Yesterday after work, I finally got around to installing the HKS rear section Sport exhaust on my '03.5 sedan. Battling darkness, a crappy flashlight, stubborn rubber hangers and mosquitoes (yes, mosquitoes in the winter) preying on my legs, I successfully installed the exhaust in 1 hour. It's lighter compared to the stock muffler, but more importantly, the sound is deeper with more groan (not close to the sound of a coupe but that's not my pursuit). Starting up the car has never been more fun, not to mention stepping on the gas

Big thanks to 4 Door Skyline who sold me the exhaust earlier this month Glad we made the sale happen in Miami, and hope you're doing well bro!

Here's a pic of the HKS exhaust (sorry the tips are a little dirty, was too tired after the install to clean them up)



Here's a before vid clip with the stock muffler (paired with 05/06 sedan midpipe):



And here's an after vid clip with the HKS exhaust (paired with 05/06 sedan midpipe):



Keep in mind that the sound recorded from the video may sound raspy but realistically, it's not raspy at all. You have to listen to the exhaust in person to appreciate it

 

congrats!

 

lol the vids kinda suck, but i have the same muffler so i know what it sounds like. Congrats! they are awesome!

And btw, it looks damn warm there.... and your car is clean.... what i wouldnt give to wash my car right now

 

Is it possible for you to take those videos outside the garage?? your getting a huge echo.. but it does sound real nice.. im ordering my HKS exhaust for my 06 next week =)

 

Very nice, congrats on the exhaust. I love mine....music to my ears. Get an HR Y-Pipe and you'll like it even more.

 

congrads

but weak =]

 

congrats man! My HKS (and coupe middy) have been one of the best mods I've done to my sedan so far. Enjoy it!

 

congrats looks good

 

+1 it sounds like crap in the garage.

 

Its a great sound isn't it?

I love it with the HR y-pipe and the coupe midpipe. Even better...

 

It's about time..... lol. I'm glad the Miami trip was worth it. Can't wait to hear it in person...

 

Haha yes sir it is. 80 deg temps every day this month so far, and loving it Not much rain so I only need to wash my car once a month around here.

Yeah I realized that after I recorded the vid in the garage. I'll have to find a nice outdoor spot clear from buildings and windy areas to re-shoot the vid. Glad to hear you'll be getting the HKS soon!

The sound is nothing like the stock G sedans out there. It's amazing how a rear muffler like the HKS can open up the exhaust tone more on the car. As far as other exhaust mods to do, I'm pretty much done on that. I already have the 05/06 sedan middy and that settles it for me (plus I have a 1-year old who sits in the back so I don't want the back cabin to get any noisier than it is now)

Yeah Nate, hopefully at the next Hooter's meet in Jax. Happy holidays to you and the family!

 

I had an HKS bought new from Riverside. I ended up removing it and selling it (no problems, sold quickly to someone on this board) because there was an annoying drone/boominess at the most inopertune times, like on light throttle when going up a slight rise at about 65 MPH. On full throttle and around town the sound was awesome but I could not take the drone since much of my mileage is at that critical point. I miss the sound and wish there was a solution the the drone. I am now at 80,500 miles on my 05 "X" with the stock muffler still on. I'm glad that others either don't have this drone or don't mind it. Best of luck with your purchase.

 

i just resigned from the HKS club. Drone was driving me nut-so. Now I miss the exhuast note .


gonna try and get that VQ note again

 

Nice...man i was just in orlando yesterday! So many G's!!