Rossv1's Progress Thread
#362
Got the PCDs installed yesterday. First impression, man does this thing scream (figuratively and literally).
If ya'll are interested, I'll try to grab a sound clip and maybe do a little review or something.
If ya'll are interested, I'll try to grab a sound clip and maybe do a little review or something.
#364
Washed the car and decided to take some pics too.
And I'll try to get a video of the exhaust with the PCDs soon. They're loud but not too bad. I was expecting it to sound a lot worse.
And I'll try to get a video of the exhaust with the PCDs soon. They're loud but not too bad. I was expecting it to sound a lot worse.
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#376
There's rasp without a doubt, although it isn't too bad at lower RPMs, when it's warmed up, or when you don't floor it. But if you floor it and get above 5K RPMs, damn is this thing loud. I'll grab a video tonight so ya'll can hear it. I had my mom drive it the day I got them installed and it reminds me a lot of a E36 M3 I once heard when cruising, although I'm not sure if it had a stock exhaust or an aftermarket one. The best thing is that I have 0 drone.
The rasp is a small price to pay for the extra power, because my God is it there.
The rasp is a small price to pay for the extra power, because my God is it there.
Last edited by rossv1; 04-03-2013 at 07:29 PM.
#377
Okay so here's my short review of the PCD's as well as a couple of short videos.
Sound: When you first crank it up it sounds a little bit louder than it did beforehand with the stage 3. Under normal acceleration there's no rasp, just a louder and slightly deeper tone. Under heavy acceleration WOT, this thing is loud. Rasp becomes present in the upper RPM range and doesn't sound too nice. The rasp is really similar to a stage 4 exhaust only the rasp with PCDs is a little louder. My favorite thing about the sound is that now the exhaust gurgles and pops.
Power: This is the best thing about them. It's not a "Holy shit this is stupid fast" sort of feeling but in upper RPMs there's a noticeable power increase. I don't think the 20 HP claim is exaggerated in the least.
Smell: My car now smells just like a lawnmower. It's pretty noticeable but not terrible. I kind of like it.
One thing I will note is that these have made my exhaust tips dirtier than hell. A quick wipe with Barkeepers Friend cleans all residue off.
Overall I couldn't be happier with them. The sound and smell is just a small price to pay for the extra power that these offer.
Here's a couple of short videos I took tonight. Sorry ya'll can't see anything, but this is an exhaust video so that doesn't matter.
This one is just some revs and then WOT:
http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/...ps184f18e2.mp4
This one is how it sounds under normal acceleration:
http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/...ps921d9beb.mp4
Sound: When you first crank it up it sounds a little bit louder than it did beforehand with the stage 3. Under normal acceleration there's no rasp, just a louder and slightly deeper tone. Under heavy acceleration WOT, this thing is loud. Rasp becomes present in the upper RPM range and doesn't sound too nice. The rasp is really similar to a stage 4 exhaust only the rasp with PCDs is a little louder. My favorite thing about the sound is that now the exhaust gurgles and pops.
Power: This is the best thing about them. It's not a "Holy shit this is stupid fast" sort of feeling but in upper RPMs there's a noticeable power increase. I don't think the 20 HP claim is exaggerated in the least.
Smell: My car now smells just like a lawnmower. It's pretty noticeable but not terrible. I kind of like it.
One thing I will note is that these have made my exhaust tips dirtier than hell. A quick wipe with Barkeepers Friend cleans all residue off.
Overall I couldn't be happier with them. The sound and smell is just a small price to pay for the extra power that these offer.
Here's a couple of short videos I took tonight. Sorry ya'll can't see anything, but this is an exhaust video so that doesn't matter.
This one is just some revs and then WOT:
http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/...ps184f18e2.mp4
This one is how it sounds under normal acceleration:
http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/...ps921d9beb.mp4
Last edited by rossv1; 04-03-2013 at 11:02 PM.
#381
Not sure if this is an update or not but I got a new license plate in last week.
And does anybody have any recommendations on anything to put on exhaust tips that kind of protects them against residue? I use BKF to clean them but with the PCDs they turn gold 3 days later. I was thinking something like what you can put on wheels so brake dust doesn't stick or it just wipes off with a damp rag...
And does anybody have any recommendations on anything to put on exhaust tips that kind of protects them against residue? I use BKF to clean them but with the PCDs they turn gold 3 days later. I was thinking something like what you can put on wheels so brake dust doesn't stick or it just wipes off with a damp rag...
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#391
Thanks. It's probably one of my favorite pics. I just wish I'd already gotten the Aspec kit when I took it.
Wheels will be next since I've got someone that wants my waffles, then XLR8 Quads, and finally maybe coils.
#397
Thanks guys. Hopefully chrome spinners will look good.
What brands do ya'll suggest on lug nuts? I was thinking Muteki?
Oh and color too. Just stick to black or try to match the Brembos and get blue?
What brands do ya'll suggest on lug nuts? I was thinking Muteki?
Oh and color too. Just stick to black or try to match the Brembos and get blue?
#398
Here's when the post 10 minute edit feature would be great.
Are these the right lugs to get?
http://www.nlmotoring.com/Muteki-SR4...mut-32906t.htm
Are these the right lugs to get?
http://www.nlmotoring.com/Muteki-SR4...mut-32906t.htm