Video of my exhaust mod & pictures of my new wheels!

Dec 19, 2009 | 02:00 AM

lotuskid

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Video of my exhaust mod & pictures of my new wheels!

I recently got my secondary cats and resonators removed, also I got an x-pipe put in place of the resonator. I'm loving the sound, while revving the tone is smooth and tame but under load it has a classy subtle rumble. Its not loud but you can clearly hear the exhaust note. I want to thank MJ50 and Benzoboi for their help.

http://vimeo.com/8272473

Also I got some new wheels, thanks to Mike from One Autosport.

Last edited by lotuskid; Dec 20, 2009 at 02:24 AM.

Dec 19, 2009 | 02:08 AM

gambari

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The wheels are very nice and sound is clean and not bad at all. The difference appears subtle though..

Dec 19, 2009 | 02:13 AM

lotuskid

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Thanks. I'll make a video of when its under load/wot, it really comes alive then.

Dec 19, 2009 | 02:46 AM

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Looks and sounds great! Are you lowered at all? Personally I like how the car sits.

Congrats on the mods

Dec 19, 2009 | 03:32 AM

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1 picture and 1 short vid? come on

Dec 19, 2009 | 03:46 AM

shaunls1

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looks good but your rear tires are backwards

Dec 19, 2009 | 04:08 AM

Godfather@ONE Autosport

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Jun, glad I could help

The wheels look great on your car! Shaun is correct though, they are facing the wrong wag. Swap the wheels from side to side. Make sure the fronts are facing the correct way as well. On the sidewall there should be an arrow showing you which direction the wheel should turn.

Now time to lower this bad boy!

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Dec 19, 2009 | 09:05 AM

lotuskid

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Thanks guys, I checked the arrows on the sidewall and its the right direction? I'll go check again later today.

tgoss: I'm not lowered at all lol.

mike: I wanna lower it but I'll wanna get the euroteck diffuser first ^o^

Dec 19, 2009 | 09:32 AM

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wheel= very original.

exhaust=blah

Dec 19, 2009 | 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lotuskid

Get the lowering links from mike! they are great - I got a set last week from him, you can go as low as you like!!!! I will post pics soon.

Dec 19, 2009 | 12:27 PM

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or just buy washers for 72 cents + tax

Dec 19, 2009 | 01:54 PM

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or just buy washers for 72 cents + tax

+1

Car looks great!

Dec 19, 2009 | 01:56 PM

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Jun, glad I could help

WHEELS ARE SICK!!!!! I agree, to get the full effect you got to slam that car.

Dec 19, 2009 | 02:22 PM

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Man, I love those wheels, and the exhaust sounds great. But agree with others, that car needs to be lowered. The Forgestars look absolutely perfect on a lowered car.

Dec 19, 2009 | 04:07 PM

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Thanks for the comments guys.

Another pic just for kicks!

As far as lowering, I remember reading that alignment is an issue after lowering and I would need some crash bolts? Is this necessary? I think I'm going with lowering-links instead or star.

Dec 19, 2009 | 04:14 PM

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Nice vid, I like this one better

http://vimeo.com/7717688

Dec 19, 2009 | 05:17 PM

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Looking real good!

Dec 19, 2009 | 05:22 PM

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Nice vid, I like this one better

http://vimeo.com/7717688

LOL drinking fruity time on the rocks with a red stripe in your hair! Nice!

Dec 19, 2009 | 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lotuskid

Ready when you are for the diffuser!

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmankhan355

Get the lowering links from mike! they are great - I got a set last week from him, you can go as low as you like!!!! I will post pics soon.

Thanks Usman! I wanna see pics! lol my first UK customer!

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Originally Posted by AWOL

or just buy washers for 72 cents + tax

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotuskid

Thanks for the comments guys.

Another pic just for kicks!

As far as lowering, I remember reading that alignment is an issue after lowering and I would need some crash bolts? Is this necessary? I think I'm going with lowering-links instead or star.

You don't need anything else, just the links and that's it.

Dec 19, 2009 | 08:17 PM

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Please hook the fellow up with some links God.

Dec 19, 2009 | 08:18 PM

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Please hook the fellow up with some links God.

I know, it's a must! How's he M6 treating you big pimpin'?

Dec 21, 2009 | 04:31 PM

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Update: Lowered the car via spacer/bending method .80 all around. I'll eventually get lowering links since i wanna go lower but gonna get the diffuser and front lip first.

Dec 21, 2009 | 04:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lotuskid

Update: Lowered the car via spacer/bending method .80 all around. I'll eventually get lowering links since i wanna go lower but gonna get the diffuser and front lip first.

Now we're talkin! I see you know some of the Puro-Euro guys. Do you go out to hang with them during the weekdays? Let me know if you decide to roll, I'll swing by too!