KK's modded WDP Sh Awd with Rotora BBK
#81
Drifting
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Thank you.
I am planning to do a sound clip,but it will only be a start up and rev,i cannot do any drive by atm.I will put the car on the road in late April and will do other sound clips then,btw thanks for the compliments.
#85
Drifting
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So sorry guys,i am working late for the next couple of days but i will surely have it up by the weekend,i can tell you that the tone has changed and while it is unlikely that the video will do it any justice i just love the sound as it is.
I wished i had installed the j pipe first and then the Sri so i could have gauged if the Sri added to the exhaust note or not.
Teddybear i will send a pm to you and would be more than happy to let you hear it in person.
#88
Drifting
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Here is a quick video of the exhaust note after the Rv 6 j pipe install,the change is very subtle and not as noticable as a cat back exhaust.I believe that it will sound different than the original at wot since it seems to be more free flowing.I like how silent it is inside the car in the later part of the sound clip.
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#92
Drifting
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Thank you
Yes it is just a little louder than stock,i don't really want to go from mild to wild so i am doubtful that i would put the whole system in,refined aggression suits me just fine lol.
Yes its still in storage,18" of snow @#$&** can't blame you for not wanting to be on the road.In Toronto we had a really mild winter and i doubt that we have had more than 4" snow for the whole season.
#94
Drifting
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This is just some info on the steps i took to install the J pipe as well as the items i used
14mm and 17mm six point socket
breaker bar,rachet and short extension
pb blaster
copper anti sieze and copper rtv high temp silicone
flat screwdriver
safety glasses
jack stand and wheel chocks
rags
Spray all the bolts with the pb blaster and leave it for about half an hour,using the 14 mm socket remove the 5 bolts that holds the cross brace there is also i plastic retaining clip that has to be come off as well
these pics show the 9 nuts that hold the jipe
use the 14 mm socket for entire removal and the breaker bar to remove the 9 nuts.
I also used a small jack to hold up the exhaust once the j pipe is removed.
To reinstall wipe everything down with a degreaser and use the copper anti sieze on all the bolts.Slip the j pipe into the rubber holder first to help hold it in to position,then put some of the copper rtv high temp silicone on the gaskets and positioned them on the pre cats first,the silicone holds them in place while you attach the j pipe,hand tighten the 6 nuts that hold the j pipe to the pre cats,then slip the last gasket between the back of the j pipe and the exhaust here is where you will need the 17 mm socket, from here make sure that you tighten all the nuts and replace the cross brace.I think that i covered everything.
14mm and 17mm six point socket
breaker bar,rachet and short extension
pb blaster
copper anti sieze and copper rtv high temp silicone
flat screwdriver
safety glasses
jack stand and wheel chocks
rags
Spray all the bolts with the pb blaster and leave it for about half an hour,using the 14 mm socket remove the 5 bolts that holds the cross brace there is also i plastic retaining clip that has to be come off as well
these pics show the 9 nuts that hold the jipe
use the 14 mm socket for entire removal and the breaker bar to remove the 9 nuts.
I also used a small jack to hold up the exhaust once the j pipe is removed.
To reinstall wipe everything down with a degreaser and use the copper anti sieze on all the bolts.Slip the j pipe into the rubber holder first to help hold it in to position,then put some of the copper rtv high temp silicone on the gaskets and positioned them on the pre cats first,the silicone holds them in place while you attach the j pipe,hand tighten the 6 nuts that hold the j pipe to the pre cats,then slip the last gasket between the back of the j pipe and the exhaust here is where you will need the 17 mm socket, from here make sure that you tighten all the nuts and replace the cross brace.I think that i covered everything.
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#97
Drifting
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I got these in the mail today,first step to new shoes.The dealer here in Toronto quoted me $363.00 Can. for a set so i did a search on e bay and got them brand new for less than a 1/3 of the quote
#98
Racer
Here is a quick video of the exhaust note after the Rv 6 j pipe install,the change is very subtle and not as noticable as a cat back exhaust.I believe that it will sound different than the original at wot since it seems to be more free flowing.I like how silent it is inside the car in the later part of the sound clip.
#100
Racer
#101
Drifting
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Call me crazy,wait a minute i already call myself that lol,we had a beautiful weekend in Toronto so i decided to detail my already detailed Tl.I recently purchased a bottle of Meguires Mirror Glaze #21 Synthetic Sealer 2.0 and was somewhat anxious to try it out,so i polished using Meguires Ultimate Polish,followed by the Sealer and then Gold Class wax,well i always thought that my car could'nt sparkle any more than it already did but the results from that combo blew me away.
#104
Drifting
Thread Starter
I am looking to upgrade to 19" tires and i am posting the difference between the original 245 45 18" compared to the new 245 40 19" .Some tire shops recommended going to a 245 35 19 but doing this comparison confirms that the right step is to go with the 245 40 19 .
245/45R18 Search Tires Tire 1 - 245/40R19 Search Tires
Section Width: 9.64 in 245 mm
Section Width: 9.64 in 245 mm
Rim Diameter: 18 in 457.2 mm
Rim Diameter: 19 in 482.6 mm
Rim Width Range: 7.5 - 9 in
Rim Width Range: 8 - 9.5 in
Overall Diameter: 26.68 in 677.67 mm
Overall Diameter: 26.71 in 678.43 mm
Sidewall Height: 4.34 in 110.23 mm
Sidewall Height: 3.85 in 97.79 mm
Radius: 13.34 in 338.83 mm
Radius: 13.35 in 339.09 mm
Circumference: 83.81 in 2128.7 mm
Circumference: 83.91 in 2131.3 mm
Revs per Mile: 779.6
Revs per Mile: 778.7
Actual Speed: 60 mph 100 km/h
Speedometer1: 59.9 mph 99.8 km/h
Speedometer Difference: - Speedometer Difference: 0.115% too slow
Diameter Difference: - Diameter Difference: 0.12%
245/45R18 Search Tires Tire 1 - 245/40R19 Search Tires
Section Width: 9.64 in 245 mm
Section Width: 9.64 in 245 mm
Rim Diameter: 18 in 457.2 mm
Rim Diameter: 19 in 482.6 mm
Rim Width Range: 7.5 - 9 in
Rim Width Range: 8 - 9.5 in
Overall Diameter: 26.68 in 677.67 mm
Overall Diameter: 26.71 in 678.43 mm
Sidewall Height: 4.34 in 110.23 mm
Sidewall Height: 3.85 in 97.79 mm
Radius: 13.34 in 338.83 mm
Radius: 13.35 in 339.09 mm
Circumference: 83.81 in 2128.7 mm
Circumference: 83.91 in 2131.3 mm
Revs per Mile: 779.6
Revs per Mile: 778.7
Actual Speed: 60 mph 100 km/h
Speedometer1: 59.9 mph 99.8 km/h
Speedometer Difference: - Speedometer Difference: 0.115% too slow
Diameter Difference: - Diameter Difference: 0.12%
#105
Drifting
Yea - the correct tire size for 19" wheels is 245/40-19. If your tire shop recommended 245/35-19 I'd recommend going elsewhere.
For my 20's I have 245/35-20
For my 20's I have 245/35-20
#106
Drifting
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^^^^ Thank youPete,i have placed my order and now the waiting begins lol,should have everything in about three weeks which is good by me since that is around when i am planning to bring out the car.
#109
Instructor
#110
Drifting
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I am patiently waiting myself,i can tell you that i won't be joining the big dawg's on this forum but will be going very conservative,just a personal preference even though i admire the car's that have gone wide in the back.
I used this site www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator. You can try any other online tire calculator.
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#111
Drifting
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I know that i am late on this one but i finally got around to tinting the rear lights,i really like it this way since it looked too busy before but now its more toned down and seems integrated/matching with the reflectors
Last edited by KarKraze; 04-13-2012 at 06:16 PM.
#115
Drifting
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Thank you,i did do it myself while not difficult to do i does require some patience to do it neatly.
I purchase it from an ebay seller called R Tints.
Love the looks myself,thank you.
#118
Drifting
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This i my first drive since i installed the Sri and Rv 6 j pipe,during normal driving and mild acceleration everything sounds stock,stomp on the gas and the sound is treat to the ear,not annoying but definitely addictive.
I noticed that on slow pull off around the 2k rpm there is a slight vibration for a second and then it goes away,i thought i read somewhere on this forum that the vibration goes away after a while.I would appreciate any input with regards to this from anyone who has the j pipe.
Overall though i am happy with both mods.
Oh yeah,i also had my rims installed today,pics to come .
I noticed that on slow pull off around the 2k rpm there is a slight vibration for a second and then it goes away,i thought i read somewhere on this forum that the vibration goes away after a while.I would appreciate any input with regards to this from anyone who has the j pipe.
Overall though i am happy with both mods.
Oh yeah,i also had my rims installed today,pics to come .
Last edited by KarKraze; 04-28-2012 at 08:05 PM.
#119
Racer
This i my first drive since i installed the Sri and Rv 6 j pipe,during normal driving and mild acceleration everything sounds stock,stomp on the gas and the sound is treat to the ear,not annoying but definitely addictive.
I noticed that on slow pull off around the 2k rpm there is a slight vibration for a second and then it goes away,i thought i read somewhere on this forum that the vibration goes away after a while.I would appreciate any input with regards to this from anyone who has the j pipe.
Overall though i am happy with both mods.
Oh yeah,i also had my rims installed today,pics to come .
I noticed that on slow pull off around the 2k rpm there is a slight vibration for a second and then it goes away,i thought i read somewhere on this forum that the vibration goes away after a while.I would appreciate any input with regards to this from anyone who has the j pipe.
Overall though i am happy with both mods.
Oh yeah,i also had my rims installed today,pics to come .
#120
Drifting
Thread Starter
I finally got my rims which were ordered two months ago,i went with the Roderick's RW 1 from MRR wheels 19 x 8.5 x 35 mm offset. I wrapped them in Michelin Super Sport 245 40 19.
The original 18" rims & tires weighed in at 56 lbs,the new 19" set up that i have weight's in at 53 lbs.
Here is a few pictures
The original 18" rims & tires weighed in at 56 lbs,the new 19" set up that i have weight's in at 53 lbs.
Here is a few pictures