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Picked up a used JCR titanium valved center here from a fellow member. Waited for the cargraphics valve controller to get both installed at the same time. Thanks to SupremePower for setting up the group buy. Everything was super well handled.
Well. I really can't discern much of a difference in sound between the stock exhaust and the JCR. It is a little louder for sure, but I can't really tell for sure if the timber of the exhaust note has changed. HUGE caveat: I've never been able to discern sounds very well AND I haven't been able to WOT as I'm still in the break in period.
Now the cargraphics valve controller is another story. With the valves wide open with the press of button #1, the change in decibel level is incredible. Best sound mod. I can't imagine an aftermarket cat can beat this.
[size=16px]I just got done installing the DarwinPro CF lip spoiler. I ordered this one night and it was delivered in one or two days via FedEx in a huge box. It was wrapped to ensure there'd be no damage during shipment. I was gonna wait til after paint correction to install, but I just couldn't wait.
My original choice was their BKSS style ducktail spoiler as that looks the best to me. It would've looked sick leaving the top of just the spoiler in CF and painting the rest body color. But many factors went into my decision to install the lip spoiler. First, their design doesn't address the air flow and all that it entails, such as getting the active aero programmed to not lift. I even went as far as deluding myself to just leave it after install and have it lift. It would've looked ridiculous and more importantly it would've acted like an air brake! And second, I have a cab. Cabs look best when body upgrades are subtle and more refined. Imagine a GT3RS topless? It'd look kinda ridiculous. Anyway, it looks sweet.[/size]
[size=16px]IDK about others' experiences, but what should've been a two minute install turned into 30.[/size]
[size=16px]Their supplied 3M tape was janky or something. It just wouldn't hold. I tried putting my weight on it for minutes section by section. Nope. Then I took the spoiler off and put a heat gun to the tape then repeated viceing it with my weight. Nope.[/size]
[size=16px]I found some 3M VHB tape laying around so I taped that between the two pre-installed strips of their tape along the whole of the spoiler. That did the job. Not going anywhere until I or some thief who also steals split extension cords wants it to.[/size]
[size=16px]Also, I can just barely see the tip (insert joke) of the spoiler from the rearview in my cab when its fully deployed with the top up. [/size]
While I was washing her this morning I saw some stone chips that cut into the clear guards on both sides. With only 700 miles I'd feel better doing something about it now.
I've been mulling over the black stone guards even before delivery and had them laying around.
DK how I feel about them but I know I dont absolutely love or hate them. They'll be staying on until I figure something else out. Who knows. Maybe they'll grow on me.
Install was pretty simple. If you've ever put on a cell phone screen protector it's similar. I just lined up the arch of the wheel well and worked back to front.
That garage should be in an Allstate commercial! Mayhem is waiting to fall onto your new ride! I couldn't sleep at night knowing one breeze will send my car to the body shop. All that stuff is waiting for the right moment!! The 2X4 is just waiting to jump out and kiss that car! If the 2x4 misses the rake or the black pipes will get it for sure!!
Finished getting the front lip, GT3 side skirts and rear diffuser parts that look like lamb chops (anyone know what they're called?) wrapped in CF vinyl by Vvivid Tek R Black Gloss Carbon. Although its a little too purplish in certain lights its the most realistic vinyl out there thats rated for outdoor use. I've researched a ton and would've gone with the Flexishield CF ppf which looks super realistic but it starts to look bad once water gets into them.
I realized after looking back on this thread I need a lot of practice taking pictures. I'm always amazed by some of the pictures you guys are able to take.
Finished getting the front lip, GT3 side skirts and rear diffuser parts that look like lamb chops (anyone know what they're called?) wrapped in CF vinyl by Vvivid Tek R Black Gloss Carbon. Although its a little too purplish in certain lights its the most realistic vinyl out there thats rated for outdoor use. I've researched a ton and would've gone with the Flexishield CF ppf which looks super realistic but it starts to look bad once water gets into them.
I realized after looking back on this thread I need a lot of practice taking pictures. I'm always amazed by some of the pictures you guys are able to take.
That CF film looks excellent! WRT pictures, most people use the standard lens on their smartphone cameras which tends to be a wide angle lens. Choose a 2x or 3x zoom option and step further back. This will use the other lenses that have much less fish-eye distortion and make the pictures look much better overall and your car will look longer and more well proportioned.
That CF film looks excellent! WRT pictures, most people use the standard lens on their smartphone cameras which tends to be a wide angle lens. Choose a 2x or 3x zoom option and step further back. This will use the other lenses that have much less fish-eye distortion and make the pictures look much better overall and your car will look longer and more well proportioned.
04-04-2023, 08:03 PM
