R50/53 just installed m2 performance catback and helix ssk
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just installed m2 performance catback and helix ssk
So I couldnt get my hands on a meagan catback but I decided to go with the m2. All the other exhaust were to quite or I didnt like the sound. I picked up the catback for 425 $ with free shipping. And I got a helix ssk and stubby antenna from wmw.
The install for the ssk was really easy a nail remover pulled the cable off with no hassle. I also used a grinding wheel to cut the box. It cut through it with no problems. I put red lock tight on the threads of the hex screw. I will tell you that the shifter feels amazing now it should of came like this. And I didnt notice it to be any harder to shift it actually feels easier to move through the gears I do have a momo weighted ****.
The exhaust was another story I can tell you get what you pay for. The catback itself was beautiful welds looked decent it does not leak the connections and clamps are nice. The problem was fitment. I could only get the inside hangers on and the putside hangers would not reach even after bending. The problem was the mid pipe was not bent enough and threw the whole exhaust off so at the y it was way to low and the passanger side tip stuck out way to far. After installing it I took it over to an exhaust shop that did my one ball. He heated up the hangers bent them to fit. He bent the mid pipe just by using the weight of the car. [He never took the exhaust off] then he heated up and bent the pipes after the mufflers to get to fit perfect. Also welded a thick bar to hold the pipes together so the tips wouldbt move.O yea it only cost me 40 $ to have it fitted. So not bad for 465 $
It sounds amazing it is not to loud but gives a nice burble and throaty idle. And there isnt much resonance in the car. I am very happy with the sound. And it feels like it picled up some hp as well.
Overall I was mad it didnt fit right but for 40 $ It now is perfect and for that price it beats anything around. And im very happy with it.
The install for the ssk was really easy a nail remover pulled the cable off with no hassle. I also used a grinding wheel to cut the box. It cut through it with no problems. I put red lock tight on the threads of the hex screw. I will tell you that the shifter feels amazing now it should of came like this. And I didnt notice it to be any harder to shift it actually feels easier to move through the gears I do have a momo weighted ****.
The exhaust was another story I can tell you get what you pay for. The catback itself was beautiful welds looked decent it does not leak the connections and clamps are nice. The problem was fitment. I could only get the inside hangers on and the putside hangers would not reach even after bending. The problem was the mid pipe was not bent enough and threw the whole exhaust off so at the y it was way to low and the passanger side tip stuck out way to far. After installing it I took it over to an exhaust shop that did my one ball. He heated up the hangers bent them to fit. He bent the mid pipe just by using the weight of the car. [He never took the exhaust off] then he heated up and bent the pipes after the mufflers to get to fit perfect. Also welded a thick bar to hold the pipes together so the tips wouldbt move.O yea it only cost me 40 $ to have it fitted. So not bad for 465 $
It sounds amazing it is not to loud but gives a nice burble and throaty idle. And there isnt much resonance in the car. I am very happy with the sound. And it feels like it picled up some hp as well.
Overall I was mad it didnt fit right but for 40 $ It now is perfect and for that price it beats anything around. And im very happy with it.
Second person I have heard from that they LOVE the M2 sound, but thought the fitment was so bad, thought it was welded by a bunch of drunk monkeys on meth....
Guess the Jigs they use are really poor....too bad.
Guess the Jigs they use are really poor....too bad.
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