Sedan Chat Thread
#9571
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Thanks! I laid $550 for the Tanabe, $455 for the HFC and $100 for the install. I could've easily bought a full exhaust system such as FI or Ark, but I like to be different. I'm very happy with my setup. Good chance I'll swap out the resonators for something smaller, but I'm not too worried about that.
#9576
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What's going on everyone? Glad to see all the regulars are still contributing here to the sedan chat thread. i've just been trolling lol I got my new carbon fiber element steering wheel late last year and forgot to post it up and show it off. I did the install myself thanks to the diy's I found on the forum. Hope you like and if you don't, I really don't care.
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#9581
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Sounds good, Z. A deeper note would be nice, but it definitely sounds better than stock.
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ZahyMatar (03-19-2016)
#9582
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Gear Oil Question
Any 6MT owners here have an opinion on the rear gear-oil swap?
My car is a 2011, with 29K miles on it, and the original differential gear-oil. I have two quarts of Red Line 75W90 ready to go, but intended to use them with a 4.083 gear upgrade that I've since moved to next year. (sad) Do you think I should go ahead and swap the oil this Spring anyway, in keeping with the recommended 30K interval? Or can I wait another year and another 5k miles? Or is it the time elapsed that's really the determining factor, like brake fluid? The gear oil was $33 shipped from Amazon, and I figure my mechanic would want $50, because I'm not going to DIY the fluid swap.
So should I put it off, or do it this year anyway?
My car is a 2011, with 29K miles on it, and the original differential gear-oil. I have two quarts of Red Line 75W90 ready to go, but intended to use them with a 4.083 gear upgrade that I've since moved to next year. (sad) Do you think I should go ahead and swap the oil this Spring anyway, in keeping with the recommended 30K interval? Or can I wait another year and another 5k miles? Or is it the time elapsed that's really the determining factor, like brake fluid? The gear oil was $33 shipped from Amazon, and I figure my mechanic would want $50, because I'm not going to DIY the fluid swap.
So should I put it off, or do it this year anyway?
#9583
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I think the Tanabe axle-back is priced exactly right. Slightly better sounding than stock, DIY install for just about anyone, and killer looks in both the cans and the tips. It's something that I seriously considered 4 years ago, after buying the car. Instead, I went with custom welding on new tips, putting the entire CBE on the long term mod list. But I still think the Tanabe Medallion axle-back is a solid choice.
Sounds good, Z. A deeper note would be nice, but it definitely sounds better than stock.
Sounds good, Z. A deeper note would be nice, but it definitely sounds better than stock.
#9584
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Considering the total price after mounting/balancing/tpms rebuild (~$800 OTD after rebate stock 18" sizes), it just makes more sense for me to get them locally from discount tire. Prices are very competitive + they have free tire repair/rebalance/rotation for the life of the tire. A wheel on a different car suffered from rim bead leaks. They'd remove, clean, reseal, balance it on an annual bases at no charge.
If there's ever an issue, I can talk to someone face to face to resolve.
Thinking back, I think what soured my relationship with tirerack was the manner in which a issue was handled some years back. Bought a set of winter wheels/tires. According to tirerack, the specific wheels purchased were a proper fit for the vehicle/trim in question. Test fitment upon receipt revealed the front wheels did not clear the brake calipers. Tirerack wanted me to take pictures. I complied. I had enough when they asked to take measurements. It's not my job to do R&D. Had to escalate to a supervisor to approve the return. Unless absolutely sure of fitment, certain things are better purchased locally.
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VIVID (03-19-2016)
#9585
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Sean