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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 03:26 PM
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This is an amazing build..... Love the Aimgain items, exactly how id want mine.
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Old Nov 16, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bustarice
Same here... hardly attend shows, never participated. But hey car lookin' great!
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This is an amazing build..... Love the Aimgain items, exactly how id want mine.
Thanks! Appreciate the feedback
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Old Dec 12, 2016 | 04:24 PM
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Couple new parts ordered before the end of 2016. I believe these are 'firsts' for our chassis, so I'll have some feedback after all parts installed.

KAZ-SUS Reinforced Stabilizer Bar (Front Sway) - Since I have all the Tom's Racing Braces and Front Strut, I've been following the development of this KAZ-SUS bar since they've been in collaboration with the Mode Parfume demo cars. Picking this piece up essentially completes the set of all support "bars" available. Girth comparison in the bottom pic.



Secondly, after a fairly convincing conversation with a friend, I was convinced that it was time to install an aftermarket exhaust since I have been "leaving power on the table". Since the drone from the Joe Z mufflers was too much for me, I was convinced I didn't want to install an exhaust on this car unless it was a Suruga Speed. To my surprise, I found a slightly used one available for a steal of a price, so now I'll be waiting on the delivery of a Suruga PFS Loop Exhaust.






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Old Dec 12, 2016 | 06:57 PM
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I'm also looking in exhaust but afraid of the in-cabin drone. The clip sounds legit!
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Old Dec 13, 2016 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bustarice
I'm also looking in exhaust but afraid of the in-cabin drone. The clip sounds legit!
Since having an exhaust previously, I know for certain the drone between 2-4K was maddening to me. Here's a clip of the in-cabin sound of the Suruga exhaust (+Tom's Supercharger). Hopefully it's what I've been looking for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHjvhtcfJS4&t=119s

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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
Since having an exhaust previously, I know for certain the drone between 2-4K was maddening to me. Here's a clip of the in-cabin sound of the Suruga exhaust (+Tom's Supercharger). Hopefully it's what I've been looking for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHjvhtcfJS4&t=119s
Wow even with the s/c it doesn't sound bad at all inside!

I'm curious about the design. I see it's a loop but only 1 visible canister instead of some loops have 2 canisters and 2 ubends... or am I missing something here? Looks like it's just a longer pipe doing a loop.

Looking to get the loop from Aimgain later but for now I ended up ordering 2 borla's and custom my axle back first until then. Deciding if I need to loop it or buy 2 more borlas on each side to reduce any drone.
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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You have great taste! Visual Motivation for sure!
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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 11:07 AM
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bruh, this car is still alive? :P

(holy **** haven't logged in since june 2014)
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by cheez80
bruh, this car is still alive? :P

(holy **** haven't logged in since june 2014)
kinda sorta still alive. thought I would've finished this build by now, but the USD:Yen rate keeps me coming back for more lol
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Old Dec 2, 2019 | 10:52 PM
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How are the KAZ-SUS Sway bars holding up? How did you get them? Do they ride better? I have a 2016 non sport and want an upgrade.
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 01:32 PM
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Kaz-Sus sway bar has been holding up well. I got them imported from Japan through Jin at Kyoei-USA. The chassis is noticeably stiffer as a result. I would suggest reaching out to Jin at Kyoei USA or Freddie at AutoFashion USA if you want to order it.
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 11:08 PM
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Any updates on this sick ride?
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