gtman's "stock+" build

[gtman]

Here ya go.

https://www.ebay.com/p/Exhaust-Muff...-for-Nissan-Rogue-X-trail-2014-2016/524514272

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[absolude]

Finally found exhaust tips that looks like they came with the car. Still a little tucked in but at least you see some shininess.

Thanks for posting your find, didn't come to my mind to look for different cars. I think I actually prefer this to the two screws design of the other ones.
Are these real Stainless or chromed?
Any picture from the rear of the car?

 

[gtman]

The Ebay listing says stainless and they appear to be polished stainless steel. As far as a view from the back, if you're standing they're mostly hidden. As for the clamp-on design, they go on very tight.

The look is definitely subtle, but clean.

Here's a shot I took kneeling down low to give you an idea (they don't look this prominent normally):

This might be closer to how they'd look from a 3/4 behind view on the street:

A closer up look at the tips.

 

[absolude]

Thanks. Big improvement over stock.
Probably I'll get these if I don't do a bumper cut an maybe have some tips welded.
Strange how I don't care much for looks but the lack of visible tips bugs me.

 

[LoneWoof]

How well do the body side moldings actually protect the side of the Civic? I know they work well for some cars, but does the OEM install seem like it's too low (and doesn't stick out enough) to protect the door? I'm interested in getting some for mine as well, but not sure how well they work.

 

[gtman]

For actual ding protection they get a 6 or 7 out of 10. The problem is, so many vehicles in parking lots today are trucks and SUV's. The moldings are too low to really prevent dings from careless drivers of those. As far as looks, I give them 9 out of 10.

 

[gtman]

I recently bumped the psi on my Hondata tune and switched the aFe Pro Dry S drop-in to an AEM Dryflow. Both filters seem comparable but the AEM costs 20 dollars less.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI__njpMPL3AIV1rjACh2QbwKUEAQYBiABEgIBwfD_BwE

Can't beat it for 38 bucks. Along with the smooth PRL silicone hose it makes a nice upgrade over stock and gives the car better throttle response. Just personal preference but I prefer dry filters to the oiled ones like the PRL stage one rebranded Green filter.

I'm really happy with this combo along with my "+7.5" tune.

 

[gtman]

Added glossy carbon B/C pillar posts. These are thin polycarbonate and look better than the matte carbon vinyl wrap I tried before.

 

[gtman]

Changed out my turned down tips for the Salusy stainless steel ones. They fit great and look really sharp.

 

[hobby-man]

Where did you get the aluminum footrest? I want one!

 

[gtman]

Where did you get the aluminum footrest? I want one!

Here ya go...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOOTREST-H...:Civic&hash=item213a966163:g:MQAAAOSwvflZSS-G

 

[absolude]

Changed out my turned down tips for the Salusy stainless steel ones. They fit great and look really sharp.

I think I have the same ones but got them off ebay. Does it say CIVIC on them?
Bumper or rear must be shorter for the hatch because they are sticking out a little.
Love them when viewed from the back but almost took them off when I saw how it looks from the side.

 

[gtman]

I think I have the same ones but got them off ebay. Does it say CIVIC on them?
Bumper or rear must be shorter for the hatch because they are sticking out a little.
Love them when viewed from the back but almost took them off when I saw how it looks from the side.

With the downturn design of the stock tailpipe, no tip will look perfect from the side without cutting the pipe end. These seem to be a nice compromise and fit better than those Rogue tips I had on. The fit is easily adjusted to avoid the bumper.

They do have "Civic" etched on them but you barely see that once installed. For $35 for the pair, they look good overall. And, if I get sick of the look, they remove easy enough.

 

[absolude]

With the downturn design of the stock tailpipe, no tip will look perfect from the side without cutting the pipe end. These seem to be a nice compromise and fit better than those Rogue tips I had on. The fit is easily adjusted to avoid the bumper.

They do have "Civic" etched on them but you barely see that once installed. For $35 for the pair, they look good overall. And, if I get sick of the look, they remove easy enough.

Yes, I still think they are the best tip available.Round ones look like hanging too low.
Was going to try the smaller diameter, dual pipe each side but the 3 spot welds didn't cut it for me.
Fit is just about perfect.

 

[gtman]

I looked at the dual tip ones as well but 4 outlets seems a bit much on a Civic.

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