05-03-2015, 05:06 PM
Solid TIG welds:
![[Image: IMG_8393_zpsbw9zua9w.jpg~original]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/WRXTranceformed/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8393_zpsbw9zua9w.jpg~original)
Finished product:
![[Image: IMG_1046_zps6z3qtdbn.jpg~original]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/WRXTranceformed/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1046_zps6z3qtdbn.jpg~original)
![[Image: IMG953059_zps3zvjuvnw.jpg~original]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/WRXTranceformed/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG953059_zps3zvjuvnw.jpg~original)
First impressions:
I was a little nervous that freeing up the exhaust would make my XFR sound like an F150 but I honestly think this is the best sounding XF setup I have ever heard. This is absolutely how the car should have sounded from the factory and I could not be more pleased with how it turned out!! It did give it that higher exotic sounding tone starting at 3k rpms and the car is really only a little louder at startup and while idling. No noticeable drone on the highway. I may reset the ECU to find out if it will learn the change but I was surprised to note more midrange power, a much smoother throttle response and power delivery and possibly a little more top end pull. There is still a little burble and crackle on deceleration but it is noticeably reduced (which is fine with me). My buddy who came with me put it best: the sound it makes now completely fits the character of the car.
Videos I took today using my GoPro for maybe the third time...the Stickycup worked really well. No external microphone, just used the skeleton door mounted right next to the license plate. I think it did a decent job in capturing the tone but it sounds even better in person
Make sure to set it to 1080p!!
[youtube]mmTi3kWfIlU[/youtube]
[youtube]FFmWIvun2CI[/youtube]
[youtube]Xd6GGCfvm58[/youtube]
Finished product:
First impressions:
I was a little nervous that freeing up the exhaust would make my XFR sound like an F150 but I honestly think this is the best sounding XF setup I have ever heard. This is absolutely how the car should have sounded from the factory and I could not be more pleased with how it turned out!! It did give it that higher exotic sounding tone starting at 3k rpms and the car is really only a little louder at startup and while idling. No noticeable drone on the highway. I may reset the ECU to find out if it will learn the change but I was surprised to note more midrange power, a much smoother throttle response and power delivery and possibly a little more top end pull. There is still a little burble and crackle on deceleration but it is noticeably reduced (which is fine with me). My buddy who came with me put it best: the sound it makes now completely fits the character of the car.
Videos I took today using my GoPro for maybe the third time...the Stickycup worked really well. No external microphone, just used the skeleton door mounted right next to the license plate. I think it did a decent job in capturing the tone but it sounds even better in person
Make sure to set it to 1080p!![youtube]mmTi3kWfIlU[/youtube]
[youtube]FFmWIvun2CI[/youtube]
[youtube]Xd6GGCfvm58[/youtube]
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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks