C-4 Side Pipes
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C-4 Side Pipes
Has anyone seen or tried to install a set of aftermarket side pipes on a C-4? I think it would really look great if there is a way to keep it legal by using converters and stright pipes in the side pipe covers. I have a complete set of THRUSH side pipe covers and I'm trying to find a way to use them.
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Re: C-4 Side Pipes (RED BARON)
I've read several posts about this in the past and I agree with the concensis: side pipes on a C4 really look bad. You have to take off the lower panels below the doors to do it and there really isn't a way to route the pipes from the engine compartment. One guy had thought that coming out of the gills would be a solution. I'm going to do a querry on C4 sidepipes and see if I can post a photo. They really don't look very good on a C4, unfortunately. The C3 has a better shape and seems able to tuck the pipes up into its sides. They stick out too far on a C4. *Give it a try, though--I like side pipes on older vettes and if you can find a way to put them on a C4 so that they look good, THAT WOULD BE GREAT!!! :thumbs:
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Re: C-4 Side Pipes (RED BARON)
Here's a set:
They actually look pretty good.
Alchemist has a side effects system--whatever that is!
What do you think about these:
[Modified by C-4 Cross Fire, 7:05 AM 11/26/2003]
[Modified by C-4 Cross Fire, 7:08 AM 11/26/2003]
[Modified by Mr Mojo, 7:53 AM 11/27/2003]
They actually look pretty good.
Alchemist has a side effects system--whatever that is!
What do you think about these:
[Modified by C-4 Cross Fire, 7:05 AM 11/26/2003]
[Modified by C-4 Cross Fire, 7:08 AM 11/26/2003]
[Modified by Mr Mojo, 7:53 AM 11/27/2003]
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Re: C-4 Side Pipes (C-4 Cross Fire)
They make the middle of the car look really low to the ground. Unless you plan on adding ground effects to the front and rear, they look too out of place.
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Re: C-4 Side Pipes (TA)
I think those stems, er I mean pipes, look pretty good :smash:
:D
[Modified by Mr Mojo, 7:53 AM 11/27/2003]
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Re: C-4 Side Pipes (RED BARON)
I put the Side Effects on my '94 in a weekend...on jack stands...by myself. So it really ain't that hard if I can do it! :lol: Here's a link to a few pics of the install. Let me know if you have any questions, or if there's anything i can help ya with!
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Re: C-4 Side Pipes (C-4 Cross Fire)
Babe pics belong in the "Babes" section. Thanks for throwing the whole post off track.
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I've removed the image rather than dispose of the post.
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Re: C-4 Side Pipes (Alchemist)
I put the Side Effects on my '94 in a weekend...on jack stands...by myself. So it really ain't that hard if I can do it! :lol: Here's a link to a few pics of the install. Let me know if you have any questions, or if there's anything i can help ya with!
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how do you like the sound of the side pipes? have any clips? do they resonate alot?
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how do you like the sound of the side pipes? have any clips? do they resonate alot?
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Re: C-4 Side Pipes (BlackRoseLT1)
how do you like the sound of the side pipes? have any clips? do they resonate alot?
One of these days i'm gonna have to make a .wav file to post. Just haven't gotten around to it (yet). Lawrence does offer a CD with the exhaust notes, purchase price of the CD is refundable if you buy one of their systems.
