Ark or CNT?

atomic aces · 07-21-2014, 10:04 PM

SPOILER: Long story short, I highly recommend the Ark Grip.

I can't speak on the CNT, but I can say that I love my Grip. I did however get a crazy deal on it, brand new and shipped during Black Friday weekend '13. I had to settle for burnt tips, and was a little concerned with the fitment, but I've actually grown to love the burnt tips, and the fitment is truly as good as it gets.

The fitment can be a bit tricky, but you can get the cans and tips to sit perfect with a little effort. I originally thought the exhaust was hitting the crossmember but it ended up being a broken baffle in the gas tank that I was hearing. Drove me nuts as I literally loosened and tightened the exhaust over and over trying to get the noise to go away every weekend for months. The baffle eventually broke a sensor or switch (can't remember the exact issue, I just know it was under warranty) and my fuel gauge was reading empty on a full tank. The Nissan dealer had to remove and reinstall the exhaust. If they can make it sit perfect, anyone can.

I already had R2C's installed when I got the Ark, so I've actually never heard it solo in person. I can tell you that this setup sounds absolutely amazing and I get compliments on the soundtrack a few times a week.

Oh and I just ordered non-res test pipes through Tony at FI earlier tonight. She already sounds amazing, so I can't even imagine once the new pipes are installed in the middle of this setup.

07-21-2014, 10:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
atomic aces Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: GA Posts: 54 Drives: '09 335i E92 6MT Rep Power: 13	SPOILER: Long story short, I highly recommend the Ark Grip. I can't speak on the CNT, but I can say that I love my Grip. I did however get a crazy deal on it, brand new and shipped during Black Friday weekend '13. I had to settle for burnt tips, and was a little concerned with the fitment, but I've actually grown to love the burnt tips, and the fitment is truly as good as it gets. The fitment can be a bit tricky, but you can get the cans and tips to sit perfect with a little effort. I originally thought the exhaust was hitting the crossmember but it ended up being a broken baffle in the gas tank that I was hearing. Drove me nuts as I literally loosened and tightened the exhaust over and over trying to get the noise to go away every weekend for months. The baffle eventually broke a sensor or switch (can't remember the exact issue, I just know it was under warranty) and my fuel gauge was reading empty on a full tank. The Nissan dealer had to remove and reinstall the exhaust. If they can make it sit perfect, anyone can. I already had R2C's installed when I got the Ark, so I've actually never heard it solo in person. I can tell you that this setup sounds absolutely amazing and I get compliments on the soundtrack a few times a week. Oh and I just ordered non-res test pipes through Tony at FI earlier tonight. She already sounds amazing, so I can't even imagine once the new pipes are installed in the middle of this setup. b15 and Zoren 370 like this.