The only thing removed was the outer shell, everything pictured is whats the from the factory.

Modified by anlasak at 11:48 PM 11/30/2008

That's interesting, all that baffling & yet those that have eliminated it from the loop report little or no difference in sound attenuation. What is your perspective?

Any idea as to weight of the ''suitcase''?

Well, that's answered I question that had yet to cross my mind. But now I know. I'll be the envy of all my friends with my newfound knowledge!

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Now one can see why no gain in performance from its elimination. Very well designed not to be constrictive. Sometimes bigger is indeed better.

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Thanks for the pictures I was really beginning to wonder how it was constructed.

Really? C'mon man...

However it's probably a good thing that the name Infinity and not Nissan is displayed on that line of cars. Seems like the catalytic converter used in Nissan cars is the most favored by thieves and they actually cut them out of parked cars to sell to junk yards/scrap buyers.

Yep. The Nissan cats bring in the most money. In fact quite a lot of money for a few minutes work with a portable Sawzall. Ya'll might want to think about that when, and where ya'll park.

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A real challenge try to make them last 100k and not spend an extra $150.

Lots of demand from G35 idiots who installed test pipes gave cats away now need them when they got caught in a visual inspection.

What is wrong with the concept of a stripped luxury car?

Its gonna suck for them when they piss off that nest of black widows thats took up residence next to my cats.

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Sorry, and fixed.

I created a new folder for Q45 stuff and thought that I had updated all of my posts.

Removing the spare and all the hardware isn't the worst idea if you have towing coverage, run-flat tires, and stay around town. The spare tire basin becomes a cargo bin. If any of your travel puts you in a bad neighborhood at night or the desert at high noon, its risky.

With all the cross-country travel I did with my Qs, I carried a full size spare tire, floor jack, t-shaped tool for the lugs, water, coolant, oil, ATF, rubber bands, twist ties, basic tools, spare clamps, spare hoses, and anything else laying around the garage just in case.

Removing the suitcase muffler doesn't add noise when cruising at 60-70mph, but does effectively reduce a little weight. Plus, the sound of the VH4x at WOT through straight pipes is just delicious. I kept my suitcase in the shed in case I wanted to sell the car to a non-NICO member.

I recently had a failure of my catalytic converter with the result of parts of the cat going into the muffler. The shop thought I should probably replace the muffler as well?

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007,have you considered a ''continental kit''?

Whats that?

It depends where you live, but otherwise the muffler you choose will not affect tailpipe emissions. The

Noise regulations vary, but otherwise the muffler you choose will not affect tailpipe emissions. It plays no role in reducing the output anything but sound.

Its all about sound, sound sound. And the only way you can have an definitive opinion on this is if someone is suggesting removing your muffler as opposed to their own. Otherwise, to each their own.