NEW catback systems! BRM Exhaust for 240sx

[AZhitman]

The S13 systems have been redesigned (for several months) and don't have clearance issues.

Unfortunately, several of the cars I have gotten pictures of have had previous "repairs" to the hangars (assumed to be done by a muffler shop in the past) which no one can adequately foresee.

I'll let our record speak for itself.

[chattanoogarebel]

hey Greg, after much research and alot of bashin by 240 enthusiast by someone just asking questions I would love to have one of your exhaust they're beautiful and sound great.

[zanetran]

I just Called Greg About my problem with Fitment in my Catback for a S13

He was very supportive of my desicions and left it all up to me of whether to return it or have a muffler shop fix it and him to pay the bills.

Even though i have a Catback with improper fitment Brm (Greg) is very supportive and is willing to help me out. Anyone Skeptical about Brm's Customer support should need not worry, they will do WHATEVER it takes to help you out. and they want you to be satisfied. I think in the end i just may have MR.Greg take back the catback and ship me a new one which is just perfect.

Although there products may not be 100% great in fitment, but their customer support is 110%

Thanks greg for your consideration.

[zanetran]

PICTURES OF THE SITUATION !

First Pic should be the LOW clearance i get from the Catback.



Next We have the Middle Rubber Hanger Just Not Hanging anything ? Because the metal peice wont reach?



Finally the adaptions i made I didnt physically do anything to the Catback. All i did was go to Autozone and for 8.99 i bought universal extending hangers. After i found some rubber hangers and just used a metal wire to grip the 2 rubber hangers together and yea thats how i did it. It feels like it's about to fall off if i floor it so i don't know. Greg See what you can do about it.

[AZhitman]

Yep - Looks like one of my guys had his head up his butt.

Let's get that straightened out - We'll talk Monday.

[zanetran]

Glad To Hear of it.

My only Big Concern is Recieving a Catback With the same problem

Anywho THANKS GREG

[Neil]

thats a burn. Glad to hear it's going to get fixed one way or another... but too bad it has to be fixed at all.

[nuctech99m]

I recieved my 2.25"aluminized cat-back exhaust with a 22" resonator onJuly 6th and had it installed today July 7th. I took it to my friends shop put it on the lift and changed it in less that 30 minutes ( beats doing it on my driveway). I want to thank Greg for the great service and prompt delivery, I ordered on the 26th of June and 11 days later it arived.

The fit it perfect it does not hang too low as in many replies suggested I guess they corrected that problem. I have pics of my ride with the new system. It sounds perfect, like Greg said "NO RICE". You can see pics at the following http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/...age/1

Modified by nuctech99m at 3:25 PM 7/7/2006
Modified by nuctech99m at 3:26 PM 7/7/2006

[zanetran]

HEY GREG,

I dont know what happened but i cant seem to reach you.

Im still waiting for my Replacement catback and have been waiting for a call since the fourth of july. so let me know also i have a new cell phone number as of 7/8 so i shall email you the number.

i just dont know whats going on so let me know

[AZhitman]

Tracking info for Charles: 1Z5AV8630340850922

(Sorry, phone issues... Verizon store = bums.)

[JustinStrife]

Just wanted to mention, after 2 months of the BRM 3" exhaust on my SR powered S13, I'm still in heaven with the sound. Throaty and very responsive, it really opened up the SR's powerband across the board. Except for some minor fitment issues with the exhaust hangers, the hi-flow cat and exhaust fit perfectly, and give me incredible clearance underneath the car(way better than the HKS Hi-Power I had).

Just to let everyone know how much I've appreciated Greg and his BRM exhaust systems(have it both in the S13 and my former S14), I'm planning on going with the same system that's in the S13, in my FD3S, and 90% sure I'll be doing one of his systems with the Xpipe for my C5 Corvette. Talk about brand loyalty.

[92_S1X_SPEED]

Those dual tip mufflers look awesome !!

[Calabria]

2.5in w/22in res. with headers shouldnt be too loud. also, would it pass CA somg with stock cats?

[AZhitman]

I can't guarantee your car will pass smog - That's up to your engine.

I can only guarantee that the spent exhaust gasses will exit the vehicle with a badass sound and for a reasonable price.

[asher4857]

anyway to get one of those 50 state legal tags? thats the only thing holding me back from getting a new exhaust. Cops around here about bad about modified exhausts. Its a lot easier to hide an engine swap then a awesome sounding exhaust

[JustinStrife]

As long as you have your cats still functioning, and your car is ready to pass smog anyway, there shouldn't be a problem with the smog part. I don't know what the sound decibels are in your neck of the woods, but these exhausts don't make it THAT loud. Not compared to alot of e-bay mufflers on civics...

[asher4857]

well, here in VA i believe any modified exhaust is illegal unfortunatly..

[AZhitman]

Nope. If that were the case, you'd be required to replace with "Genuine Nissan" parts, which would cost more than an S13 is worth.

There's a reason NICO is a SEMA member - To defend our members from BS like that.

[zanetran]

hey greg ive replaced the old exhaust with the new and the fit was *decent*. Reason being was due to the fact that me and my dad spent 5-10minutes pulling and extending each rubber hanger to fit but other wise its good i satisfied 99.9% (0.01% was because of the pulling.) I'm ready to return the old one to you and what not email with the instructions on what to do any how to give you back the old one.

[AZhitman]

Good deal Charlie.

Incidentally, I compared your pics you sent me to my S13 and it looks like the hangars might have been "reshaped" somewhere along the line (possibly by the original owner).

Either way, I'm glad we got it taken care of, and I'm sorry you had to wait.

[one85_db]

Nope. If that were the case, you'd be required to replace with "Genuine Nissan" parts, which would cost more than an S13 is worth.

There's a reason NICO is a SEMA member - To defend our members from BS like that.

Hmm... I recently got a ticket here in VA with my modded exhaust, Any info reguarding the laws on this that you can provide would be helpful. Court date set for AUG 2nd.

This is also why i am shopping for a new exhaust; my current setup is uhhh.... CRAP!!! I have a 2.25" press bent exhaust with a high(er) flow CAT and a stanless muffler. The installer melted and strech one of the rubber hangers at the muffler and welded it crooked, now one of the 2 tips always hits the tow hook and it sounds horrable. Then when he was pulling my car off the ramp (and thought i was not around) he gunned it and smashed the muffler ; now the inside of it has broken loose and rattles. Also I ask for a resonator and he said he did not have any and could not get any; now it is loud as hell. WHAT BS !!!

Anyway I will be emailing you for a quote...

[mhsz34]

payment made for my S14 dual exhaust.....can't wait to hear it on my ride.

[AZhitman]

Hmm... I recently got a ticket here in VA with my modded exhaust, Any info reguarding the laws on this that you can provide would be helpful. Court date set for AUG 2nd.

Well so far, looks like VA is one of those states with some Nazi-leaning politicians with nothing better to do than to pick on hobbyists:

Virginia Exhaust Noise: SAN (SEMA Action Network) model legislation that would allow vehicle hobbyists to install and use aftermarket modified exhaust systems that meet a 95-decibel limit under a fair and predictable test standard was not approved in Virginia. The bill sought to remove subjective provisions in the law and force compliance with an objectively measured standard. Under the standard, exhaust noise could not exceed a sound reading of 95-decibels under SAE test standard J1169. The measure was introduced, at SEMA’s request, as a remedy to the enforcement policy currently used by police officers in which nearly all exhaust systems not of a type installed as standard factory equipment are considered illegal - even where noise levels are not excessive or unusual. This policy leaves enthusiasts, exhaust system manufacturers and dealers without recourse. The bill will be introduced again in 2006.

http://semasan.com/Main/Main.aspx?ID=61578

Contact your Legislator here: http://www.semasan.com/san/Con....aspx

I would recomend beginning to document your defense ASAP. Contact Nissan and find out what a replacement exhaust costs for your car. See if there is a way you can take sound readings from 20 feet behind your car, at a 45-degree angle, at 3/4 throttle (most states use this method).

Document everything and present it to the judge. Your defense is this: It is UNREALISTIC for the Courts to require individuals with older cars to spend more than the car is worth to install an OEM exhaust system when there are others on the market that are not only less expensive, but MAY WELL BE quieter than OEM.

I'll be happy to be listed as an expert witness. Fight the power.

[zanetran]

hey greg this is charlie, i just got back from a long long trip. and turns out today as i drove to target, where the ups store is located. Turns out they shut down for construction. me and my parents don't have the time or money to do all that shipping stuff. Since we spent money on the exhaust. So what my parent suggested is that you call ups to pick up the Exhaust. I currently have the exhaust in the orignal box so i can just tape it up and leave it on my door steps. Thanks and sorry. tell me how it's gonna turn out

[JustinStrife]

There isn't another UPS store within like 20 miles of there?

[AZhitman]

Can do Charlie.

I'm on it tomorrow morning. Thanks buddy!

[p0onsta]

hey.still new here. just recently bought my purplish s14 from fiznat. nice car and everything, 600 miles on engine, 2.25" aluminized brm exhaust with 22" resonator, and a few other goodies. my biggest gripe with the car though, is the obnoxiously loud exhaust and its poor fitment. i think i may have gotten a lemon of an exhaust. while it does sound awesome, it's nowhere near quiet. at 3000rpm it would sound louder than the stock exhaust at redline. pictures of nice fitting exhausts here have the resonator straight and parallel with the chassis. mine angles down, and at the lowest point there is only 3" of clearance. i'm about to get s.techs with agx's/koni's, and that puts it down another 1.5", leaving only 1" of clearance when there's a couple people in the car. living in nyc with all these potholes, that's just un-realistic. Any advice guys? sorry if i sounded a bit pissed. it's just that i had a much lenghthier post of the same topic that didn't post and was lost to cyberspace :'(

[JustinStrife]

Definetly hit Greg up about it. I've got a 3" exhaust system with resonator on both my S14 KA N/A and S13 w/ SR20DET and have been VERY happy with both systems in terms of sound, looks, and fitment. Modifying the exhaust hangers maybe all you need to do for fitment. As for noise, even with a full 3" system on the KA the exhaust was deep and throaty(just the way I like it) but not 'loud'.

[FairladyZ4U2NV]

Definetly hit Greg up about it. I've got a 3" exhaust system with resonator on both my S14 KA N/A and S13 w/ SR20DET and have been VERY happy with both systems in terms of sound, looks, and fitment. Modifying the exhaust hangers maybe all you need to do for fitment. As for noise, even with a full 3" system on the KA the exhaust was deep and throaty(just the way I like it) but not 'loud'.

Would you mind making a sound clip of the exhaust on the s13? I'd really like to know what it sounds like.

[zanetran]

okay greg since that's done. i would like to know a date of when to start tapeing the catback up =D. Summer Heat makes me LAZY!