o_O S2000 | Mk I — Stage II
#2741
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Originally Posted by andrewhake' timestamp='1465432149' post='23988656
[quote name='toddxxx' timestamp='1465431587' post='23988648']
Thoughts on the ME20 now Andrew?
Up for a pad change from hc+ and trying to decide between CR, W5 and the ME20 depending on what's available in aus
Thoughts on the ME20 now Andrew?
Up for a pad change from hc+ and trying to decide between CR, W5 and the ME20 depending on what's available in aus
I really have no complaints with the W5 on track though but haven't had the chance to drive with the ME20 on track yet. They are great in the mountains, like any track pad they work best when properly bed in and up to temperature.
The W5 however were $100+ dollars cheaper than both and the shop is 5mins from my house so they won this time.
I'm keen to try the W5 but also can't wait for the yen to come up so I can get a set of endless to try as well.
Once again your thread has provided me with plenty of info to make an informed decision on a part so thank you for that!
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W5 is a great pad for a great price.
#2747
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Yeah I love it but did run into an issue with the resonator developing a small crack internally on one of the ends of the perforated tubing. Created a small rattle at low RPM under certain circumstances so it is being repaired. I mentioned this earlier in the thread but it is likely caused by the exhaust initially making contact with the lower 06+ exhaust tunnel before I "adjusted" the exhaust tunnel. The exhaust wasn't designed with the USDM 06 cars in mind. Should be no problem to repair though from what I have seen so far though. Person I have working on it is very busy at the moment and I am in no rush but should have it back soon enough.
#2748
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In other exhaust related news I swapped the OEM catalytic convertor back on so I can take the car in for a smog check.
The Toda test pipe still looking rather beautiful. Between the 70mm Toda pipe and the 60mm I noticed the little pop/snap the exhaust does when I lift off throttle at high RPMs got a little more aggressive. It does this awesome sort of low end thlunk sound it never did before.
With the OEM cat back on the exhaust is SIGNIFICANTLY quieter. Doesn't really produce any more drone or anything to my ears either. Also all of the raspiness that you sometimes get near the VTEC changeover on the over run is gone too. I am looking into some hi-flow cat options and will probably end up running one for day to day street use and swap the test pipe on for track use. I tend to give the car a quick once over before going to the track each time and swapping on the test pipe is really simple. Especially with the secondary o2 sensor disabled and removed.
I will also be flashing back to the Stock tune for smog since it requires the secondary o2 sensor to be enabled (which was reinstalled with the OEM cat). Will be doing that and swapping on the OEM airbox tonight for a smog check later this week and then it is party time.
The Toda test pipe still looking rather beautiful. Between the 70mm Toda pipe and the 60mm I noticed the little pop/snap the exhaust does when I lift off throttle at high RPMs got a little more aggressive. It does this awesome sort of low end thlunk sound it never did before.
With the OEM cat back on the exhaust is SIGNIFICANTLY quieter. Doesn't really produce any more drone or anything to my ears either. Also all of the raspiness that you sometimes get near the VTEC changeover on the over run is gone too. I am looking into some hi-flow cat options and will probably end up running one for day to day street use and swap the test pipe on for track use. I tend to give the car a quick once over before going to the track each time and swapping on the test pipe is really simple. Especially with the secondary o2 sensor disabled and removed.
I will also be flashing back to the Stock tune for smog since it requires the secondary o2 sensor to be enabled (which was reinstalled with the OEM cat). Will be doing that and swapping on the OEM airbox tonight for a smog check later this week and then it is party time.
#2749
Originally Posted by andrewhake
In other exhaust related news I swapped the OEM catalytic convertor back on so I can take the car in for a smog check. The Toda test pipe still looking rather beautiful. Between the 70mm Toda pipe and the 60mm I noticed the little pop/snap the exhaust does when I lift off throttle at high RPMs got a little more aggressive. It does this awesome sort of low end thlunk sound it never did before. With the OEM cat back on the exhaust is SIGNIFICANTLY quieter. Doesn't really produce any more drone or anything to my ears either. Also all of the raspiness that you sometimes get near the VTEC changeover on the over run is gone too. I am looking into some hi-flow cat options and will probably end up running one for day to day street use and swap the test pipe on for track use. I tend to give the car a quick once over before going to the track each time and swapping on the test pipe is really simple. Especially with the secondary o2 sensor disabled and removed. I will also be flashing back to the Stock tune for smog since it requires the secondary o2 sensor to be enabled (which was reinstalled with the OEM cat). Will be doing that and swapping on the OEM airbox tonight for a smog check later this week and then it is party time.
#2750
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Flashed the ECU back to stock and starting to go through procedures to get the emissions readiness checks complete. I am guessing I could have gotten the readiness codes to complete with a version of the tune with the secondary o2 sensor enabled but I am trying to get everything sorted out this week so didn't want to risk it.
I also wanted to compare the stock tune to the current one and wow what a difference. Just having VTEC at 5500 compared to 5800 makes such a big difference. And having 200 rpm extra before the fuel cut makes it so much easier to time an upshift perfectly. Looking forward to an updated tune with everything else installed.
I also wanted to compare the stock tune to the current one and wow what a difference. Just having VTEC at 5500 compared to 5800 makes such a big difference. And having 200 rpm extra before the fuel cut makes it so much easier to time an upshift perfectly. Looking forward to an updated tune with everything else installed.