I finally got my Comptech headers installed yesterday. I was raining yesterday evening so I could not get out and give the car a try, bummer. But this morning I did some fast driving on dry pavement. Noticeable improvement in acceleration. Funny, even that fourth gear seems to respond a little better. Did anyone notice a very subtle change in engine sound? So far I'm glad I made the investment. Any suggestions for my next modification?

 

did you get comptech springs yet?? Now the springs are soo worth it!!

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TL-S w/navi
Comptech springs

 

Is it really worth the 1000$USD spent?
Is the engine sounf louder?

 

The engine is not louder, just sounds a little different. Maybe I am imagining things. So far I feel it is worth the investment.

 

guys i got a question. i'm really considering on getting the Comptech Exhaust for my ride. do you think the "humming/throaty sound" of the exhaust would get tiresome after awhile? let me know, thanx all

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96 Lexus LS400
2002 Satin Silver TL-S W/Nav

• Ebony interior wood kit
• Ebony wood/leather steering wheel
• 20% tint
• Boston Acoustic speakers+tweeters
• Kenwood 12" tube
• OEM Body Kit

.......more to come

 

i drove in shoofin's TL and i think it would get annoying... its kinda like having a very boomy bass system that u can never turn off... sometimes its nice, but it gets very tiresome.



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'02 Nighthawk TL-S
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Comptech Springs / Comptech Headers / Mille Miglia Action 17x8 Rims with Bridgestone Potenza RE730's 235/45/17 tires
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Alpine CVA-1005 Head Unit / Alpine CDA-7863 CD Player / Alpine G320 EQ / Alpine DVA-5205 DVD / Alpine NVE-N851A Navi / JL Audio XR653-CS 3-Way comps for the front powered by a bridged Alpine MRV-F407 amp / Boston Acoustics 5.5 ProSeries 2-Way comps for the rear powered by Alpine MRV-1002 amp / Dual 10" JL Audio W-6 sub powered by Alpine MRV-1005 amp / Two Alpine CHA-1214 CD Changers / 20% Tint all-around

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'00 Nighthawk TL
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Aem Short Ram / Comptech Sway Bars / Comptech Springs / Cross-Drilled Rotors / Pirelli SP7000 Tires / 35% Tint all-around
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Pics of my TL and Fun/Crazy Pics

 

I must admit, there are times when I wish I could "turn it off". Esp on a long trip....

:-jon



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2002 TL-S NAV Black/Black
w/Spoiler, Body Kit, Bowling Ball Wheel,
Bowling Ball Interior Trim Kit
Comptech Springs
Comptech Exhaust
StreetEffectz Audio Upgrade (Coming Soon)
Pictures at:
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Notice any difference in MPG with the headers?

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'02 TL-S WDP/Parchment NAV

 

Sound is only slightly changed in timber, and only slightly louder. The biggest pick up is from 5000-7000 rpm.

Get sticky tires if you don't want to wear the original ones out. They make a much bigger difference than springs. If you are looks, the springs look nice.

(just my opinions... I compared a CLS with springs and stock rubber vs. Toyo T1S Proxies and no springs). Tires win, hands down -- no contest in twisties. Ride also stays nice!!!!