Sedan Chat Thread
12-21-2013, 03:35 PM
#451
Kevin you need an OEM rear deck spoiler
12-21-2013, 04:06 PM
#452
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Step aside a little bit and they look great.The cans on that FI exhaust are simply beautiful. Tips, not so much, IMO.
Good meet-up. Good food. Good time driving both cars.
12-21-2013, 04:24 PM
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12-21-2013, 04:35 PM
#454
Yep, we'll need some reviews of the drive, and both cars look great.
Agree about Kevins lack of spoiler and Js disappearing tips, but they're both a work in progress and Johns still mulling over exhaust choices. BTW, what goes on at that castle, is it a giant B&B? Looks like a pretty cool setting.
BTW, love the look of the matching fogs to the parking lights, Kevins would look nice w/ that combo.
Oh, and the Popeye pic had me rolling
Agree about Kevins lack of spoiler and Js disappearing tips, but they're both a work in progress and Johns still mulling over exhaust choices. BTW, what goes on at that castle, is it a giant B&B? Looks like a pretty cool setting.
BTW, love the look of the matching fogs to the parking lights, Kevins would look nice w/ that combo.
Oh, and the Popeye pic had me rolling
12-21-2013, 04:46 PM
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Interestingly enough, he's very concerned that his G is too loud, and I think it should be louder. There's not a hint of rasp with the resonated cats and that 18" resonator, and the drone is mild and very deep. Not just liveable, but actually very pleasant, IMO.
As much of a fantastic opportunity it was to swap cars, truth is we both were on snow tires, it was wet and cold, and all we did was drive up and down the main drag at various speeds. Although he did pass two cars in a row while driving my G.
Last edited by Rochester; 12-21-2013 at 04:51 PM.
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12-21-2013, 05:04 PM
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Significant? Honestly, no. The car felt stronger, that's undeniable, but not up to what I was expecting considering the cats, CBE and tune... Which means perhaps my expectations were unrealistic. Kevin seemed much more attuned to the differences than me, but it's his car, and he did the mods in stages, so I'd expect as much.
Interestingly enough, he's very concerned that his G is too loud, and I think it should be louder. There's not a hint of rasp with the resonated cats and that 18" resonator, and the drone is mild and very deep. Not just liveable, but actually very pleasant, IMO.
As much of a fantastic opportunity it was to swap cars, truth is we both were on snow tires, it was wet and cold, and all we did was drive up and down the main drag at various speeds. Although he did pass two cars in a row while driving my G.
Interestingly enough, he's very concerned that his G is too loud, and I think it should be louder. There's not a hint of rasp with the resonated cats and that 18" resonator, and the drone is mild and very deep. Not just liveable, but actually very pleasant, IMO.
As much of a fantastic opportunity it was to swap cars, truth is we both were on snow tires, it was wet and cold, and all we did was drive up and down the main drag at various speeds. Although he did pass two cars in a row while driving my G.
Sounds like a good meet up, glad to hear you guys had a good time!
12-21-2013, 06:55 PM
#460
Cans are cans who cares, its the exhaust note and sound that matters and of course the tips but cans? Not so much, can always be painted black to blend them in and/or kinda covered up with a diffuser.
Wish I could've been there for the meet. How does Kevin's car feel with those bolt ons and the tune??
12-21-2013, 07:38 PM
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IDK, man. Everybody has different priorities on what matters and what doesn't. If I had the FI CBE, I'd keep the mufflers regularly polished and clean, but I'd probably cut off the FI tips in place of something else.
Run the back end of the car up on ramps, and it's a lot easier to polish the mufflers that way.
We both have the stone leather interior, so being in his car felt very familiar. Except for the absent Nav. You know, I thought all 6MT Sedans came with Nav.
I would have happily done without, if that were an option for me, but it came with the car. Meh.Oh, and I think Choman wants CARSMO ***** now, heh heh.
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12-21-2013, 08:25 PM
#463
What? No. The FI mufflers are beautiful. I would never paint them! That's nuts. They have a fantastic polish, with high quality design. Meet up with Choman sometime, and you'll see what I mean.
IDK, man. Everybody has different priorities on what matters and what doesn't. If I had the FI CBE, I'd keep the mufflers regularly polished and clean, but I'd probably cut off the FI tips in place of something else.
Run the back end of the car up on ramps, and it's a lot easier to polish the mufflers that way.
Solid. Same as mine, but louder and faster. Love the look of his yellow fogs, too.
We both have the stone leather interior, so being in his car felt very familiar. Except for the absent Nav. You know, I thought all 6MT Sedans came with Nav. I would have happily done without, if that were an option for me, but it came with the car. Meh.
Oh, and I think Choman wants CARSMO ***** now, heh heh.
IDK, man. Everybody has different priorities on what matters and what doesn't. If I had the FI CBE, I'd keep the mufflers regularly polished and clean, but I'd probably cut off the FI tips in place of something else.
Run the back end of the car up on ramps, and it's a lot easier to polish the mufflers that way.
Solid. Same as mine, but louder and faster. Love the look of his yellow fogs, too.
We both have the stone leather interior, so being in his car felt very familiar. Except for the absent Nav. You know, I thought all 6MT Sedans came with Nav.
I would have happily done without, if that were an option for me, but it came with the car. Meh.Oh, and I think Choman wants CARSMO ***** now, heh heh.
Both cars look so clean, even on a cloudy rainy day
LOL on the Nav, I got a Garmin for last Xmas and it's still in the box
12-21-2013, 08:25 PM
#464
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I'm with Rochester on the cans. I like them stock and you can't see the weld lines on them and they are very well made.
As for sound, never had aftermarket parts on my car and I was concerned about them. But after meeting up and getting to know what Rochester thought, it puts me at ease since he isn't new (however I am) to the aftermarket world regrading exhausts and mods in general. After Rochester drove my car and heard the exhaust, definitely gave him some more to think about.
Power-wise. It was interesting. My car definitely feels like it pulls harder through the first 4 gears I the lower rpm range but to Rochester's point didn't feel as significant overall. Maybe we need to do some side by side pulls. Will post my before and after dyno sheets once I get them to show the gains.
Mik3G37S, wel'll meet up soon enough. Maybe over the next few days since I'll be back down for a bit.
Definitely gotta get me some *****.
As for sound, never had aftermarket parts on my car and I was concerned about them. But after meeting up and getting to know what Rochester thought, it puts me at ease since he isn't new (however I am) to the aftermarket world regrading exhausts and mods in general. After Rochester drove my car and heard the exhaust, definitely gave him some more to think about.
Power-wise. It was interesting. My car definitely feels like it pulls harder through the first 4 gears I the lower rpm range but to Rochester's point didn't feel as significant overall. Maybe we need to do some side by side pulls. Will post my before and after dyno sheets once I get them to show the gains.
Mik3G37S, wel'll meet up soon enough. Maybe over the next few days since I'll be back down for a bit.
Definitely gotta get me some *****.
12-21-2013, 08:26 PM
#465
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