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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by BLKM3, Apr 7, 2014.

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  1. BLKM3

    BLKM3 Formula Junior

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    #1 BLKM3, Apr 7, 2014
    I recently installed Fabspeed ceramic coated headers to complete my exhaust system. Ever since I bought my 458, I've always wanted that high pitched raw F1 sound. I tried pulling the valve on the stock exhaust and it just didn't do it for me.

    I then installed Novitec test pipes and Novitec Exhaust and I was very happy with the sound. Extremely loud and not for everyone. I would say its probably louder then the challenge cars lol.

    Then I was curious about the Fabspeed headers. I heard the headers give the car a lot more power, but I was a bit skeptical. Prior to headers I already had testpipes, exhaust and EVOMSiT tune and I didn't really feel a huge power increase. Another thing I was worried about was would the headers ruin that beautiful sound I was finally satisfied with?

    Wow!! Is all I can say. The headers refine the sound and totally takes it to the next level. It's extremely loud/ear piercing and sounds better then the crappy F1 cars on the track today LOL.

    In addition, the power increase is VERY noticeable. 3k on to redline feels incredible, there is much more torque throughout the rev range. In 7th gear it feels like I am in 5th. (Not joking) Fabspeed makes a great product and I highly recommend their headers if you are looking for some more power.

    Overall I am extremely happy with my exhaust setup, its extremely loud and probably not for everyone, it makes the stock exhaust sound like a prius lol. I will post video clips very soon.
     
  2. jcosta79

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    #2 jcosta79, Apr 7, 2014
    Sub'ed for video(s). :D
     
  3. Financialman

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    #3 Financialman, Apr 7, 2014
    Waiting for the video clips :)
     
  4. Fabspeed Motorsport

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    #4 Fabspeed Motorsport, Apr 7, 2014
    thank you for the kind words John! As always, it was a pleasure working with you!
     
  5. jcosta79

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    #5 jcosta79, Apr 7, 2014
    Do YOU have video(s)?

    :D
     
  6. BLKM3

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    #6 BLKM3, Apr 7, 2014
    David, thanks for assisting me with my purchase. Fabspeed has always taken care of me and I believe this is my 3rd or 4th car using your products :)
     
  7. IAMJAVEDG

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    #7 IAMJAVEDG, Apr 8, 2014
    wow, subscribed for sound clips!
     
  8. Evan.Fiorentino

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    #8 Evan.Fiorentino, Apr 9, 2014
    Like you, we are waiting on the edge of our seats to hear John's ride as well!!
     
  9. geo0006

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    #9 geo0006, Apr 9, 2014
    Waiting for video.
     
  10. gilly6993

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    #10 gilly6993, Apr 9, 2014
    Wow....what an absolute total fail.....We need a video :)
     
  11. freshmeat

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    #11 freshmeat, Apr 9, 2014
    *facepalm*

    -Alwin
     
  12. 458trofeo

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    #12 458trofeo, Apr 9, 2014
    When are we having a rev battle? :D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO9PnCWIcHA

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx9Iie7-avQ&list=FLRhBl1VE_bnoioWGW8DTd4A
     
  13. BLKM3

    BLKM3 Formula Junior

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    #13 BLKM3, Apr 9, 2014
  14. 458trofeo

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    #14 458trofeo, Apr 9, 2014
    pm sent :)
     
  15. diSCUDsted

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    #15 diSCUDsted, Apr 9, 2014
    No video after all the hype?
    F
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  16. BLKM3

    BLKM3 Formula Junior

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    #16 BLKM3, Apr 9, 2014
    For all those looking for a video, it sounds very similar to this! This car does not have headers and the headers give the car a more refined and F1 like sound. I will do a short clip with my iphone this weekend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_tCt9HY2Xs
     
  17. dustman

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    #17 dustman, Apr 10, 2014
    Cool sound. Like to hear the op's though.....no vid clip, come on!!! :)
     
  18. midengine

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    #18 midengine, Apr 10, 2014
    John - you got to bring it out to the next FOG drive for all to hear.
     
  19. LAN1B

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    #19 LAN1B, Apr 14, 2014
  20. BLKM3

    BLKM3 Formula Junior

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    #20 BLKM3, Apr 14, 2014
    Thanks! Thats exactly what my car sounded like without the headers :)
     
  21. 458trofeo

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    #21 458trofeo, Apr 21, 2014
    I spent a few hours with BLKM3's company and can proudly attest that his car is
    louder than mine :)
    It sounds ****ING EPIC!!!!!!!!!!! never heard anything like it
    i am secretly very jealous and envious ;)
    pm him if you want your 458 to sound like an F1 car!!!!!! he might tell you his
    secrets ;)
     
  22. diSCUDsted

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    #22 diSCUDsted, Apr 21, 2014
    Carlo, You must take video of it for us all to hear then. It's clear he's just a tease and not going to share with us!! lol
     
  23. 458trofeo

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    #23 458trofeo, Apr 21, 2014
    Hi T., I unfortunately did not make a video, but i am sure he will oblige, altho the vid
    might not duplicate the sound in person, i am still shaking and very envious :)
     
  24. 458trofeo

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    #24 458trofeo, Apr 21, 2014
  25. Stevenb

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    #25 Stevenb, Apr 21, 2014
    I joined aswell and the sound was truly epic. Both sounded amazing. Thanks for letting me join in. luckily I had my phone with me ;)
     
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