HokAy

Does anyone around boston area to aroudn Quincy area have done a stage 2 or 3 to their 3g TL? i was wondering how it would sound like compared to something like a G? and if someone does have it done before, where is a good shop to bring it to to get it done.

thanks

Franchise1124

This is on my list of mods too so I'll let you know if I find a place to get this done. Once I order a RV6 V3, I'll go get this done.


How's that 26% tint working out for you? I get hassled constantly for my 35%

HokAy

hahha im good so far lol...fingerscrossed..lol i always have my moonroof open haha so it looks lighter plus i have a tan interior so that helps.

ionojimbo

i have the magnaflow res but i havent found time to get it installed yet but ill let you know my friend has a G35 so i can test the comparison

HokAy

awesome nice. where bout in MA are u from?

ionojimbo

malden, i was thinking of getting it done at lous custom. i hear its cheap but i dont know yet. i might go get it done on monday if i can decide to go there.

sng35

hey, you're in Quincy?! i am too..should meet up sometime with me and sum local friends of mine..pm me your info for more local meets

ionojimbo

so i went to lou's custom exhaust and they quoted me $75 and to go in on weds so ill post up my experience after

BostonSilverTypeS

got mine done at lou's on rt1 peabody, legit job can't vouch from other lous but that one is good, have used them a while now......I got Stage4 which is prolly too much is ur looking for G tone....G sound on steroids with a stage4....I believe SSM(mike) has heard mine maybe he can let yall know how it sounds in person from a diffirent person than myself

BostonSilverTypeS

Franchise will hear it, one of these dayz when we meet up so u can check that black roof!! lol

ionojimbo

well at least thats a positive insight on their company... im excited as this will be my first real mod other than a debadge. i think stage 4 is too loud. i like mine more subtle.

Franchise1124

Definitely! Hopefully by then, I'll j-piped. I drained and refilled my transmission so no more 3rd gear BS. I might be ready to do some pulls....

GoldnKnight22

I have a Stage 3 (dynomax, mid-muff delete) and a RV6 V2 j-pipe....

I'm up in Methuen if you're ever around here. You're welcome to stop by and hear it.

And yeah, it's definitely "G-ish"

SSMTL04

I can def. vouche for bostonsilver - his car sounds much louder than a G. It sounds like an m3 with an exhaust.

I got the stage 1 done and i think it sounds perfect. Sounds very similar to a G!!! I might do a stage 2 later on, but for now I'm loving stage 1.

Franchise1124

I blame Mike for me wanting to get a mid-muffler delete....lol

SSMTL04

hahahah yep def. sounds sexy.....i think we should all get together sometime...grab some food or what not

BostonSilverTypeS

Nice thats what I like to hear...Im down to do some roaming on I93 or I-95 one of these nights LMK!!!
I'm interested to see how my automatic with the mods fares with the Stock stickshift, but if you get J-pipe I prolly won't stand a chance so hopefully be4 u get that done

still gotta hear how that sounds, I had stage 2 and it got louder than G!!

ionojimbo

so i just got stage 2 done and it def sounds like a G but a lil less louder imo. if you want it as close to a G i would say go stage 3 but im pretty happy with stage 2

Stage 2 has no rasp and no drone. just sounds alot deeper and you can hear the sound at lower revs over the stock.

Franchise1124

Sounds good. How was your trip btw??


I'm a lil busy these days so it'll be a while before I have a chance to do anything but I'll let you know definitely. You coming to the hopkington meet?


Nice! You should come to Hopkington too! All of us from this area should cruise down that morning.

GoldnKnight22

I'll be there as well hopefully...... we can all compare (stage 1 vs 2 vs 3 vs 4)

sweet!! we could probably even play a tune with our diff exhaust notes

ionojimbo

ok so i have one advice for all those who go to lous custom exhaust. although there are several different lous custom shops. the one i went to, medford was terrible. I brought my resonator in and when i asked him to do the stage 2 requirements the guy said there will be no sound whatsoever and it would be a waste of money. I told him i just wanted it done anyway since i lied to him and said i know a couple of people that did it which really i dont know anyone that did lol. so after 30 min it was all done and i drove off and the difference is day and night.

online someone else gave the same review of the same shop and i kinda expected it but what a jackass that shop guy was. i dont know if the other lous custom shops are alike but definetely stay away from this one.

GoldnKnight22

no, i have heard very different reviews with Lou's.

I've heard great things about the one in Peabody. I myself have been to the one in Manchester, NH twice. I've had no problems with their work or attitude, although I had to wait a very long time for the work to be done.

My buddy knows the guy at medford and he always goes to him. I'm sorry your service wasn't good.


.....but you can't complain about the cost/quality, right?? That's why I'll continue to go to Lou's. They don't try to rip you off like some shops. Just be adamant about what YOU want done and they'll do it.

ionojimbo

well im satisfied with their work just not their attitude

Franchise1124

Hmm....I was planning on going to Lou's to get mine done so I'll keep your reviews in mind...

GoldnKnight22

I agree with ya man, there's no excuse for a poor attitude or poor customer service. That always comes first.

SSMTL04

My trip to Cali was awesome dudeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Great weather, ladies, food, bars, clubs.hahah

SSMTL04

hahahaa..that would be good haha...we could do a youtube video

BostonSilverTypeS

I'm a lil busy these days so it'll be a while before I have a chance to do anything but I'll let you know definitely. You coming to the hopkington meet?




Nice! You should come to Hopkington too! All of us from this area should cruise down that morning.[/quote]


I might be down for this meet, Let go look at the thread and see if I'll be able to make this one and if so I'm down for a cruise from here to there

ionojimbo

lets hope im not forced to go to work

aac0036

If you're looking to sound like the Infiniti's you might be let down.
The newer ones have that distinct exhaust note because of the valves in the VQ engines. Exhaust only amplifies the sound of the engine.. so unfortunately that can't happen. Same thing with Subaru's and the boxer rumble on the STi. You only get it with a boxer engine and unequal headers.

You can definitely make is sound good though! Check out what other people are running.

ionojimbo

my stage II sounds like a quieter version and slighty deeper tone than a G35. imo its a close call to the sound but not loud enough to compare

HokAy

Guys guys guys lets meet up for lunch or something during these coming weeks cause i hear good weather is coming up! i really want to hear the different stages on our cars cause i want to get some sound in this car and not drop 1k to a ATLP exhaust which i would love to but not now...

HokAy

/bump so im guessing ionojimbo has the stage 2 mod? we should meet up and let you floor that TL!

ionojimbo

^ its gonna be hard for me to go anywhere this summer. working 50+ hours during the week for those mods haha and then all my friends wanna travel places for the weekend.

ill be at HIN this saturday for those who are going. ill probably drive there with my friends. ill try and park somewhere distant(i dont know what the parking lot looks like yet) so maybe soneone here can find my car easier. maybe we can plan a general time of arrival so we all have better chances of parking next to each other. hope to see you guys there!