What did you do to your Supra today?

[AustinGRSupra]

Actually did some stuff today:

—new set of Michelin PSS
—H&R Trak+ spacers: 11front/15rear
—ZL1 rockguards

 

[genoxy]

Engine bay looking nice! Is the logo on the ftp charge pipes removable? Trying to go for a discreet oem look since I live in car loving California lol.

Thanks dude! Pretty sure they are just stickers so should be ok to remove. I didn't see any screws going through the pipe in that location. There's also a logo on the joining pipe but can be rotated away from view. It also comes in black for OEM look. Enjoy!

 

[KillxPoint]

Just finished its first wash and wax since ive owned it!

 

[Nukleuz_Za]

Actually did some stuff today:

—ZL1 rockguards

How easy was the install on the rock guards? mine arrive this week.

 

[MYNEWFAST]

I removed these crimped and smaller diameter piping, starting from the resonator. Used new 3" piping to replace them.
Removed the stock muffler with its smaller diameter tips.
Applied two of these 5" tips,
And then proceeded to drive Gazoo for 2 hrs because of the beautiful and warm notes that now escapes from the back of the car.

The car feels much more energetic, and happier. And has a note I feel it should have had from the get go.
Note:
With the factory super catalyst, turbocharger, and resonator choking down the sound and some of the power.
The muffler delete is ideal.

And in my opinion, the car will breathe much faster, without it.
Also,, our factory DP with catalyst.
Appears to be a good unit. And for me, doesn't warrant a change.

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[Cldrigid]

How easy was the install on the rock guards? mine arrive this week.

Not hard... Make sure you have a

How easy was the install on the rock guards? mine arrive this week.

Not hard.. make sure you have a 90 degree screwdriver for the rear and a rubber mallet to push in front clips.

 

[Ultimateone]

I removed these crimped and smaller diameter piping, starting from the resonator. Used new 3" piping to replace them

Where's the installed pictures?

 

[puzzled]

I test fitted my new carcovers.com indoor satin black cover (perfect and looks great, easy to stow away in its carrying case). Very happy. They have become my new car cover folks.

Since my car is officially hibernating for winter, I began working on the rest of the paint correction for dealer installed swirls and marring from when I test fitted a CoverCraft car cover which was a HORRIBLE fit. They would only refund me for the cover and I had to absorb freight/tax plus the time to correct the paint. Never buying from them ever again.

Going to work on the paint correction some more this week.

 

[AustinGRSupra]

How easy was the install on the rock guards? mine arrive this week.

Took maybe 15 mins total. Best to do the rears with the wheels off.

 

[KillxPoint]

I removed these crimped and smaller diameter piping, starting from the resonator. Used new 3" piping to replace them.
Removed the stock muffler with its smaller diameter tips.
Applied two of these 5" tips,
And then proceeded to drive Gazoo for 2 hrs because of the beautiful and warm notes that now escapes from the back of the car.

The car feels much more energetic, and happier. And has a note I feel it should have had from the get go.
Note:
With the factory super catalyst, turbocharger, and resonator choking down the sound and some of the power.
The muffler delete is ideal.

And in my opinion, the car will breathe much faster, without it.
Also,, our factory DP with catalyst.
Appears to be a good unit. And for me, doesn't warrant a change.

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Did you reinstall the active exhaust module?

 

[MYNEWFAST]

Where's the installed pictures?

I didn't take any, I was to busy answering 1000 questions from the rest of the customers, you know,,,
How fast, how's the handling, what are your next plans, does it get good mpg"
How fast have you driven it,, etc, etc.

But the shop did, And with a High Resolution camera.
I will Post this pics and video when I get the file.

 

[MYNEWFAST]

Did you reinstall the active exhaust module?

No! And I had my Valve unplugged and open anyway.
Since Day one. Besides,,
The stock muffler has a single exhaust feature, that's straight through all the time. Then the Value opens, and the muffler becomes quasi dual.

The real magic comes from the Sport Button Feature. The quicker throttle response, which allows the pops and bangs to be much more aggressive.

If you notice on the iDrive screen when you press sport, it shows engine, not exhaust per se.
The car now sounds like an exotic, every time you let off throttle or slightly lift, as if you're manual shifting, with the sport button on.

 

[KillxPoint]

No! And I had my Valve unplugged and open anyway.
Since Day one. Besides,,
The stock muffler has a single exhaust feature, that's straight through all the time. Then the Value opens, and the muffler becomes quasi dual.

The real magic comes from the Sport Button Feature. The quicker throttle response, which allows the pops and bangs to be much more aggressive.

If you notice on the iDrive screen when you press sport, it shows engine, not exhaust per se.
The car now sounds like an exotic, every time you let off throttle or slightly lift, as if you're manual shifting, with the sport button on.

No cel code when unplugged?
I want to straight pipe cat back or resp back but unsure if it will effect throttle response back pressure ect...

 

[KillxPoint]

muffler delete lol. i was kinda scared to do this because i didnt know what it would sound like. but damn the exhaust note is the best sounding note ive ever heard in my life! (especially under load on the highway! i swear. the crappy vid doesnt do it justice! in cabin sound is not as bad as i thought it would be. can still talk on the phone with no issues. outside the car is amazing.

Does the car feel less responsive with the muffler delete?

 

[MYNEWFAST]

Does the car feel less responsive with the muffler delete?

No, in fact, it feels More responsive. Plus I have a drop-in K&N Filter so,, fast air in, fast air out.
There is no need to worry about back pressure. As I said in my earlier post. With the turbo, the cat, and the resonator,, that's plenty of back pressure.

You cut down on exhaust gas when you can get the air out faster on a turbocharged engine. That's a good thing.