DIY: Install Fringe XVO Afterburner Tips for HKS Exhaust System

wheee! · 06-28-2013, 04:20 PM

The Fringe XVO Afterburner tips are designed to replace the stock Ti tips on the 370Z HKS exhaust system. The full development story of the Fringe XVO tips is here:
http://www.the370z.com/exhaust-intake/41572-new-fringe-xvo-afterburner-exhaust-tips.html

This thread is the DIY for replacing your HKS tips with the Fringe XVO's!

Step 1: Order a set of tips from Fringe!

This is a pic of the two tips side by side

Step 2: Make sure you have the necessary tools and supplies for the removal of the old tips and install of the new Fringe Afterburners. You will need a 10mm wrench and a 4mm allen head wrench. I recommend the small ratcheting tools that allow you to work inside the exhaust tip easily.

Step 3: Remove the stainless steel bolt and lockwasher from the inside of the Fringe Afterburner tips. These will be mounted during shipping.

Step 4: Using the 10mm wrench and the ratcheting 4mm hex, remove the two bolts and washers holding each Ti HKS tip onto the exhaust outlet. Slide the Ti tip off the exhaust and place it onto a safe surface to prevent it scratching. Clean the outside of the exhaust outlet and ensure that the outlet is round and free of irregularities. A misshapen outlet can cause the Fringe tip to encounter difficulties sliding into place due to the tight manufacturing tolerances.

Step 5: CAREFULLY slide the new Fringe Afterburner tip onto the exhaust outlet and ensure you slide it backwards evenly, watching to see that the mounting hardware lines up correctly with the slots in the exhaust outlet.

Step 6: Slide the tip back so that the inner tube is now flush with the exhaust outlet. Add one drop of loctite MEDIUM (blue) to the mounting bolts and thread them into the inside mounting weld nuts. Tighten the bolts firmly but not too much. The loctite will keep them from backing off.

Step 7: Repeat this same procedure for the other tip. Stand back and admire your work!

This is a shot of the original HKS and the new Fringe Afterburner

This how they look from above the bumper

These are some extra angles for your viewing pleasure!

and this last one shows the furthest offset from the car possible... about 1/2 an inch further out than when mounted flush to the exhaust pipe outlet.

The total install time was less than an hour from start to finish. I took my time and was careful not to scratch the components during install or removal. I also added a light coat of wax to the new Fringe XVO Afterburners to keep them nice and shiny!

I hope you enjoy these one of a kind unique tips! Order yours in whatever colour combo you like from Fringe XVO!

wheee! · 06-28-2013, 04:20 PM

Some more pics showing the tips from a bit farther back...

ka24king · 06-28-2013, 04:28 PM

I have been wanting to see pics of these forever I should shove bamboo shoots under your nails for doing this to me lol !!!! PICS ASAP PLZ

Alstann · 06-29-2013, 12:02 AM

I'm so glad I could help make this a reality!

I'm really hoping that the burnt tips work out as well. I can't, can't, CANT wait to get my hands on a set.

370Z JT · 06-29-2013, 01:29 AM

I don't know. Something doesn't look right. Maybe if they didnt stick out that much? Or maybe diameter of the tips are too big? Or maybe the finish of the tips?

But thumbs up if you dig it.

DEpointfive0 · 06-29-2013, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

I don't know. Something doesn't look right. Maybe if they didnt stick out that much? Or maybe diameter of the tips are too big? Or maybe the finish of the tips?

But thumbs up if you dig it.

Yeahhhhhh... I agree with all those points...
Nothing does it for me

But

if you like it

cv129 · 06-29-2013, 11:09 AM

This looks fitting on a Veneno or maybe a Zonda.

wheee! · 06-29-2013, 12:08 PM

The finish can be changed to whatever combo you like. These tips are indeed massive, but in person they don't look too large. The are longer in the fact that they set INTO the car more than the HkS tips. These look larger because the do not have an angle cut as well.
I appreciate all the comments! Good and bad...

wheee! · 07-03-2013, 05:16 PM

added a few more pics to the second post....

JARblue · 07-03-2013, 05:20 PM

Nicely done sir

I really like the angle from almost straight back... like the exhaust has teeth in it's open mouth

wheee! · 07-03-2013, 05:23 PM

It's growing on me daily. I have been getting a lot of positive feedback from everyone that see's it in person. In hindsight, I think a darker gunmetal colour might be more dramatic for the outer finish, but I am loving the look..

FringeXVO · 07-03-2013, 08:30 PM

You CAN actually change it if you want. It would require drilling out and later replacing the rivets, but the tips are modular so you could remove the outers, have them recoated, then reassemble and reinstall them.

wheee! · 07-03-2013, 09:18 PM

I may do that one day! I have a local powder coater that does work like this. But right now I am digging the colour....!

wheee! · 08-21-2013, 07:29 PM

Tips were a big hit in Calgary at the illMotion 2013 Sunday School event!

wheee! · 12-20-2013, 04:26 PM

Body Kit in progress..... hope to make the tips stand out even more!

Quick test fit of the rear bumper and I am impressed! For all the naysayers about duraflex, this kit is very close to spot on! Can't wait to get it to the body shop!

Tips will get a fresh powder coat of satin black or gunmetal with the new body kit.

06-28-2013, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	DIY: Install Fringe XVO Afterburner Tips for HKS Exhaust System The Fringe XVO Afterburner tips are designed to replace the stock Ti tips on the 370Z HKS exhaust system. The full development story of the Fringe XVO tips is here: http://www.the370z.com/exhaust-intake/41572-new-fringe-xvo-afterburner-exhaust-tips.html This thread is the DIY for replacing your HKS tips with the Fringe XVO's! Step 1: Order a set of tips from Fringe! This is a pic of the two tips side by side Step 2: Make sure you have the necessary tools and supplies for the removal of the old tips and install of the new Fringe Afterburners. You will need a 10mm wrench and a 4mm allen head wrench. I recommend the small ratcheting tools that allow you to work inside the exhaust tip easily. Step 3: Remove the stainless steel bolt and lockwasher from the inside of the Fringe Afterburner tips. These will be mounted during shipping. Step 4: Using the 10mm wrench and the ratcheting 4mm hex, remove the two bolts and washers holding each Ti HKS tip onto the exhaust outlet. Slide the Ti tip off the exhaust and place it onto a safe surface to prevent it scratching. Clean the outside of the exhaust outlet and ensure that the outlet is round and free of irregularities. A misshapen outlet can cause the Fringe tip to encounter difficulties sliding into place due to the tight manufacturing tolerances. Step 5: CAREFULLY slide the new Fringe Afterburner tip onto the exhaust outlet and ensure you slide it backwards evenly, watching to see that the mounting hardware lines up correctly with the slots in the exhaust outlet. Step 6: Slide the tip back so that the inner tube is now flush with the exhaust outlet. Add one drop of loctite MEDIUM (blue) to the mounting bolts and thread them into the inside mounting weld nuts. Tighten the bolts firmly but not too much. The loctite will keep them from backing off. Step 7: Repeat this same procedure for the other tip. Stand back and admire your work! This is a shot of the original HKS and the new Fringe Afterburner This how they look from above the bumper These are some extra angles for your viewing pleasure! and this last one shows the furthest offset from the car possible... about 1/2 an inch further out than when mounted flush to the exhaust pipe outlet. The total install time was less than an hour from start to finish. I took my time and was careful not to scratch the components during install or removal. I also added a light coat of wax to the new Fringe XVO Afterburners to keep them nice and shiny! I hope you enjoy these one of a kind unique tips! Order yours in whatever colour combo you like from Fringe XVO! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal Last edited by wheee!; 06-28-2013 at 04:45 PM.

06-28-2013, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	Some more pics showing the tips from a bit farther back... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal Last edited by wheee!; 07-03-2013 at 05:15 PM.

06-28-2013, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 13	I have been wanting to see pics of these forever I should shove bamboo shoots under your nails for doing this to me lol !!!! PICS ASAP PLZ wheee! likes this.

06-29-2013, 12:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I'm so glad I could help make this a reality! I'm really hoping that the burnt tips work out as well. I can't, can't, CANT wait to get my hands on a set. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

06-29-2013, 01:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	I don't know. Something doesn't look right. Maybe if they didnt stick out that much? Or maybe diameter of the tips are too big? Or maybe the finish of the tips? But thumbs up if you dig it. DEpointfive0 and chrischhorn like this. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

06-29-2013, 11:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,190 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	This looks fitting on a Veneno or maybe a Zonda.

06-29-2013, 12:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	The finish can be changed to whatever combo you like. These tips are indeed massive, but in person they don't look too large. The are longer in the fact that they set INTO the car more than the HkS tips. These look larger because the do not have an angle cut as well. I appreciate all the comments! Good and bad... DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

07-03-2013, 05:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	added a few more pics to the second post.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

07-03-2013, 05:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Nicely done sir I really like the angle from almost straight back... like the exhaust has teeth in it's open mouth __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-03-2013, 05:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	It's growing on me daily. I have been getting a lot of positive feedback from everyone that see's it in person. In hindsight, I think a darker gunmetal colour might be more dramatic for the outer finish, but I am loving the look.. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

07-03-2013, 08:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
FringeXVO Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 142 Drives: 2JZJeep Rep Power: 13	You CAN actually change it if you want. It would require drilling out and later replacing the rivets, but the tips are modular so you could remove the outers, have them recoated, then reassemble and reinstall them. __________________ http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g9...uitySigpic.jpg We exist to do great things. FringeXVO-Mech Design Fab

07-03-2013, 09:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	I may do that one day! I have a local powder coater that does work like this. But right now I am digging the colour....! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

08-21-2013, 07:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	Tips were a big hit in Calgary at the illMotion 2013 Sunday School event! FringeXVO likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

12-20-2013, 04:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	Body Kit in progress..... hope to make the tips stand out even more! Quick test fit of the rear bumper and I am impressed! For all the naysayers about duraflex, this kit is very close to spot on! Can't wait to get it to the body shop! Tips will get a fresh powder coat of satin black or gunmetal with the new body kit. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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