencer (as it comes wit one) or should i show off a stainless steel one hehe