45 replies to this topic

[Zac]

I put a loooooot of effort into the parts on that car.....and it shows

So much want... didn't see the whole car, but the exhaust sound in that car..... hnnnnng

[Morgan]

Where's the negativity? People are just recommending you away from the Varex as far as I can tell?

[Zac]

Where's the negativity? People are just recommending you away from the Varex as far as I can tell?

Think it was to do with the negativity about his car being defectable for some reasons...

 

I think the answer is clear about which exhaust to get... HiTech FTW

[Matt]

Getting pretty sick of the negativity around here latley

negativity?? Que??

 

ive explained 3 times now about one of/if not the best mufflers to use.....told from experience too..not just internet heresay

 

and telling you that changing engine numbers means nothing is simply telling the truth......they arent engineers, they dont care what you have....thats up to the police/epa etc etc to worry about....theyre just making sure the engine numbers are correct, nothing else

 

sorry for offering legit advice dude...will keep my experience to myself from now on

[vicelore]

i dont see the issues with a varex just dont boot itvwhile its closeed but to be honest a varex would be the least of your issues should you get pinned.

 

 

numbers mean nothing dude.....any change realistically needs engineering...ie emmisions etc....exposed pod, fmic, aftermarket exhaust, non stock cat etc etc etc

[Scuba-Roo]

I heard this from Mark... saw the vid of the exhaust on Grant's car... so jelly... sounds soooooooo good....

That was grants RS liberty!!!

[Zac]

That was grants RS liberty!!!

Ahhhhhhh!

[Morgan]

I think they just mean that you have a heavily modified car and if a cop is going to go over it with a fine toothed comb and defect you, they will!

[vicelore]

No offence meant Cam or Matt. I appreciate your input, Im just fed up with hearing about how un roadworthy my car is anyone on here from Vic would be in the same boat... Ive skimpted on nothing and still get told in ervery post about it.  If it wasnt for Vic having different emission laws compared to everyone else id go ahead with the engineers cert as well.. But im not paying $1500 a test for it then atleast $900 on a cert untill I have to..

 

As for the car atm It shouldnt get pulled over unless im driving like a dick which i dont, The only thing thats going to get me pulled over is the super loud exhaust ..

 

Hence this post. 

 

The whole reason i was looking at the varex is it will allow me to flip the switch if i see a cop and allow me to have it closed when backing out my garage in the morning without pissing off the folks next door.

 

And i wont need the car tuned again.

[allpaw4]

The other way to do it is to get a hold of one of the acuator units in the back of the B4's that control the active muffler. B4's came out standard with a butterfly valve muffler that automatically opened at ~4500rpm. If you can get one of them and rig it up to the ECU (surely the nice ECU you have can control something so simple) you can be legal with a Varex. Just quietly have an override switch somewhere that the RTA inspectors wont notice, so as they operate the throttle to check it, it still opens and closes like factory, but also gives you the control you want.

[Cam.]

I bet your car isn't that bad. I wasn't even poking at that.

Those varex mufflers are a do not pass go, Do not collect $200, Direct sentence for one way trip to your local licensed EPA agent.

I've had Hi-Tech exhausts before, They are bloody good. Plenty of throb, Bugger all drone and they look the part.

Look into a TCP muffler, They flow well, Make a good noise and don't look very "Pull me over".

I've currently got a MRT muffler on mine (after a 3" system) and I couldn't be happier, It's quiet at idle, Flows extremely well, Screams under load and looks very boring.

I would pick a hi-tech twin tip if i was in your position
 

[Liberty]

Look into a TCP muffler, They flow well, Make a good noise and don't look very "Pull me over".

 

+1. I'm buying a TCP muffler for my wagon within the next month or so. All the feedback I've heard has all been positive with them.

[jakefake]

My VAREX is going fine, Its not ridiculously loud, It looks good, no problems what so ever with the butterfly valve or with the police, if you just say its not connected works every time. 

there is no rusting of the valve unless you dip it in a creek over night... 

 

I recommend them! 

[Morgan]

I would pick a hi-tech twin tip if i was in your position
 

YEEEAAAHHHHH!

[vicelore]

got any retailers ?? all i get when i search them is knock off`s

[Shiv]

The whole reason i was looking at the varex is it will allow me to flip the switch if i see a cop and allow me to have it closed when backing out my garage in the morning without pissing off the folks next door.

 

Well yeah, that's the real benefit of the Varex. I've got one in my Gen3 and having the best of both worlds is great if you want to shut it up from time to time.

 

In terms of reliability, mines had a lot chucked at it and its been faultless so I can't complain.

[Sam]

I have a genuine hitech muffler if you're keen. 3" and I can box it up for you if you want it.

[vicelore]

My VAREX is going fine, Its not ridiculously loud, It looks good, no problems what so ever with the butterfly valve or with the police, if you just say its not connected works every time. 

there is no rusting of the valve unless you dip it in a creek over night... 

 

I recommend them! 

 

Im assuming there is a obvious difference in being closed and open ? Does it cut the DB`s by 30% ? 50 % ?

[Matty_Lib]

I've got a varex on mine and when closed its just as quiet as standard. Going to spray it black though as I'm not a fan of the shiny shiny. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4

[vicelore]

That`s a good tip.. the rest of my system is black.. so black she will go..