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      02-02-2013, 11:46 PM   #23
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Hmmm was about to pull the trigger on one of these things, but now wondering if there's a benefit to getting the GT high flow downpipe and keep the stock exhaust.
Highflow downpipe and performance exhaust would be best.
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Hmmm was about to pull the trigger on one of these things, but now wondering if there's a benefit to getting the GT high flow downpipe and keep the stock exhaust.
LOL.. you're on FIRE!
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Exhaust on the way...just waiting to see if the highflow downpipe error issues can be resolved...
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Exhaust on the way...just waiting to see if the highflow downpipe error issues can be resolved...
I have both the GT HFC downpipe and performance exhaust. No CEL issue for me.
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I have both the GT HFC downpipe and performance exhaust. No CEL issue for me.
There are a few posters in the GT downpipe thread reporting codes thrown though.
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Exhaust on the way...just waiting to see if the highflow downpipe error issues can be resolved...
I have both the GT HFC downpipe and performance exhaust. No CEL issue for me.
How's the sound and speed?
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I have both the GT HFC downpipe and performance exhaust. No CEL issue for me.
Post a vid.
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I have both the GT HFC downpipe and performance exhaust. No CEL issue for me.
Post a vid.
I'm getting the stock downpipe reinstalled tomorrow to do a baseline testing then put the GT downpipe back for a comparison.... it feels like I was having some issues with my first time installing the downpipe...
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I will gather the numbers and perhaps shoot some vids tomorrow
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spideypm, you will either save, or cost me another 700 bucks lol.
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spideypm, you will either save, or cost me another 700 bucks lol.
Either way I'm happy to help!
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Either way I'm happy to help!
Thanks for the comparison.
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I'm getting the stock downpipe reinstalled tomorrow to do a baseline testing then put the GT downpipe back for a comparison.... it feels like I was having some issues with my first time installing the downpipe...
Do it quickly!
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There are a few posters in the GT downpipe thread reporting codes thrown though.
Currently it was only one person. At last check, it had actually gone off. We are working with the customer closely to solve the prob if it comes up again though. This is the only case we are aware of.
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Right and right!

I had the exhaust installed yesterday (didn't do it myself, $70 at the local muffler shop) and overall I'm very happy with it. As dd1981 said, it's NOT lighter but I love the way it sounds! It's deeper but not raspy. I can hear it now inside the car but it doesn't "drone". The best part (obviously) is when I get on it hard and click off full throttle up shifts........YES! It sounds awesome...every shift delivers a race car like snort between gears and downshifts sound even better. Someone said this exhaust is "a lot of money for some noise" but for me, it was money well spent. The stock car was just tooooooooo quiet.
Hey Alpine,

I met you at that Mod Bargains meet. I was admiring your car as you parked. I finally did my ED and got my EBII F30 a week ago. I slapped on new wheels and tires at Mod Bargains last Sat.

I got the M-Performance exhaust, as well. I have about 800 miles on it and the sounds is only now coming in. And only really noticeable in Sport+. I'm still breaking the engine in and not rev'ing past 4000.
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Hey Alpine,

I met you at that Mod Bargains meet. I was admiring your car as you parked. I finally did my ED and got my EBII F30 a week ago. I slapped on new wheels and tires at Mod Bargains last Sat.

I got the M-Performance exhaust, as well. I have about 800 miles on it and the sounds is only now coming in. And only really noticeable in Sport+. I'm still breaking the engine in and not rev'ing past 4000.
I remember. Wow your car looks awesome! Congratulations! I want to hear about your ED!
Lets meet up when you get your car all broken in. PM me.
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Thanks for the comparison.
Um..... While I'm trying to figure out how to post pictures and vids here..... Here are the numbers I got today... Here in Taiwan folks like to measure performance of the cars by timing 100KM to 200KM runs..... I got 15 sec flat running stock DP and 13.5 secs running with HFC DP.

Question: when doing runs? does putting the car in sports mode affect the timing vs. running the car in comfort mode?
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Currently it was only one person. At last check, it had actually gone off. We are working with the customer closely to solve the prob if it comes up again though. This is the only case we are aware of.
Thanks! Good to know!
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Um..... While I'm trying to figure out how to post pictures and vids here..... Here are the numbers I got today... Here in Taiwan folks like to measure performance of the cars by timing 100KM to 200KM runs..... I got 15 sec flat running stock DP and 13.5 secs running with HFC DP.

Question: when doing runs? does putting the car in sports mode affect the timing vs. running the car in comfort mode?
of course...shifts are quicker, holds rev's longer, etc.
Sport/+ mode for true engine/handling performance...
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Sport+ mode in the snow = 360s breh.
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