Any regrets re: your mods?
Three Wheelin'
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From: Vancouver, BC
Originally Posted by moahdriven
first, the guy doin it should've made it so the mufflers sit nicely into the cut-outs of the kit so it doesn't melt the body kit. The weld job isn't part of the magnaflow exhaust so unfortunatley the guy who traded u shouldve shown u pics of the weld.
since u traded ur stock exhaust i take it u don't have ur stock resonator. Ur piping probably doesn't have a resonator/muffler on it to lessen the sound before it gets to the mufflers. www.completeexhaust.com , and look for an 18 or 22" muffler that can match the same diameter as ur piping after the cat. Since u want it quiet, i'd go with 22". I have 18" and the exhaust still drones pretty loud.
since u traded ur stock exhaust i take it u don't have ur stock resonator. Ur piping probably doesn't have a resonator/muffler on it to lessen the sound before it gets to the mufflers. www.completeexhaust.com , and look for an 18 or 22" muffler that can match the same diameter as ur piping after the cat. Since u want it quiet, i'd go with 22". I have 18" and the exhaust still drones pretty loud.
In my post regarding the magnaflow resonator, you recommended that I install a 14" resonator in between the cat and the OEM resonator. Would this combination be quieter than just the 22" resonator alone (OEM resonator removed). Let me know. Thx!!!
Racer
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Mechanicsburg, PA
Originally Posted by PenguinQX
Megan Headers. Ridiculous resonance. Hopefully I'll get them replaced this fall with old CTs, or new Alphawerks/Stone.
Nice trade-off I guess, but damn those low-end gains were NICE!
Banned
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From: davis (sacramento)
Originally Posted by patrick
I've seen and heard of those rims, pretty cool IMHO. Got any pics you can share?
na, i wish....i got a few on my computer at my parents house, but have no idea how to stick em up on the net.
Comptech Freak
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by PenguinQX
I think what you mean to say is that Comptech is expensive, but you get what you pay for.
Originally Posted by Elementz
Werd. Same hear. Resonance sux with these Megans. I was also disappointed because I installed my UR pulleys before my headers. I had some nice low-end gains going on until I installed my headers. I lost most of the low-end gains from the pulleys to the high-end from the headers.
Nice trade-off I guess, but damn those low-end gains were NICE!
Nice trade-off I guess, but damn those low-end gains were NICE!
Comptech Freak
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by PenguinQX
I have a UR crank pulley waiting to be installed... would you say it's worth installing if i already have headers?
last week i rode on Pure A's ride with headers and pulley and that shit pulls like hell
but it has a disadvantage of stressing out the engine faster thou
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Jersey City
i love the feel of the pulleys and headers.
i have obx, i know alot of you are complaining, but mine doesnt have a really noticeable resonance. i actually love the gains and it goes pretty well with the pulleys.
only thing i gotta get now is an exhaust and a set of v2 aem cai installed. cant wait.
i have obx, i know alot of you are complaining, but mine doesnt have a really noticeable resonance. i actually love the gains and it goes pretty well with the pulleys.
only thing i gotta get now is an exhaust and a set of v2 aem cai installed. cant wait.
The only regret is the V-AFC II so far. It's causing intermittent transmission shifting problems. I have a different setup in mind for the near future, so I will most likely end up ditching the V-AFC II.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: NY,USA
1) Comptech springs....I've had them on for 3 years now 40K miles and they are showing signs of rust. Slightyly though...I already bought tiens SS to replace but havent swapped them out yet.
2) I installed 8000K fogs and they appear to be too blue and don't match my 6000K HIDs.
2) I installed 8000K fogs and they appear to be too blue and don't match my 6000K HIDs.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Warwick NY
Originally Posted by dark inspire
i wish i installed struts n springs at teh same time. other than that, i wish i got a clearbra before i lowered my car, now my front is all chipped and scraped up.
Three Wheelin'
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Originally Posted by Moo
1) Comptech springs....I've had them on for 3 years now 40K miles and they are showing signs of rust. Slightyly though...I already bought tiens SS to replace but havent swapped them out yet.
2) I installed 8000K fogs and they appear to be too blue and don't match my 6000K HIDs.
2) I installed 8000K fogs and they appear to be too blue and don't match my 6000K HIDs.
you should try to get the comptech's replaced under warranty and then sell the new ones
Resident Troll.
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
The only regret is the V-AFC II so far. It's causing intermittent transmission shifting problems. I have a different setup in mind for the near future, so I will most likely end up ditching the V-AFC II.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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Originally Posted by samkws
UR crank pulley certainly makes a big difference, i could feel it
last week i rode on Pure A's ride with headers and pulley and that shit pulls like hell
but it has a disadvantage of stressing out the engine faster thou
last week i rode on Pure A's ride with headers and pulley and that shit pulls like hell
but it has a disadvantage of stressing out the engine faster thou
In what way? Do all mods cause faster deteriation of the engine??
USDM UA5 A-Spec
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From: Mountain View, CA
Originally Posted by aaronnn
thats why im still debating whether or not i should get a aem V2 cai or not.. i dont want the comptech icebox.. i want actually cai but the risk of getting water up there will kill my car.
My worst mod.... buying 100W Eaglite Xenon Bulbs... bright as hell head on... but you can't see squat on the road. I fixed this problem by going out and buying real HID's (Philips Ultinon) for my fogs.
trill recognize trill
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From: htown, tx
Originally Posted by TopGum
i have a love/hate with my k40-2000 radar detector. i love the stealth. i love the coverage and laser protection. it does not have a mute which drives me nuts!
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