shift wrote:looks great. got one question for ya -- did the carbon splinter for ya at all? (during cutting or there after) i was told if you ever cut a carbon can, you need to use something like clear nail polish on the freshly cut edge to help keep it from splintering in time.
i cut off 60% of a yosh rs3 can on my r6 a few years ago. it's really quite easy with the right tools. i packed the can very loosely to get a bit of a softer, deeper sound at idle. but at mid and high rpm, it screamed stupid loud. luckily, it was mainly a track bike. on the street, cops could hear me coming a mile away.
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funny u mention that because, i have a collision shop next door and they wouldn't listen to cut the can because they said it would splinter or in their words . " the carbon fiber will unravel "".. What i did was , took some blue painters tape and wrapped the can twice in the area i was going to cut .. i was gonna use regular masking tape but i figured the blue would be easier to take off .. i really was worried about the splintering also .. but i got this can for free in a deal from selling of my akrapovic pipe so i wasnt to worried if i messed up i guess ..
i was worried because i cut off portions on both ends the first cut where the midpipe goes in came out nice and smooth , the end cap side i rushed the cut and had to grind one end to match the other ... it looks nice in the pics, up close and personal u might find some blemishes but this can was used before i bought it so ehh .... I really was looking for a little more pep from the can becuase the way the sounds stock slip-on style just not enought vroom vroom for my likes and im not buying a $1,400 full system ..
I"ve read the putting nail polish on the cuts to keep them from splintering somwhere also , but as far as cutting the can just make sure u wrap tape around it couple times plus blue tape helps when measuring and marking the cutoff points .. i used a magazine to mark my cicrcle .. I would of thought these short cans would be over the Db level allowed at the track . But im also worried i will attract unwanted attention on the streets also ..
Also when i pu if back together i used the same packing just cut it down with a razor blade , wrapped it tight as possible then too keep it tight i tape some duct tape on the outside of packing .. hopefully it wont melt and start smelling ..hahaha
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