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foxyrand · 04-24-2022, 08:08 AM

Finally installed my Speedfactory catted header, TRD exhaust, and flashed the OFT stage 2 tune onto my '13. Been sitting on this for a year or more. Between not having time/place to do the work, I also really enjoyed the car stock, did not want to mess with a good thing I suppose.

Having done the change, I'm very happy, the sound from the header is much better, nice burble sounds. The TRD is probably just right for weekend driving. If this were a DD, I'd want to go back to stock exhaust.

With the tune the power is better out of corners, but it's not life changing. Obviously after 9 years none of this is new info, but it does make the car better overall. I personally can't see any reason it needs more power than this on public roads. Might try another track day this year but my last one just showed I just need more skill, then tires and camber, not power.

Still the best car I can imagine for myself. Everything I want.

NLSP · 04-27-2022, 07:23 PM

Got rid of the notorious TRD exhaust drone

Replaced the original resonator with a Vibrant Ultra Quiet resonator (part # 1140 for the 2.25" inlet/outlet).

Before doing that, I installed a Fujitsubo dual-resonated front-pipe. There wasn't any noticeable change in drone/volume compared to the stock front-pipe, but the butt dyno certainly felt some gains and it's few pounds lighter (forgot to weigh it, doh).

Over-pipe and header are stock.

RToyo86 · 04-28-2022, 03:15 PM

New 4" tips on the OEM catback. Need minor fine tuning but overall look is there.

orz · 04-28-2022, 10:57 PM

On my way to get new tires, and for fun I'm testing out this this blind spot gimmick. So far I like it but I think I'm going to swap it for a diferent shape. Here's a couple snaps for the fans. Enjoy! 0_orz

I got 35k 6yrs on the prius tires with enough thread to last the rest of the y ear but the sidewalls didn't look too healthy. I went with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s (PS4S). Loving it until in lasts.

Qwimby1 · 04-29-2022, 09:38 AM

What kind of gauge housings are those?

Tcoat · 04-29-2022, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RToyo86

New 4" tips on the OEM catback. Need minor fine tuning but overall look is there.

What did you use for tips? I don't really mind the stock exhaust so much but the tips sit so far back it looks silly.

dragoontwo · 04-29-2022, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

What did you use for tips? I don't really mind the stock exhaust so much but the tips sit so far back it looks silly.

I don't know about shipping to Canada, but Killer B makes a tip extender.

DarkPira7e · 04-29-2022, 10:58 AM

This was yesterday, but I brought it home. First drive in 2 years or something like that. Felt like every piece of the car was coming off because I'm not used to the rigidity of the car and grippy wide tires. Vermont took its toll on the crash bar because I was too lazy to paint or powdercoat.

No it's not finished, still have a lot of break in to do. But it lives!

alex87f · 04-29-2022, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

What did you use for tips? I don't really mind the stock exhaust so much but the tips sit so far back it looks silly.

You can buy small extension pieces that help mount the tips a bit further back. I can’t recall what the brand was, but it was mentioned on this forum at some point.

Tcoat · 04-29-2022, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dragoontwo

I don't know about shipping to Canada, but Killer B makes a tip extender.

Thanks. Looked it up and with exchange, shipping and probably duty would be looking at about $200 for a pair of extenders. I will live with the silly look for that much!

RToyo86 · 04-29-2022, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

What did you use for tips? I don't really mind the stock exhaust so much but the tips sit so far back it looks silly.

I grabbed these, they were $72 shipped. There are some double and single wall options as well for the same price.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0YDVyw

Tcoat · 04-29-2022, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex87f

You can buy small extension pieces that help mount the tips a bit further back. I can’t recall what the brand was, but it was mentioned on this forum at some point.

Ya I may just swing by an exhaust shop and see what they can do. I doubt that it is a highly specialized part.

Tcoat · 04-29-2022, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RToyo86

I grabbed these, they were $72 shipped. There are some double and single wall options as well for the same price.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0YDVyw

That is more what I would want to pay. No problem with getting them for Aliexpress? I have heard horror stories so have never bought there.

RToyo86 · 04-29-2022, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

That is more what I would want to pay. No problem with getting them for Aliexpress? I have heard horror stories so have never bought there.

I've bought quite a bit off their the last two years. Little to zero issues. Like eBay you sometimes need to dig for stuff. Everything takes a month to arrive but I can't complain for the cost.

The tips I recieved were larger diameter than the tailpipe. I didn't measure my self, the forums said they were 2.25"(57mm). Either the tailpipe is more like 54mm or the tips of received were 60mm. Need to pull them off and properly measure and line everything up how I want.

04-27-2022, 07:23 PM	#23634
NLSP Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 517 Thanks: 414 Thanked 543 Times in 244 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got rid of the notorious TRD exhaust drone Replaced the original resonator with a Vibrant Ultra Quiet resonator (part # 1140 for the 2.25" inlet/outlet). Before doing that, I installed a Fujitsubo dual-resonated front-pipe. There wasn't any noticeable change in drone/volume compared to the stock front-pipe, but the butt dyno certainly felt some gains and it's few pounds lighter (forgot to weigh it, doh). Over-pipe and header are stock. Attached Images Last edited by NLSP; 04-27-2022 at 10:51 PM.

04-28-2022, 10:57 PM	#23636
orz Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: Halo Location: Castroville Posts: 59 Thanks: 31 Thanked 97 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New Tires On my way to get new tires, and for fun I'm testing out this this blind spot gimmick. So far I like it but I think I'm going to swap it for a diferent shape. Here's a couple snaps for the fans. Enjoy! 0_orz I got 35k 6yrs on the prius tires with enough thread to last the rest of the y ear but the sidewalls didn't look too healthy. I went with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s (PS4S). Loving it until in lasts. __________________

04-29-2022, 10:58 AM	#23640
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 3,934 Thanks: 3,200 Thanked 4,095 Times in 2,045 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This was yesterday, but I brought it home. First drive in 2 years or something like that. Felt like every piece of the car was coming off because I'm not used to the rigidity of the car and grippy wide tires. Vermont took its toll on the crash bar because I was too lazy to paint or powdercoat. No it's not finished, still have a lot of break in to do. But it lives! Attached Images __________________ Turbo FR-S Build - Build Thread JDL EL Recirc manifold, Boostlab BL58x Turbo w/ T51R, 17x9 ARC-8, IAG block

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foxyrand Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Central OH Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Finally installed my Speedfactory catted header, TRD exhaust, and flashed the OFT stage 2 tune onto my '13. Been sitting on this for a year or more. Between not having time/place to do the work, I also really enjoyed the car stock, did not want to mess with a good thing I suppose. Having done the change, I'm very happy, the sound from the header is much better, nice burble sounds. The TRD is probably just right for weekend driving. If this were a DD, I'd want to go back to stock exhaust. With the tune the power is better out of corners, but it's not life changing. Obviously after 9 years none of this is new info, but it does make the car better overall. I personally can't see any reason it needs more power than this on public roads. Might try another track day this year but my last one just showed I just need more skill, then tires and camber, not power. Still the best car I can imagine for myself. Everything I want.

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