Lets see all your pictures of your R56 non-S mods
#652
it's been a while for me to show my progress on my just a
recent mod
- full jcw body kit
- okada ignition coil
- oz wheel respray to graphite color
- license plate relocation
- rear wiper delete
- titanium exhaust tip with cooper s exhaust
(at first i just want to try out the diameter, and now, i m planning an cooper s full exhaust)
just a recap on before
and now the after
just installed the orranje g wing and rear diffuser
will do another photo shoot once my car is fully finished.
working on something amazing at the moment
here's a sneak peek
hope you guys do like it
recent mod
- full jcw body kit
- okada ignition coil
- oz wheel respray to graphite color
- license plate relocation
- rear wiper delete
- titanium exhaust tip with cooper s exhaust
(at first i just want to try out the diameter, and now, i m planning an cooper s full exhaust)
just a recap on before
and now the after
just installed the orranje g wing and rear diffuser
will do another photo shoot once my car is fully finished.
working on something amazing at the moment
here's a sneak peek
hope you guys do like it
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it's been a while for me to show my progress on my just a
recent mod
- full jcw body kit
- okada ignition coil
- oz wheel respray to graphite color
- license plate relocation
- rear wiper delete
- titanium exhaust tip with cooper s exhaust
(at first i just want to try out the diameter, and now, i m planning an cooper s full exhaust)
just a recap on before
hope you guys do like it
recent mod
- full jcw body kit
- okada ignition coil
- oz wheel respray to graphite color
- license plate relocation
- rear wiper delete
- titanium exhaust tip with cooper s exhaust
(at first i just want to try out the diameter, and now, i m planning an cooper s full exhaust)
just a recap on before
hope you guys do like it
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And one last question - if my eyes are any good you're running 215/45/17's. How low are you dropped and do you have any issues with rubbing?
#656
after some studies on the exhaust, i discover that i can fit aftermarket cooper s exhaust like invidia or akrapovic in my car
#657
The exhaust sounds great, but those are teaser shots, bro! Is that still a single exhaust exit? And what is that exhaust - if I recall your last one was a custom.
And one last question - if my eyes are any good you're running 215/45/17's. How low are you dropped and do you have any issues with rubbing?
And one last question - if my eyes are any good you're running 215/45/17's. How low are you dropped and do you have any issues with rubbing?
Exhaust is still single pipe. its been upgraded to 2.75 diameter, secondary cat delete, resonator was put back in, then muffler delete replaced with a clubman S resonator hahah (i know really random) but it burbles like crazy now and has almost a subaru like note when hot.
205/40/17 front and 215/40/17 rears. as of right now her front end sits exactly 1.45 inches off the ground. both front and rear fenders are rolled to fit the 17x8.5 and 17x9.5 hahah but they still rub a lot.
here a video of how low the car is. its just a teaser and the full video will be out soon
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brandon_h - thanks! Love the Wilwoods. Just what I needed visually and while many can say a BBK is overkill and unnecessary on street ride, they stop instantly. And I mean instantly. Very smooth pedal, too.
That is the most interesting exhaust for sure. Can't wait to hear the sound. That video clip... another tease, bro. Love that song so don't forget to post up once it's done.
Since you've messed around with an exhaust or two, I have a question. I've decided to get the VIP bolt on. I considered the "performance" version that welds on but I don't really feel like paying for the install. My old man has a lift so we shouldn't have a problem installing the bolt on. So that's where I'm headed - wondering what deleting the 2nd cat does. Less back pressure and better (louder) sound? I don't think I want to delete the resonator since I feel that's going to be too loud.
Any thoughts?
That is the most interesting exhaust for sure. Can't wait to hear the sound. That video clip... another tease, bro. Love that song so don't forget to post up once it's done.
Since you've messed around with an exhaust or two, I have a question. I've decided to get the VIP bolt on. I considered the "performance" version that welds on but I don't really feel like paying for the install. My old man has a lift so we shouldn't have a problem installing the bolt on. So that's where I'm headed - wondering what deleting the 2nd cat does. Less back pressure and better (louder) sound? I don't think I want to delete the resonator since I feel that's going to be too loud.
Any thoughts?
#662
my set up is milltek exhaust for the cooper one, by using its front and center pipe and connect with the S muffler.
hope this helps
#663
brandon_h - thanks! Love the Wilwoods. Just what I needed visually and while many can say a BBK is overkill and unnecessary on street ride, they stop instantly. And I mean instantly. Very smooth pedal, too.
That is the most interesting exhaust for sure. Can't wait to hear the sound. That video clip... another tease, bro. Love that song so don't forget to post up once it's done.
Since you've messed around with an exhaust or two, I have a question. I've decided to get the VIP bolt on. I considered the "performance" version that welds on but I don't really feel like paying for the install. My old man has a lift so we shouldn't have a problem installing the bolt on. So that's where I'm headed - wondering what deleting the 2nd cat does. Less back pressure and better (louder) sound? I don't think I want to delete the resonator since I feel that's going to be too loud.
Any thoughts?
That is the most interesting exhaust for sure. Can't wait to hear the sound. That video clip... another tease, bro. Love that song so don't forget to post up once it's done.
Since you've messed around with an exhaust or two, I have a question. I've decided to get the VIP bolt on. I considered the "performance" version that welds on but I don't really feel like paying for the install. My old man has a lift so we shouldn't have a problem installing the bolt on. So that's where I'm headed - wondering what deleting the 2nd cat does. Less back pressure and better (louder) sound? I don't think I want to delete the resonator since I feel that's going to be too loud.
Any thoughts?
The second cat literally is just for extra cleaning. if you remove it, it doesn't throw code at all. it also will make the exhaust louder as well but as you said you do lose some back pressure, so getting of the line doesn't feel as quick, but on the freeway speeds, to me feels like its a tiny bit more responsive going the higher speeds. and tbh its not really that loud. i ran with no resonator and no secondary cat and just a Magnaflow muffler for a long time and everyone has told me it sounds great for a non-s. to me it doesn't sound overly loud.
I've tried just running a single resonator, no cat, no muffler, and that was TOO loud. but if you still got the primary cat and a muffler, i recommend just deleting both. my local shop just charged me $40 to cut both out and weld a single straight piece there.
ps: is the VIP cat back?
#668
The new suspension has made driving her so much more FUN...and figure this out' cause I can't...except for going brain dead on the most boring flat roads in OR , CA, and AZ ,
I do not feel as tired as the 3 prior trips we've made on the exact same roads??!!
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#670
Thank you mini on...glad to see you're still out there!! ?de00
The Molly Car and I just got back from a 9 day AZ Vacation yeterday, on our way down. she turned over 77,777, I pulled over to take a pic. and now she's very close to turning over 80,000!!
The Molly Car and I just got back from a 9 day AZ Vacation yeterday, on our way down. she turned over 77,777, I pulled over to take a pic. and now she's very close to turning over 80,000!!
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New VIP exhaust (mellow system - resonator back) installed. I've been posting this everywhere, ha! Like everything about this exhaust - took a chance since couldn't find a good video to hear the note and got lucky. Has a great note - throaty and the deceleration note is deep, too.
Also like that I did the whole job myself - and got to see firsthand that this is a quality exhaust. Fit was perfect. Under 2 hours start to finish.
Old exhaust...
Also like that I did the whole job myself - and got to see firsthand that this is a quality exhaust. Fit was perfect. Under 2 hours start to finish.
Old exhaust...
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I'm guessing you're referring to the exhaust tip. Yeah - it's the only thing I don't like. 4" is the only size they have/can weld on is what I was told. I requested the JCW style slash tip, but was told it couldn't be done. If they did this with a 3 1/2" tip, it would look better IMO.
I like the sound more and more. Acceleration is noticeably improved and the deceleration note is awesome! The sound that you hear in the video when the camera was mounted facing backwards is the most accurate sample of what it really sounds like with the windows open. And even though the tip is a little large, it helps that I have the JCW kit - I think it blends in better than stock. I personally wouldn't do the S exhaust, just not my thing. It also means dropping out the spare and dealing with re-routing/buying heat shield material. This pics explains it.
I took a chance and it worked out better than I could have hoped. If it droned or sounded ricey, I would have been stuck.
I took a chance and it worked out better than I could have hoped. If it droned or sounded ricey, I would have been stuck.