ARK Performance GRIP True Dual Exhaust

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Lerry@ARKperformance

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Alright guys it is finally here, the ARK Performance GRIP Exhaust for our 2nd gens. Since Tony sold his car I went into complete the test fitting and met a few ARK guys there. They are really chill and after some talking I ended up buying the exhaust that they test fitted. The tips sold me, that was it lol.... Some quick reviews after driving around SoCal with it...

Pros:
- Build quality is very good
- The burnt titanium tips (stainless was available) are AMAZING
- Exhaust tone is a little more "open", "deeper", "aggressive"

Cons
- Drone is the same as Invidia (keep in mind I have Motordyne test pipes, and the exhaust is now LOUDER)
- HKS Hi-Power style mufflers = cop magnet
- Tips stick out a little too much, not adjustable like Invidia

I apologize ahead of time for the bad quality images, only had the iPhone and the lighting was wonderful. (fyi, rear diffuser is still being worked on for production, currently its a one-off and not for sale sorry...)
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Hit up me or Mike@ARK if you guys want the exhaust. Have to give thanks to Hollywood for starting the development.
 
Nice pics ! It def does look good. I like how the mufflers have more of a sleek design (vs) the Invidia where its just one big can. The tips look sweet too. But after listening to the video ( and I'm sure it sounds a little different in person ) I'm not a fan. It sounds a little too raspy.
Did you end up keeping your Invidia ? I'm sure a few people on the forum would be interested in it.
On another note I am jealous of how clean your fx looks. Its so hard to keep vehicles clean here in NE. I haven't washed mine in like 3 months because its been so cold and I was out on vaca.
 
Jmess86 said:
Nice pics ! It def does look good. I like how the mufflers have more of a sleek design (vs) the Invidia where its just one big can. The tips look sweet too. But after listening to the video ( and I'm sure it sounds a little different in person ) I'm not a fan. It sounds a little too raspy.
Did you end up keeping your Invidia ? I'm sure a few people on the forum would be interested in it.
On another note I am jealous of how clean your fx looks. Its so hard to keep vehicles clean here in NE. I haven't washed mine in like 3 months because its been so cold and I was out on vaca.
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the raspyness sounds more of a...I don't know how to explain it. It feels like the exhaust is very free flowing and unrestricted

GEE35FX said:
That system looks great Lerry and that rear diffuser looks very interesting, more pics Lerry :smile (2):
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thank you thank you =] more pictures to come as soon as I can get some better lighting

jdTrader said:
These sounds great. Weren't you thinking of buying ARK's from Hollywood? Are these those?
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no these are different, I ended up just talking to the guys at ARK a lot and picked up one, they have a few, for those that want it you better buy it before they are out of stock.

Fire0nic3FX said:
I actually like the raspiness of the Ark exhaust. If you listen carefully it has a similar sound to what the G37 coupe stock exhaust has:

Lerry your exhaust sounds amazing actually.:top:
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Thank you thank you =], it actually sounds a lot like that video you posted and I love it, it feels like the exhaust is "free"
 
1. Gosh I can't imagine how good it would sound on a V8!
2. Watching the video and hearing the exhaust in cabin makes me miss stick shift and wish the FX had it sometimes :(
 
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