HKS exhaust and Mazdaspeed rear spoiler
01-15-2004, 09:12 PM
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I have a question... Did you have the factory spoiler before?
I've been considering buying the R.Ext. copy (I love carbon fiber) for my car, but I am worried that the factory wing mounting points will not align with the Mazdaspeed one. I'd rather not make my car swiss cheese.
I've been considering buying the R.Ext. copy (I love carbon fiber) for my car, but I am worried that the factory wing mounting points will not align with the Mazdaspeed one. I'd rather not make my car swiss cheese.
01-16-2004, 04:27 AM
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XDEEDUBBX: i am not running catless, but it still shoots out fire.... 
AlexCisneros: yes i have the stock rear spoiler, the mazdaspeed wing use the stock hole so you dont need to drill other holes for it.
AlexCisneros: yes i have the stock rear spoiler, the mazdaspeed wing use the stock hole so you dont need to drill other holes for it.
01-24-2004, 11:23 AM
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Received the HKS Legamax exhaust on Friday and installed it today (Saturday) at a friends house. Stock exhaust came off easy once we WD40'd the rubber hangers. It was a breeze to put on the HKS. Took about 45 minutes. Talk about a perfect fit. The idle is still quiet but slightly deeper. If you step on the gas a little bit you start to hear a deep growl. The tips look awesome with the exhaust finishers....that's the way Mazda should have had the stock exhaust look. I'd describe this as a "classy" exhaust. The fit, finish and quality are top notch. It's quiet at idle and cruising speed. Sounds like a beast once you step on it. Right now it's breaking in, but I give it an A and a thumbs up, even if it costs a $1,000. Thanks emr-power!
01-26-2004, 09:58 PM
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The difference is the fit and finish. I have had HKS exhausts before and have always preferred them to other companies. I had the only other one in the US in my grasp but flow ($$$) was an issue so a friend of mine (Armando) got it for his car. It is truly a beautiful work of art. The sound is perfect and the look is amazing. Now that I have been saving, mine is on order and should arrive this week :D
Not to say that Borla won't give you performance, but damn they're ugly compared to the HKS. You get what you pay for...
Not to say that Borla won't give you performance, but damn they're ugly compared to the HKS. You get what you pay for...
02-02-2004, 03:37 AM
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Between everyone who's out there on the market and still coming, it basically comes down to this for exhaust...
Do you want show car looks, i.e. when you look under the car it looks all shiny and pretty?
How big do you want your tips?
How much are you willing to pay?
And... which company's products have you had a good experience with before?
It's that last one that will close a decent number of sales... just the name on the system.
Do you want show car looks, i.e. when you look under the car it looks all shiny and pretty?
How big do you want your tips?
How much are you willing to pay?
And... which company's products have you had a good experience with before?
It's that last one that will close a decent number of sales... just the name on the system.
02-02-2004, 01:23 PM
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Originally posted by Omicron
Sure would like to see closeups and distance shots of the rest of that spoiler installed...
Sure would like to see closeups and distance shots of the rest of that spoiler installed...
02-03-2004, 06:30 AM
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I agree that the finish on the HKS is great. I saw it with Alex and Armando before Armando beat Alex to it, and it's a great looking exhaust. Wish the cost was a bit lower, but hey, doesnt everybody?
02-03-2004, 09:45 AM
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When I brought my car in for the 2nd oil change, the service manager said there were about 9 technicians under my car looking at the exhaust. He said they all loved it. In fact, one of the financing managers gave me a call later to find out the place that I got it from. I told him and he said he was going to order one for his car.
I have the exhaust finishers, so melting isn't an issue. The only problem I have is cleaning the finishers. It's hard to get back in there now with the big tips. Now all I'm waiting for is the Stage-1 I ordered back in December!
I have the exhaust finishers, so melting isn't an issue. The only problem I have is cleaning the finishers. It's hard to get back in there now with the big tips. Now all I'm waiting for is the Stage-1 I ordered back in December!
