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Wow,
I neglected this intended mod record for sure.
Waiting for 5pm at work. Let do some updates.
Bought a engine hardware kit and Stillen intakes.
Hardware is sitting in my garage 1 or 2 years later. Doubt ill do it. Kind of a pain in the ***.
But Stillen went in.
Their filter covers have less than perfect finishes.
They sent me a couple sets and both had what looks like cracks from the mold and grind marks.
Not really noticeable once installed but the price for Stillen is up there and I expect their products to be top-notch in fit and finish.
Tint
Roof Wrap in Black
Front and Rear Splash Guards
20mm or 25mm (cant remember) wheel spacers all around.
Fast Intention RHFC
Tanabe Medallion Mufflers
And Autokits Diffuser
The diffuser is ehhh.
OK quality and good fit, just a little out of place design-wise in my opinion.
Looks great, I can always appreciate a clean OEM+ car. How do you like the FI RHFCs paired with the Tanabes?
For me, the exhaust note is exactly what I was looking for.
Tanabe alone was only distinguishable if you were very close and just barely, but, you could tell they have that nice low grunt potential. Just needed a bit more engine noise to work with.
I didn't want to overdo it so I went with the resonated cats.
Cold start is pleasing with an obvious, not stock, but also not very loud, grumble.
Once to temp is it the same as stock from 10 ft away at idle.
A little closer and you can hear a little low engine tone. Enough to make you a little curious.
Cruising is the same but the sound levels go up proportionally to the amount of gas you give.
At high throttle, it borders on loud. Not obnoxious but there would be no question there are exhaust components on the car.
I am very pleased.
Only concern I have is the longevity of the FI cats.
First set I had, the cells seemed to be loose inside.
Spoke to FI, who has exceptional customer service, and they explained their process.
They are spun inside to expand and tighten.
My concerns may prove to be unwarranted as these cats have been around a long time and I see no mention of this being an issue on the forum.
And Ill mention again, Fast Intentions customer service is awesome and that is the reason I would not hesitate to use their product. The product is obviously of good quality as well.
04-12-2021, 04:53 PM
