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Knarles' Progress Report

Discussion in 'Members Progress Reports' started by knarles, Aug 3, 2011.

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  1. knarles

    knarles Active Member

    Hey all, here she is. My 2011 Lancer GTS with the CVT. Purchased on April 22nd in Aiea, HI.

    Only mod at this point is a K&N Typhoon 69 Intake. Exhaust by Greddy coming soon.


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    knarles, Aug 3, 2011
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  2. Helix

    Helix Wants Recaros

    Hey man, looks good. How are you liking the K&N intake? I was thinking Takeda, myself. What are your plans for future mods, other than exhaust?

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    Helix, Aug 3, 2011
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  3. slickdevil08

    slickdevil08 Well-Known Member

    We need some pics man and what color is ur ride?

    Also welcome to LT look foward to seeing ur build thread :)
     
    slickdevil08, Aug 3, 2011
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  4. 1slowlance

    1slowlance Well-Known Member

    Welcome to LT. K+N is a good start.
     
    1slowlance, Aug 3, 2011
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  5. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    +1 on the KN....I have a KN intake on everything that I have....except the R/A....Blazer, Eclipse, Kia, four-wheeler, an my boat all have KN on them...
     
    lancer2quick, Aug 5, 2011
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  6. 1slowlance

    1slowlance Well-Known Member

    Kia?
     
    1slowlance, Aug 6, 2011
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  7. knarles

    knarles Active Member

    Thank you! I like it quite a bit, I'm definitely a newbie when it comes to mods but I've always heard good things about K&N... I guess you just go with what you know and trust. Up about 3,000RPM I can really hear the intake and it sounds very nice. As far as an increase in power, nothing that I can really notice driving, have to dyno to see it.

    I don't want to make any cosmetic changes just yet, except tinted windows.
     
    knarles, Aug 6, 2011
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  8. knarles

    knarles Active Member

    Thank you. There are three pics in my original post, not sure why you can't see them (it's Silver btw). I'll post more tomorrow.
     
    knarles, Aug 6, 2011
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  9. hyperlite662

    hyperlite662 Well-Known Member

    nice ride.
    got to get the side mount license plate though haha.
    possibly plasti-dip the front bumper? refer to other peoples thread if you wonder what it looks like.

    keep us updated cant wait see some more.
     
    hyperlite662, Aug 8, 2011
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  10. knarles

    knarles Active Member

    Thank you. I've been checking out a lot of the other progress reports and am getting a few ideas. Eventually I want to plasti-dip the front bumper and lower it, not sure how much but enough so when I add in the front lip it'll look mean.

    I just installed the Greddy SE "axle back" exhaust today, pictures to follow later, gonna take it to a shop for a custom cat-back.

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    knarles, Aug 9, 2011
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  11. knarles

    knarles Active Member

    Greddy SE "Axle Back" Exhaust Install - August 8th.

    It took me all of 45 minutes to do this and the difference in sound is incredible. Going to take it to a shop near by for a full custom cat-back soon. Enjoy!

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    knarles, Aug 11, 2011
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  12. Helix

    Helix Wants Recaros

    Nice exhaust dude! I really like the burnt tip. Post a video!
     
    Helix, Aug 11, 2011
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  13. knarles

    knarles Active Member

    Video posted! It's late so I'll put a better *cough* louder *cough* one up tomorrow.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTo2sbbEZEE
     
    knarles, Aug 11, 2011
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  14. Helix

    Helix Wants Recaros

    Helix, Aug 11, 2011
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  15. knarles

    knarles Active Member

    Haha thanks! I was surprised at the difference it made honestly, and now when I drive I notice it does turn a few heads... especially with the straight stock look. I have new tail lights coming in soon. Here's the link to see what they look like.

    http://www.jmautoracing.com/20082011-mitsubishi-lancer-taillightsblack-p-48178.html

    Of note... this is the site where I purchased the exhaust from as well.
     
    knarles, Aug 11, 2011
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  16. Helix

    Helix Wants Recaros

    Looking forward to seeing how those tails look on the GTS.
     
    Helix, Aug 11, 2011
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  17. bakwoods

    bakwoods Guest

    Do tell more about your future mods and also...tell me more about your Kia. I came to LT with the first boosted automatic Spectra since the 11 second Tiburon, would love to swap stories.

    Like the exhaust, it's quieter than my Tsudo, but I also installed the full cat back as opposed to axleback. Looking forward to the work being done. If you ever choose to do away with the engine cover and want to go carbon fiber let me know. I'll buy the stock one from you.
     
    bakwoods, Aug 11, 2011
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  18. 1slowlance

    1slowlance Well-Known Member

    Looks really good. I like the almost stock look like you do.
     
    1slowlance, Aug 11, 2011
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  19. knarles

    knarles Active Member

    I'll post my future mods here in a second after I add a few more pictures of some newly added decals. Ultimately I am going for a full cat-back, just seems easier to go piece by piece for right now. And I might consider getting rid of the stock cover so I'll definitely keep you in mind.
     
    knarles, Aug 11, 2011
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  20. knarles

    knarles Active Member

    tyvm.
     
    knarles, Aug 11, 2011
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