I got one at a somewhat cheap price: P9,500 for a slightly modified original 1st Generation Spoon N1.
This particular one is for a sedan, but the owner modified (shortened) the pipe to fit the hatch.
The Gen 1 Spoon N1 Muffler features a matte/flat steel finished body and polished tip -- different from the succeeding generations that have a Spoon badge and 100% polished body.
Here it is when I bought it:
And moments before installing, a closer look. Notice the clean welds? That's what sets it apart from copies/fakes.
Installation time!
Remove the rear bumper so you can easily see what you're doing.
This is an OEM JDM EG6 B16A muffler and pipe set BTW.
OEM vs. Spoon N1
Take off two bolts that connect the muff to the midpipe, then install the Spoon muff. Pretty straightforward if you ask me.
Done!
Looking at the pics, you would say that it is a perfect fit. However, due to the fact that this just a modified part, a portion of the pipe is hitting my LCA whenever I hit bumps on the road so further modification is needed.
Now on to Brodeth. A trusted muffler and pipe fabricator of many car enthusiasts.
The muffler and car while waiting for them to start work:
This is the fit I'm looking at:
I decided to replace the pipe altogether. It hurts to see them cut the pipe, but it's all for the better.
Ouch!
All its glory exposed.
Now, fitting it into the car:
Finished work!
I don't care whether it lost its value by doing this since I don't plan to sell the muffler anytime soon.
I paid Brodeth a total of P2,500 for everything.
What do you guys think?
Update: Bought a Spoon N1 Gen3. Click here.
