Performance shop in Charlotte, NC area?

Sharif@Forged · 02-17-2010, 08:49 AM

It's one of those jobs that looks really easy on the surface but can be extremely frustrating and time consuming. Many of the bolts used to hold the cats are incredibly tight and require significant persuasion to break free, using some good extensions, universals, and impact tools.

fatcat777 · 02-17-2010, 11:40 AM

i just really don't want the Hisssssss sound from non resonated cats so i'm probably going to just spend the extra and get the FI ones. I'm torn between the FI, Berk, and ARK cat backs. the ARK sounds nice and deep.

puckshaw · 02-17-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fatcat777

i just really don't want the Hisssssss sound from non resonated cats so i'm probably going to just spend the extra and get the FI ones. I'm torn between the FI, Berk, and ARK cat backs. the ARK sounds nice and deep.

Yeah I'm hoping the hiss isn't too obnoxious. I'd like to see some dynos of the ARK exhaust.

fatcat777 · 02-18-2010, 07:20 PM

I know their is something on sunday at zmax.

thezmonster · 02-18-2010, 08:06 PM

ya the supercars senstion event

We have a special offering for those attendees who want $50 to go a long way Sunday. Pre-register at http://www.supercarsenstion.com to reserve a spot now. Here are the great options.
1. $50 deposit guarantees unlimited FREE drive time on Sunday in M3, AMG, and Porsche 911 Turbo. $50 will be refunded upon showing up.
2. Or, apply $50 deposit to unlimited driving. Receive twice the drive time in the supercars, receive a custom framed Supercar Sensation photo ($25 value), receive track insurance limiting damage responsibility, and receive a riding experience on a Segway! What a fantastic value!
3. Sign up for any "Hot Laps" (see web site) starting at $100, and get all of the above, PLUS reserved hot laps in a GTR, Aston, Ferrari, or Lamborghini. Discounts for multiple selections available.
Make-A-Wish will be receiving a donation from Supercar Sensation for every 500 new facebook members. Come share in this charitable, fun filled day.
Please pre-register to be able to skip the long lines and pick up your envelop with your name on it.
Great cars, good music, decent weather, wonderful venue (ZMax), awesome sponsors (Continental Tire, Vitamin Water, Griffin Brothers, BMWCCA, and Scott Autobody), and a worthy cause, Make-A-Wish.
Call with questions. 1-866-376-8093.
Walk ups welcome too. Bring your family and friends.
11am to 5pm Sunday, ZMax Dragway Propit Lot
Thank you.

fatcat777 · 02-26-2010, 08:29 PM

so it looks like i decided on my exhaust....

fatcat777 · 02-27-2010, 03:30 PM

went with FI with carbon cans amd HFC. gonna be over a month wait, but it will be worth it.

thezmonster · 02-27-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fatcat777

went with FI with carbon cans amd HFC. gonna be over a month wait, but it will be worth it.

i swear i saw u today flashed those lights idk if it was you

fatcat777 · 02-27-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thezmonster

i swear i saw u today flashed those lights idk if it was you

Haven't driven the car in about a month. I may take it for a spin tomorrow. What area of town are you in? I'm in ballantyne

thezmonster · 02-27-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fatcat777

Haven't driven the car in about a month. I may take it for a spin tomorrow. What area of town are you in? I'm in ballantyne

DANG! IDK when Im gettin off from work tom. I work at Autobell on Harris Blvd near North lake mall I live by that area

fatcat777 · 02-27-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thezmonster

DANG! IDK when Im gettin off from work tom. I work at Autobell on Harris Blvd near North lake mall I live by that area

haha cool, i'm an ex auto bell employee. I worked at the south blvd location. I used to like that job, had a lot of fun working there.

puckshaw · 02-27-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fatcat777

went with FI with carbon cans amd HFC. gonna be over a month wait, but it will be worth it.

Nice choice! Are you getting the resonated HFC's? I'm pretty sure I'm getting the FI cat back but I won't have the cash until June. You'll have to let me hear it when you get it. It's gonna sound so good

fatcat777 · 02-27-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

Nice choice! Are you getting the resonated HFC's? I'm pretty sure I'm getting the FI cat back but I won't have the cash until June. You'll have to let me hear it when you get it. It's gonna sound so good

Yea i went back and forth, but i feel i made the best choice. If I ever do go FI i'll supercharge so i'm not too worried about it not working down the road. I didn't go resonated HFC, with a 18" resonator there is no need, unless i want super quiet. If it's not loud enough then i'll go with 12" resonators.

I should have the cats in 2 weeks, i'll go ahead and install them since i know it's going to be a pain in the ***. Hopefully in 6 weeks my cat back will be here, I can't wait to see those big *** carbon cans. Sure you can hear it to make sure you like the sound.

fatcat777 · 02-27-2010, 08:25 PM

i have no clue why they changed shirt colors lol. I haven't worked there in over 12 years. detailer was red shirt, managers wore brown shirts. The main manager had a nice dark blue shirt. We were never allowed to wear shorts no matter the tempature, which sucked, but we used to have hoodies in the winter. They did away with the hoodies cause it looked "ghetto" they said.

fatcat777 · 02-27-2010, 08:29 PM

oh why didn't i run my cars through. I don't like the scratches man, plus i dug too many fallen cars out of the pit. I've seen it all working there.

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02-17-2010, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	i just really don't want the Hisssssss sound from non resonated cats so i'm probably going to just spend the extra and get the FI ones. I'm torn between the FI, Berk, and ARK cat backs. the ARK sounds nice and deep.

02-18-2010, 07:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	I know their is something on sunday at zmax.

02-18-2010, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
thezmonster Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 221 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CB M6 Rep Power: 16	ya the supercars senstion event We have a special offering for those attendees who want $50 to go a long way Sunday. Pre-register at http://www.supercarsenstion.com to reserve a spot now. Here are the great options. 1. $50 deposit guarantees unlimited FREE drive time on Sunday in M3, AMG, and Porsche 911 Turbo. $50 will be refunded upon showing up. 2. Or, apply $50 deposit to unlimited driving. Receive twice the drive time in the supercars, receive a custom framed Supercar Sensation photo ($25 value), receive track insurance limiting damage responsibility, and receive a riding experience on a Segway! What a fantastic value! 3. Sign up for any "Hot Laps" (see web site) starting at $100, and get all of the above, PLUS reserved hot laps in a GTR, Aston, Ferrari, or Lamborghini. Discounts for multiple selections available. Make-A-Wish will be receiving a donation from Supercar Sensation for every 500 new facebook members. Come share in this charitable, fun filled day. Please pre-register to be able to skip the long lines and pick up your envelop with your name on it. Great cars, good music, decent weather, wonderful venue (ZMax), awesome sponsors (Continental Tire, Vitamin Water, Griffin Brothers, BMWCCA, and Scott Autobody), and a worthy cause, Make-A-Wish. Call with questions. 1-866-376-8093. Walk ups welcome too. Bring your family and friends. 11am to 5pm Sunday, ZMax Dragway Propit Lot Thank you.

02-26-2010, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	so it looks like i decided on my exhaust....

02-27-2010, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	went with FI with carbon cans amd HFC. gonna be over a month wait, but it will be worth it.

02-27-2010, 08:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	i have no clue why they changed shirt colors lol. I haven't worked there in over 12 years. detailer was red shirt, managers wore brown shirts. The main manager had a nice dark blue shirt. We were never allowed to wear shorts no matter the tempature, which sucked, but we used to have hoodies in the winter. They did away with the hoodies cause it looked "ghetto" they said.

02-27-2010, 08:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	oh why didn't i run my cars through. I don't like the scratches man, plus i dug too many fallen cars out of the pit. I've seen it all working there.