Completed R&D on PTS Dual Exhaust System Joe Z series & Joe Z Intake for IS-F
01-29-09, 09:49 AM
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Things are rolling along now with the intakes, since I had primarily focused on the exhaust release the last couple of months...
I have a small "test" batch at anodizing right now.
This was done to verify color range on the pipes.
Most likely the color available will be Satin Black to match the engine compartment for stealth and a limited quantity of the Glossy Blue made in each production run, for those that want a bit more color.
Pricing & Release date will be announced in a couple weeks (or less) for sure.
Thank You for being patient...
Joe Z
01-29-09, 10:54 AM
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Would you like to talk about it? 
01-30-09, 02:32 PM
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01-30-09, 03:38 PM
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I just installed this exhaust and man oh man is it awesome 
Thank you Joe Z and PTS for all the hard work you did to get this exhaust manufactured and out to us F owners And thanks Joe Z for being available to answer all the questions and concerns I had about the exhaust 
I love the way it sounds all throughout the RPM range. It's not too loud but definitely lets people know you mean business. It also doesn't have an annoying drone when your idling. It is a deep, strong, V8 sound and I definitely agree with everyone that this is how the exhaust should of come from the factory. I haven't really "broken in" the exhaust yet but I can feel a little power difference in the car, especially in normal mode (it doesn't feel as bogged down as it did with the stock exhaust). Fitment was also perfect, no need to cut, splice, do anything like that under the car.
The exhaust was a simple swap in and took no time at all It was an easy bolt on bolt off swap that looks really really good once your done. The pipes look awesome polished. I didn't paint the tips black like some have because I don't find the chrome ones too noticeable from behind.
Thank you Joe Z and PTS for all the hard work you did to get this exhaust manufactured and out to us F owners And thanks Joe Z for being available to answer all the questions and concerns I had about the exhaust I love the way it sounds all throughout the RPM range. It's not too loud but definitely lets people know you mean business. It also doesn't have an annoying drone when your idling. It is a deep, strong, V8 sound and I definitely agree with everyone that this is how the exhaust should of come from the factory. I haven't really "broken in" the exhaust yet but I can feel a little power difference in the car, especially in normal mode (it doesn't feel as bogged down as it did with the stock exhaust). Fitment was also perfect, no need to cut, splice, do anything like that under the car.
The exhaust was a simple swap in and took no time at all
It was an easy bolt on bolt off swap that looks really really good once your done. The pipes look awesome polished. I didn't paint the tips black like some have because I don't find the chrome ones too noticeable from behind.
01-30-09, 03:48 PM
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I just installed this exhaust and man oh man is it awesome Thank you Joe Z and PTS for all the hard work you did to get this exhaust manufactured and out to us F owners And thanks Joe Z for being available to answer all the questions and concerns I had about the exhaust
I love the way it sounds all throughout the RPM range. It's not too loud but definitely lets people know you mean business. It also doesn't have an annoying drone when your idling. It is a deep, strong, V8 sound and I definitely agree with everyone that this is how the exhaust should of come from the factory. I haven't really "broken in" the exhaust yet but I can feel a little power difference in the car, especially in normal mode (it doesn't feel as bogged down as it did with the stock exhaust). Fitment was also perfect, no need to cut, splice, do anything like that under the car.
The exhaust was a simple swap in and took no time at all It was an easy bolt on bolt off swap that looks really really good once your done. The pipes look awesome polished. I didn't paint the tips black like some have because I don't find the chrome ones too noticeable from behind.
Thank you Joe Z and PTS for all the hard work you did to get this exhaust manufactured and out to us F owners And thanks Joe Z for being available to answer all the questions and concerns I had about the exhaust I love the way it sounds all throughout the RPM range. It's not too loud but definitely lets people know you mean business. It also doesn't have an annoying drone when your idling. It is a deep, strong, V8 sound and I definitely agree with everyone that this is how the exhaust should of come from the factory. I haven't really "broken in" the exhaust yet but I can feel a little power difference in the car, especially in normal mode (it doesn't feel as bogged down as it did with the stock exhaust). Fitment was also perfect, no need to cut, splice, do anything like that under the car.
The exhaust was a simple swap in and took no time at all
It was an easy bolt on bolt off swap that looks really really good once your done. The pipes look awesome polished. I didn't paint the tips black like some have because I don't find the chrome ones too noticeable from behind.Did you fit it yourself?
01-30-09, 03:50 PM
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01-30-09, 05:42 PM
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Great job BigMike I have also been running the JoeZ PTS exhaust on my "F" for about 2 weeks now I could not be more pleased with the install, performance, and quality of this exhaust. Kudos to JoeZ and PTS for putting it together!
I have also been running the JoeZ PTS exhaust on my "F" for about 2 weeks now I could not be more pleased with the install, performance, and quality of this exhaust. Kudos to JoeZ and PTS for putting it together!
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01-30-09, 05:55 PM
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Did the O2 sensors give you any grief or were they cake with the right tool?
Dang it, I wish I could get mine installed now too, but alas I have to wait a while yet. This winter crap is a real downer......
I know I'm gonna like the system when she's finally installed tho, along with the intake.
hahaha, yes kudo to the 'phat monkey' for stepping up too....
Colin
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01-30-09, 06:13 PM
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Hey crazy do you have the intake installed already, if so are you going to dyno your car to see how that two add to the whp. Also Dave did you pick up your F yet?