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Old Jul 18, 2017 | 05:46 PM
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Are you running stock-cats?
Yes. Only change made was replacing the factory axleback with this setup.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 05:36 PM
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Testing out the OEM R exhaust

Overall it is just a little bit louder than stock. I'm probably going to try to add the OEM R midpipe to go along with it.


 
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by FR500GT
Testing out the OEM R exhaust

Overall it is just a little bit louder than stock. I'm probably going to try to add the OEM R midpipe to go along with it.
If money was not an issue I would've recommended you go with the VelocityAP valvetronic exhaust. It sounds much better than stock
 
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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by zmoothg
If money was not an issue I would've recommended you go with the VelocityAP valvetronic exhaust. It sounds much better than stock
After running the R exhaust for a couple of weeks now and hearing it from the outside, it is definitely louder than when it was first installed and sounds great!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 05:55 PM
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New wheels/tires going on Saturday. Hoping for no issues
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 08:09 PM
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JLR brought out two Project 8's this morning to the new Cars and Coffee in San Clemente.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 08:26 PM
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New wheels and tires installed

We ran into an issue with the other wheels due to stud clearance so I went a different direction. Matte Black Niche Essen M147's 20x9 +38 front and 20x10.5 +35 (with a 17mm adapter in the rear making it +18) with Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 255/35R20 front and 295/30R20 rear. After seeing the Project 8 this morning they seem to run a similar style wheel and tire combo.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 02:02 PM
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A few more
 
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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 04:26 PM
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Wheels are sexy. Great look against the silver, and it looks like offsets are perfect.

Where did you take those pics? Transformer land?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 06:52 PM
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Wheels are sexy. Great look against the silver, and it looks like offsets are perfect.

Where did you take those pics? Transformer land?
Lol the Oakley building is right below my house.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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awesome build thread. Looking forward to seeing where you go with the tuning.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2017 | 03:11 PM
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awesome build thread. Looking forward to seeing where you go with the tuning.
Thanks! I'm most likely not going to tune the car now but if I do I'll give Stuart at VAP a call.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2017 | 05:51 PM
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A couple of VERY quick clips of the exhaust lol


 
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 02:50 PM
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I bet they love you down in San Clemente! Are you going next week? Would love to hear it in person and check out the wheels.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ehansen007
I bet they love you down in San Clemente! Are you going next week? Would love to hear it in person and check out the wheels.
I can try to go this weekend or maybe next. Where in OC are you?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 12:30 PM
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Aliso. I'll be there on Saturday delivering some SEMA passes.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 05:44 PM
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Aliso. I'll be there on Saturday delivering some SEMA passes.
Feel free to drop one off for me

Haha but really, I'll try to make it Saturday around 8am.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2017 | 04:17 PM
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Messed around with the Go Pro on Sunday. We were having some issues with the on-car microphone quality but the outside filmed turn really gives a good idea of what it sounds like.
 
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Dude..the exhaust sounds SOO good. I'm kinda regretting selling it to you before I ever put it on my car. LOL.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteTardis
Dude..the exhaust sounds SOO good. I'm kinda regretting selling it to you before I ever put it on my car. LOL.
Lol it sounds sooo much better in person
 
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