Changed my mind. Keeping car. Added HKS !!!
03-31-09, 06:54 PM
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Changed my mind. Keeping car. Added HKS !!!
Well, some may remember my 3 year review, saying I was pretty much done with the car. After more thought, I was over reacting a bit. Biggest reason was "family" space. After really realizing that I have had my small ones in the car a total of 15 times in the last 2 years I decided that wasn't a valid enough reason. Plus its getting closer to paid off!!! So I decided to keep it.
What better way to celebrate that putting exhaust on right?
HKS Hi-power. I did the install in about 90, including a drive to the part store to get a new bolt that was stripped. I know it sounds like a lot, but considering I did it without a lift, didn't jack it up, and also reinstalled my Joe-Z intake, I think I did okay.
I just backed her up near the end of my driveway to get some added clearance. Of course mid way through install someone up the street started watering while I was on my back in the gutter portion, and got soaked! lol.
Sounds good. Not as loud as I was expecting. Still ordered silencers as a just in case. Also, was a little worried about the size of the tips and canisters because I couldn't really find any good pictures of multiple angles. I think it is borderline. Certainly not offensive, but any bigger and...
So onto the pics!
Next up... ISF sway bar (not F-sport)
What better way to celebrate that putting exhaust on right?
HKS Hi-power. I did the install in about 90, including a drive to the part store to get a new bolt that was stripped. I know it sounds like a lot, but considering I did it without a lift, didn't jack it up, and also reinstalled my Joe-Z intake, I think I did okay.
I just backed her up near the end of my driveway to get some added clearance. Of course mid way through install someone up the street started watering while I was on my back in the gutter portion, and got soaked! lol.
Sounds good. Not as loud as I was expecting. Still ordered silencers as a just in case. Also, was a little worried about the size of the tips and canisters because I couldn't really find any good pictures of multiple angles. I think it is borderline. Certainly not offensive, but any bigger and...
So onto the pics!
Next up... ISF sway bar (not F-sport)
03-31-09, 07:26 PM
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Nice decision sticking with the IS! The HKS looks nice, how are you enjoying it? Maybe some redouts next!?!
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03-31-09, 08:20 PM
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i recommend pputting on the silencers....the drone is still there but it's good...not too loud inside and it sounds the same outside! that's how my setup is...unless u like drone lol
03-31-09, 08:30 PM
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wow you were able to put an exhaust on with jacking up the car. I give you major props haha. I have the same exhaust and I installed with a lift and took me about 15 min total.
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so more mods will come?
03-31-09, 09:25 PM
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No red outs for sure. I just don't like them. I know I know... I also don't like the IS-F tails either. I'm lame I know. I just like amber for some reason.
Outside of the IS-F sway bar, I think I'm done for a bit. (think)lol. I still gotta drive this thing 24k a year or so. I may give in and end up going with springs/shocks, but I already feel like the ride is a bit harsh thanks to 18s. I wish there was a drop of .75" that'd be perfect for me. In fact, I wish I could just drop the front .75"--- (coilovers anyone?)
If you search my old posts you can see a post I started like 3 weeks ago, about most of my reasons for selling.
HKS so far is fine. Only driven it twice. Definite drone in the 1700-2000rpm range on the inside. Not as bad as I was expecting. No freeway driving yet, so it could become a problem. Silencers are ordered though, should be here this week. I guess compared to my last two cars with exhausts its not loud (an 88mustang GT convertible Headers, No cats, flowmasters=LOUD... Then a 01 Supercharged/intercooled Mustang GT (400rwhp) with catted x pipe and magnaflow catback = pretty loud (and fast)
I like the car, and hopefully with a few tweaks I can own it another 3+ years before selling.
Outside of the IS-F sway bar, I think I'm done for a bit. (think)lol. I still gotta drive this thing 24k a year or so. I may give in and end up going with springs/shocks, but I already feel like the ride is a bit harsh thanks to 18s. I wish there was a drop of .75" that'd be perfect for me. In fact, I wish I could just drop the front .75"--- (coilovers anyone?)
If you search my old posts you can see a post I started like 3 weeks ago, about most of my reasons for selling.
HKS so far is fine. Only driven it twice. Definite drone in the 1700-2000rpm range on the inside. Not as bad as I was expecting. No freeway driving yet, so it could become a problem. Silencers are ordered though, should be here this week. I guess compared to my last two cars with exhausts its not loud (an 88mustang GT convertible Headers, No cats, flowmasters=LOUD... Then a 01 Supercharged/intercooled Mustang GT (400rwhp) with catted x pipe and magnaflow catback = pretty loud (and fast)
I like the car, and hopefully with a few tweaks I can own it another 3+ years before selling.
03-31-09, 09:31 PM
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Check the classified for the ISF sway bar. I think lowridaz is still trying to sell his...pretty affordable too. HKS looks great btw! I just dropped the Greddy on mine and I cant stop looking back when i am walking away from my car.
03-31-09, 11:35 PM
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That's where I got it... it will be here tomorrow. I'll install Thursday since I don't think I can install without getting i on ramps. I might try anyway though. lol