My mod thread: M Sport Bumpers and more...

menelaos · 03-28-2018, 04:06 PM

Here are some of the items to be installed:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xndMmeK7H9jALBKz1

Carbon fiber items, i.e. lip, diffuser and flaps look great, albeit after market.

Muffler delete most likely tomorrow.
Rear bumper exhaust holes will be shaved off a bit to accommodate the Cayenne black tips. Otherwise they would be too exposed.
Stock photo does not tell the whole story, because they're bigger in reality.

In the front, I will keep lower corner grills open.
Original car had them as you see them.

Will post more pics on the album as process moves along!

P1 · 03-28-2018, 04:47 PM

Looking forward to seeing the progress!

yewlock · 03-28-2018, 05:24 PM

Looking forward to see the progress. Have fun in the process too.

fromkrypton · 03-28-2018, 06:03 PM

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CeeTeeX5 · 03-28-2018, 07:49 PM

When’s it going in for surgery?

menelaos · 03-28-2018, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

When’s it going in for surgery?

Muffler delete tomorrow, chopping off exhaust tips.
They will be painting bumpers tomorrow most likely.
Asked them to capture pictures of the process.

Placement will start on Monday, hopefully prework will eliminate the need to keep it over two days.

r33_RGSport · 03-28-2018, 08:44 PM

Wow, getting some plastic surgery and implant.

Can't wait for the result.

menelaos · 03-28-2018, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Wow, getting some plastic surgery and implant.

Can't wait for the result.

And then some!

CeeTeeX5 · 03-28-2018, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menelaos

Muffler delete tomorrow, chopping off exhaust tips.
They will be painting bumpers tomorrow most likely.
Asked them to capture pictures of the process.

Placement will start on Monday, hopefully prework will eliminate the need to keep it over two days.

Going straight pipes from the cats?

Looking forward to seeing the progress.

menelaos · 03-28-2018, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Going straight pipes from the cats?

Looking forward to seeing the progress.

Not sure how he intends to do it.
I assume he'll have to put some T splitter where he cuts the muffler inlet, but am as curious as you are.
He's quite experienced, hands - on, old style mechanic.
Also adding BMS cold air intake.
Hopefully, there will be some good roaring when it's all said and done!

Jlu88 · 03-28-2018, 09:43 PM

Nice! Looking forward to how the exhaust tips will look!

menelaos · 03-29-2018, 02:18 PM

More pics added, muffler out....a lot of backpressure on acceleration.
Unplugged wire to valve, no CEL thrown.
Will need to take it easy till "order is restored"!
Obviously, if backpressure continues, I will put back the muffler, or go to MPE. But it appears to be normal, since only one outlet exists.

CeeTeeX5 · 03-29-2018, 02:32 PM

How are you increasing backpressure with no muffler?

menelaos · 03-29-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

How are you increasing backpressure with no muffler?

It is a very good question, but it's what I am experiencing.
Could it be the Cold Air Intake? Does not seem plausible.

CeeTeeX5 · 03-29-2018, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menelaos

It is a very good question, but it's what I am experiencing.
Could it be the Cold Air Intake? Does not seem plausible.

How are you determining that you have a backpressure issue?

menelaos · 03-29-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

How are you determining that you have a backpressure issue?

Acceleration is very very poor, lots of noise in the back, which I expected.
He told me it will be reduced once tips are installed.
Nothing major when you're cruise mode.
Could it be because it takes time to adjust?

CeeTeeX5 · 03-29-2018, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menelaos

Acceleration is very very poor, lots of noise in the back, which I expected.
He told me it will be reduced once tips are installed.
Nothing major when you're cruise mode.
Could it be because it takes time to adjust?

No idea, but it wouldn't be caused by increased backpressure. You have reduced backpressure by removing the muffler.

menelaos · 03-29-2018, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

No idea, but it wouldn't be caused by increased backpressure. You have reduced backpressure by removing the muffler.

Maybe the noise in the rear makes me think it's not accelerating properly.
Just tested in sport mode, it's a lot better, but if this drone-noise does not go when the tips go in, muffler may have to go back in!
Right now noise is vibrating in the cabin.

spacegray_f15 · 03-29-2018, 03:40 PM

definitely interested in how these tips turn out

CeeTeeX5 · 03-29-2018, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menelaos

Maybe the noise in the rear makes me think it's not accelerating properly.
Just tested in sport mode, it's a lot better, but if this drone-noise does not go when the tips go in, muffler may have to go back in!
Right now noise is vibrating in the cabin.

The drone isn't going to go away with just the tips.

ABZ101 · 03-29-2018, 04:47 PM

is it a 35 or 50?

would love to hear the muffler delete on 35

sbinshihon · 03-29-2018, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ABZ101

is it a 35 or 50?

would love to hear the muffler delete on 35

Here you go, enjoy and thank me later

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