New video of ARK GRiP cbe installed!

mjm

The GoPro sound isn't the best, but you get the idea!

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Mike here. 2011 touring/sport/navigation/6 speed manual. Ark GRiP, graphite painted Rays, carbon fiber, 6000k HIDs, LEDs, GTR start button and dome lights, tinted windows, painted engine cover, many other small mods.

mjm

Let me know if you have any questions!

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Mike here. 2011 touring/sport/navigation/6 speed manual. Ark GRiP, graphite painted Rays, carbon fiber, 6000k HIDs, LEDs, GTR start button and dome lights, tinted windows, painted engine cover, many other small mods.

BrandonSS

I installed mine this past weekend as well. How did you manage to get yours aligned so well? I tried and tried and my passenger side is too far towards center. The exhaust hanger barely reaches. I also had to wedge radiator hose between my crossmember and exhaust to keep it from banging. I tried the jack up the Y pipe method and tighten down and it just wouldnt change. Plus if it moves much the mid pipes hit the sway bar...

I also had one hell of a time getting the Y pipe onto the cats. The flange holes on the Y pipe were too narrow and a little off rotation so it took some persuasion. Install was a pain in the butt and it's still not perfect

Overall it sounds great. A little quieter than I had hoped but definitely no drone at any legal cruising speed and it does get louder under throttle.

mjm

It was easy for me! I had an exhaust shop complete the install! I enjoy doing stuff like that, but I've had WAY too many problems with exhaust installations on past vehicles. The shop had it installed in about 45 minutes, so it was WELL worth the money.

I too thought it would be a little louder, but I've noticed that it's gotten louder with a few miles. I am 100% satisfied with this exhaust. In my opinion, it is the seXXXiest exhaust on the planet!!!!!

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Mike here. 2011 touring/sport/navigation/6 speed manual. Ark GRiP, graphite painted Rays, carbon fiber, 6000k HIDs, LEDs, GTR start button and dome lights, tinted windows, painted engine cover, many other small mods.

Malm

hey I have a silver Z with an ark exhaust! Love it.

My favorite part about it, is its super deep, loud when you gas it, and pretty much zero drone when you are at a cruising speed.

mjm

Yup, I totally agree!!


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Mike here. 2011 touring/sport/navigation/6 speed manual. Ark GRiP, graphite painted Rays, carbon fiber, 6000k HIDs, LEDs, GTR start button and dome lights, tinted windows, painted engine cover, many other small mods.

P's_Z

I installed mine last weekend as well! Love the sound and look!!!! i have to admit i do feel some low end tq has been lost. However, engine feels more loose and top end power is more present now. I was unable to align the tips for about 45min., so went ahead and installed some washers, tips are aligned perfectly. Will post pics soon!!!

P's_Z

This is when a friend, or brother in my case, comes in handy. From what ive heard, its quiet in the beginning and then its gets a bit louder when the exhaust "breaks in".

P's_Z

I feel its gotten a bit louder after a few miles too. Oh, and btw, about the sound.....



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BrandonSS

My wife held them centered but centering just wasn't possible. The passenger side barely reached the exhaust hanger before I even began tightening the mid pipes or the muffler sections. Its gonna take some persuasion to center it so at some point i'll have to have a shop take the appropriate actions needed.

I bought my ark used with a couple months of use through it so I think its as broken in as it will get. In the future i'll probably add some resonated test pipes or I've been considering ordering some shorter polished vibrant resonators and having a shop replace the long ones in the y pipe assembly.

For now I'm happy but there is a little left desired. After searching my problems arent at all uncommon with Ark.

mjm

I think the trick is to adjust the bolts at the mid pipes. They are elongated, and will allow adjustment as needed. Maybe I just got lucky with mine!


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Mike here. 2011 touring/sport/navigation/6 speed manual. Ark GRiP, graphite painted Rays, carbon fiber, 6000k HIDs, LEDs, GTR start button and dome lights, tinted windows, painted engine cover, many other small mods.

Cvzg77r

My ARK DT-S is a little of centered as well and now I have an exhaust leak after my FI HFC's...sound good until I hear the rasp and exhaust leak