At Stillen right now..

sensi09 · 04-13-2009, 01:46 PM

Oh yeah man, the tax is killer.

nogoodname · 04-13-2009, 01:50 PM

things go on sale then when you add in the taxes, it just plain out ruins it completely...lol

sensi09 · 04-13-2009, 02:03 PM

I always prefer to use a local vendor for convenience, but for some items I purchase out of state to avoid sales tax. For many items, the shipping is less than the sales tax, and it gets delivered right to your door.

SOLISIMO · 04-13-2009, 02:04 PM

Stillen is like Steeda for mustangs. They are expensive BUT its worth it. These guys know their sh!t

StLRedrider · 04-13-2009, 03:05 PM

We need some

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tvfreakazoid · 04-13-2009, 03:38 PM

How do they sound?

OMGWTFBBQ · 04-13-2009, 03:58 PM

Awwww. Why didn't you tell me. I was down the street at OCC at that time.

I could have stopped by and taken a look.

Josh@STILLEN · 04-13-2009, 04:04 PM

Matt, thanks for coming down and having that installed! Glad you got a chance to poke around the place and see some of the stuff we have going on.

I would encourage any of you in the area to come down, I'd be happy to give a tour.. just let me know..

mattkim85 · 04-13-2009, 04:40 PM

thanks kyle
your guys are great

finally got home in a 2 hour commute in crazy I-5 traffic
but enjoyed most of the ride home

sounds really great.
like they said.. no droning
great sound under load.
felt like the car was pulling harder on the top end.
i couldnt stop downshifting to hear the car sing lol.

but one thing thats bugging me is there is a small rattle
when im pressing on the throttle in cold start but tends
to go away when heated up.

the mechanic at the shop noticed this in the garage where the
sound was clear and saw underneath
to find no loose bolts.. but mentioned that its probably the sound
coming out of the berk hfcs i had on.

oh well, if it does get worse then i would prolly go back to check it out
but as of now.. didnt notice anything harsh on the way here.

tru_Asiatik · 04-13-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Matt, thanks for coming down and having that installed! Glad you got a chance to poke around the place and see some of the stuff we have going on.

I would encourage any of you in the area to come down, I'd be happy to give a tour.. just let me know..

josh i already emailed you a few weeks back and im going to have you guys install the stillen exhaust i jst ordered and recieved from you guys im just waiting for the berks HFC so you guys can install it as well
so maybe in a few weeks ill come by
hopefully i wont have the crossmember problem

could you pm me quote for the install again for both(HFC & EXHAUST) parts so i can be prepared

thanks

Josh@STILLEN · 04-13-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik

josh i already emailed you a few weeks back and im going to have you guys install the stillen exhaust i jst ordered and recieved from you guys im just waiting for the berks HFC so you guys can install it as well
so maybe in a few weeks ill come by
hopefully i wont have the crossmember problem

could you pm me quote for the install again for both(HFC & EXHAUST) parts so i can be prepared

thanks

Hmm... We will not be able to install the HFCs at our facility. Due to california/federal law, these are not to be used on the road, so we're not allowed to install them and let you drive off with them.

We'd be happy to install the exhaust for you.. $99

tru_Asiatik · 04-13-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Hmm... We will not be able to install the HFCs at our facility. Due to california/federal law, these are not to be used on the road, so we're not allowed to install them and let you drive off with them.

We'd be happy to install the exhaust for you.. $99

well that just sucks well i guess ill have it installed first then have you guys install the exhaust

Josh@STILLEN · 04-13-2009, 04:49 PM

Is it a rattle or is it a rasp? HFCs can be raspy under throttle..

I talked to the service guys and everything was tight when it left, and clearing the crossmember just fine..

mattkim85 · 04-13-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Is it a rattle or is it a rasp? HFCs can be raspy under throttle..

I talked to the service guys and everything was tight when it left, and clearing the crossmember just fine..

After driving around more it does sound like a rasp.
Definitely not a rattle issue... Sorry if I made it unclear.
But like I said the rasp tends to go away after warming
It up.

AK370Z · 04-13-2009, 08:26 PM

Great pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattkim85

After driving around more it does sound like a rasp.
Definitely not a rattle issue... Sorry if I made it unclear.
But like I said the rasp tends to go away after warming
It up.

Matt, you have to let the exhaust break in first. When I was driving around in the Z for the first 800 miles, I could barely even hear the exhaust. NOw, at 2000 miles, it's completely broken it. I can make a little kid cry if I rev too high! You'll get the real sound in about 500-800 miles (IMO).

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sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	Oh yeah man, the tax is killer.

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sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	I always prefer to use a local vendor for convenience, but for some items I purchase out of state to avoid sales tax. For many items, the shipping is less than the sales tax, and it gets delivered right to your door.

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SOLISIMO Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 510 Drives: TOP SECRET G37S Rep Power: 18	Stillen is like Steeda for mustangs. They are expensive BUT its worth it. These guys know their sh!t

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Matt, thanks for coming down and having that installed! Glad you got a chance to poke around the place and see some of the stuff we have going on. I would encourage any of you in the area to come down, I'd be happy to give a tour.. just let me know..

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mattkim85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 39 Posts: 230 Drives: 09 Z34, 08 AP2 Rep Power: 17	thanks kyle your guys are great finally got home in a 2 hour commute in crazy I-5 traffic but enjoyed most of the ride home sounds really great. like they said.. no droning great sound under load. felt like the car was pulling harder on the top end. i couldnt stop downshifting to hear the car sing lol. but one thing thats bugging me is there is a small rattle when im pressing on the throttle in cold start but tends to go away when heated up. the mechanic at the shop noticed this in the garage where the sound was clear and saw underneath to find no loose bolts.. but mentioned that its probably the sound coming out of the berk hfcs i had on. oh well, if it does get worse then i would prolly go back to check it out but as of now.. didnt notice anything harsh on the way here.

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Is it a rattle or is it a rasp? HFCs can be raspy under throttle.. I talked to the service guys and everything was tight when it left, and clearing the crossmember just fine..