Installed - Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes

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I picked up my test pipes from UPS on tuesday and got around to having them installed yesterday afternoon. there were NO fitment issues and everything bolted up right away.

i have taken my FX to the same mechanic for my past few mods (pulley, brakes, now testpipes) they literally wanted to close up shop so they could all go for a test drive :cool:.

first impressions when i left (i guess they were still breaking in) noticeably louder even with the windows down but nothing ricey. i couldn't hear any rasp at all when accelerating. when waiting at stop signs i could smell something out of the ordinary but it was only a few KM so far so everything was still probably sealing and the excess oil burning off and stuff. i could already feel a slight power difference even on local roads. then i got on the highway to get home...what a difference in the mid to top end. before i knew it i was 70 km/h over the speed limit and had to slow down :wub:. When cruising around at 100-120 km/h (60-75 mph) the drone from the exhaust is a little more, but with the music on low you cant hear it.

BTW, when i did leave i didnt throw any codes, but when i was driving around at night my check engine light came on. when i was at the shop they said only once they got a check engine light on a G, but other than that theyve never got one. i will be heading back today to check it out and remove the code.

Overall impressions i am impressed with the product. especially driving through neighbourhood communities i can instantly tell is louder (echos and stuff) but i like them. i cant imagine how much louder it will get with a nismo exhaust and possibly headers but i guess i will find out sooner or later :wink:

i will also update about the smell after the break in, butt dyno, check engine light, etc...
 
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Took it for a spin today to get groceries...this baby is LOUD. this is how i imagined it to be with the nismo exhaust, once i get that it will be a riot. the smell is still there but not as bad as before, i guess after putting on 150km most of the excess oil has burnt off. there is a DEFINITE power increase throughout most of the RPM. i have not felt any losses down low.

CEL is still on, i called the shop and my mechanic said that the slot (O2 bung i believe) for the O2 sensor was a little short which is probably why it threw a code. either way i will be going back early next week to check the code/clear it. i will also get in contact with FI to ask them about this. the CEL is not something i really care about though.

the sound is really beautiful, when i floor it from 5th to 3rd there is some rasp but it goes away quickly. i will definatly create a few sound clips either tonight or when i get back from my friends birthday roadtrip on sunday.

Its loud, it smells, its fast...i love it
 
Sorry guys, clips might be a few more days because we got some snow here =(
i have one inside my garage but garage clips always sound really good lol. ill try to get some outdoor clips when the weather gets a bit better.
 
Tonight???? Your gonna miss the Superbowl to make sound clips for us?:eek:
 
Alright heres one clip. was uploading during the opening kick off

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a lot louder and deeper. only revved till around 4500ish RPM. next time ill take a WOT clip.

BTW, i still have my CEL on and i have to go for an oil change next week. will the stealerships give me a hard time?
 
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Wicked.

Very throaty and deep! And sounds like what ever is in her throat would be coughed up very easy! :wink: Lots of air moving through there.

Sounds really good! Thanks for posting.
 
that sounds pretty good, i think i might do that to my mod list this year, so all you installed were the test pipes ? how much did it run you with for parts and installation?
 
Comon b you gotta do better then that! I could hardly hear it:err:. Put up some clips under load so we can hear what it really sounds like! :cool:
 
Do it!!! Hahaha. It sounds too tame in the garage and I'm sure it sounds a lot more aggressive when under load. Have your friend get frost bite while you have some fun...after all what are friends for hahahaha!
 
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