Installed Pics: Initial Test Fit of Afterburner Exhaust Tips by FringeXVO
 

I just completed that initial test fit of the limited run Afterburner Exhaust Tips for the HKS (resonated) exhaust system on 350/370z and G35/37 platforms. Here are several installed pics from that test fitting.

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These last 3 show what we believe the tip extension will be more like on the Z/G platforms with a different body kit/OEM body. I am told this particular body kit rear valance shrouds the tips a little more than the others. Confirmation pics on a 370z will be posted soon.


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These were designed in conjunction with member input from this forum, and this has been a great experience. These exist in part because of members of the370z.com.

The entire development thread is here:
http://www.the370z.com/exhaust-intak...aust-tips.html

For anyone interested in a set you may be put on the notification list for purchase as soon as they are officially available. A total of 11 sets will be made and sold.

Each set is custom crafted by laser and hand to order with over a million different color combinations and coatings available.

I'd also like to thank the members of Centexvq for their assistance with providing the test vehicle. Thanks Mauricio!

-Chad

Do these do anything or just looks?

And that's how you spend $200+ dollars on exhaust tips...

Looks like I got my answer lol

Awesome work Chad! I am looking forward to having these mounted ASAP.

I was just thinking, the rear of the Z with the HKS resonators looks kind of like fuel pods on the rear of the car to 'fuel' the afterburners..... might need to mod a little propane special effects into the tips and shoot some blue flame... lol

Good, excellent, and thank you! This set of tips sole function is to look good. :)

Wheee!, I am picking up your tips from the coater in an hour and a half.

PM Me the details of the shipping etc...!

I understand this is not an OEM rear kit, but even still, they seem Very recessed. If you're going for these you'll want to show them off! Let them stand out a bit further. :tup:

Payment sent... countdown to ignition....

I am applying an update to the mounting solution...the one spot that wasn't exactly perfect. A slight discrepency between the CAD hardware and the real-world hardware left me with bolts that were just slightly too big...which is EXACTLY why I insist on a test-fit prior to launch. It is required for this exact reason. So we know the development process works, no steps have been skipped, and I have upgraded the designs to incorporate a low-profile weld nut and M6 button head cap screw (all stainless) with lock washer to ensure these are a true "bolt-on" solution as well as highly corrosion resistant hardware, 100% stainless steel construction, laser cut, 100% born and built in Austin...custom colored to your specs. No one else gives you options like that...just sayin'. :)

Sounds good Chad! Looking forward to it!

Wheee!'s tips ship tomorrow...here they are, finished. He asked for a silver outer with a gloss black inner. Should match the wheels and accent his Z beautifully!


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God, they look massive!

That's what she said?

:bowrofl: She must be into more than 1 at a time... freaky bish! :inoutroflpuke: