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  1. Ron328

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    #1 Ron328, Sep 24, 2004
    My 328 is scheduled for Tubi installation next week. $2755 installed at a Maserati dealer. (They've serviced my car before and I like the quality of
    their work). Fair price? Thanks.

    Ron
     
  2. Auraraptor

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    #2 Auraraptor, Sep 24, 2004
    I got mine for $2200 or so, installed for another $250 or $350 a while back.
     
  3. AJS328

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    #3 AJS328, Sep 24, 2004
    That's certainly not an unreasonable price. I had many dealers quote me that much just for the tubi system itself!
     
  4. Chiaro_Slag

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    #4 Chiaro_Slag, Sep 24, 2004
    Sounds fair.

    My mechanic charges 4 hours for a Tubi installation & I know another mechanic that said it would be about 4 hours. This is for a TR, but a 328 should be similar.

    I am poor though, so I am going to try & install it with a few F-Chatters tomorrow. :)
     
  5. Ed P.

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    #5 Ed P., Sep 24, 2004
    I think that sounds fair. I got a quote of $3,000 for a TUBI installed on my car. I know you can get it online for about $2,300. So your mechanic is covering his costs and making a few bucks... which he is entitled to.
     
  6. venusone

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    #6 venusone, Sep 24, 2004
    I was wondering how much difference a Tubi makes & how does it sounds compaired to stock. Please, let me know what you think when all is done, Ron.
     
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    #7 Testacojones, Sep 24, 2004
    In the 328 about a 20% of sound improvement and in the Testarossa with tubi test pipes along with it I would say that besides listening to all the special sounds you can taste it too. Tubi alone is not enough you have to get the test pipes too.
     
  8. sparta49

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    #8 sparta49, Sep 24, 2004
    Sounds fair to me
     
  9. Ron328

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    #9 Ron328, Sep 25, 2004
    Thank you for the responses. I feel better :).

    Jerry, with 2 Fcars, you can't be poor bec. that would mean many of us would be poorer ;)!

    Venusone, I will let you know. I think though that Testacojones is right, ie., to optimize the sound and power gain, a test pipe is a must.

    Thanks again everyone.
     
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    #10 Chiaro_Slag, Sep 25, 2004
    Only had 2 for a short period while I was selling the 328. :) The TR made me poor. lol
     
  11. venusone

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    #11 venusone, Sep 25, 2004
    BTW: I DON'T WANT IT LOUDER. Just richer.
    Done that, been there w/ my other sportscars. It's a fine mix that makes the perfect exaust note.
     
  12. Ron328

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    #12 Ron328, Oct 1, 2004
    "Yes, the Burble sound on deceleration is normal, i wondered that to when i first got my Tubi. Also, that smell will go away after a while, i think it's just shipping oil coating in the exhaust system that will burn away.

    Also, i notice a sound change in the Tubi after it is warmed up between 3K and 4K RPM, a nice rumble noise, especially going under an over pass how it echos back...

    My Tubi was my best investment to my 328..." by Tod328GTS

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    The Tubi was finally installed. I drove about 65 miles back home. I noticed
    the interior noise level was louder (but not obnoxiously).

    I copied a quote by a fellow owner (Tod328) from another thread as I shared the same observation. The sound really comes to life when the RPM reaches 3500-4000. This was the best part and really put a smile on my face. Heard that bubbling sound, too. The car may be louder, but definitely not irritating. It is early to say, but I am very pleased.

    Oh, and one other thing, the stock exhaust was much, much heavier than the Tubi!

    Karen (Venusone), what are you waiting for?!

    Ron
     

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