If you have an ARK GRiP cbe, i need your input!

nhbpcivicsi · 03-22-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BA9092

Installed my Ark Grip V2 this past weekend. LOVE the sound and LOVE the look.

Although, it did take me 3 attempts to get the tips and canisters lined up and symmetrical. All I had was Rhino Ramps on the rear wheels, so no much room to work with. VERY happy with the results!

Nice! i can tell that you're lowered, are you experiencing any sort of scrapping because the exhaust hangs pretty low?

BA9092 · 03-23-2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

Nice! i can tell that you're lowered, are you experiencing any sort of scrapping because the exhaust hangs pretty low?

Thank you! Actually, I'm at stock height. It may just be the angle of the photo. My driveway is pretty steep, so sadly no Swift springs for me.

b15 · 03-23-2014, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

Nice! i can tell that you're lowered, are you experiencing any sort of scrapping because the exhaust hangs pretty low?

I just installed swifts this weekend. The lowest point of the exhaust is just barely lower then the lowest part of the car. I think there's sufficient clearance still. If you're smart about it I dont think you'll have many issues scraping.

P's_Z · 03-23-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BA9092

Installed my Ark Grip V2 this past weekend. LOVE the sound and LOVE the look.

Although, it did take me 3 attempts to get the tips and canisters lined up and symmetrical. All I had was Rhino Ramps on the rear wheels, so no much room to work with. VERY happy with the results!

Very nice

those are the polished tips, right? Hopefully will order mine in the next few weeks.

tnav · 03-23-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by b15

I just installed swifts this weekend. The lowest point of the exhaust is just barely lower then the lowest part of the car. I think there's sufficient clearance still. If you're smart about it I dont think you'll have many issues scraping.

Great! I am doing the same setup, how much did the Grip run you?

b15 · 03-23-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tnav

Great! I am doing the same setup, how much did the Grip run you?

I believe it was around $990 shipped.

BA9092 · 03-23-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

Very nice

those are the polished tips, right? Hopefully will order mine in the next few weeks.

Yup, polished.

P's_Z · 03-23-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

I believe it was around $990 shipped.

$990!? New? May i ask where did you order it?

b15 · 03-23-2014, 01:25 PM

Yes new. Got it from FBNissan. They're a vendor on the site.

P's_Z · 03-23-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

Yes new. Got it from FBNissan. They're a vendor on the site.

kind sir

nhbpcivicsi · 03-23-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

I believe it was around $990 shipped.

That's one heck of a price :O

SXZ34 · 03-28-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by b15

I believe it was around $990 shipped.

Thats a stupid deal for the Grip. I love mine, lowered on swifts and my front scrapes occasionally but I have no problem with the exhaust. I am fairly careful though. Alignment is tough if you are on the ground any by yourself; time, patience, and buddy will go along way in making those tips sit perfect. I'm actually waiting on the fed ex guy as week speak to bring my R-Spec HFC's and the car awaits me at home on jack stands for some friday night fun after work. No knocking FI either though. I think they both sound great... FI is louder and I personally feel like the GRIP retains the VQ note very well so famously heard from the 350's just with a mean aggressive twist on it. I seriously couldn't be any happier with the ARK for my personal taste. I think thats what it comes down to though... do you want your car to be loud or to retain a more mild sounding exhaust that you could take a road trip and actually be comfortable with the sound. Hope that helps in your decision.

b15 · 03-28-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SXZ34

Thats a stupid deal for the Grip. I love mine, lowered on swifts and my front scrapes occasionally but I have no problem with the exhaust. I am fairly careful though. Alignment is tough if you are on the ground any by yourself; time, patience, and buddy will go along way in making those tips sit perfect. I'm actually waiting on the fed ex guy as week speak to bring my R-Spec HFC's and the car awaits me at home on jack stands for some friday night fun after work. No knocking FI either though. I think they both sound great... FI is louder and I personally feel like the GRIP retains the VQ note very well so famously heard from the 350's just with a mean aggressive twist on it. I seriously couldn't be any happier with the ARK for my personal taste. I think thats what it comes down to though... do you want your car to be loud or to retain a more mild sounding exhaust that you could take a road trip and actually be comfortable with the sound. Hope that helps in your decision.

Agree. Right time right place I guess. I couldn't be happier as well. I don't think they're any lower than the FI when on Swifts. As with any lowered car, you just need to be careful and scraping will be inevitable at some point.

Post up a vid when you get the HFCs installed. Should sound mean!

SXZ34 · 03-28-2014, 02:35 PM

I will see about getting one up. I think it should sound pretty deep and mean! Veddy Ex-Cite haha

daisuke149 · 03-28-2014, 04:26 PM

nice Job Alan, I need a ride from you soon.

03-23-2014, 01:25 PM	#39 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36573	Yes new. Got it from FBNissan. They're a vendor on the site. P's_Z and mjm like this.

03-28-2014, 02:35 PM	#44 (permalink)
SXZ34 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kennesaw Georgia Posts: 182 Drives: 12 PW 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	I will see about getting one up. I think it should sound pretty deep and mean! Veddy Ex-Cite haha b15 and Malm like this.

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