vertrkr
08-22-2005, 10:11 AM
Just for fun I bought and exhaust tip at AutoZone for $19. It was chrome so I sanded it down with 240 grit then gave it 3 coats of low gloss black enamel/ceramic spray paint. I had to sawsall off the honda tailpipe a few inches to elimate the curve so it was just a straight pipe I could mount the tip on to. I did put some insulating heat reflective tape on the underside of the bumper worrying about the tip being so close to it. However, the tip has a fiberglass packed double wall so it really doesn't get too hot so I probably really didn't need to protect the bumper. I was able to leave my fingers on the tip without getting burned after a long drive. At any rate, it's just a silly little mod serving no purpose other than looking different.
Tex's Ridge
08-22-2005, 11:02 AM
Very nice...like that look better than chrome.!! great idea! have modify my tip!! :)
RidgeMe
08-22-2005, 11:09 AM
Just for fun I bought and exhaust tip at AutoZone for $19. It was chrome so I sanded it down with 240 grit then gave it 3 coats of low gloss black enamel/ceramic spray paint. I had to sawsall off the honda tailpipe a few inches to elimate the curve so it was just a straight pipe I could mount the tip on to. I did put some insulating heat reflective tape on the underside of the bumper worrying about the tip being so close to it. However, the tip has a fiberglass packed double wall so it really doesn't get too hot so I probably really didn't need to protect the bumper. I was able to leave my fingers on the tip without getting burned after a long drive. At any rate, it's just a silly little mod serving no purpose other than looking different.
Nice!! Why backup sensors and Backup Camera? Which is better?
vertrkr
08-22-2005, 11:14 AM
Nice!! Why backup sensors and Backup Camera? Which is better?
Long story, see this thread:
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1119
steveberger
08-22-2005, 11:33 AM
...it's just a silly little mod serving no purpose other than looking different.
I disagree. If you like it, it serves a great purpose. Nice job!
meanmachine19
08-22-2005, 12:34 PM
I think it looks great and it does serve a purpose if you like the look better than it was.
Here's a pic of Arizona Ridgeliner!'s modification to his - did dual exhaust.
(AZ Ridgeliner is one of the silent members so I figure I'd post it for him...).
He had it done at a local custom muffler shop. Not sure what it cost....
Nice mod, vertrkr.
I also like that dual exhaust mod. Some good stuff. :D
jeffiam
08-22-2005, 03:06 PM
nicely done vert, once again............................hey, ive got a few honey dos down here in dallas tx if you EVER get bored. ;)
5S Dude
08-27-2005, 09:25 AM
I think it looks great and it does serve a purpose if you like the look better than it was.
Here's a pic of Arizona Ridgeliner!'s modification to his - did dual exhaust.
(AZ Ridgeliner is one of the silent members so I figure I'd post it for him...).
He had it done at a local custom muffler shop. Not sure what it cost....
Hey meanmachine19,
Being that you are in Law Enforcement. Is it a bust to modify to a dual exhaust system?