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08-26-2008, 10:00 AM
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Borla upgrade complete
So I finally got the cat-back installed. It was kind of a horror story, but not important at the moment. The sound is unbelievable. I'm not sponsored by borla nor am I being paid by them, everyone should get it lol. I started reading some negative feedback AFTER I bought it so I got skeptical, but those worries went away real fast when I turned the ignition. I'll get pics up later
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08-26-2008, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Amirs350z
So I finally got the cat-back installed. It was kind of a horror story, but not important at the moment. The sound is unbelievable. I'm not sponsored by borla nor am I being paid by them, everyone should get it lol. I started reading some negative feedback AFTER I bought it so I got skeptical, but those worries went away real fast when I turned the ignition. I'll get pics up later
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Congrats on the install. Don't know what issues you had with yours but mine went smoothly. I love my Borla exhaust and have had it on since 2004 without any issues. Glad you like it.
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08-26-2008, 12:23 PM
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What kind of negative feedback? I'm looking for exhaust also and leaning towards the Injen titanium. I like the "dual pipe" and have listened to tons of sound clips. Borla does sound real nice and makes pretty good gains from the research I've done.
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08-26-2008, 12:51 PM
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The horror stories from the install were just ridiculous. My suspension was tilter to the left about 2 degrees and ended up halting my install. I couldn't get the pipes in and the stock one was already rubbing. I had to take it to the dealership and wait 3-4 days for them to readjust it. Appearently, when my brother drove my car to California, he went drifting for a weekend in some small competition and really ****ed with my suspension. What's wierd is I didn't have problems or any notification from Nissan between 300-12,000 miles from all the service I've done. They only noticed it when I told them I had a problem. It was under warranty, but the fact that I didn't have a daily driver for 3 days and I had an exhaust sitting in my garage kind of irritated me.
The negative feedback I got was it was too "tame" and that the gains were actually negative. I did more research and emailed the people with those "negative" gains and found out they hadn't installed them correctly or they had not been taking care of their Z's and other cars. I noticed a gain right when I put it into Drive. My Z never snapped my head back, but now it does that. I love it and I'm never looking back haha.
By the way, Rob, what did you use again to polish those tips?
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08-26-2008, 02:34 PM
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Awesome man - congrats.. I dont know if I would let ANYONE (even family) drive my car but its to each is own.. Hope the stealership didnt rape ya...Ive heard nothing but good about borla..Im jealous and want it for my ride as well. Still doing my homework..research is key when your going to blow 800-1200 on any parts..
Again - congrats..
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08-26-2008, 03:16 PM
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your bro went drifitng in your car??? I am pretty sure i would be disowning his butt real quick! i get nervous when my wife drives my Z and won't let anyone else even get near teh driver seat!
congrats on the install, you gotta post some vid clips with sound so we can enjoy it also!
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08-26-2008, 05:30 PM
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Do you also have pics of the install? Please post.
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08-26-2008, 05:52 PM
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I seen this video of the top speed pro n1 exhaust on a blue 350z on youtube and OMFG that is the best sounding exhaust ever!! Besides that basani install video those sound good too..But I'm going with the top speed n1..Go check it out! Hopefully this link works
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08-26-2008, 08:14 PM
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Congrats on the install! As far as sound goes, is noticeably louder compared to the stock exhaust? And be sure to post some pics!!!!
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08-26-2008, 08:17 PM
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Glad you like the sound, I know many who agree, myself included although I don't have one. As far as snapping your head back a Borla might get you 10 HP, not exactly FI power. But that's OK too. I feel the same after installing Crawford headers and cats.
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08-26-2008, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtyp
I seen this video of the top speed pro n1 exhaust on a blue 350z on youtube and OMFG that is the best sounding exhaust ever!! Besides that basani install video those sound good too..But I'm going with the top speed n1..Go check it out! Hopefully this link works
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the topsepeed pro 1 is the rip of of the invidia pro1 which is like a 150 dollar difference in price.. i just ordered the invidia figured i like the sound much better alot louder and its got the name .. ended up paying 630$ for everything its in the mail.... the video he has the long tube headers just like me .. which has rasp but im going to order the xyz pipe from motorydyne which is a y pipe with an easy changable resognator to kill raspp... which is perfect because the invidia is only a y back it doesn't include a y pipe.. that pro1 topspeed is the same thing y back
i was looking at the pro 1 topseepd too man but figured id spend the extra 100-200$ more and get the better quality name brand... plus i think it sounds better..
i did hours uppon hours of listening to clips and thats the 1 i got.. good luck |
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08-26-2008, 11:19 PM
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Duuuuuuuuuuude post a sound clip of your whip!
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08-26-2008, 11:43 PM
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who me? im waiting for the exhaust in the mail i ordered it a week ago.. i'll def post sound clips when its all installed ... i gotta find a day off to install it lol
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08-27-2008, 03:14 AM
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congrats dude. but like everyone says, vid clips pls. that's my next move to get an exhaust. I just ordered my jwt pop charger, can't wait to get it.
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08-27-2008, 05:06 AM
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congrats dude. but like everyone says, vid clips pls. that's my next move to get an exhaust. I just ordered my jwt pop charger, can't wait to get it.
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That is one nice lookin' Z commando!
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08-27-2008, 02:29 PM
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I'm working on the video. Wife lost the cords to connect it to the pc and she also lost the adapter for my MS pro duo card =/.
The sound is quite noticeable lol. You won't be disappointed.
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08-27-2008, 04:39 PM
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By the way, Rob, what did you use again to polish those tips?
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Are you talking about just the tips or how I polished the muffler? For just cleaning the tips I use Meguiars mag and aluminum polish. Smells like cinimmon and works great!
Here are a few shots of my muffler...
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2003 Touring Brickyard 350Z A/T - JWT Pop Charger, Nismo radiator cap, Nismo Oil Cap, Painted calipers w/JVD Graphics, Chrome Grill Strips, Nismo gas cap cover, Borla TD exhaust, JDM clear markers, SSR GT10 rims F=18x9 +31 R=18x10 +37, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 F=245/40/18 R=275/40/18, Custco cooling plate, Motordyne 5/16" spacer, polished stock plenum, 7 wire Max Ground System, Zeetoyz red fluid caps, Zeetoyz blue A/C caps, UTR polished intake tube w/Zeetoyz clamps, Samco hoses w/Zeetoyz clamps.
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