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Old 12-25-2013, 12:48 PM
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Aktif8 here is a quote from that FS thread you are Referring to.

Kinetix HFC

Category:*Engine - Exhaust
Price:*$300
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Part fits:*2010+ G37 Coupe, 2010+ G37 Sedan, 2008-2009 G37 Coupe, 2008-2009 G37 Sedan
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Kinetix HFC

Category:*Engine - Exhaust
Price:*$300
Private or Vendor Listing:*Private Listing
Part fits:*2010+ G37 Coupe, 2010+ G37 Sedan, 2008-2009 G37 Coupe, 2008-2009 G37 Sedan
Location (State/Prov):*Can-BC
Item Condition:*Used

Kinetix*HFC for sale!!!! Almost brand new! Asking $300

Installed on July 20th, 2012 and approximately used for 500km's (3XX miles). Don't like the sound/rasp that it produces with my Fujitsubo Catback, planning to go with a different HFC. My friend also has the same*Kinetix*HFC on his sedan and sounds amazing with his Kakimoto exhaust system with absolutely no rasp. It really depends on what exhaust system you use with this HFC. I was unlucky.

So a little reading comprehension does go a long way as does leaving out other facts. No rasp on his friends sedan and he goes on to say that they sound amazing. Enough said
Old 12-25-2013, 12:50 PM
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No manufacturing company is without a problem product here or there. Lets just call it "different strokes for different folks."
Old 12-25-2013, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GoFightNguyen
No manufacturing company is without a problem product here or there. Lets just call it "different strokes for different folks."
This is so true. I've experienced it in my industry many times.
Old 12-25-2013, 01:17 PM
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+1 On that..... I'll be unbiased in my review of the kinetix HFC's with my exhaust setup. Hopefully it'll sound as nice as some of the sound clips I've been listening to.
Old 12-25-2013, 01:33 PM
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Did you so something specific to obtain the gap between the bar and engine cover? I haven't installed my Cusco yet, if there's a trick I could use on the front end that would be helpful. Not in a rush, trying to get the feel for the car as she sits now, the best.mod.ever sways are still very new and most enjoyable. Plus I'm taking off the engine covers soon and will be reassembling the intake again with the new shortened hoses and I think I'm going to try out the Z1 PCV hoses as well.
The "proper" spacing for a FTSB is to install it loosely, then insert two stacked credit cards between it and your engine cover before tightening it. I did it, not sure the reasoning, but I haven't seen any rubbing on my engine cover.
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I noticed that my Cusco bar has been rubbing even more after I had my coilovers installed. I knew I should have removed that "sound deadening" padding last year but since I didn't do any research on it I took peoples word for it that it was there to protect the hood/paint from the heat of the engine. Looks like I'll be removing sometime today when I get a chance and I am going to have to get the Cusco bar polished up again.
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Originally Posted by GoFightNguyen
The "proper" spacing for a FTSB is to install it loosely, then insert two stacked credit cards between it and your engine cover before tightening it. I did it, not sure the reasoning, but I haven't seen any rubbing on my engine cover.
Sounds good, thank you. I had read that but also heard of some rubbing issues despite having done it that way.

I'll have to play around with it a bit, would,like to avoid any scratches if possible.
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Bota37 man Santa was good to you this Christmas...Awesome!

I think that's the one I was looking at too at Harbor Freight Tools. Speaking of which I picked up this set of lug nut sockets that you should get to protect your wheels when removing them.

7 Piece SAE / Metric 1/2" Lug Nut Impact Sockets
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Originally Posted by warped ideas
+1 On that..... I'll be unbiased in my review of the kinetix HFC's with my exhaust setup. Hopefully it'll sound as nice as some of the sound clips I've been listening to.
I should do a sound clip. Been putting it off since I was hoping Santa would be dropping off a GoPro Don't forget to spray down the bolts the night before so you don't have a hard time removing them. Unless of course you have an impact wrench?
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Originally Posted by ZOSTER33
I should do a sound clip. Been putting it off since I was hoping Santa would be dropping off a GoPro Don't forget to spray down the bolts the night before so you don't have a hard time removing them. Unless of course you have an impact wrench?
Even if he does, spraying the bolts with some rust penetrant can help.
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Originally Posted by ZOSTER33
Bota37 man Santa was good to you this Christmas...Awesome!

I think that's the one I was looking at too at Harbor Freight Tools. Speaking of which I picked up this set of lug nut sockets that you should get to protect your wheels when removing them.

7 Piece SAE / Metric 1/2" Lug Nut Impact Sockets
Here's the one I got from Harbor Freight, it's great if you're dropped, just takes a little lift on the side w/ your OEM jack to have enough room to slide under the motor cradle. It's 2 ton and usually can find a coupon in auto mags for $79. It's got a 2 piston lift at the handle so it's pretty stout. Not as pretty as Botas but very functional
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-h...ump-68050.html
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Originally Posted by GoFightNguyen
Even if he does, spraying the bolts with some rust penetrant can help.
Luckily I only had to break 2 bolts off. Everything else just needed a shot of PB blaster and a good rip on a torque bar.

PB blaster or some other penetrant is definitely necessary. I'd recommend it even if you think the bolts will back out easily.
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Originally Posted by ZOSTER33
Bota37 man Santa was good to you this Christmas...Awesome!

I think that's the one I was looking at too at Harbor Freight Tools. Speaking of which I picked up this set of lug nut sockets that you should get to protect your wheels when removing them.

7 Piece SAE / Metric 1/2" Lug Nut Impact Sockets
Those sockets will have to be on my to get list. They look bad@ss.

Originally Posted by blnewt
Here's the one I got from Harbor Freight, it's great if you're dropped, just takes a little lift on the side w/ your OEM jack to have enough room to slide under the motor cradle. It's 2 ton and usually can find a coupon in auto mags for $79. It's got a 2 piston lift at the handle so it's pretty stout. Not as pretty as Botas but very functional
Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack
I had to test fit it this morning. It has plenty of clearance but I'm gonna have to YouTube to figure out placement of the jack. I've always used the OEM jack which is a total deterent for anyone who does their own work on there car. Lol. I'm just happy to have finally picked one up.
Old 12-25-2013, 03:24 PM
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I do have an impact wrench with the assorted list of extensions and impact socket
(14mm). Also have the Panther **** (PB) ready. I've been looking (studying the set-up really) and think I won't need to remove the Intakes at all. There is just enough space to get a breaker bar into it going through the fender walls if I remove the wheels first. Then again, I may just go with the top down method. I don't want to snap off the stud on either side of the exhaust manifold.

Anybody know what size wrench to use on the OEM O2 sensors?
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Originally Posted by ZOSTER33
I should do a sound clip. Been putting it off since I was hoping Santa would be dropping off a GoPro Don't forget to spray down the bolts the night before so you don't have a hard time removing them. Unless of course you have an impact wrench?
Exhaust sound clip / video would be great, Bro. I've been trying to figure out how to post videos / pics onto the forum.


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