Sedan Chat Thread
03-01-2016, 08:16 PM
#9392
It's been nice enough to drive home from work the last two days with the windows down making music with three pedals.
I did get a somewhat odd look from the sheriff next to me when matching revs downshifting into second approaching a red light.
I did get a somewhat odd look from the sheriff next to me when matching revs downshifting into second approaching a red light.
03-02-2016, 05:10 PM
#9393
Seeing how Ark and FI were just mentioned, I gotta ask. Still debating on a cbe for my '11 g37S. Been leaning towards FI with Ark in second. Price has definitely been my only holdout since I'm the breadwinner and have 3 kids now(youngest 4 months). Came across a used Ark for $800 and the guy will meet me 2 hours away. I've listened to countless videos and sometimes they sound similar and other times different. Anyone that has heard both, can you describe the differences? I like a good deep sound having grown up with late 60's mustangs, and early 90's Z28's all with V8's. But with a 4 door and 3 kids I don't want interior drone or too obnoxious out back.
03-02-2016, 05:21 PM
#9394
Pyroclastic Flow
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Seeing how Ark and FI were just mentioned, I gotta ask. Still debating on a cbe for my '11 g37S. Been leaning towards FI with Ark in second. Price has definitely been my only holdout since I'm the breadwinner and have 3 kids now(youngest 4 months). Came across a used Ark for $800 and the guy will meet me 2 hours away. I've listened to countless videos and sometimes they sound similar and other times different. Anyone that has heard both, can you describe the differences? I like a good deep sound having grown up with late 60's mustangs, and early 90's Z28's all with V8's. But with a 4 door and 3 kids I don't want interior drone or too obnoxious out back.
But I'm in a similar situation as you. This is my family DD. Drone, rasp or obnoxious noise would see me left alone with the G at a rest stop on the way to Niagra Falls. Out of the question!!
I have FI Cats and Cat-Back with the 18" resonators. My family absolutely loves the rich mellifluous sound coming from the back. I do too. On long trips it's ideal for napping. REALLY!! But...if you 'get on it' ... Well, that's a different story.
Sean
03-02-2016, 05:30 PM
#9395
Registered Member
Seeing how Ark and FI were just mentioned, I gotta ask. Still debating on a cbe for my '11 g37S. Been leaning towards FI with Ark in second. Price has definitely been my only holdout since I'm the breadwinner and have 3 kids now(youngest 4 months). Came across a used Ark for $800 and the guy will meet me 2 hours away. I've listened to countless videos and sometimes they sound similar and other times different. Anyone that has heard both, can you describe the differences? I like a good deep sound having grown up with late 60's mustangs, and early 90's Z28's all with V8's. But with a 4 door and 3 kids I don't want interior drone or too obnoxious out back.
03-02-2016, 05:37 PM
#9396
Seeing how Ark and FI were just mentioned, I gotta ask. Still debating on a cbe for my '11 g37S. Been leaning towards FI with Ark in second. Price has definitely been my only holdout since I'm the breadwinner and have 3 kids now(youngest 4 months). Came across a used Ark for $800 and the guy will meet me 2 hours away. I've listened to countless videos and sometimes they sound similar and other times different. Anyone that has heard both, can you describe the differences? I like a good deep sound having grown up with late 60's mustangs, and early 90's Z28's all with V8's. But with a 4 door and 3 kids I don't want interior drone or too obnoxious out back.
03-02-2016, 05:48 PM
#9397
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I've heard both... Full ARK exhaust, cats and catback, and a full FI exhaust, cats and catback. The ARK is louder, and the burble in the ARK is more "thumpy", like aftermarket cams in a small block.
The FI is a more modulated sound, with better quality looking cans and tips. But that's all subjective, for sure.
The FI is a more modulated sound, with better quality looking cans and tips. But that's all subjective, for sure.
03-02-2016, 09:47 PM
#9398
Need some help picking a color to paint my engine cover. I went to both Home Depot and Lowes and I can't find a color I like. Don't know whether to go with a red or a gunmetal/gray. Need something to do whole I wait for my Berk's HFC to arrive.
03-02-2016, 10:41 PM
#9399
Pyroclastic Flow
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I have a similar dilemma. I went to both places and the selection sucked. I had considered red but thought that night be too much...if you know what I mean. 
I'm gonna try Ace Hardware next. I had thought about autotouchup.com, but they're expensive. I just want to walk in and have a selection of hundreds for $7.99.
Sean
I'm gonna try Ace Hardware next. I had thought about autotouchup.com, but they're expensive. I just want to walk in and have a selection of hundreds for $7.99.
Sean
03-02-2016, 10:45 PM
#9400
I have a similar dilemma. I went to both places and the selection sucked. I had considered red but thought that night be too much...if you know what I mean.
I'm gonna try Ace Hardware next. I had thought about autotouchup.com, but they're expensive. I just want to walk in and have a selection of hundreds for $7.99.
Sean
I'm gonna try Ace Hardware next. I had thought about autotouchup.com, but they're expensive. I just want to walk in and have a selection of hundreds for $7.99.
Sean
I think the IPL cover looks awesome, maybe I can do something like that? Red wouldn't be bad, just needs to be the perfect shade and not glossy. Glossy red looks super tacky IMO.
03-03-2016, 06:33 AM
#9401
Registered Member
I have a similar dilemma. I went to both places and the selection sucked. I had considered red but thought that night be too much...if you know what I mean.
I'm gonna try Ace Hardware next. I had thought about autotouchup.com, but they're expensive. I just want to walk in and have a selection of hundreds for $7.99.
Sean
I'm gonna try Ace Hardware next. I had thought about autotouchup.com, but they're expensive. I just want to walk in and have a selection of hundreds for $7.99.
Sean
I got yelled at today when I was at Home Depot because I was trying the paints out on the sample board...
I think the IPL cover looks awesome, maybe I can do something like that? Red wouldn't be bad, just needs to be the perfect shade and not glossy. Glossy red looks super tacky IMO.
I think the IPL cover looks awesome, maybe I can do something like that? Red wouldn't be bad, just needs to be the perfect shade and not glossy. Glossy red looks super tacky IMO.
^^Hey Vivid & Z,
I've always liked the painted engine cover look - I'm biased towards the AMG engine covers done in red. But take a look at this thread and I'm sure it'll spark some interest.....
https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...-plastics.html
03-03-2016, 06:39 AM
#9402
Administrator
iTrader: (9)
I went through lots of sample paints with that same project. And then I ended up painting the cover twice, because my first pass just wasn't the right color.
Coincidentally, I had it off the car yesterday and was cleaning it up. Kind of getting the itch for Springtime. Three years later, and the paint has held up 100%.
Here's a tip: you know what works absolutely amazing on the black plastic? Tire gel.
Coincidentally, I had it off the car yesterday and was cleaning it up. Kind of getting the itch for Springtime. Three years later, and the paint has held up 100%.
Here's a tip: you know what works absolutely amazing on the black plastic? Tire gel.
03-03-2016, 06:43 AM
#9403
I went through lots of sample paints with that same project. And then I ended up painting the cover twice, because my first pass just wasn't the right color.
Coincidentally, I had it off the car yesterday and was cleaning it up. Kind of getting the itch for Springtime. Three years later, and the paint has held up 100%.
Coincidentally, I had it off the car yesterday and was cleaning it up. Kind of getting the itch for Springtime. Three years later, and the paint has held up 100%.
03-03-2016, 06:45 AM
#9404
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I wouldn't be surprised if he color-matches his engine cover to his wheels.That said, I agree. I think he should go with black. Maybe even piano black.
