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Originally Posted by alphamatt
the same could be said about a $35K car, why didn't you get a kia?
Besides, you're paying almost $3k for a freeeeeken exhaust system, just because it's titanium. I know how light it is - I could pick up my stock Z06 exhaust with 2 fingers - but don't see how anybody could justify buying it.
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From: Meifumado
Originally Posted by 2EFNFAST
G35 is my work car ; also have a Viper and a Z06 and a few other toys - why would I ever drive a Kia
Besides, you're paying almost $3k for a freeeeeken exhaust system, just because it's titanium. I know how light it is - I could pick up my stock Z06 exhaust with 2 fingers - but don't see how anybody could justify buying it.
Besides, you're paying almost $3k for a freeeeeken exhaust system, just because it's titanium. I know how light it is - I could pick up my stock Z06 exhaust with 2 fingers - but don't see how anybody could justify buying it.
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From: Meifumado
quick couple of revs not under load:
http://home.comcast.net/~jofficer1/a...use%20blip.wav
will try to do a proper flyby sometime soon
Some installed pic's (tech will forward me some pics of the install process and I will post them when they are received:
My tech was able to sucesfully relocate the evap canister a good 3/4 inch away from the amuse pipe--some heat wrap around the lines and such--there is a nice clearance I think--he did a good job!
http://home.comcast.net/~jofficer1/a...use%20blip.wav
will try to do a proper flyby sometime soon
Some installed pic's (tech will forward me some pics of the install process and I will post them when they are received:
My tech was able to sucesfully relocate the evap canister a good 3/4 inch away from the amuse pipe--some heat wrap around the lines and such--there is a nice clearance I think--he did a good job!
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From: Meifumado
Hey Marty, as you can probably tell from the pics, driving home resulted in some salt and road cr*p on the titan tips. I just used a dampened microfiber cloth to clean the tips. Is this ok u think? What do you use to clean your amuse exhaust when it needs it? Your picture of your amuse is so super clean!!!
The reason why I ask is that I know titanium can be a funny metal. I heard that if one puts a fingerprint on the tips and is not wiped off, if allowed to run hard and hot, the print can be stained permanently on the titan. I'm not sure if that's true or not, but considering the amount of cr*p that is thrown around here in the winter, I'd like to keep the tips as nice and clean as possible.
So is the dampened microfibre used lightly on the tips the best thing for cleaning, or do u recommend something different? Thx!
The reason why I ask is that I know titanium can be a funny metal. I heard that if one puts a fingerprint on the tips and is not wiped off, if allowed to run hard and hot, the print can be stained permanently on the titan. I'm not sure if that's true or not, but considering the amount of cr*p that is thrown around here in the winter, I'd like to keep the tips as nice and clean as possible.
So is the dampened microfibre used lightly on the tips the best thing for cleaning, or do u recommend something different? Thx!
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Originally Posted by jonnylaw
Well its a good thing I don't have to justify paying anything for anything to anyone. We live in America. Judge not, before you judge yourself my friend, you and your 3 $30k+ cars
I'm just curious why would go that route instead of, say, a Bassani....is it just to have something most don't?
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From: Meifumado
Originally Posted by 2EFNFAST
I could have like 10 Kias instead of those 3
I'm just curious why would go that route instead of, say, a Bassani....is it just to have something most don't?
I'm just curious why would go that route instead of, say, a Bassani....is it just to have something most don't?
To be honest, the only other exhausts I was interested in were the ARC (which was denied), and the nismo weldina (which was discontinued). If the Amuse was unavailable, I probably would have stayed stock. True, having a part that only a handfew may have is a plus just to be a li'l different than the rest, but it was not at the forefront of my mind when purchasing.
Considering I went ballz out in all my other mod's, I figured I might as well complete the package. True, it's a dent in the wallet (although I got the amuse for $2300 shipped express air freight from a trusted japanese vendor of mine), but that's what ramen noodles is for, and I have no regrets.
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From: Meifumado
Originally Posted by Derek173
Johnny, do you daily drive in the winter.
I do
I do
