ARK GRIP Exhaust Review Pics Sound Clip

Econ · 05-10-2011, 08:30 PM

Well, i bought this exhaust from someone on the forum, and I must say I'm in love with it. Install was very easy, everything lined up, and no rattle whatsoever from the cross member (common issue people have had with ARK).

Installation:
Like I said, fairly straight forward, just hand tighten everything first, then jack up the X pipe and start tightening bolts from the Cats towards the muffler. I have about 3/4 inch of clearance.

Sound:
I like it a lot. Could be a little louder, however i like LOUD. Sounds great though, and I've gotten a lot of positive comments on it.

Looks:
By far my favorite aspect of this exhaust is how bada$$ it looks. Also, alignment was PERFECT. look for yourself

Performance:
Probably all placebo, car feels like its going faster only because it sounds so much nicer. Will have it dyno'd and tuned soon.

I apologize for the horrifc quality (i used a phone for all of this). I don't own a camera, however for some reason my GF has like a $400 one i bought here but never seems to be around when i need car stuff....

daisuke149 · 05-10-2011, 08:41 PM

does sound amazing man!

zrider · 05-11-2011, 12:54 AM

nice review. i have the same exhaust and love it !!

wdkwang · 05-11-2011, 01:35 AM

i've been wanting to hear how it sounds in person for a while. hopefully i'll make it to a weds. meet

Econ · 05-11-2011, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

i've been wanting to hear how it sounds in person for a while. hopefully i'll make it to a weds. meet

yea come by man, supposed to be nice tonight, and should be a good turnout

Highwind · 05-12-2011, 01:17 PM

Sounds awesome. Now some drive by's with your girls 400 dollar camera

toxik · 05-12-2011, 02:05 PM

haha I thought it was a greddy last night, I just kept looking at the tips.

Econ · 05-12-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Highwind

Sounds awesome. Now some drive by's with your girls 400 dollar camera

yea, i'm gonna go to an empty lot with the gf and do some high quality vids of the exhaust.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxik

haha I thought it was a greddy last night, I just kept looking at the tips.

haha, nope ARK. i dont think i've seen a greddy in person, looks nice too.

I just really like the look of the seperate cans

stephen · 05-13-2011, 12:55 AM

yep installed mine wed night and wow love the exhaust iys fing great sound just love it... thanks alex at ark def a great investment, next gen 3's, test pipes, and pulleys!!!

ClemsonWill · 05-13-2011, 10:34 AM

Econ, Does your passsenger side canister sit 1/2" lower than the driver side? It's hard to tell in the pictures?

Econ · 05-13-2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Econ, Does your passsenger side canister sit 1/2" lower than the driver side? It's hard to tell in the pictures?

yea about a 1/2" maybe less

I have OCD. and i only notice it if im far away from the car. Doesn't look bad at all, and up close (within a couple of feet) you can't notice.

Nixlimited · 05-13-2011, 12:49 PM

That looks very similar to the HKS exhaust from the back at least. Can you tell me what the two canisters coming off before the mufflers in the rear are? I assume they are some type of resonator. The HKS has them too. Been wondering.

Econ · 05-13-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nixlimited

That looks very similar to the HKS exhaust from the back at least. Can you tell me what the two canisters coming off before the mufflers in the rear are? I assume they are some type of resonator. The HKS has them too. Been wondering.

!@#$%^ ark performance exhaust and dual chamber explained in detail

a lot of detail here, and they can do a much better job explaining it.

Nixlimited · 05-13-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Econ

!@#$%^ ark performance exhaust and dual chamber explained in detail

a lot of detail here, and they can do a much better job explaining it.

Ah, excellent, thanks.

05-11-2011, 01:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	i've been wanting to hear how it sounds in person for a while. hopefully i'll make it to a weds. meet __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

05-13-2011, 10:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 446	Econ, Does your passsenger side canister sit 1/2" lower than the driver side? It's hard to tell in the pictures? __________________ Slightly modded

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05-12-2011, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
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Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 26	That looks very similar to the HKS exhaust from the back at least. Can you tell me what the two canisters coming off before the mufflers in the rear are? I assume they are some type of resonator. The HKS has them too. Been wondering.