MuscleToMouse94
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Long Island, NY
- Car(s)
- MK7 GTI
Hi All,
I have been patiently waiting to modify my car for the past few years and I have slowly been compiling ideas to enhance my car’s features and performance. As of now I have installed an Ingen SP Series Short Ram CAI, Helix Projector Headlights w/ red strip, ECS Tuning Wheel spacers and Front and Rear Red GTI Emblems. I am now on the lookout for a new exhaust to compliment the intake.
For the record, I owned a 2012 V6 Mustang before the GTI and I absolutely ADORED that car because installing certain items was very simple and somewhat inexpensive. For example I was able to avoid what was considered the “big brand” names for an exhaust such as Borla or magnaflow, which in my opinion was overpriced tin metal. Instead, I did some thorough research and found a very small company down in Texas called “Trident Motorsports” that specifically made a few axleback exhausts for the V6 and V8 Mustangs. Not only was the quality better than other options I looked it, it was 2/3 of the price and the sound was INCREDIBLE for a V6!.
That being said, I realize that I probably won’t be able to avoid big brand names for this BUT if I can find one that can meet the above criteria (Good quality, decent price, excellent sound) then I’m all ears. My realistic budget is between $500-$1,000, not trying to go too crazy in terms of a full exhaust system, I like the idea of keeping things simple with an axleback (for now).
Bonus question: I’m due for new tires in 2021 and I cannot stand the pirelli’s I have on it now. I had Michelin Super Sports on the other car and they were outstanding, if they have the size for my car then I’ll gladly grab them again. HOWEVER, I wouldn’t mind hearing similar recommendations (OEM 18”X 7.5”, 225/40 R18).
Looking forward to speaking to everyone!
I have been patiently waiting to modify my car for the past few years and I have slowly been compiling ideas to enhance my car’s features and performance. As of now I have installed an Ingen SP Series Short Ram CAI, Helix Projector Headlights w/ red strip, ECS Tuning Wheel spacers and Front and Rear Red GTI Emblems. I am now on the lookout for a new exhaust to compliment the intake.
For the record, I owned a 2012 V6 Mustang before the GTI and I absolutely ADORED that car because installing certain items was very simple and somewhat inexpensive. For example I was able to avoid what was considered the “big brand” names for an exhaust such as Borla or magnaflow, which in my opinion was overpriced tin metal. Instead, I did some thorough research and found a very small company down in Texas called “Trident Motorsports” that specifically made a few axleback exhausts for the V6 and V8 Mustangs. Not only was the quality better than other options I looked it, it was 2/3 of the price and the sound was INCREDIBLE for a V6!.
That being said, I realize that I probably won’t be able to avoid big brand names for this BUT if I can find one that can meet the above criteria (Good quality, decent price, excellent sound) then I’m all ears. My realistic budget is between $500-$1,000, not trying to go too crazy in terms of a full exhaust system, I like the idea of keeping things simple with an axleback (for now).
Bonus question: I’m due for new tires in 2021 and I cannot stand the pirelli’s I have on it now. I had Michelin Super Sports on the other car and they were outstanding, if they have the size for my car then I’ll gladly grab them again. HOWEVER, I wouldn’t mind hearing similar recommendations (OEM 18”X 7.5”, 225/40 R18).
Looking forward to speaking to everyone!
