G5892 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Just go fmic of your concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted June 20, 2012 I Donated Share Posted June 20, 2012 I had an FMIC. I got tired of all the piping, the boost leaks, and the lag when everything was put together right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I had an FMIC. I got tired of all the piping, the boost leaks, and the lag when everything was put together right. In all seriousness, this is a very good post. with racerX I'm pretty much constantly worried about pipes rubbing on different parts of the block, bumper, etc. You're never convinced that the noises you're hearing are really turbo spool noises and you think every high pitched noise is a leak at a coupling. Its really unfortunate that I don't have the option of using a TMIC b/c of my location. Heat soak 75% of the time, 9 months out of the year here lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 And here I was thinking my brother complaining of heatsoak with his 18g and RacerX (v1?) was a load of crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5892 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I cant speak for the Racer X, but I never had a problem with my FMS FMIC. Still working perfectly with no leaks or noise. But I know everyone's experience is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 And here I was thinking my brother complaining of heatsoak with his 18g and RacerX (v1?) was a load of crap. I was talking about the oem tmic with regards to heat soak. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxx4k Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 SO IS IT EVEN WORTH IT TO GET PROCESS WEST OR FMS PW KNOCK OFF?? fmic JUST SEEM LIKE MORE WORK THEN i WANT TO DO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted August 14, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted August 14, 2012 1.) why are you yelling, it's too early 2.) did you read the thread entirely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustincredible Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 1.) why are you yelling, it's too early Sold: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec B #104 of 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck686 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 So FMS catback is crap? i was kinda looking to buy it soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBGRIZZLY64 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 So FMS catback is crap? i was kinda looking to buy it soon I love my fms cat back Priorities change when car parts come into the equation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck686 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I love my fms cat back game changer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The FMS Catback just lines up like shit in the bumper cutouts. Decent quality other than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12sechatch Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 So FMS catback is crap? i was kinda looking to buy it soon I'm not sure. What does this multiple page thread say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Stuck686 will ignore a MANY page thread an a post about fitment issues to hear only what he wants. Very shortly there will be another build thread full of poor fitment. (I would point out that a catback for anyone below stage 3 with fueling is all about sound and looks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolbs7 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 my FMS catback exhaust is great, fits fine and sounds great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm just giving my feedback of a few different locals that have it. I agree that the price is right. But I'm super OCD and that would bother me. I adjust my borla once a month because sometimes when I look at it one tip looks a hair lower than the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 ^Agree 100% but its important to point out that if the exhaust is already on hanger an exhaust shop with a torch can likey realign from the Y up to a cm at the tips for ~$20-30. Certainly an affordable "fix" if wanting to run a more affordable catback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Fits better than the gimmick piece lol Atleast the ones I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Fits better than the gimmick piece lol Atleast the ones I've seen. Haaa. Funny. That's like saying the quality at Walmart is better than Kmart. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 The issue with a lot of these lower end knockoffs is not so much a matter of quality but quality control. We've seen about 35% of the time they are fine. The issue is that with the balance they do not fit properly. So if you have time and money to play around with the parts not fitting, then go for it. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Isn't it fun when the two mufflers or better yet, two of the same wheels from the same set weigh completely different amounts for no apparent reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod685 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Lol. Great thread. Just what i needed. Currently shopping for parts. Time to do some more thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 The CX_Racing catback i bought for my 05 LGT from ETD Motors on EBay is def defective. The left muffler is bent inward and the left muffler pipe just before the flange is snug up against the side of the under carriage exhaust channel, when it should be flush and in the middle. However, it bolts up fine with no leaks and sounds amazing. I paid $329.99 for it new, of course its a jigged Perrin knock off, and since im a perfectionist ill be replacing it this summer. If you can deal with the imperfections go for it, but if you want better quality, walk away. I also bought a GrimmSpeed knock off up pipe, but my peer group in my 4th Gen forum will crucify me if i put it on. LosAngelesLGT is assisting me in finding a safer alternative! Thanks for listening;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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