Fed Ex brought me a little package from Belgium
01-04-2013 | 06:33 PM
#19
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Burning Brakes
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From: SF Bay Area
Hi All
Took the car down to sonic ms to have it installed yesterday. I'm super **** about how carefully folks work on my car and these guys were just as **** as me so we got off to a good start
First of all, the package of tools, nuts and bolts that Stef includes with the exhaust are excellent. The tech said the tools made the job much easier and the replacement bolts came in handy as a few of the stock bolts came off during removal of the oem exhaust.
After we got the exhaust up and running and I had a 40 mile drive back home from the shop. Here are my initial impressions of the EP1
The exhaust sound is very throaty compared to the stock system, which is exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't say it is much louder except when you get on the throttle, in fact at idle while it's deeper it is only slightly louder than stock but as soon as you blip the pedal you get a throaty "grrrrrr" which is addictive. The turbo whistle is a first for me, never heard it before with the stock exhaust so it's kind of a fun addition
The best part are the gurgles and pops when you shift out of second and into neutral as you roll to a stop. It's also much deeper and throatier when you start in first and sounds great when you push it through the gears. The turbos come on faster and harder and the power gains are noticeable per my official butt dyno
My only complaint, if you want to call it that, is with the windows up it is not immediately distinguishable from the stock exhaust until you open up the throttle. You can here that there is more bass in the exhaust with the windows rolled up but you have to listen for it. I had the tech drive it up and down the street a few times and it sounds great, you can hear the throaty gurgles as the car zooms by.
Overall Very happy!
Next up is the softronic tune
Took the car down to sonic ms to have it installed yesterday. I'm super **** about how carefully folks work on my car and these guys were just as **** as me so we got off to a good start
First of all, the package of tools, nuts and bolts that Stef includes with the exhaust are excellent. The tech said the tools made the job much easier and the replacement bolts came in handy as a few of the stock bolts came off during removal of the oem exhaust.
After we got the exhaust up and running and I had a 40 mile drive back home from the shop. Here are my initial impressions of the EP1
The exhaust sound is very throaty compared to the stock system, which is exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't say it is much louder except when you get on the throttle, in fact at idle while it's deeper it is only slightly louder than stock but as soon as you blip the pedal you get a throaty "grrrrrr" which is addictive. The turbo whistle is a first for me, never heard it before with the stock exhaust so it's kind of a fun addition
The best part are the gurgles and pops when you shift out of second and into neutral as you roll to a stop. It's also much deeper and throatier when you start in first and sounds great when you push it through the gears. The turbos come on faster and harder and the power gains are noticeable per my official butt dyno
My only complaint, if you want to call it that, is with the windows up it is not immediately distinguishable from the stock exhaust until you open up the throttle. You can here that there is more bass in the exhaust with the windows rolled up but you have to listen for it. I had the tech drive it up and down the street a few times and it sounds great, you can hear the throaty gurgles as the car zooms by.
Overall Very happy!
Next up is the softronic tune
01-04-2013 | 07:08 PM
#20
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From: Connecticut
Hi All
Took the car down to sonic ms to have it installed yesterday. I'm super **** about how carefully folks work on my car and these guys were just as **** as me so we got off to a good start
First of all, the package of tools, nuts and bolts that Stef includes with the exhaust are excellent. The tech said the tools made the job much easier and the replacement bolts came in handy as a few of the stock bolts came off during removal of the oem exhaust.
After we got the exhaust up and running and I had a 40 mile drive back home from the shop. Here are my initial impressions of the EP1
The exhaust sound is very throaty compared to the stock system, which is exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't say it is much louder except when you get on the throttle, in fact at idle while it's deeper it is only slightly louder than stock but as soon as you blip the pedal you get a throaty "grrrrrr" which is addictive. The turbo whistle is a first for me, never heard it before with the stock exhaust so it's kind of a fun addition
The best part are the gurgles and pops when you shift out of second and into neutral as you roll to a stop. It's also much deeper and throatier when you start in first and sounds great when you push it through the gears. The turbos come on faster and harder and the power gains are noticeable per my official butt dyno
My only complaint, if you want to call it that, is with the windows up it is not immediately distinguishable from the stock exhaust until you open up the throttle. You can here that there is more bass in the exhaust with the windows rolled up but you have to listen for it. I had the tech drive it up and down the street a few times and it sounds great, you can hear the throaty gurgles as the car zooms by.
Overall Very happy!
Next up is the softronic tune
Took the car down to sonic ms to have it installed yesterday. I'm super **** about how carefully folks work on my car and these guys were just as **** as me so we got off to a good start
First of all, the package of tools, nuts and bolts that Stef includes with the exhaust are excellent. The tech said the tools made the job much easier and the replacement bolts came in handy as a few of the stock bolts came off during removal of the oem exhaust.
After we got the exhaust up and running and I had a 40 mile drive back home from the shop. Here are my initial impressions of the EP1
The exhaust sound is very throaty compared to the stock system, which is exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't say it is much louder except when you get on the throttle, in fact at idle while it's deeper it is only slightly louder than stock but as soon as you blip the pedal you get a throaty "grrrrrr" which is addictive. The turbo whistle is a first for me, never heard it before with the stock exhaust so it's kind of a fun addition
The best part are the gurgles and pops when you shift out of second and into neutral as you roll to a stop. It's also much deeper and throatier when you start in first and sounds great when you push it through the gears. The turbos come on faster and harder and the power gains are noticeable per my official butt dyno
My only complaint, if you want to call it that, is with the windows up it is not immediately distinguishable from the stock exhaust until you open up the throttle. You can here that there is more bass in the exhaust with the windows rolled up but you have to listen for it. I had the tech drive it up and down the street a few times and it sounds great, you can hear the throaty gurgles as the car zooms by.
Overall Very happy!
Next up is the softronic tune
Jay
01-05-2013 | 03:22 PM
#21
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Wilmington, NC
Hi All
Took the car down to sonic ms to have it installed yesterday. I'm super **** about how carefully folks work on my car and these guys were just as **** as me so we got off to a good start
First of all, the package of tools, nuts and bolts that Stef includes with the exhaust are excellent. The tech said the tools made the job much easier and the replacement bolts came in handy as a few of the stock bolts came off during removal of the oem exhaust.
After we got the exhaust up and running and I had a 40 mile drive back home from the shop. Here are my initial impressions of the EP1
The exhaust sound is very throaty compared to the stock system, which is exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't say it is much louder except when you get on the throttle, in fact at idle while it's deeper it is only slightly louder than stock but as soon as you blip the pedal you get a throaty "grrrrrr" which is addictive. The turbo whistle is a first for me, never heard it before with the stock exhaust so it's kind of a fun addition
The best part are the gurgles and pops when you shift out of second and into neutral as you roll to a stop. It's also much deeper and throatier when you start in first and sounds great when you push it through the gears. The turbos come on faster and harder and the power gains are noticeable per my official butt dyno
My only complaint, if you want to call it that, is with the windows up it is not immediately distinguishable from the stock exhaust until you open up the throttle. You can here that there is more bass in the exhaust with the windows rolled up but you have to listen for it. I had the tech drive it up and down the street a few times and it sounds great, you can hear the throaty gurgles as the car zooms by.
Overall Very happy!
Next up is the softronic tune
Took the car down to sonic ms to have it installed yesterday. I'm super **** about how carefully folks work on my car and these guys were just as **** as me so we got off to a good start
First of all, the package of tools, nuts and bolts that Stef includes with the exhaust are excellent. The tech said the tools made the job much easier and the replacement bolts came in handy as a few of the stock bolts came off during removal of the oem exhaust.
After we got the exhaust up and running and I had a 40 mile drive back home from the shop. Here are my initial impressions of the EP1
The exhaust sound is very throaty compared to the stock system, which is exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't say it is much louder except when you get on the throttle, in fact at idle while it's deeper it is only slightly louder than stock but as soon as you blip the pedal you get a throaty "grrrrrr" which is addictive. The turbo whistle is a first for me, never heard it before with the stock exhaust so it's kind of a fun addition
The best part are the gurgles and pops when you shift out of second and into neutral as you roll to a stop. It's also much deeper and throatier when you start in first and sounds great when you push it through the gears. The turbos come on faster and harder and the power gains are noticeable per my official butt dyno
My only complaint, if you want to call it that, is with the windows up it is not immediately distinguishable from the stock exhaust until you open up the throttle. You can here that there is more bass in the exhaust with the windows rolled up but you have to listen for it. I had the tech drive it up and down the street a few times and it sounds great, you can hear the throaty gurgles as the car zooms by.
Overall Very happy!
Next up is the softronic tune
01-05-2013 | 03:32 PM
#22
Drifting
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From: Pasadena CA
Jay,
I hate to disagree but no tune on pump gas (on an otherwise stock TT) will get you close to 600 hp. The only way that could happen is by the tune increasing the boost parameters.. Which could be fatal for your engine (without other modifications.)
A good tune (Protomotive, Softronic etc.) with an exhaust will get you in the neighborhood of 550 to 560. Now if you have a tune that is programmed for race gas (100+ octane) then 600 is very realistic.
I go back and forth between my pump gas tune and my race gas tune.. I have the same mods as you. On race gas the car will break all four tires loose on a first gear launch. HUGE hp difference from pump gas..
No doubt your car is very quick.. But if you put it on the dyno you may be surprised by the true hp numbers (compared to what the tune makers claim.)
Hope this post is received with the respect I intended..
Your car is one of my favorites on Rennlist by the way..
I hate to disagree but no tune on pump gas (on an otherwise stock TT) will get you close to 600 hp. The only way that could happen is by the tune increasing the boost parameters.. Which could be fatal for your engine (without other modifications.)
A good tune (Protomotive, Softronic etc.) with an exhaust will get you in the neighborhood of 550 to 560. Now if you have a tune that is programmed for race gas (100+ octane) then 600 is very realistic.
I go back and forth between my pump gas tune and my race gas tune.. I have the same mods as you. On race gas the car will break all four tires loose on a first gear launch. HUGE hp difference from pump gas..
No doubt your car is very quick.. But if you put it on the dyno you may be surprised by the true hp numbers (compared to what the tune makers claim.)
Hope this post is received with the respect I intended..
Your car is one of my favorites on Rennlist by the way..
01-06-2013 | 03:24 AM
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Joined: May 2010
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From: San Antonio
Hi All
Took the car down to sonic ms to have it installed yesterday. I'm super **** about how carefully folks work on my car and these guys were just as **** as me so we got off to a good start
First of all, the package of tools, nuts and bolts that Stef includes with the exhaust are excellent. The tech said the tools made the job much easier and the replacement bolts came in handy as a few of the stock bolts came off during removal of the oem exhaust.
After we got the exhaust up and running and I had a 40 mile drive back home from the shop. Here are my initial impressions of the EP1
The exhaust sound is very throaty compared to the stock system, which is exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't say it is much louder except when you get on the throttle, in fact at idle while it's deeper it is only slightly louder than stock but as soon as you blip the pedal you get a throaty "grrrrrr" which is addictive. The turbo whistle is a first for me, never heard it before with the stock exhaust so it's kind of a fun addition
The best part are the gurgles and pops when you shift out of second and into neutral as you roll to a stop. It's also much deeper and throatier when you start in first and sounds great when you push it through the gears. The turbos come on faster and harder and the power gains are noticeable per my official butt dyno
My only complaint, if you want to call it that, is with the windows up it is not immediately distinguishable from the stock exhaust until you open up the throttle. You can here that there is more bass in the exhaust with the windows rolled up but you have to listen for it. I had the tech drive it up and down the street a few times and it sounds great, you can hear the throaty gurgles as the car zooms by.
Overall Very happy!
Next up is the softronic tune
Took the car down to sonic ms to have it installed yesterday. I'm super **** about how carefully folks work on my car and these guys were just as **** as me so we got off to a good start
First of all, the package of tools, nuts and bolts that Stef includes with the exhaust are excellent. The tech said the tools made the job much easier and the replacement bolts came in handy as a few of the stock bolts came off during removal of the oem exhaust.
After we got the exhaust up and running and I had a 40 mile drive back home from the shop. Here are my initial impressions of the EP1
The exhaust sound is very throaty compared to the stock system, which is exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't say it is much louder except when you get on the throttle, in fact at idle while it's deeper it is only slightly louder than stock but as soon as you blip the pedal you get a throaty "grrrrrr" which is addictive. The turbo whistle is a first for me, never heard it before with the stock exhaust so it's kind of a fun addition
The best part are the gurgles and pops when you shift out of second and into neutral as you roll to a stop. It's also much deeper and throatier when you start in first and sounds great when you push it through the gears. The turbos come on faster and harder and the power gains are noticeable per my official butt dyno
My only complaint, if you want to call it that, is with the windows up it is not immediately distinguishable from the stock exhaust until you open up the throttle. You can here that there is more bass in the exhaust with the windows rolled up but you have to listen for it. I had the tech drive it up and down the street a few times and it sounds great, you can hear the throaty gurgles as the car zooms by.
Overall Very happy!
Next up is the softronic tune
01-06-2013 | 10:21 AM
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01-07-2013 | 02:42 AM
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01-07-2013 | 09:43 AM
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01-07-2013 | 09:57 AM
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01-07-2013 | 11:51 AM
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Burning Brakes
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I'm also doing the softronic tune but my new plugs only have 1000 miles on them so I'm going to run with them until the summer (assuming they last) and upgrade them during my next normal service interval in July
BTW which plugs are you installing? and let us know the condition of you stock plugs
Art
01-08-2013 | 05:17 PM
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smart move. I had my plugs changed at the same mileage as you when I bought the car and the tech showed me the plugs, they were in nearly perfect condition. He said it could have gone 40K easily but this is really dependent on the driving style of the owner.
I'm also doing the softronic tune but my new plugs only have 1000 miles on them so I'm going to run with them until the summer (assuming they last) and upgrade them during my next normal service interval in July
BTW which plugs are you installing? and let us know the condition of you stock plugs
Art
I'm also doing the softronic tune but my new plugs only have 1000 miles on them so I'm going to run with them until the summer (assuming they last) and upgrade them during my next normal service interval in July
BTW which plugs are you installing? and let us know the condition of you stock plugs
Art
01-09-2013 | 12:27 PM
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Joel (howley)