This is a good point, and TBH I didn't really consider it for too long because I just assumed you'd need a tune as it's upstream from at least one 02 sensor. I'm not interested in a tune at the moment, but possibly down the line.
Thank you! I’ll have to snap some more pics once I get the car out the garage but yes, I’m on Swift springs currently and no major concerns with the +35 offset on the 255/35 profiles. I eventually want to go with 265/35 or even 285/30/19, but when I ran my TEs that were +36 on these same tires, I didn’t run into any issues. I also haven’t tracked or driven my car as hard as others since there are no nice canyon/windey roads here in Houston. Sorry that may not help as much with impressions
I’ve always loved TEs on any vehicle, but am right there with you re: the played out comment. Most FL5/DE5s are running the 18” TE37SLs, so if you get 19” Ultras you’d be part of only a handful running those.
Oh nice. I've been thinking about aftermarket wheels but refuse to go any heavier than stock (which is pretty light to begin with).
Basically anything forged is going to be ~19-20 lbs. 18s would be lighter still.
Your taste echoes mine very closely, if not exactly. I did go with Apex but they weren't my first choice- mostly I just got enthralled with the color. I'm very excited to see Satin Bronze on my PRP car.
what difference do you think the resonated will make? Also, do they have an option that has all 3 valved?Sound clips of the MBRP (unresonated)!
There's a "hiss" in the audio which is just the sound bouncing off my garage walls and doors. Just general ambient sounds. I recorded the video about 3 feet from the rear so everything sounds louder than it actually is.
Notes: This is UNRESONATED.
Findings:
Sound - Is deeper than stock with a nice growl. All modes are like a tick above factory ie, comfort is now sport, sport is now sport+, sport+ is something else entirely, Race(?). Definitely an increase in volume across the board but not obnoxious. Haven't measured the db level yet.
Cold start - Also louder thank stock, not obnoxiously loud but louder for sure. Has a nice grumble to it and even a light pop on warm start. You can hear it at the 1s-2s mark. Neighbors won't mind, I'm sure.
Visuals - Looks great! I might still go with a polished/rolled tips option because I prefer a cleaner/factory look. I've also thought about having the tips coated/painted in a gray/gunmetal. You can adjust the tips (I still need to adjust mine) to your liking.
Impressions:
Comfort mode as we know it no longer exists, sounds like valves are open ALL the time, the biggest change is that burbles are more noticeable (see below on Sport/Sport+). In terms of noise and volume, Comfort is now like Sport, you'll definitely notice and hear burbles (no pops or bangs). If you're looking for stock levels of quiet, this is not it. Even though the exhaust is valved, the valve is only for the center pipe, the side mufflers bypass the valves, hence more volume in all modes. If you're good with throttle modulation you can get the exhaust to be dead silent still, but it's no longer quiet like factory Comfort mode otherwise.
Sport mode is now like Sport+, factory burbles and pops but definitely more volume (louder). No drone on the highway but there's definitely vibration you can feel from the resonance on the floor at about 2500RPM.
Sport+, same as Sport in terms of volume but let me tell you about the noise. There are no burbles here, only POPS and *BANGS*! Super aggressive in terms of intensity though still retaining factory behavior. Videos do it no justice, they are LOUDER than what the video leads you to believe. Those are *BANGS* and *SNAPS* at 58s and all POPS afterwards.
Overall, I don't know how I feel about it just yet because I typically drive in Sport+ throttle mode anyway but having a "silent" comfort mode is nice for when I don't want any attention. Now I'm in the "new" comfort mode most of the time instead because it's loud enough to be enjoyed and the burbles satisfy that part of my lizard brain. Sport mode for when I'm looking for a little more drama. Sport+ only when I'm feeling rowdy and no other cars around. I'm too self-conscious to open it all the way up otherwise. This actually works out for me because I prefer the throttle mapping on Sport and Comfort compared to Sport+. YMMV.
I'll try the resonated version next weekend as I get some more seat time on the current set up. I have I feeling I'll like the resonated version more.
Nice, did you happen to install the rigid collars yourself?Installed today:
Spoon Rigid collars
PRL rear motor mount
Sirimoto clutch damper delete
Acuity shifter cable bushings.
The car does not like having its battery removed as it wouldn't crank for a short while after putting everything back together. Then the Christmas lights filled up my dashboard after we got it started. All good now though.
The motor mount increased a bit of vibration at idle and some noise as you're in motion, but it really is minor.
Overall the car feels tighter and the clutch is easier to modulate imo. Initially my concern was that these mods would dramatically alter certain facets of the drive, but that isn't the case at all.
No, had it done at a shop due to a personal lack of experience in lowering the subframe. It was about a 2 hour process when carefully following the instructions step by step.
Thank you, I appreciate the shop reco!
