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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by cannga
Question about the tip please. I am ordering Fabspeed Tip for my Cargraphic Exhaust (review here http://www.rennteam.com/showflat.php...&page=0#416268) myself. Is there any problem with the powder coat of the Fabspeed tip peeling? That is, is power coat going to last with the heat involved here? TIA.
I really can't answer the question since I've only had them on for 100 miles or so, although my assumption is Fabspeed has tested for this. However, the powder coat will chip so you have to careful when installing.

You should also know that the Fabspeed tips come with a secondary metal flange/clip (similar to the OEM tips) that fits inside the tip. I believe it is designed to make up the space between the diameter of OEM outlet pipe and the diameter of the Fabspeed tips. However, I had to remove the clip as it was impossible to install the tips with the clip in place (the clip kept sliding inside the tip and didn't allow me to align the tip properly). It didn't turn out to be a problem as I was able to tighten the bolt enough so there is no movement in the tips. I'm not sure if you will have this problem with the Cargraphic exhaust.
 

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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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The 997tt looks great Eric! Very tasteful touches that really bring out the true vision of the turbo. Thanks for sharing.
 
Old May 13, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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love the p43's just wish they had a lip...
 
Old May 13, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Looks great! Love the air bag surround, it just adds the right touch.
 
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Thanks for the heads up re. installation. I will print it for the installer.

In this picture of your tip, is the paint peeling on the inside or it's some sort of shadow artifact?

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I really can't answer the question since I've only had them on for 100 miles or so, although my assumption is Fabspeed has tested for this. However, the powder coat will chip so you have to careful when installing.

You should also know that the Fabspeed tips come with a secondary metal flange/clip (similar to the OEM tips) that fits inside the tip. I believe it is designed to make up the space between the diameter of OEM outlet pipe and the diameter of the Fabspeed tips. However, I had to remove the clip as it was impossible to install the tips with the clip in place (the clip kept sliding inside the tip and didn't allow me to align the tip properly). It didn't turn out to be a problem as I was able to tighten the bolt enough so there is no movement in the tips. I'm not sure if you will have this problem with the Cargraphic exhaust.
 
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absolutely stunning!
 
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This rims are perfect for turbos.
 
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beautiful!
 
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Perfectly suited, those look awesome.
 
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P43's

Love those rims I opted for the 19's because in previous cars when I changed the wheel size ruined my ride glad yours got better also went for gloss black since it matched my car color. My stock tires were Pirelli Nero's not Bridgestone I like the ride and performance feel of these tires and always have had good luck with HRE.

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looks really clean and nice.
 
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Wow I thought I had my mind set on the Champion wheels, but I rethinking that because the HRE P43 look great on your car. I'm sure I'll be calling Peter at Wheelexperts soon.
 
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