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matespace
25-07-2011, 10:15 AM
What you get in the box.

First Impressions
Opening the box you instantly see that care and thought has been taken when packaging the Varex muffler from the factory. Moulded foam pads are used to hold and secure the muffler and its accessories from moving around and making contact with each other or getting damaged during transit.

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx270/go2spacebucket/XForce/varexbox.jpg

The Varex Muffler.
Once you have the Varex muffler out of the box and in the sun light. The workmanship and quality of the Varex can really be appreciated; the tig welds are nice and even and are up there with the best. Polished 304 Stainless Steel is used throughout the build from its tip, body casing, flange and even its perforated baffle tube. Sitting on top of the muffler away from flying debris and water is the Varex motor which controls a valve to shut or open inside the muffler via a remote control. What’s also interesting to note is Xforce has also gone the extra mile and put a heat resistant sleeve to protect the wiring harness from heat and damage. As if the Stainless steel wasn’t used enough the guts of the Varex (and Xforce) muffler consist of a 2 layer packing. The most inner layer lined wrapped with stainless steel mesh and its outer layer packed with fibre glass.

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx270/go2spacebucket/XForce/varexoutside.jpg

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx270/go2spacebucket/XForce/varexwelds.jpg

Along with the Varex muffler you get everything needed for the install. (Universal Varex muffler may require modifying your old exhaust to fit). Included in the box you get a wiring harness which uses the 12volt cigarette lighter as its power source, a control box and remote control (current gen Varex only include 1 remote). Installation is made very simple by following the included Varex manual. With less wiring to do then a CD deck. Most backyard mechanics should be able to figure this part out in no time.

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx270/go2spacebucket/XForce/varexmis.jpg

Misc. items
Correctly sized polished stainless steel brackets are also included to help make mounting the muffler easier. Metal exhaust gasket, nuts and bolts are all standard issue items you would find in any reputable exhaust shop.

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx270/go2spacebucket/XForce/varexmisc2.jpg

For more information on Varex Mufflers or sound clips please visit http://www.xforce.com.au/ (http://clixtrac.com/goto/?43522)

terrabyte
14-08-2011, 04:04 PM
Both my preludes run varex's. Unfortunately one of them had the remote module stop working a while back. But besides that they are FANTASTIC! I drive around town and the cars sound great, throaty and have a bit of noise to them (nothing cannon-like though). They gave a noticable performance increase to some of the 'sports' mufflers I've used in the past (I assume this is due to the straight-through design).

So they're a great regular sporty muffler. But as soon as you see an RBT or a cop on the side of the road a bit further up. Hit a button on the remote and the exhaust is dead silent. Literally takes a few seconds. It's an even better feature when going cruising on the highway. Don't get a headache after being on the road for hours.

I sound like an ad for xforce :P. But really these mufflers are so versatile.

matespace
15-08-2011, 08:41 AM
thanks for the feedback !

phwoaaa
23-08-2011, 12:19 AM
i purchased one from you guys awhile back!

but same problem with my remote being abit faulty at times :(

awesome exhaust none the less!

matespace
24-08-2011, 10:32 AM
i purchased one from you guys awhile back!

but same problem with my remote being abit faulty at times :(

awesome exhaust none the less!

You have a PM

terrabyte
24-08-2011, 10:56 AM
By any chance is it possible to buy a replacement remote and receiver? My valve works fine on the muffler i's just the receiver for the remote died.

Sexc86
24-08-2011, 11:45 AM
I did have one of these, it was a massive shame the 3" unit is just physically too big for civic hatchbacks.

matespace
24-08-2011, 04:41 PM
By any chance is it possible to buy a replacement remote and receiver? My valve works fine on the muffler i's just the receiver for the remote died.

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Astigtsikotko
24-08-2011, 05:58 PM
PM me price for varex pls.

matespace
25-08-2011, 08:57 AM
which one were you after? see link : http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?150314-Varex-Universal-Muffler-Range

curtis265
30-01-2012, 11:37 AM
my control box died too. any ideas on how to fix it?

It seems the box doesn't recieve the signals or something - any ideas?

matespace
30-01-2012, 01:03 PM
Xforce can organise a new receiver for you.

However if it was purchased recently it may still be covered under warranty.
If it was purchased new from an Xforce dealer and you still have the receipt they will be happy to help you.

curtis265
30-01-2012, 01:07 PM
that's the issue though. I bought it off Race Nation from this forum about 8 months ago, with only one remote. Didn't get a receipt. I don't know if they're a legit dealer :(

matespace
30-01-2012, 01:21 PM
You have a PM

rndy444
06-02-2012, 08:55 PM
Whats the best muffler for honda civic fd 2006? I prefer canon. how much? and installation is free? pm me pls. thanks

matespace
08-02-2012, 09:44 AM
What exactly are you after? Is the civic stock? Are you aiming to keep the inlet the same factory size? Will you be chasing more power in the future?
You can check out the Xforce range of cannon mufflers here: http://xforce1-px.rtrk.com.au/products.php?section=universal_mufflers

Installation will cost more however

rndy444
08-02-2012, 08:58 PM
yup, my civic is stock, Its either this VMK2G-250 or VMK2G-300, I dont know whats the inlet size of my fd, usually how much the installation? thanks

matespace
09-02-2012, 12:06 PM
You have a PM

EKVTIR-T
09-02-2012, 12:08 PM
Shouldnt a product review be from an unbiased customer with an objective point of view rather than the trader sellling the product :)

Afterall,a florist will always say their flowers smell best

phwoaaa
15-02-2012, 11:28 PM
g2s i sent you a message.
my sender unit is fried some reason.. and the remotes are abit faulty..
anyway to get it fixed or buy a new set without the muffler?
or if there is any warranty (even though i dont have reciepe)