11-16-2013, 09:38 AM | #113 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Drives: Black Panda BRZ
Location: Norf London, innit
Posts: 154
Thanks: 59
Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Thanks humfrz. Yes, I had an NC for a few months before my brz. I acutally had a roadstersport superQ on it so probably a lil quieter than your pipe.
I loved the sound, particularly the pops and burbles so shame the nameless doesn't have that. The nameless sounds like what I want tbh, but to get it to canada would be close on 800 bucks with duties etc, pretty expensive for an axleback. Cant decide if I should spend a bit more and get the fa20club EL headers to fill out the torque dip a bit better - 1st world problems! Did you notice any improvement in the dip with the axleback? Nameless says it should help on their website but i'm a bit sceptical exactly how much. Jon Quote:
|
|
11-16-2013, 01:44 PM | #114 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,861
Thanks: 28,777
Thanked 31,796 Times in 16,418 Posts
Mentioned: 707 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Speaking to the "torque dip", either my FR-S doesn't do it .... or, I just can't see/feel it ..... or, I don't know what to look/feel for ..... If the nameless muffler(s) does help out with this dip thing, the sensation/feel for me is masked by the sound of the exhaust. Yes, exhaust "sound" does add HP on my ear dyno. I can't help it .... my ear dyno was calibrated back in the days of glass packed ("cherry bomb") mufflers, either put on backwards or burnt out. Having said that, the $666. () ...... spent on the new exhaust system does increase HP, gas mileage, top speed and eliminates torque dip (so we can pass other cars more safely). At least, that's what I told mrs humfrz ..... . humfrz |
|
The Following User Says Thank You to humfrz For This Useful Post: | jonboy99 (11-16-2013) |
11-16-2013, 03:37 PM | #115 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Drives: Black Panda BRZ
Location: Norf London, innit
Posts: 154
Thanks: 59
Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Good info, thanks. Final question - above 4-5000rpm, does the noise of the exhaust overwhelm the sound tube noise, or do they meld into a glorious normally aspirated eargasm? I actually really like the sound of the intake thro the sound tube, and wouldn't want to drown it out.
Re the dip it might be a bit more apparent to me, as my other car is just giving me a solid sock in the back as the turbo wakes up at the same rpm, but both engines are great in their own way. Jon Quote:
|
|
11-16-2013, 04:13 PM | #116 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,861
Thanks: 28,777
Thanked 31,796 Times in 16,418 Posts
Mentioned: 707 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
However, if I had to pick "one", I'd say the exhaust note is a bit louder. I'm going to try the old NC trick and apply some dynamat to the bottom of the trunk, to help the sound generator become more equal. I ordered it on line (big sale at BestBuy), so I'll post the results (or lack of) when it arrives and I get it installed. humfrz |
|
11-16-2013, 04:34 PM | #117 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 87
Thanks: 61
Thanked 60 Times in 35 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
|
11-16-2013, 04:37 PM | #118 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 87
Thanks: 61
Thanked 60 Times in 35 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
So many mods, large and small; such a difficult choice.
I'll go with the Milltek resonated catback. |
11-16-2013, 04:39 PM | #119 |
Thanks
Join Date: Apr 2013
Drives: BRZ
Location: NY
Posts: 4,163
Thanks: 5,989
Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts
Mentioned: 38 Post(s)
Tagged: 3 Thread(s)
|
Just got OEM trunk liner, now need to find something to put in trunk...
|
11-16-2013, 05:18 PM | #120 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,861
Thanks: 28,777
Thanked 31,796 Times in 16,418 Posts
Mentioned: 707 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Winter is no fun for driving ..... humfrz |
|
The Following User Says Thank You to humfrz For This Useful Post: | ZionsWrath (11-16-2013) |
11-16-2013, 05:30 PM | #121 | |
Thanks
Join Date: Apr 2013
Drives: BRZ
Location: NY
Posts: 4,163
Thanks: 5,989
Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts
Mentioned: 38 Post(s)
Tagged: 3 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
No need the snow gear since I am lucky to be able to borrow a car for snow days. Maybe in the future though. |
|
11-16-2013, 05:44 PM | #122 |
Just a dude
Join Date: Mar 2013
Drives: Scion FR-S 2013
Location: Edson, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 3,289
Thanks: 1,185
Thanked 1,188 Times in 852 Posts
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
FA20s P3 Guage is now one of my favorite little items. Here's some info, pics and vid.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=103
__________________
|
11-16-2013, 06:43 PM | #123 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Drives: Skoda Yeti DSG diesel 4x4
Location: W. Australia
Posts: 1,203
Thanks: 336
Thanked 307 Times in 230 Posts
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to sierra For This Useful Post: | humfrz (11-16-2013) |
11-16-2013, 07:16 PM | #124 | ||||
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Drives: Black Panda BRZ
Location: Norf London, innit
Posts: 154
Thanks: 59
Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
|
||||
11-16-2013, 07:19 PM | #125 |
Driving Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2013
Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited
Location: Burleson, TX
Posts: 837
Thanks: 83
Thanked 158 Times in 118 Posts
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
havent done much yet but itll probably end up being the front pipe (if i get a more defined exhaust sound) or Rexpeed wide mirrors (I hate the blind spots).
__________________
“This isn’t a supercar, it’s a sports car. It sacrifices rear seats yes but it just feels alive. Pure, direct, immediate. The other two are going to get all the admiring looks yes, that’s my point. I’m not driving around in this for other people’s benefit. I’m driving around in this BECAUSE I LOVE DRIVING IT. END!”
-Richard Hammond, Top Gear, USA Supercar Road Trip, 2011 Porsche GT3 RS.My BRZ |
11-16-2013, 08:34 PM | #126 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,861
Thanks: 28,777
Thanked 31,796 Times in 16,418 Posts
Mentioned: 707 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Well, about having "fun" driving in the snow ..... the older I get .... the more chicken I get that way ..... humfrz |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Is it your favorite? | DarkSunrise | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 74 | 10-14-2013 03:10 AM |
Favorite FR-S color | IloveBaldEagles | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 38 | 01-31-2013 10:35 AM |
Possible date for revealing of price and release date | CSSM | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 200 | 03-22-2012 04:12 AM |
Favorite Whiskey | TRDMAN | Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] | 16 | 03-10-2010 06:48 PM |