Anyone know about the kaKumei catback?

Assuming it's the one on Ebay, it looks pretty nice. Should be on par with the quality of their other pieces.
 
Yes the one on eBay...called them up and asked if I would have any fitment issues being I'm a awd.and they said no and that the catback is discontinued.I have some rattling noise from the bottom of the car.i thought it was from the left heat shield so I took it off and it's still there.so before I head to the muffler shop I wanted to get a aftermarket exhaust and install it at the same time.
 
The only issue on fitment would be the y-pipe, and from those pictures that y-pipe would work with AWD, as long as they send you the same one.
 
Mynes09 said:
I was wondering if anyone has heard how the kakumei catback exhaust sounds?and is it a DIY install?thanx
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Yes, DIY, as long as you can get under the car and PB blaster the bolts so they come off easily. Also will need a hand on the rear section muffler, to hold it up while you bolt it on.

This is sort of like a HKS exhaust.

No one has this that I am aware of. Will be hit or miss if you like the exhaust note, probably just a universal muffler -- but Kakumei is quality like everyone else said. I have their y pipe too.

Just note you might get a rattle from the mid pipe hitting the W brace or heat shields, sometimes the dimensions of the mid pipe aren't 100%, as there is very little margin for error on this piece. Even the HKS would hit, so I had to buy a polyurethane exhaust hanger. Others have used another exhaust hanger welded on, especially NISMO owners b/c due to the extra weight of the mid pipe.

Note this is 2.5" all around. NISMO is nice because it's 3.0". Just something to think about.

Get the exhaust you like and want -- spending a little extra now for a part that will stay on your car for years will be worth it. Like the Stillen note? Invidia? HKS? Nismo? etc... get the one you want! Kakumei can sound awesome -- or not, unfortunately none of us have tried. But note it's a single exhaust, like NISMO and HKS, not true dual.
 
Just went to the shop the other heat shield was loose they clamped it not it's all good...so I will be ordering the catback and will let you guys know how it goes..
 
Mynes09 said:
Just went to the shop the other heat shield was loose they clamped it not it's all good...so I will be ordering the catback and will let you guys know how it goes..
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I forgot that I dealt with the owner of Kakumei Motorsports in Taiwan years ago. Outstanding guy, he only makes quality products.

I gave him a call and he confirmed he has 3-4 sets left in his warehouse, but no more will be made because he discontinued it.

In talking in more detail, this is based off a NISMO S-Tune 350Z exhaust and 100% bolt-on. If anyone is interested, PM me. I believe all the remaining ones are titanium tips and 3.0" diameter piping.

No pricing yet, as he said the main reason he stopped making them besides demand was shipping to the US -- the mid-pipe is so long, he can only use FedEx or DHL, which are pretty expensive.

I'm not that familiar with shipping from Taiwan, so maybe someone can confirm this.
 
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