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Old 12-10-2006, 08:27 PM   #1
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Hi All,

Just getting around to getting a Redback exhaust for the wagon, and just wanted to get some feedback on what type of tip/s you guys think would look best on a wagon.

Normally I like s/steel straight cut dumpy style tips but I don't know if this would look any good on a wagon. Would love some ideas or even pics from any of you out there with a wagon!!

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Old 12-10-2006, 09:23 PM   #2
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I've got twin 3" tips on mine. Looks good.
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Thanks JC! You wouldn't happen to have a pic floating about would you?
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Old 13-10-2006, 01:34 AM   #4
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Not handy - They look the same as they do on a sedan or ute though. Had to cut a fair bit out of the bar so they didn't set fire to it, too!
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Old 13-10-2006, 01:37 AM   #5
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that's what i was going to suggest - straight cut twins would look great on a wagon.. 2.5 - 3, either way it'll look good. The twins always make things look classy, i don't think a dump would suit a wagon.

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Not handy - They look the same as they do on a sedan or ute though. Had to cut a fair bit out of the bar so they didn't set fire to it, too!
yep when i lowered the EL prior to changing the cat back system, the tail section came off its mount and after a 500km drive up the state and back i noticed the exhaust cutout in the bumper was a little higher than it used to be :P Pipe was wedged in there nicely.
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Old 13-10-2006, 10:03 AM   #6
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Hi Justin,

I had twin tips on the wagon with nice note and no resonance from the HM Headers system I had installed

http://www.awcinfo.com/secureshop/ca....php?cat_id=89
will try and get some better pics too

I have since changed it to a dump 2.5 inch, the reason being that I bent the tail pipe when I backed into something on a slope.

AU wagons present some minor problems, specially if you have a tow bar, there is not much room, and as said before, you have to hack the rear bumper anyway. My wagon has factory Tickford lowered suspension, so it does bottom out on some bumps and I have to be carefull getting into my driveway that it doesnt scrape the tail pipe.

A full twin ( Left and right sided system ) is almost out of the question on an AU Wagon with the plastic fuel take and filler pipe and lines being the problem on the left. It is possible and expensive with heat shielding, but there is a blue - Shockwave - I think wagon getting around nothern Melbourne with twin outlets on both sides, and it looks hot !!!

The long wheelbase of the wagon and lowered suspension makes your exhaust choice important as it WILL scrape and hit things in carparks and driveways etc, and if you are reversing and the tailpipe hits the ground because of the sloop etc, you will find that in puts a lot of pressure on the rear weld on the rear muffler, and the whole tail pipe breaks off - BUGGA !!!

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Old 13-10-2006, 10:05 AM   #7
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I had a lot of pics of mine on the old aufalcon site, but I think its off line - ask Casper

I will take some pics of my new single dump today, and try to post up here if I can figure out how to do it

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take three

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Old 13-10-2006, 11:56 AM   #9
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Thanks Ray,

I am going a full twin system left and right out the back of my wagon when the T3 motor goes in.

As for best exhaust tips on a wagon go to a shop and ask them to take a couple of tips and hold it against the rear bar and make your choice. It is up to you afterall and you need to like the end result.
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What ever you do dont get a tip with a turned up edge on the inside because the exhaust catches it on the way out and it sounds crap, real ricey. :
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Mine's just a black pipe, white wagon with dark tinted windows. Didn't bother with a tip. yet.
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Old 13-10-2006, 08:25 PM   #12
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What ever you do dont get a tip with a turned up edge on the inside because the exhaust catches it on the way out and it sounds crap, real ricey. :
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Each to there own hey,Ive got a 3" tip on my SR wagon and sounds good and had quite a few comments on its note as well.got the same on my RS2000 and also sounds hot at full noise

Just make sure your tip isnt sitting to far back as some of the other guys have suggested it will/does scrap backing out of some driveways,have to take some photos and post it up.
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Thanks for that mate, same colour as mine too, so very helpful!

Your wagon looks hot by the way!

Thanks for evereyone's responses so far!
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Not handy - They look the same as they do on a sedan or ute though. Had to cut a fair bit out of the bar so they didn't set fire to it, too!

No worries JC, is it hard to cut the bar?
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Why not? because it sounds crap, you can get exhaust tips that have a smooth flow for the exhaust. Do u even know what im talkin about, why dont u have a look at a few tips at an exhaust shop then you might see :
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Why not? because it sounds crap, you can get exhaust tips that have a smooth flow for the exhaust. Do u even know what im talkin about, why dont u have a look at a few tips at an exhaust shop then you might see :
AU tickford................ yes Im guessing your talking about a rolled edge that faces inside the pipe.why does it sound crap,? compared to what? the tip isnt totally responsible for the note,you Know ,maybe you should go to an exhaust place and have them explain to you,how they work!!!!!!
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well the twin angle cut tips on my exhaust made it a little quieter and weirder sounding : but they are gonna come off oneday anyway
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Here's mine, quite simply a 3" mandrel bent black tip, as my exhaust fitter informed me, a wagon with lowered suspension, a donut tank & tow-bar reminds him why he should have "become a dentist". All in all, with the cat back 2-3/4" system, 1 muffler-1 resonator, it was a huge improvement. :voldar02:
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Standard pic on the wagon, 3 pics of the new tip on the Sedan.






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Thanks all for the advice! GK, that looks great!

Dok, after seeing yours, I think that is what I will go for on the wagon!! I'll be sure to post up pics once it's done.
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