JT2MA71's 2014 UW build

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Oct 23, 2022 | 10:20 AM

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Icode exhaust installed!
Drained and refilled diff as well since break-in period is done.

painted the back face and tips

titanium fasteners of course!

2mm titanium washer in between the flanges to prevent the ti flange from warping and still provide a proper gasket seal.

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Oct 23, 2022 | 10:27 AM

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Initial start up was surprisingly very quiet. It has gotten a little louder after a quick drive.

Oct 23, 2022 | 02:15 PM

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There are no markings of any kind on the cats. But they do work!

I am sure they work great, just wondering how hi-flow of what cell count those are.
@ModInJapan might know.

Oct 23, 2022 | 03:32 PM

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I am sure they work great, just wondering how hi-flow of what cell count those are.
@ModInJapan might know.

I’ll ask Steven if he can find out.

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Oct 25, 2022 | 08:02 AM

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We need to hear a driving and WOT video with your exhaust setup. Sounds exotic!

Oct 25, 2022 | 10:53 AM

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We need to hear a driving and WOT video with your exhaust setup. Sounds exotic!

I will make a driving video as soon as we get some decent weather!

Oct 29, 2022 | 05:03 PM

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Got my ICODE carbon fiber hood. Fit is …I’d say 9/10. It needs to be clearcoated.

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Oct 29, 2022 | 05:55 PM

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looking great!

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Oct 30, 2022 | 12:33 PM

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looking great!

Thank you!

Oct 30, 2022 | 12:51 PM

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One of the things I like about the icode hood, I can install the factory insulation on it. Had to drill a few holes and trim out the portion under the vents.

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Oct 30, 2022 | 01:52 PM

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Got my ICODE carbon fiber hood. Fit is …I’d say 9/10. It needs to be clearcoated.

Just clear-coat? I would paint it and just leave the vents exposed. But of course, that is just me.

Oct 30, 2022 | 02:50 PM

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Just clear-coat? I would paint it and just leave the vents exposed. But of course, that is just me.

Yes, the current plan is to just clear coat it. We’ll see!

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Nov 14, 2022 | 05:39 AM

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Decided to get the hood professionally clear-coated now instead of doing it myself next Spring. Got some titanium hardware for it as well.

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Nov 17, 2022 | 07:08 AM

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Hood is clear-coated and back on the car!

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Nov 17, 2022 | 06:43 PM

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The hood looks great. Can you provide more pictures of the side vents? As well as where the side vents start under the hood? Thanks