Black Tip Dinan Exhaust pics

radiantm3 · 03-24-2009, 09:25 PM

Got mine installed today. Here are some photos for those wondering how they look. And they are a bit extended because the exhaust was hot.

LemansE82 · 03-24-2009, 09:30 PM

Looks good...any pics of the whole exhaust?

radiantm3 · 03-24-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xXxMLEExXx

Looks good...any pics of the whole exhaust?

Unfortunately, no.

gtaday51 · 03-24-2009, 09:32 PM

Makes me want that even more. Its a catback right? all bolt on?

radiantm3 · 03-24-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaday51

Makes me want that even more. Its a catback right? all bolt on?

Bolt on, yes. catback, no.

gtaday51 · 03-24-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

Bolt on, yes. catback, no.

axle back?

ki__ · 03-24-2009, 10:50 PM

sound pics?!?

radiantm3 · 03-24-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaday51

axle back?

Yea.

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Originally Posted by BlacknRedi

sound pics?!?

One of these days.

Elsabor67 · 03-24-2009, 11:27 PM

That looks very clean. How much did it set you back?

S54dan · 03-24-2009, 11:33 PM

Can't lie... Love Dinan parts...

radiantm3 · 03-24-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsabor67

That looks very clean. How much did it set you back?

It's definitely not cheap: http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=783&page=1

$1099. It looks good, sounds great and I plan on getting their stage 2 suspension package (already have the stage 2 software). Might as well stick with Dinan for the warranty and that deck lid badge.

MastaMind · 03-25-2009, 05:54 AM

Looks good man. I can't wait for mine to come in.

How's the sound?

Edit: Also, they have a 15% rebate right now, so it brings down the cost a bit.

ruffstik · 03-25-2009, 07:34 AM

yeah Im really curious about the sound of this....

Speed Cat · 03-25-2009, 09:31 AM

I want to hear it too

adc · 03-25-2009, 10:07 AM

Sound clips, or ban.

montreal red · 03-25-2009, 10:36 AM

wow looks great ! the tips look very high quality

gizmo · 03-25-2009, 12:43 PM

Wow, that thing looks really nice. Love to hear it.

Zoominrex · 03-25-2009, 01:52 PM

i'm leaning towards this system myself

Papa13 · 03-25-2009, 01:54 PM

Sound clips please!!

bluemoon · 03-25-2009, 02:11 PM

Any idea of the weight compared to stock? I've heard the Dinan unit is lighter perhaps as much as 25lbs lighter vs stock.

Ruffan · 03-25-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

It's definitely not cheap: http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=783&page=1

$1099. It looks good, sounds great and I plan on getting their stage 2 suspension package (already have the stage 2 software). Might as well stick with Dinan for the warranty and that deck lid badge.

I went with the stage III suspension, and I highly recomend it. Adding the camber plates makes a noticable difference in how quickly the car "turns-in". The steering feel is unchanged, but the initial reaction from the tires is just much quicker. I've already driven a few hundred miles on the highway too, and I can't feel any negative side effects such as increased tramlining or dartiness. I assume the tires will wear somewhat more quickly, but it's a small price to pay.

In regards to the suspension, it's just awesome. The ride is slightly harsher over big bumps, but in normal driving it feels almost as soft as stock. The most noticable diffence isn't the springs, it's the dampening. The ride is so controlled. There is no floatiness at high speed and less jumping when the car is loaded in a corner and hits some bumps. The springs are definitely tighter and reduce roll. The car is at least 1/2 inch lower front and rear. I'm not going to compare this setup to coil-overs or anything other than stock, but I'm VERY happy with the package. I can't wait for my first track event in this baby at Pocono in April. Hopefully I can kill my runflats so I feel better about replacing them.

Now the big problem is that I still can't hear it as well as I want. I'm still waiting on my black tips (I had him send back the chrome to get the black), which were supposed to get to my dealer in CT this week. I'll call him now and see what's up.

MastaMind · 03-25-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruffan

I went with the stage III suspension, and I highly recomend it. Adding the camber plates makes a noticable difference in how quickly the car "turns-in". The steering feel is unchanged, but the initial reaction from the tires is just much quicker. I've already driven a few hundred miles on the highway too, and I can't feel any negative side effects such as increased tramlining or dartiness. I assume the tires will wear somewhat more quickly, but it's a small price to pay.

In regards to the suspension, it's just awesome. The ride is slightly harsher over big bumps, but in normal driving it feels almost as soft as stock. The most noticable diffence isn't the springs, it's the dampening. The ride is so controlled. There is no floatiness at high speed and less jumping when the car is loaded in a corner and hits some bumps. The springs are definitely tighter and reduce roll. The car is at least 1/2 inch lower front and rear. I'm not going to compare this setup to coil-overs or anything other than stock, but I'm VERY happy with the package. I can't wait for my first track event in this baby at Pocono in April. Hopefully I can kill my runflats so I feel better about replacing them.

Now the big problem is that I still can't hear it as well as I want. I'm still waiting on my black tips (I had him send back the chrome to get the black), which were supposed to get to my dealer in CT this week. I'll call him now and see what's up.

Any chance of you having some pics showing the drop with the Dinan springs?

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