I said screw the cheap muffler and went with the Magnaflow and putting the stock tips back on. I figure I'd better be safe than sorry and I'd probably end up hating the cheap one after I put it on. I like the stock tips too. The dual canister muffler had some ugly spot welds inside the tips and I couldn't get them to come out looking right so I just said screw it.

I ordered Magnaflow 12148 its non-polished stainless with 2 1/4" in and dual 2" out which im pretty sure is the stock size in and out. 5"x8" oval case 14" long.

It was supposed to be put on Tuesday but a freakin tree branch fell on my car last night at my girlfriends house so now I have to sort that out, so who knows. GRRR!

 

OUCH !!! That's going to be one tough fix. Hope it turns out well.

 

You should post pics of what was left of the tree branch after you removed it and sell it as toothpicks..Seriously hope you find a good bodyshop to fix it, make certain they have worked on german cars and Ask fo References ..good luck bro..

 

Actually I think the welds just look cleaner because the metal used in this muffler is thinner. Though I'm actually a fan of the tuner scene, and as of betty's death have become a member of it, I've never really thought the style worked well with the crossfire. I actually did a test fit of a similar muffler before going with the borla and just didn't like the overall look. Might look ok on my 240sx though. And you're very right, to each his own. I hope you're happy with it.