So I took some pictures...
10-13-2007, 03:13 PM
#23
Drifting
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Thanks for the compliments guys! 
I do have the under trays, but since I'm going to be doing some motor work here soon, no since of putting them on, only to take them back off. I knew I would hear about it, but hey...I'm lazy lol.
The exhaust is a B&B 2.5" Stainless Cat-Back with the Slant Tip. I have heard these aren't made anymore, and if you can find one...buy it! I think it is easily the best sounding exhaust for these cars. It was made for the car, unlike some universal mufflers people use. It was on the car when I bought it, and I'm glad it was. I love it! It has a nice rumble at idle, very deep and low pitched. This exhaust isn't raspy, high pitched or annoying. I believe you can still get this exhaust, but with a rolled tip. It doesn't look as good, but it's the same deal.
As far as power goes, I have no clue. I haven't ever driven or lined up against a stock S2, but I had a friend tell me my car felt way too fast for 211hp, and that he was thinking more around 230hp. I'm not claiming this is true, but on our one test strip we use to compare cars...I hit 101-102mph. The friend that said the car was too fast had a WRX with turbo back exhaust running 17lbs, and he only managed 97mph. Mind you, I didn't launch the car either. I plan on getting some dyno time at some point in time, and will let you guys know!
P.S...The car sits right around stock height. I went with 225/35 up front, and 285/30 out back, with the fronts are a little shorter then 24.7", where as the back is dead on 24.7". It's probably just the camera angle and the fact my batwing was off.
I do have the under trays, but since I'm going to be doing some motor work here soon, no since of putting them on, only to take them back off. I knew I would hear about it, but hey...I'm lazy lol.
The exhaust is a B&B 2.5" Stainless Cat-Back with the Slant Tip. I have heard these aren't made anymore, and if you can find one...buy it! I think it is easily the best sounding exhaust for these cars. It was made for the car, unlike some universal mufflers people use. It was on the car when I bought it, and I'm glad it was. I love it! It has a nice rumble at idle, very deep and low pitched. This exhaust isn't raspy, high pitched or annoying. I believe you can still get this exhaust, but with a rolled tip. It doesn't look as good, but it's the same deal.
As far as power goes, I have no clue. I haven't ever driven or lined up against a stock S2, but I had a friend tell me my car felt way too fast for 211hp, and that he was thinking more around 230hp. I'm not claiming this is true, but on our one test strip we use to compare cars...I hit 101-102mph. The friend that said the car was too fast had a WRX with turbo back exhaust running 17lbs, and he only managed 97mph. Mind you, I didn't launch the car either. I plan on getting some dyno time at some point in time, and will let you guys know!
P.S...The car sits right around stock height. I went with 225/35 up front, and 285/30 out back, with the fronts are a little shorter then 24.7", where as the back is dead on 24.7". It's probably just the camera angle and the fact my batwing was off.
10-13-2007, 06:21 PM
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Your car is beautiful, I love the 91's with the raised spoiler, looks so much better. You should see about putting some 968 body painted door handles and mirrors, it makes the car look 5 years newer by cleaning up the lines. The exhaust looks brilliant as well. Cant get enough of those rims... HAWT! Good Job.
10-13-2007, 08:04 PM
#26
beautiful...just beautiful
The only thing I would recommend is that you repair or replace the rear hatch seal. It appears as if there's a one-inch gap in the center which will allow exhaust gas to get in. Otherwise - PERFECT!
10-13-2007, 11:49 PM
#27
That "one inch gap" is the bottom portion of the rear spoiler. His hatch is sealing fine.
Regards,
Regards,
10-14-2007, 05:37 PM
#28
wrong one inch gap
That "one inch gap" is the bottom portion of the rear spoiler. His hatch is sealing fine.
I'm aware that the 968 spoiler has a gap between its bottom and the lower trim that sits on the hatch, but that's not what I'm talking about at all.
Look at post #2, picture #11 (when counting from the top of the post) where the rear hatch is open. You can clearly see the gap between the two ends of the gasket. We don't want him getting carbon monoxide poisoning, leading to brain damage, and then him not being able to enjoy this superb N/A.
Rick
10-14-2007, 09:11 PM
#30
Ahh, went back and looked. You are right, that explains a lot, thanks! lol
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Regards,