Sedan Chat Thread
08-01-2014, 02:52 PM
#3421
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Diego@vossen is sending me two replacement valve stems. He says it's possible a washer was mounted upside-down on the inside, and that it's supposed to be a particular orientation. Whatever the case, VOSSEN is standing behind their shorty valve stem solution, and that's pretty cool.
for VOSSEN customer service.
for VOSSEN customer service.
08-01-2014, 02:53 PM
#3422
Hotchkis are the stiffest sway bars for our cars. I have them and haven't looked back. Somewhere on the forum, there is a listing of how much stiffer than stock the sways are. I've seen it, but don't have time to dig into the search at the moment, otherwise I'd serve up a link. 
I know I know... quite some questions but I learned to do the research and eliminate one of the 2 items I narrowed it down to whatever it may be. 
08-01-2014, 03:03 PM
#3423
Diego@vossen is sending me two replacement valve stems. He says it's possible a washer was mounted upside-down on the inside, and that it's supposed to be a particular orientation. Whatever the case, VOSSEN is standing behind their shorty valve stem solution, and that's pretty cool.
for VOSSEN customer service.
for VOSSEN customer service.
08-01-2014, 03:12 PM
#3424
I see, thanks man... so while they're $100 more expensive than Eibachs, is there really a noticeable difference between those two worth spending extra $100 ? or Eibachs would do? Is there ride still somewhat comfortable or like a racekar? I know I know... quite some questions but I learned to do the research and eliminate one of the 2 items I narrowed it down to whatever it may be.
I know I know... quite some questions but I learned to do the research and eliminate one of the 2 items I narrowed it down to whatever it may be.
08-01-2014, 03:58 PM
#3425
I have no complaints whatsoever with my Hotchkis sways. I have them on the stiffest setting and the handling is flat and the ride is comfortable. I don't know much about the Eibachs but I do know that I like very sporty and precise steering and handling. So for me, Hotchkis was worth the extra benjamin.
On the side note just updated my Build thread, any comments, questions, compliments are welcome It can be found in the link below.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/build-t...ld-thread.html
and while I was looking through my pictures I found those
20140426_173245 by Mik3G37S, on Flickr
08-01-2014, 04:09 PM
#3426
^^ No problem Mike! I can understand doing the research...like you, I do a lot of research and read endless threads and reviews in the shadows before committing to a decision. The exhaust was 4 years of research. I could have saved a lot of time. For the longest time, I wanted this Berk catback because it sounded so deep but I think Fast Intentions got me an even deeper tone so I am a happy driver! The Berk was not mentioned much and I believe was only made for the Coupe. Getting one done on the Sedan just wasn't going to happen because I can't ship my car off to California to get it fabbed and fitted.
Man, that's a beautiful site seeing all those sedans lined up like that!
I have not had a chance to make that video yet. Going to see if I can borrow my Dad's GoPro. I have a slight hiss in the exhaust that I want to get fixed as well before I make the video. I was going to do that Tuesday but by the time I got over to Jotech after work to pick up my stock mid-pipe, they didn't have a lift free and it was close to closing time. It's not readily apparent except under WOT conditions. So I may wait until we do the Uprev tune. It'll all depend on my work schedule, which has gotten a bit hectic with a lot of time required outside the office working remotely.
Man, that's a beautiful site seeing all those sedans lined up like that!
I have not had a chance to make that video yet. Going to see if I can borrow my Dad's GoPro. I have a slight hiss in the exhaust that I want to get fixed as well before I make the video. I was going to do that Tuesday but by the time I got over to Jotech after work to pick up my stock mid-pipe, they didn't have a lift free and it was close to closing time. It's not readily apparent except under WOT conditions. So I may wait until we do the Uprev tune. It'll all depend on my work schedule, which has gotten a bit hectic with a lot of time required outside the office working remotely.
Last edited by twin_snails; 08-01-2014 at 04:23 PM.
08-01-2014, 04:15 PM
#3427
^^ Man, that's a beautiful site seeing all those sedans lined up like that!
I have not had a chance to make that video yet. Going to see if I can borrow my Dad's GoPro. I have a slight hiss in the exhaust that I want to get fixed as well before I make the video. I was going to do that Tuesday but by the time I got over to Jotech after work to pick up my stock mid-pipe, they didn't have a lift free and it was close to closing time. It's not readily apparent except under WOT conditions. So I may wait until we do the Uprev tune. It'll all depend on my work schedule, which has gotten a bit hectic with a lot of time required outside the office working remotely.
I have not had a chance to make that video yet. Going to see if I can borrow my Dad's GoPro. I have a slight hiss in the exhaust that I want to get fixed as well before I make the video. I was going to do that Tuesday but by the time I got over to Jotech after work to pick up my stock mid-pipe, they didn't have a lift free and it was close to closing time. It's not readily apparent except under WOT conditions. So I may wait until we do the Uprev tune. It'll all depend on my work schedule, which has gotten a bit hectic with a lot of time required outside the office working remotely.
^^ No problem Mike! I can understand doing the research...like you, I do a lot of research and read endless threads and reviews in the shadows before committing to a decision. The exhaust was 4 years of research. I could have saved a lot of time. For the longest time, I wanted this Berk catback because it sounded so deep but I think Fast Intentions got me an even deeper tone so I am a happy driver!
http://youtu.be/-psZOLUCDbY
http://youtu.be/-psZOLUCDbY
...well I'm not always like that to take the longest to research something because when mod bug kicks in, it is really hard and then impatience doesn't help either but at this point I really wanted to narrow it down to one between the two (hotchkis and eibachs) but I will see what I end up getting regardless, I'm sure both make a damn huge improvement.
08-01-2014, 04:21 PM
#3428
LOL @ the famous Circle Infiniti #11 loan car!
Yes, I know some hiss is normal but I think the flanges on my cats to mid-pipe may not be lined up all the way. It's only slight but I saw that on the installation but was too excited to inquire about it but I do want to get that fixed because I'm a stickler.
Yes, I know some hiss is normal but I think the flanges on my cats to mid-pipe may not be lined up all the way. It's only slight but I saw that on the installation but was too excited to inquire about it but I do want to get that fixed because I'm a stickler.
08-01-2014, 04:22 PM
#3429
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Good old #11. She really stepped up and delivered. 
I put my winter rim (duckfeet) on the front-drivers side while dealing with this valve stem issue. Won't be driving the car for a while until it's fixed. Can't imagine having 18x7.5" snows on the front would work well with 19x10" summers on the rear.
But boy does it look funny.
And with the drop, the offset from the fender is absolutely ridiculous in comparison. I will definitely be buying spacers before winter comes and all 4 duckfeet go back on the car.
I put my winter rim (duckfeet) on the front-drivers side while dealing with this valve stem issue. Won't be driving the car for a while until it's fixed. Can't imagine having 18x7.5" snows on the front would work well with 19x10" summers on the rear.
But boy does it look funny.
And with the drop, the offset from the fender is absolutely ridiculous in comparison. I will definitely be buying spacers before winter comes and all 4 duckfeet go back on the car.
08-01-2014, 04:25 PM
#3430
LOL @ the famous Circle Infiniti #11 loan car!
Yes, I know some hiss is normal but I think the flanges on my cats to mid-pipe may not be lined up all the way. It's only slight but I saw that on the installation but was too excited to inquire about it but I do want to get that fixed because I'm a stickler.
Yes, I know some hiss is normal but I think the flanges on my cats to mid-pipe may not be lined up all the way. It's only slight but I saw that on the installation but was too excited to inquire about it but I do want to get that fixed because I'm a stickler.
Good old #11. She really stepped up and delivered.
I put my winter rim (duckfeet) on the front-drivers side while dealing with this valve stem issue. Won't be driving the car for a while until it's fixed. Can't imagine having 18x7.5" snows on the front would work well with 19x10" summers on the rear.
But boy does it look funny. And with the drop, the offset from the fender is absolutely ridiculous in comparison. I will definitely be buying spacers before winter comes and all 4 duckfeet go back on the car.
I put my winter rim (duckfeet) on the front-drivers side while dealing with this valve stem issue. Won't be driving the car for a while until it's fixed. Can't imagine having 18x7.5" snows on the front would work well with 19x10" summers on the rear.
But boy does it look funny.
And with the drop, the offset from the fender is absolutely ridiculous in comparison. I will definitely be buying spacers before winter comes and all 4 duckfeet go back on the car.
08-01-2014, 04:27 PM
#3431
Yeah it certainly is... It was the April Chat Thread Meet-up in PA. Unfortunately for me... my car went under the hammer and was at the dealer getting new 6MT trans and I had to bring the famous Circle Infiniti loaner car #11... alright whenever you get a chance then... but you do know that the hiss on these cars is normal? I don't know to what extent but that's what happens after slapping High flow cats on there , whether RHFCs or my Berk HFCs.
because of your ninja edit I had to do an edit as well...
well I'm not always like that to take the longest to research something because when mod bug kicks in, it is really hard and then impatience doesn't help either but at this point I really wanted to narrow it down to one between the two (hotchkis and eibachs) but I will see what I end up getting regardless, I'm sure both make a damn huge improvement.
because of your ninja edit I had to do an edit as well
...well I'm not always like that to take the longest to research something because when mod bug kicks in, it is really hard and then impatience doesn't help either but at this point I really wanted to narrow it down to one between the two (hotchkis and eibachs) but I will see what I end up getting regardless, I'm sure both make a damn huge improvement.
Ninja edit! Yeah, I wasn't planning on doing an exhaust unless I found one that I REALLY liked and that's part of the reason it took so long. I liked the ARK Grip but didn't like the tips and how visible the Helmholtz resonator was in the back.Good old #11. She really stepped up and delivered.
I put my winter rim (duckfeet) on the front-drivers side while dealing with this valve stem issue. Won't be driving the car for a while until it's fixed. Can't imagine having 18x7.5" snows on the front would work well with 19x10" summers on the rear.
But boy does it look funny. And with the drop, the offset from the fender is absolutely ridiculous in comparison. I will definitely be buying spacers before winter comes and all 4 duckfeet go back on the car.
I put my winter rim (duckfeet) on the front-drivers side while dealing with this valve stem issue. Won't be driving the car for a while until it's fixed. Can't imagine having 18x7.5" snows on the front would work well with 19x10" summers on the rear.
But boy does it look funny.
And with the drop, the offset from the fender is absolutely ridiculous in comparison. I will definitely be buying spacers before winter comes and all 4 duckfeet go back on the car.
08-01-2014, 04:57 PM
#3432
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And don't knock age, Mike. Embrace it. Might as well... nothing you can do about it anyway.
If you do the research, please clue me in. Or post your findings here. Four months from now and counting... tick tock.
08-01-2014, 07:28 PM
#3433
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My Titanium Shift **** will be showing up next Monday. Of course, car isn't drive-able because of today's valve stem SNAFU, and I have to enlist the help of a buddy to get the OEM **** off. But still...
DOMO
Happy dance!
DOMO
Happy dance!
08-01-2014, 08:01 PM
#3434
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I see, thanks man... so while they're $100 more expensive than Eibachs, is there really a noticeable difference between those two worth spending extra $100 ? or Eibachs would do? Is there ride still somewhat comfortable or like a racekar? I know I know... quite some questions but I learned to do the research and eliminate one of the 2 items I narrowed it down to whatever it may be.
I know I know... quite some questions but I learned to do the research and eliminate one of the 2 items I narrowed it down to whatever it may be. I'll try to get into the storage area and check the company name.