Modified stock panel for single exit exhaust - LotusTalk

Dave · 04-22-2009, 04:40 PM

I'm sure this has probably been done before, but thought I'd throw some pics up. For those with single exit exhausts (like my 2bular 6") but don't like the rear panel eliminator look, you can modify your stock panel pretty easily. I used a Dremel with a cutting blade, then lined the cutout with 1/4" edge trim...then hot glue dabs on the back to keep the trim from wandering. The diffuser needed a minor amount of trimming, but no big deal.

shay2nak · 04-22-2009, 04:48 PM

never seen a 2bular with a downward tip.

2bular ED exhaust

Dave · 04-22-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

never seen a 2bular with a downward tip.

2bular ED exhaust

ED is the lease of my problems

Picture is a bit deceiving, it is pointing straight out...that CF diffuser extends higher/further than the stock aluminum.

Chris Mackey · 04-22-2009, 05:54 PM

Is that reflector going to melt?

turbophil · 04-22-2009, 06:04 PM

Damn, that's pretty cool... I haven't seen that mod done that way before... I like it!

Vishus_1 · 04-22-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Mackey

Is that reflector going to melt?

+1 and wont the hot glue used to hold the trim on just melt from either the sun/heat or exhaust tip?

E.D. · 04-22-2009, 06:24 PM

Looks great! Greay solution for the hole I've cut in my panel for my Arqray exhaust.
Where did you buy edge trim? something like home depot?

Dave · 04-22-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vishus_1

+1 and wont the hot glue used to hold the trim on just melt from either the sun/heat or exhaust tip?

Nope, but good question though. Had Chotto's Challenger grill on before using the exact same trim/hot glue/proximity for over 2 years, no problems.

Dave · 04-22-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by E.D.

Looks great! Greay solution for the hole I've cut in my panel for my Arqray exhaust.
Where did you buy edge trim? something like home depot?

I got it from a buddy of mine that owns a body shop. PM me your address and how many inches you need and I'll send some to you.

E.D. · 04-22-2009, 06:44 PM

That's awesome, thanks!!!
I'll probably check out my car tomorrow in the garage (awaiting some severe TVS surgery over there) and measure it.
Thanks again! will PM you

04-22-2009, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dave Mods are good for you Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,961	Modified stock panel for single exit exhaust I'm sure this has probably been done before, but thought I'd throw some pics up. For those with single exit exhausts (like my 2bular 6") but don't like the rear panel eliminator look, you can modify your stock panel pretty easily. I used a Dremel with a cutting blade, then lined the cutout with 1/4" edge trim...then hot glue dabs on the back to keep the trim from wandering. The diffuser needed a minor amount of trimming, but no big deal. Attached Images __________________ 2008 Solar S240 Exige 2005 Saffron Elise - BOE TVS Supercharger 291WHP w/ EFI Engine Mgmt

04-22-2009, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
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E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	Looks great! Greay solution for the hole I've cut in my panel for my Arqray exhaust. Where did you buy edge trim? something like home depot? __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

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E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	That's awesome, thanks!!! I'll probably check out my car tomorrow in the garage (awaiting some severe TVS surgery over there) and measure it. Thanks again! will PM you __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

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