my Fujitsubo AR catback arrived a few days ago and i finally got a chance to throw it on.
first off: packaging and quality is AMAZING. If youre familiar with Fujitsubo exhaust systems, this is no surprise.
the system itself is slightly different than the Authorize R they offered for the 1st gen twins. It has an added resonator in the back.
Fitment was spot on. attach everything all loose. make sure the exhaust tips are centered, and tightened from front to back.
my ONLY gripe was the slip fit joint in the middle. im not a fan of slip fit exhaust joints, as they tend to often leak and if poorly designed, can bind up and make it a nightmare to adjust. They do offer a great benefit, if used in a strategic spot. It allows the used to fine tune fitment of the exhaust. Since this platform is nothing high end, things will be slightly different from car to car. The slip joint is there for this purpose.
That being said, this joint gave me ZERO issues. i was genuinely surprised. Fujitsubo put it in a very good spot and even includes a little piece of aluminum tape to cover the split area on the exhaust pipe, just to give that extra level of comfort that there wont be any leaks.
I'll try to get a driving video as soon as my left foot heals enough to drive manual again.
For now.. ill let the pictures and a cold start video do justice
-2/26 update
i went out with a buddy to record some footage. my DSLR decided it doesnt wanna record audio for some reason. I have to figure that out and try again, but here's some iphone footage for yall.
first off: packaging and quality is AMAZING. If youre familiar with Fujitsubo exhaust systems, this is no surprise.
the system itself is slightly different than the Authorize R they offered for the 1st gen twins. It has an added resonator in the back.
Fitment was spot on. attach everything all loose. make sure the exhaust tips are centered, and tightened from front to back.
my ONLY gripe was the slip fit joint in the middle. im not a fan of slip fit exhaust joints, as they tend to often leak and if poorly designed, can bind up and make it a nightmare to adjust. They do offer a great benefit, if used in a strategic spot. It allows the used to fine tune fitment of the exhaust. Since this platform is nothing high end, things will be slightly different from car to car. The slip joint is there for this purpose.
That being said, this joint gave me ZERO issues. i was genuinely surprised. Fujitsubo put it in a very good spot and even includes a little piece of aluminum tape to cover the split area on the exhaust pipe, just to give that extra level of comfort that there wont be any leaks.
I'll try to get a driving video as soon as my left foot heals enough to drive manual again.
For now.. ill let the pictures and a cold start video do justice
-2/26 update
i went out with a buddy to record some footage. my DSLR decided it doesnt wanna record audio for some reason. I have to figure that out and try again, but here's some iphone footage for yall.
