Very interested in the HFC-first approach. I would like a bit louder exhaust but most interested in eeking out a few more hp. So ... do any of you running HFC's have state emission tests on a dyno, and do they pass okay? Here in Colorado we have a visual inspection (they use a long handled mirror to look for the cats) and then take emissions reading on the dyno.

Greg

 

I don't have that issue here in TN, sorry.

You may want o reach out to 1cleang to see what info he can give you?

 

Here in NY it's just a OBDC reading and a visual inspection. No tailpipe sniffer.

 

Who's Tony and that link you posted doesnt work

 

Try this one Carbon Fiber Element

Navigate to the G37 gallery. There are some modded steering wheels available and I think you can still have him build you one if you want specific colors etc.

 

If that picture that was posted is from Tony at CF Element he's gotten much better at making them!

 

Not sure where that pic is from. Looks like the one I saw on eBay for about $950 but I'm not saying it is. Just looks similar.

I like it but if I go that route I would go through CFE with the intent of having the CF match the other trim if/when I decide to have that done. For now I'm planning on an exhaust next I do believe.

 

No issues, everything fit perfect. Took me about 45 minutes to get the old one out and the new one in.

I'm very happy I scored this for $200

 

Wow, that's great. And with money left over to buy a camera.

 

Actually, I do want to buy a camera!!! Maybe come tax refund time

 

bingo, that's the one. I emailed back and forth with the seller a few times, took a leap of faith (and TOFTT,) and ordered it.


I looked at access evolution (not really worth the 300-400 premium - I couldn't care less about jdm cred, as my car is a driver, not a show car,) CFE (design too simple,) and IGT (my first choice, but apparently out of business?!)


FWIW, I presently have a dallas customs wheel with 1/8" extra padding. Feels like an //M wheel, and I do love it, but I love these crazily sculpted ones even more. Selling that one soon!

 

Damn 950 for a stupid steering wheel mod... I guess I like my stock steering wheel better at this point

 

FWIW, I presently have a dallas customs wheel with 1/8" extra padding. Feels like an //M wheel, and I do love it, but I love these crazily sculpted ones even more. Selling that one soon![/QUOTE]

PM me a pic if you would. I'm leaning towards ONEighty or CFE right now but...

 

here's my current one:



I got the stitching to match the m45 shift ****.

 

Looks good^^^ how much extra padded thickness is in there?