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Stillen Parts Group Buy - Happy times for all!
Ok Guys,
I have gotten a quote back from stillen and the shipping looks good now all combined..... So far I have gotten a quote for 3 exhausts and 3 G3 intakes. Here are the prices: (Remember these are all in US dollars!) 3780.99 3 x 504355 ($1260.33 each) $1647.00 3 x 402852 ($549.00 each) $890.00 Schenker shipping (door to airport – MEL) __________________________________________________ __ $6317.99 Total USD Now these come to melbourne airport and we pick them up from there. I have access to a Honda CRV but I'm just waiting on a response on box sizes from stillen to see if they'll fit. Does anyone in Melb have access to a van or ute? What I would really like to do is get exact numbers of who wants what so we can finalise, then maybe meet up with a few of the Melbourne guys interested so we can organise together (and i don't get my knees broken if it falls through lol (which it wont (but if it does))) and then organise the money together and send it off. For interstate guys, the hard part is getting it from the states, other than that, interstate shipping is relatively cheap (from memory I got my exhaust for about $50 by courier (TNT) interstate you might wanna check though) Any Melb guys who can help out with the organising? I'll need you guys who are 100% to let me know what your after and I'll get a final quote. By the way MrBMW posted a video in another thread of a fly by with this exhaust (i think it had high flows on it though) and it really is a great sounding exhaust, it has a great tone and NO droning!! not to mention the nice power gains... cheers!! |
100% on the Stillen cat back + Gen 3 CAI.
Ready when you are. |
Thanks for organising this!
Count me in. I don't have a large car but a mate has a Navara that we could use. 100% Stillen cat back Gen 3 CAI How much are the high flows? |
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STILLEN : STILLEN Hi-Flow Catalytic Converters Ok well I guess we can start planning, we'll just wait and make sure no one else wants to buy anything then we can begin :) I wouldn't mind catching up with you guys first and organise together because I don't like having other peoples money... maybe we can all pay the total of the invoice split into 'x' people to stillen together? |
Wouldn't mind the cats, however i was leaning more towards Berk Cats. So that can be another time.
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Im happy to meet up to get this rolling.
Yeah the cats may have to wait...lets keep this simple with just CAI and exhausts. I wonder if Nissan will crack the sads over the intakes and exhausts regarding the warranty? |
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Well I'll definately give u a buzz dude and try organise, meet up when needed.... I'm in adelaide this weekend so maybe next week or something? |
Thanks for organising and researching this.
I'm interested but with that first part number is that just a catback system - I could be wrong but the pics look like it is the full blown complete system. Particularily the bit that looks like a Y looks like it would be the piece I'm not interested in. I assume they only sell it as a full system? Cheers, Stu |
In regards to the warrenty, unless the part can directly be linked to the fault.
This is mind im sure Nissan wouldnt mind getting out of an engine fault and just blame it on the intake. With my 350 I had intake, plenum spacer, headers, cats and catback, piggy back and rims, was lucky and never had an issue with the engine, just the diff and windscreen water jets. Needless to say warrenty was never an issue. |
Hi Guys,
Sorry for the late reply to this thread (was in Townsville for the V8's). Gotta say thanks to evse82 for at least getting the ball rolling on this. I am also very interested myself, but have to talk to the CFO (wife LOL). It's looking pretty good at this stage thanks to the Tax man :bowrofl:. I'll get back to you in a few days. If thats to late thats cool, as i'm sure a few of us will be getting more things over time from the US or even Japan. |
Great system guys - you're gonna love it. The sound is amazing and with the SRM its even better coming up to a stop ;) Get the HFC as well if you can afford it!
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Personally I'm after a good sound. The added benefit is a few extra horses at the wheels. I also noticed in your sig you have the Grounding kit, to be honest I haven't yet read up on this, but did find any noticeable difference. |
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I wanna get the berk hfc as well. They seem to be legal in most places unlike the stillen ones... |
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My main goal when the car is a little older (ie. not much warranty left) is to go TT or SC. But hey thats quite a while yet. I'm still enjoying just driving to the shops LOL (even let the missus have hoon yesterday:eek:), |
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cheers |
No worries there on the SRM - there is a lot of acronyms to learn :) Yes tunnel and under ground parking hunting is a fun new game with the exhaust system. The Stillen sounds fantastic and the HFC gives it more growl. Tame when the throttle is light and it sounds fantastic when you romp on it. Almost an exotic note....
Grounding kit - the engine is mostly isolated from the chasis for obvious reasons. This doesn't make it the best path for electricity and in particular the sensors on the engine so the grounding kit improves the grounding path for those sensors by adding additional grounding points from the engine to the chasis. Helps the sensors to send the best/cleanest/most accurate info to the ECU which in theory will optimize the power/efficiencey of the engine. |
Hey guys,
I'm ready when you guys are to order the parts. I am happy to pass on my funds to you evse82 if your placing the order and have to pay in one sum. Lets just meet first. On the topic of cash, are you sure we can't get a discount as we are buying three sets? Ask them and see what they say. More news....and way more interesting too.....my dealer just received a Titanium 6sp Z last night that was meant to be the showroom car, but he said he can swap the cars around and I can have it now. Sweet! So next week it's on the road! Oh yeah. :) |
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I am in for the buy, but my problem is my funds are coming from the TAX man:tup:. So it would be a few weeks before that comes in. I agree with GTRFAN, maybe we could get a better discount as we are buying a few sets. Also as i think some of us are looking into HFC's also, it could be worth looking into the Stillen's and maybe even get a bigger discount... +Rep for evse82, for getting the ground work started on this for us. |
if we are doin cats aswell i'll be in on that, heard better things about the Berk cats, but i would settle for stillen
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My Stillen HFC's have been fantastic. The Berks have been around longer.... I like having parts from all the same company if they are comparable....
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yeah well we can organise a bigger deal, I was just thinkiing of going the berk cats because they are legal in America (except for California), which means they would most likely be legal here, the stillen ones are marked off road use only so I doubt they'll pass here.
Once we get everything finalised i'll send a final list of products we want to buy and ask for a better price. should be all good :) I'm ready to go for the exhaust anyways, i think i'll be swapping the intakes for the cats though |
Hey guys,
Not sure if any of you have been checking out the Intake/Exhuast thread at all. I have noticed the Fast Intentions Cat Back/HFC's/Test Pipes. You have the sale thread HERE and the Exhaust thread HERE. I personally quite like this exhaust. It has a great sound and there are some nice Config options for it also. Going to email them and see what shipping is to Aus. Just thought this was another good option to check out. Dyno Stuff Drive around G37 With the G3/FI Cat Back/Test Pipes-Dyno G37 With the G3/FI Cat Back/Test drive by's |
I went through the post and it's looking like a great setup. Keep me posted :D
Still want that Stillen G3 CAI though |
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BTW I am not trying to undo the work that evse82 has already done. I just noticed that thread and listened to the Videos and loved it. With similar power gains for me it's coming down to sound. Also price will have an impact as well. |
Anyone interested in doing a Sydney order? Im after Stillen Cat back exhaust and G3 CAI.
Regards Joe |
I would be interested, however I would probably want to wait till the engine was completly broken in. Just so i could compare the difference
Also what is the expected increase in power for the G3's and the CBE. Are there not any distributers in Australia for Stillen? Quote:
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Fast Intentions CBE might be the way to go. Correct me if im wrong but from what i've read on this forum is that the Stillen knocks on the underside of the car and some people have had to bend the exhaust into shape to not rattle.
When your paying 70k for a car and go purchase a setup that doesn't fit correctly seems abit off, certainly when there are so many other CBE options out there. |
Hey there Ellz, from what I have read through those threads, is that the earlier Stillen CBE's, some not all (Pre April/May I think) were touching towards the back end, cant remember the part that it touches.
Since then they have meant to have made some adjustment to the exhaust and it's not touching anymore. Some were very happy and some weren't. |
Just watched the Fast Intentions clips. I must say the exhaust does sound beefy. However did sound a little loud in the cabin and the rear mufflers look a bit too bling for me.
Im after something sporty/tough without any drone at all. The fast intentions got an increase of 20rwhp or 14.8rwkw and increase of 12 Torque The Stillen CBE looks like an increase of 18whp or 13.3rwkw and increase of 15 Torque The Stillen G3's get 17.5 rwhp and 7 Torque (however dyno figures with bumper on are much lower like 10rwhp or 6rwkw) So not sure if the cost of the G3's if worth the extra 6 or so kw. Looks like with either exhaust and the G3 looking at increase of 19.3/ 20.8 rwkw (this is with the 6kw increase from G3 only) |
Thanks for clearign that up MrBMW.
In the end I will go with whichever way the group buy goes. Can't wait to start modding. |
Probably a good idea to run in a bit before the exhaust so we can feel the difference and work out where we want power and pick a product to suit. I'm really confused with these cold air intakes they just look like a lot of trouble for not much gain. Even back in my HSV days these the CAI's were always questionable so I'm thinking maybe just going to K&N mats and possibly just a smooth flow induction pipe might just be the way to go as it will be a heck of a lot cheaper and probably just as effective. Anyway AH370 I will wait for you but I'm going to speak to a friend of mine that brings in a lot of SUV parts in from the US he may be able to help with getting the kits here.
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If I remember rightly your in Brissie too aren't you Ellz. I can check with FI, with what shipping will be to here if you decide you want their exhaust. Also same goes for others that might want the FI setup, I have no probs doing something from up here. Again thanks to evse82 in starting the effort with Stillen though. Quote:
With the Stillen G3 longtube, there does appear to be some good evidence that there is a nice bump in HP, around 10-15atw if I remember rightly. Then combined with some Test Pipes (bugger the High Flow Cats LOL) and a good straight exhaust, there will be noticeable differences. |
Does anyone know how much the test pipes add to the noise of the exhaust? I want a nice sound but would think that the test pipes might add too much noise
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Yes i wouldnt got just plain test pipes. It's just asking for trouble. FI have the resinated test pipes so im looking into them.
MrBMW i am also learning towards the FI setup. I am in Brissy yes and i have met a 370 dude on the Gold Coast who is also interested. Group buy of 3 from FI to Brisbane maybe? Stillen Intake hands down, i'd put the money down now if it helped :P |
Hey sorry for late response, been in a new position at work and been really busy :(
I had a look at the FI exhaust but was worried that it may be a bit to noisy inside, it does look awesome from behind though :) I just don't want my car to drone at all, and from what i heard about the Stillen, they didn't have any drone at all so thats why I initially chose that one. I'm happy to go either way really, just as long as the sound is good, with no raspiness or drone lol What's everyone leaning towards? Also how much does the FI cost in comparison to the Stillen? (sorry haven't checked out the price yet) |
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I'm going for the Resonated Test Pipes/CBE with 18" Resonator and CF Muffler. I streamed the videos through my PS3 (sounds better than my laptop LOL) and was extremely happy with the results. I've PM'd/Emailed FI for shipping prices to Aus as well. If people want to go that way, maybe we can do that. Sry for the Hijack as i personally appreciate the effort you have put in so far for the Stillen stuff. |
I will have what ever exhaust does not have drone or Raspiness.
So unless I can see proof that the FI does not have any, then Stillen for me I dont recieve my 370 till Oct and Im already looking at mods :driving: Quote:
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Although everyone has their own taste. That's what is great about the wide selection of products there is. The only downside is that it is all in the US or Japan at the moment. You still have a fair amount of time till you get your car anyway. It will take a while no matter which product anyone decides on, due to shipping. |
New jobs ok just a lot more work lol... ah wells.
Ok well I like the look of this one, but I'm just a little worried about the loudness. There is a new video of it on youtube, sounds great from outside but i'm just not sure whether it'll be attracting too much attention from police. It just seems a little loud at times. I guess maybe we wait and see the shipping cost then decide. GTRFAN you still here? lol he was keen on the stillen not sure if he's seen this one yet. |
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