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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 08:33 AM
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Default GruppeM Carbon Duct Installed

Gruppe M Carbon Duct Installed.
  • Add around 8 - 12 HP
  • Great Sound
  • Real Carbon

Details: http://www.gruppem.co.jp

2014 IS350 F Sport with Gruppe M Carbon Duct.
Sound Clip: 2014 IS350 F Sport with Gruppe M Carbon Duct









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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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look nice need to hear the sound
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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Any video for the sound? and price? Planning to get the fog light also, but not sure where can I install them in Vegas, dealer must be expensive, maybe have to take it to your shop to install them? How much will it cost?
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by anhzie
look nice need to hear the sound
Originally Posted by ybing
Any video for the sound? and price? Planning to get the fog light also, but not sure where can I install them in Vegas, dealer must be expensive, maybe have to take it to your shop to install them? How much will it cost?
Sound Clip from our customer.
2014 IS350 F Sport with Gruppe M Carbon Duct



Sure, Tommy @ Music Box from South El Monte, CA can do the install.

You can call 1 626 823 2853 and quote for installation cost.

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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Could you pair that with the SARD CF intake pipe? **** would look unreal.
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Old Nov 20, 2013 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bucanero
could you pair that with the sard cf intake pipe? **** would look unreal.
sure…………..
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Old Nov 20, 2013 | 04:15 AM
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Nice mod ...
Waiting for BassMech to comment on this mod
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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can't wait to see the next person with this.
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Originally Posted by Nigel-JDMParts
Gruppe M Carbon Duct Installed.
  • Add around 8 - 12 HP
mmmm....proof?
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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So basically it is a carbon fiber cover with a K&N cone filter..
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by liqinwei26
So basically it is a carbon fiber cover with a K&N cone filter..
nope, K&N never have this filter design for sell on their own product.


This is a special requested by Gruppe M and the design of the filter made a huge difference in sound and air flow.
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 09:16 AM
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Still waiting on proof of the added HP.
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sloosh
Still waiting on proof of the added HP.
^^^^ Agreed....lets see some proof. Vids? Dynos?
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Where is it available for purchase?
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Randre19
^^^^ Agreed....lets see some proof. Vids? Dynos?
+1

These guys made me skeptical of intakes and filters. Would need to see proof before spending all that cash.

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