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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Hey guys, just completed my first project with the new Precision TIG we got at work. Its an exhaust for an RX8 - high flow cat with custom reducers, and 2 coast fab mufflers hooked up with a Borla exhaust.

This is my first time on the TIG since I went to the Lincoln Electric motorsports welding school back in December, so Im pretty happy with how it came out. I just need more practice for better timing with my filler and a steadier torch.

If anyone has some advice or tips please share

















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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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That looks really top notch Im not gonna lie! Really impressive man, youre a beast!!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Nice welds///and real nice shop
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 04:37 AM
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I use to build RX8 exhaust for race cars almost daily. This brings back memories. How did you exit in the rear?
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BEfab
I use to build RX8 exhaust for race cars almost daily. This brings back memories. How did you exit in the rear?
did you work for speed source or something? The car already had a borla catback so I modded that to slip fit into the rear coast fab muffler in the mid section.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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That looks awesome bro.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Looks friggin' CLEAN! The two arms holding the piping up - does that come stock on RX8's? I think I need something like that to hold my stupid Apexi up! It hangs way too low.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by StylezEJ7
Looks friggin' CLEAN! The two arms holding the piping up - does that come stock on RX8's? I think I need something like that to hold my stupid Apexi up! It hangs way too low.
You mean the black braces? they dont touch the exhaust theyre just the oem frame reinforcements
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SHG_EasyE
You mean the black braces? they dont touch the exhaust theyre just the oem frame reinforcements
Gotcha. Sorry I'm a when it comes to anything not Honda related, lol.
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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first time? two thumbs man
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Yeah i mean I spent 5 days at welding school back in december, it was about 30% classroom 70% demonstration and hands on. I havent TIG'd since then though until this project.
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