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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Just got it installed yesterday. The cost was $2195 installed with a $100 refund on any additional item.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by theromulus
Just got it installed yesterday. The cost was $2195 installed with a $100 refund on any additional item.
Wow, good for you...can you please break down on parts and labor please. Any noticeable difference from the normal S that you can share?

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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Prost
Wow, good for you...can you please break down on parts and labor please. Any noticeable difference from the normal S that you can share?

Thanks
Parts were 1815 installation was $380 - $100 charged to advertising account

I have not had a lot of time in the car since I picked it up but I can share my initial impressions. There's not as much of a noticeable difference in sport and regular mode as there was before the install. It feels like you are in sport mode without pushing the button. The power band seemed to be better into the higher RPM range. The exhaust had a more aggressive sound. Not an obnoxious loud sound, just more bass. It has more of a performance sound to the rev but I didn't find it much louder in the interior. I had to open my window to really hear the difference.
On the exterior I thought the exhaust tips looked great. Here are some pictures of the exterior additions.




 
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Whoa whoa whoa wait a sec. Do I read that right on your engine? That you have to change your spark plugs every second oil change? Whatever for??
 
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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So what do they do with the parts that they are taking off and replacing? You DID pay for that, they should give you the option to take it back if you want it, no?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by theromulus
Just got it installed yesterday. The cost was $2195 installed with a $100 refund on any additional item.
What is this refund you speak of? What additional items?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Shoof
What is this refund you speak of? What additional items?
It was part of an advertised special they had. You get $100 off of another item when you purchase the tune kit. They asked me what I wanted to do with the other parts. I asked them to dispose of them for me. I don't need more stuff in the garage. But they do offer to give you the old parts back.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Can I get a rear end shot of the car showing the exhaust?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Shoof
Can I get a rear end shot of the car showing the exhaust?
Sure thing.


 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by theromulus
Parts were 1815 installation was $380 - $100 charged to advertising account

I have not had a lot of time in the car since I picked it up but I can share my initial impressions. There's not as much of a noticeable difference in sport and regular mode as there was before the install. It feels like you are in sport mode without pushing the button. The power band seemed to be better into the higher RPM range. The exhaust had a more aggressive sound. Not an obnoxious loud sound, just more bass. It has more of a performance sound to the rev but I didn't find it much louder in the interior. I had to open my window to really hear the difference.
On the exterior I thought the exhaust tips looked great. Here are some pictures of the exterior additions.




Now you have a couple weeks on it, can you share your experience/differences with us
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Prost
Now you have a couple weeks on it, can you share your experience/differences with us
I'm very pleased with it. It feels like it has better torque and it seems to be a lot faster. It's really noticeable on the on-ramps and the highway. It passes easily and has a more aggressive sound when doing so.
I thought I would take a hit in gas mileage however it is doing as well as it did before according to the obc. That is somewhat surprising because I have been testing the torque and the speed a lot since I got the kit installed.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by theromulus
I'm very pleased with it. It feels like it has better torque and it seems to be a lot faster. It's really noticeable on the on-ramps and the highway. It passes easily and has a more aggressive sound when doing so.
I thought I would take a hit in gas mileage however it is doing as well as it did before according to the obc. That is somewhat surprising because I have been testing the torque and the speed a lot since I got the kit installed.
Thanks, who said a needle cannot be sharp at both end Now I am really tempting...
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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Does anyone know if the parts are available separatly? I think the air filter and chip are Ok, but I'm not thrilled on changing the exhaust.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Thanks for posting the pics and information!!!! Did your dealer have the kit in stock?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike1968NM
Thanks for posting the pics and information!!!! Did your dealer have the kit in stock?
They mentioned something about it being ordered per install. It took 3 days to get it in and they installed it the next day.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Can somebody PLEASSSSSSSSSSSSSEE post up some VIDEOS of the outside at idle, outside drivebys and the inside?

Thanks! :-D
 
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Would it be a price difference if install for an automatic transmission?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Jim Swade
Does anyone know if the parts are available separatly? I think the air filter and chip are Ok, but I'm not thrilled on changing the exhaust.
Nope, its all or nothing. One thing you could do would be to buy the entire kit, ask them to not install the exhaust, and sell it to recoup some costs. The tuning probably won't be right though, since its set for an upgraded intake and exhaust.
 
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