Okay, next round of work!
Lets build an exhaust on the cheap. The open downpipe, though insanely badass, was getting a bit old, additionally it worried me in any sort of traffic.
I've always wanted to use a glasspack, my dad would always mention them in passing in reference to mediocre things to do to vehicles. That said, this car is a beautiful image of a project done with mediocrity in mind. Not that I like settling, but I'm aware of my own abilities and I'm okay with not being able to get things done to the degree of the "inspiration" thread.
So! I purchased my first glasspack and a variety of other bits in hopes of creating a side exit exhaust. Keep in mind I don't have a welder, and my grinder, sawzall, and other power tools are at my bike shop.
I needed to utilize a flexpipe because I needed a jog from the DP to make it through the Yoshifab exhaust space.
Next I realized I'd need to prop the thing up, additionally the muffler was heaviest by far so I'd need to balance the support. I found that part out once I started using exhaust straps to hold things up. I don't have a welder and I don't want to commit to making an exhaust as I have a 3" DP waiting and that'd be a good excuse to go to bigger turbo, etc etc.
I ran into problems with having the piping and clamp hitting the floorboard and gas tank. I wanted to create more space and the flex joint just does what it tells you. I pulled down on the thing and made room. The muffler will scrape the driveway, but since it's a modular system I can replace as needed. For now it's quiet and keeps hot gas away from under the car.