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Old 07-16-13, 07:38 AM
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So sexy...
Old 07-16-13, 07:51 AM
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Love the name "Angry Panda"
Old 07-16-13, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
Love the name "Angry Panda"
haha...thanks! I figured...black and white on the outside...full of rage (rioja) on the inside. =)
Old 07-23-13, 08:57 PM
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Default Takeda Pro Dry S intake...

This is an intake made for this engine (3.5L) but fitted for the engine bay and wiring of the 2IS so there are some clips here and there that are no longer "clipped" down and a hose needed to be bent in a different direction versus the stock direction. Other than those caveats, this was a fairly simple mod. On a moderate to aggressive acceleration (350 f-sport) it adds a massive growl to the the exhaust. The growl mellows out when the speed plateaus but chimes in again when you accelerate even in the higher gears. i will be posting a DYI later tonight of the installation. enjoy these two in the meantime. =)
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Old 07-23-13, 09:54 PM
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Liking the black roof!
Old 07-23-13, 11:26 PM
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innovator! way to go. nice mods.
Old 07-24-13, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by thejaperu
This is an intake made for this engine (3.5L) but fitted for the engine bay and wiring of the 2IS so there are some clips here and there that are no longer "clipped" down and a hose needed to be bent in a different direction versus the stock direction. Other than those caveats, this was a fairly simple mod. On a moderate to aggressive acceleration (350 f-sport) it adds a massive growl to the the exhaust. The growl mellows out when the speed plateaus but chimes in again when you accelerate even in the higher gears. i will be posting a DYI later tonight of the installation. enjoy these two in the meantime. =)
Looks great! Looking forward to the DIY. Will you post in the DIY thread or Performance section or both ?
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The angry panda is looking good.
Old 08-02-13, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by thejaperu
This is an intake made for this engine (3.5L) but fitted for the engine bay and wiring of the 2IS so there are some clips here and there that are no longer "clipped" down and a hose needed to be bent in a different direction versus the stock direction. Other than those caveats, this was a fairly simple mod. On a moderate to aggressive acceleration (350 f-sport) it adds a massive growl to the the exhaust. The growl mellows out when the speed plateaus but chimes in again when you accelerate even in the higher gears. i will be posting a DYI later tonight of the installation. enjoy these two in the meantime. =)

Please Please Please SOUNDCLIP p:
Old 08-08-13, 06:37 AM
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I love the angry panda! Looking good so far!
Old 08-08-13, 08:31 AM
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The black roof looks really great. Nice work!

I really want to do that to my wife's car, but I'm hesitant because it will just make the car hotter...like in the temperature kind of way.
Old 08-08-13, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce van
The black roof looks really great. Nice work!

I really want to do that to my wife's car, but I'm hesitant because it will just make the car hotter...like in the temperature kind of way.
haha..your clarification made me laugh...that was good.

uuummmm...i dont know if it would make it ALL that much hotter. i mean i dont have much to compare it to seeing how this vinyl was on two days after leaving the lot. lol. I will tell you though...this nuluxe sat in direct sun light one day and when i sat down it burned differently than leather. It was an unbearable hot. But it did cool down faster than leather wouldve. I say go for it. =)
Old 08-08-13, 06:09 PM
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Looks great! The vinyl roof looks great on the IS.
Old 08-08-13, 06:54 PM
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Loving the black roof too!

thejaperu, how much did your guy charge you for that? I got a quote for $200 including the antenna, the same guy who did my clear bra and I know he does great work but just wanted to compare with others.
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
Looks great! The vinyl roof looks great on the IS.
Thanks!!



Originally Posted by Alius
Loving the black roof too!

thejaperu, how much did your guy charge you for that? I got a quote for $200 including the antenna, the same guy who did my clear bra and I know he does great work but just wanted to compare with others.
Nice...$200 is a steal compared to the $350 i paid.


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