A'PEXi cat-back installed!!
04-02-2001, 02:26 PM
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Just got my A'PEXi WS cat-back installed today, and it's really nice. Not too loud, but loud enough (nice deep growl), nice looking tip that's not TOO big. and I can feel a little bit in the seat of my pants on the mid to high end. All around very impressive. I highly recommend it. 
-Bri
-Bri
04-02-2001, 03:17 PM
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Originally posted by theblue
nice... welcome to the club... what did you do with your rear O2 sensor?
nice... welcome to the club... what did you do with your rear O2 sensor?
04-02-2001, 03:27 PM
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Is a hole required to be cut in all model yrs of the Apexi WS? I had planned on putting mine in myself too, but if a hole needs to be cut for the O2 sensor, then I may have to pay soemone 
04-02-2001, 05:34 PM
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I got mine through a group deal here for $375 shipped.
right now at group buy center they have one going for 370 + shipping
http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.asp?row_id=2228
right now at group buy center they have one going for 370 + shipping
http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.asp?row_id=2228
04-02-2001, 05:40 PM
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If you want to keep your rear O2 sensor to avoid check engine light problems, you need to have a hole cut and a new "bung" (little screw hole that O2 sensor screws into) put in for it to function correctly. I would DEFINITELY NOT recommend doing this job yourself if you car has over 20,000 miles as the bolts will be VERY badly rusted requiring a torch to get them off.....trust me, it's not fun. I've done all my mods myself up until this one.
As for where I got mine. I purchased it from Vitessi motorsports www.vitessi.com for $400.77 shipped. I was very impressed with the customer support at Vitessi, one of the reps even sent me a follow up letter in the mail (with european chocolate...yummy!) to make sure I was completely satisfied with my product. Vitessi has great prices on lots of stuff. I would highly recommend getting it from them.
As for where I got mine. I purchased it from Vitessi motorsports www.vitessi.com for $400.77 shipped. I was very impressed with the customer support at Vitessi, one of the reps even sent me a follow up letter in the mail (with european chocolate...yummy!) to make sure I was completely satisfied with my product. Vitessi has great prices on lots of stuff. I would highly recommend getting it from them.
04-02-2001, 09:36 PM
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Originally posted by NickStam
If you tie off the O2 sensor, won't the check engine light come on?
If you tie off the O2 sensor, won't the check engine light come on?
04-03-2001, 06:12 AM
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Stupid question but it's the B-pipe that came with the exhaust right?
Stupid question but it's the B-pipe that came with the exhaust right?
I have yet to remove it.
04-03-2001, 09:54 AM
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I tied my o2 sensor out of the way and my "check engine" light came on after about 50 miles. I had a hole cut and installed the sensor back in place. A mechanic told me the sensor is used by the ECU to read oxygen in the exhaust and adjust fuel/air accordingly. This is debatable by some of the guys if it really does or not.
04-03-2001, 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by fred97gle
A mechanic told me the sensor is used by the ECU to read oxygen in the exhaust and adjust fuel/air accordingly. This is debatable by some of the guys if it really does or not.
A mechanic told me the sensor is used by the ECU to read oxygen in the exhaust and adjust fuel/air accordingly. This is debatable by some of the guys if it really does or not.
04-03-2001, 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by BriGuyMax
Why would the max even have O2 sensors if they don't have a purpose....
Why would the max even have O2 sensors if they don't have a purpose....
the front O2 sensor is the one responsible for the fuel mixture etc.. the second one (which is not even present one some years of 4th gens) is only for emissions and possibly to let you know if you cat goes bad.
04-03-2001, 01:20 PM
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This Apexi Catback sytem evryone is getting....i am thinking about getting one. I want one that is not too loud but deep will not wake people...i want it to just sound nice. Other have told me that Apexi is the way to go but i figured i would ask the people talking about it. Let me know.
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