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Noticed at the auto show that the R8 has fake exhaust tips (sort of)

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Old 01-29-2007, 08:18 PM
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Default Noticed at the auto show that the R8 has fake exhaust tips (sort of)

The polished tips are attached to the bumper and the real exhaust is aimed thru it but does not appear to be physically attached. Does Ferrari do the same thing?

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A8L W12 is the same deal.
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Common practice on all such bumpers (CGT, Phaeton, etc etc). Need room to 'vibrate' and expand.
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Boy, from that picture of the exhaust I can't imagine the aftermarket being able to come up w/much.
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Default I can... here's AWE's exhaust for teh carrera GT

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Default Someone will do a retarded Tubi-style unit that sounds horrible, doesn't fit well, overheats the

engine compartment, doesn't make ANY power, and a bunch of guys will pay $3k for it because it will be "the coolest thing."
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Default We already have ideas. I've touched that ugly setup! (ugly when you look close)...

Milltek should have one of the very early cars this year. The plan is for a system that makes more sound, and hopefully more power. It's not loud enough as it is and I can confirm since I've heard it running. -Pete
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(turbo exhaust manifolds?) 8^)
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