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Just Installed HKS Mufflers, Top Speed Pro 1 Y-Pipe, and Megan B-Pipe (PICS)

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Old 12-20-09, 06:40 PM
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3" inlet on the TopSpeed Y-pipe. Piping is usually measured from the outside diameter. Keep in mind since it's made in China, the dimensions of the pipe will usually be spec'd in standard size over there...which is metric.
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Default 90 degree defouler?

Originally Posted by 99 GS3
Yes it does, but it is in a slightly different position than the stock pipe which makes it point out and down just a little. My car is so low it is gonna get caught on something for sure.




So for a quick temp fix I ordered a 90 degree 02 sensor adapter/defouler to try, so it can angle up higher under the car.. Will post pics once I receive it.

(this example pic is from a civic, sorry.. it's just to show how a defouler mounts)

Can you post the link where you purchased it from and the price? I'm considering ordering this entire set up soon? Thanks!
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The O2 sensor adapter was about $20 on ebay, there were a few sellers out there, some adapters are stainless steel and some are not.. I just picked someone selling the stainless ones. I have received it and will install it in the next day or two and report back..

And the HKS Mufflers, Megan b-pipe and the Megan Coilovers I bought those from SNSCrew (Ebay id) the same vendor on CL here as TeamSNS.

I recommend them as they were responsive to my emails, gave me the best price I could find, had everything in stock, and got them to me from Cali to Virginia in 4 days. No problems.
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OK finally made a vid the other day. Haven't drivin the car as we got a foot of snow here, I will try to get better pics and vids once the weather is better.

This was a cold start below 30 degrees, so there was a nice cloud of condensation smoke blown out. But I'm sure I'll get crap for it anyhow.. I should have warmed it up before hand. Oh well.

http://img139.imageshack.us/i/mov00134.mp4/

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Here's a couple pics.




And here's one to show how 15% tint looks on it.

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Old 12-24-09, 04:49 PM
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nice. your car looks like its coming out to a good start.
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some wheels next and 01+ or led tails and ur done!
Old 12-24-09, 06:54 PM
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How did all of those parts affect your power and torque?
my blitz mufflers added some hp but took away torque, a decent trade but i wouldnt wanna loose more torque
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any rear shots? and 15% looks great, i think im run the same
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Sounds great!! I was thinking of buying Megan coilovers. Do they ride good? How much did you pay for them?

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would u say that mid pipe is closer to the chassis? the stock one is pretty bad and i want one that hugs the chassis a bit better
Old 01-07-10, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 99 GS3
Here's a couple pics.




And here's one to show how 15% tint looks on it.

damn i bet your car be shining in the sun, check out that reflection!
Old 01-07-10, 10:33 PM
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lookin good man, and pretty cool of you to show us step by step shots of everything, btw are the megans smooth?
and oh ya , you thinkin of gettin a kit soon? i maybe wrong but looks like your tips are sticking out a lil!
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how many O2 foulers will you need for your CEL light?
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