Matts_Acura

oh you will!

Thanks! I was nervous they wouldn't work but... they did!

Not sure if they are corsa clones but they could be. The dude at the shop said he could tell they were High quality and had mentioned several times how much he loved them and wanted to get some in stock. They were just some tips I found on ebay but they were for transam and Camaros so they very well could be some Corse clones.

Yea Once I got them they kind of reminded me of the TL-S tips, did you get 4" outlets? Thanks though, I appreciate the compliment!

Ebay man! Got to love that site!

Lol thanks, Mikey!

Ebay; are we allowed to post direct links? some forums are funny about that. If so I will post a link to them.

Aye that I will laddy! (Fat Bastard accent)

I can definitely tell a difference. I always felt like the TL was a bit sluggish in the lower RPM's. It definitely gave it a noticeable boost in the low rpm range. Its hard to say on the top end but it does feel significantly quicker now. Nothing overwhelming but I really don't see you being disappointed if you got it. An FYI though if you get it I would use some exhaust wrap near the cross member area. Since you have some nice free flowing exhaust I would think you would definitely feel a difference.

I don't really think the AWD would have any significant gains over the FWD; maaaybe like 1 to 3 HP at best but that's just a personal opinion with no actual proof behind it. Its pretty common for a Jpipe or Ypipe on the FWD v6 nissans to add about 8-15 HP. I owned 3 maximas prior and could always feel a big difference from doing it (ypipe). I wish I would have dyno'd it but I didn't. I think the only real test I could do at this point is line up my car against user_error's car and see what they do from a dead stop. A lot of variable come into play then though so it wouldn't be anything definitive.

So regardless of my ramblings.... the car does feel better. I'd say it was worth it.

Matts_Acura

For those of you who wanted more pics.





If anyone gets these just be aware that they are an extremely close fit with the OEM mufflers. The dude had to weld the tip onto the actual muffler not the little tub thing that comes out and also had to cut the back of the tips (inlet) down about an inch.

KarKraze

all the way!!

Treblig

Extremely close! It sure didn't look like there was very much on the inlet side of the tips to trim off. Can you provide a close up shot of the installation?

Matts_Acura

There's Probably like an inch above the tips to play with. Dude basically cut it to the weld. Our OEM mufflers have a bit of a lip so the actual backend of the muffler is slightly inset, which he welded it to the area around the exhaust tip. Hard to explain but basically the tips are welded onto the exhaust not the exhaust tip that comes out. The inlet was so large that it swallowed the stock outlet. If the muffler hadn't been inset slightly they probably would have poked out a little without the rear lip spoiler. Those with the rear lip spoiler may not have to worry as much as I did. The guy did say though that he could have cut it down more but it would have been slightly below the weld.

itsryanftw

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Thanks for all the info!

This is a great alternative for those who still want to retain the quiet ride with j-pipe and quad tips.

I'm jumping on these

Bada$$VTEC

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Yessir,i have the 4" tips..

I got mine on eBay about 2yrs ago,

IIRC i payed about $140 shipped for em

Matts_Acura

Is this one yours? Looks sweet. I have a black 07 3G that I have left untouched thus far. Now I'm wondering if I should get a set for that one! The price wasn't too far off I only save about $17 compared to what you spent.

Steven Bell

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Looks excellent Matt!

vp special k

looks really good with those tips...any chance you can post the link of where you got the tips or you can also PM me if you prefer. Thanks!

User Error

Hrmm... I hear it's time for some pics of fresh new mods?

nanos

man that setup looks really good. good choice on the 4".

Bada$$VTEC

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Yessir,thanks thats my car. If you get them for your 3G

you gotta get the Type S rear Aspec kit for em.

Matts_Acura

Thanks Steven, I appreciate it!

Ahhh yes from the arts and crafts hour? You should feel blessed that you got to be apart of my innovative techniques. Haha thanks for your help yesterday. Got some more on the docket very soon.

Little teaser until I can get the car cleaned


Thank for the feedback!

User Error

LoL with the Arts n Crafts... No Prob Bro, Anytime!... They look good... Let me know when you wanna tackle something else...

ucf_bronco

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I guess you have rep the Jags with some teal since you're in Jax, haha. I'm definitely curious to see some more shots.

I painted my brakes / hubs black but unfortunately my 10 spokes hide most of it. You have the perfect rim to show off a nice brake setup.

User Error

They look bright in that pic are they poppin a little more today with the sun out? Or still as suttle as they were yesterday?

Matts_Acura

Haha. Yea that was kind of the idea. I felt teal was a little more unique. Plus I am a jags fan (its painful) so teal it was!

They seem to be popping a bit more with the sun hitting them. From a distance very subtle though which is exactly how I wanted it.

User Error

Matts_Acura

Ok so I decided to paint my rotors and calipers to cover up the crappy looking worn metal look. Thanks to user_error for spending a few hours of his sunday helping me get the wheels off and stuff painted.











Oh yea and I decided to vinyl wrap the large front blinkers. I may swap out the bumper down the road so I don't want to waste money on the awd fogs. Its a good stop gap.

Zelaya

iTrader: (1)

It looks good and you have done a lot of improvement in a short time. Great job!!

KarKraze

Really like what you have done,the calipers look sweet.

Steven Bell

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Damn....love those wheels.

Matts_Acura

Haha, its a sickness. I need to find a 10 step program.

Thanks Brother!

Thanks Steven, I agree ! Hands down the best mod I have done to this car.


Thanks Guys!

User Error

Didn't you say something about wrapping the 4g in Flat Green?

potmilkz

^^ew

User Error

LoL

Matts_Acura

Wow... that would horrible on a TL. Lol no I was thinking satin black.

User Error

Hrmm... Really thought you said something about bright green during arts n crafts... or was it after you tryed to drop me off at the end of the street... oh well...

Matts_Acura

I got an actual camera now so maybe I can start getting some better pictures! Heres a few shot trying to figure this damn thing out.

User Error

Hey does it have a Dial with Auto M S A P Etc?

Matts_Acura

Yea m s a p and a bunch more. I need to read the manual.

Steven Bell

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Matt, these are the best wheels I've seen on a 4G.

Treblig

Love those wheels too. Just wish I could have fit 10.5's all around without modifications. Oh well. I'll just have to admire those of you who have them.

Alexander.

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Wheels look awesome!

Matts_Acura

Maybe, I remember telling my wife I should wrap the rim faces in some crazy color when I go to a car show. Maybe I did say green; haha definitely not the whole car though.



Thanks Steven, I think the CV3's are definitely the best purchase I have made for my car.

I didn't have to modify anything to get them to fit. Literally just bolted them on and was good to go. I may have to roll the rears when I do the rear camber and it will reduce the negative camber.

Thanks Alexander!



I need to study up a bit on auto photography. Seems like maybe photography will be able to fill the void when I take a break from upgrades for a while. I heard Photography can be expensive too though! If I start talking about new lenses or crap I'm going to need someone to swing by the house and punch me in the face lol. I need to avoid expensive habits.

ucf_bronco

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Looks sick man! Kinda makes me regret not going with a staggered setup. I love how much more concave the rear wheels are.

User Error

S = Shutter Priority This is an Auto Setting that adjusts everything but Shutter Speed you do that so you can either stop motion or show motion Faster/ Slower Shutter.

A = Apature Priority Also an Auto Setting you adjust the Apature which controls the Depth of Field or your Focal Depth this will allow you to focus on something and blurr the background or foreground.

P is Program Mode

M is Manual Mode which is what I shoot in where you choose all the settings Apature, Shutter, etc... You also have to use this when shooting with off camera lighting...

All settings altered will change something as explained above but all three settings will affect the amount of light or brightness of an image... You'll wanna shoot in the A or S for a while till you get the hang of what the settings do then move on to manual when you have a firm grasp of how they work together... watch some you tube videos they'll teach you alot...

User Error

Oh you have no idea... The fun part and what really makes pics stand out is off camera lighting... and yeah it gets pricey and is never ending with toys... but I know a guy that teaches beginer classes here in town he does a series of three Photography 101, 102, and 103. They are free he just enjoys teaching you want me to check and see when he will be doing another round?...

Matts_Acura

Thanks man! When I saw the CV3's I knew I had to get them. I kind of wish I would have gone 10.5 all the way around but I didn't lol. Maybe one day I'll find a random 2 10.5 but highly doubt it.