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Here's a review I did on the HKS 75mm a while back...
**OVERALL OPINION**
HKS 75mm Single Exhaust for the S2000
I'd like to just go ahead and put up the fact that my expectations (from service to delivery and finally to judging the final product) has far exceeded any criteria that I've encountered both with the product and Evasive Motorsports. Of all things, I'd like to say that the exhaust is a bit on the loud side... Imagine a louder HKS dual if you will; the potent exhaust sound with exotic influence portrayed through the sound. If you liked the HKS dual, but wanted a bit more in terms of sound and performance then this is the exhaust.
Here are some photos of the packaging and the product itself:
1. Packaging
2. Installed
"I wish I took a close-up of the front weld as it looked amazing compared to other products I've seen."
For anyone just starting to install an exhaust on the s2000, make sure that you have proper equipment to uninstall the stock exhaust and to install the new exhaust. Use a mat to place the old and new exhaust onto so they don't scrap, make sure you torque everything to OEM specs, and make sure to use a water-based lubricant on the rubber hangers! I used dishwasher soap as I didn't have my KY jelly laying around; reason for this is that petroleum and silcone based lubricants tend to deteriorate the rubber (this may be different if you wash it after).
More images:
3. Close-up on the tip; NOTE: the tip is adjustable in length! So if it's sticking too far out, you can retract it!
4. It's easier to line everything up, place bolts on to hold the exhaust temporarily, hook up the rubber hangers, and then bolt everything in place! That way if something is mis-aligned, you can fix it quickly.
[/IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4439771382_d44b7c1926_b.jpg[/IMG]
The cream of the crop, or shall I say the best portion of the install is seeing the final results and work put into installing it. Hearing the car start up made me cry a little inside as the difference from stock to the HKS 75mm is WORLDS different. On idle, the car has it's own identifiable presence; you know this car is going to sound nice when it idles. A warmed up rev at 2k sounds like a tease, it's so good you want more (I only wanted to rev to 4k, but the sound is intoxicating). After revving to 4k, you can't help but notice this car has distinct similarities to an exotic. Some may take that comment differently depending on if they want a subtle exhaust that only provides a unique sound, but no bass. The tone is extremely deep, I can only describe it's aggressiveness to the T1R 70em. Though, this may differ because I've only heard this exhaust a handful of times. The sound is extremely deep in the cabin... and the best part from what I've seen is that it's deep while providing... get this... NO DRONE! If there was, I didn't hear it!
Half-time images:
5. This little dude loves being around the s2k, couldn't help but find him under the car and around it all the time.
6. Friends EG helping me with the install, I love his car.
So far, so good... right? Unlike the HKS dual, I didn't feel anything on the butt dyno compared to stock. Straight to the point, this is the HKS exhaust that does provide some kick in the butt dyno! I don't have a sheets to prove an increase in power, but I definitely feel it when I was getting on the on-ramp and down the highway. If what you were waiting for so long, after hearing all the rumors about a single exhaust being produced by HKS to combat the subtlety and lack-of-hp (debatable), this is the exhaust for you! The single exhaust provides you with an even aggressive and deeper tone compared to the dual WHILE ALSO providing increased performance from a single! If your going FI or staying NA, this exhaust fits everyone looking for THAT exhaust.
7. Had to take THAT shot.
To be honest with you, I had some cognitive dissonance (regret) at first after seeing the T1R 70em and assuming the HKS single wouldn't live up to it's expectations. After actually hearing the exhaust and seeing it in first person on my car; it's better than what I've expected from the T1R 70em. Oh and one more thing, ITS BASICALLY HALF THE PRICE OF THE EM!!! Go get yours now, I know this exhaust will sell like hot cakes for sure. I'd like to provide further insight and opinion on the exhaust as time goes on so people understand what they are buying and what to expect in the long run. I hope you've enjoyed this tidbit of a review; your eyes are probably bleeding by now. Enjoy to any future owners of the HKS single!
Here are the videos for those who scrolled all the way down. My friend will be uploading the run on the highway soon so look out for that.
1. Idle, rev to 2k, 4k, then 6k.[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7I_wyzSlBY [/media]
**OVERALL OPINION**
HKS 75mm Single Exhaust for the S2000
I'd like to just go ahead and put up the fact that my expectations (from service to delivery and finally to judging the final product) has far exceeded any criteria that I've encountered both with the product and Evasive Motorsports. Of all things, I'd like to say that the exhaust is a bit on the loud side... Imagine a louder HKS dual if you will; the potent exhaust sound with exotic influence portrayed through the sound. If you liked the HKS dual, but wanted a bit more in terms of sound and performance then this is the exhaust.
Here are some photos of the packaging and the product itself:
1. Packaging
2. Installed
"I wish I took a close-up of the front weld as it looked amazing compared to other products I've seen."
For anyone just starting to install an exhaust on the s2000, make sure that you have proper equipment to uninstall the stock exhaust and to install the new exhaust. Use a mat to place the old and new exhaust onto so they don't scrap, make sure you torque everything to OEM specs, and make sure to use a water-based lubricant on the rubber hangers! I used dishwasher soap as I didn't have my KY jelly laying around; reason for this is that petroleum and silcone based lubricants tend to deteriorate the rubber (this may be different if you wash it after).
More images:
3. Close-up on the tip; NOTE: the tip is adjustable in length! So if it's sticking too far out, you can retract it!
4. It's easier to line everything up, place bolts on to hold the exhaust temporarily, hook up the rubber hangers, and then bolt everything in place! That way if something is mis-aligned, you can fix it quickly.
[/IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4439771382_d44b7c1926_b.jpg[/IMG]
The cream of the crop, or shall I say the best portion of the install is seeing the final results and work put into installing it. Hearing the car start up made me cry a little inside as the difference from stock to the HKS 75mm is WORLDS different. On idle, the car has it's own identifiable presence; you know this car is going to sound nice when it idles. A warmed up rev at 2k sounds like a tease, it's so good you want more (I only wanted to rev to 4k, but the sound is intoxicating). After revving to 4k, you can't help but notice this car has distinct similarities to an exotic. Some may take that comment differently depending on if they want a subtle exhaust that only provides a unique sound, but no bass. The tone is extremely deep, I can only describe it's aggressiveness to the T1R 70em. Though, this may differ because I've only heard this exhaust a handful of times. The sound is extremely deep in the cabin... and the best part from what I've seen is that it's deep while providing... get this... NO DRONE! If there was, I didn't hear it!
Half-time images:
5. This little dude loves being around the s2k, couldn't help but find him under the car and around it all the time.
6. Friends EG helping me with the install, I love his car.
So far, so good... right? Unlike the HKS dual, I didn't feel anything on the butt dyno compared to stock. Straight to the point, this is the HKS exhaust that does provide some kick in the butt dyno! I don't have a sheets to prove an increase in power, but I definitely feel it when I was getting on the on-ramp and down the highway. If what you were waiting for so long, after hearing all the rumors about a single exhaust being produced by HKS to combat the subtlety and lack-of-hp (debatable), this is the exhaust for you! The single exhaust provides you with an even aggressive and deeper tone compared to the dual WHILE ALSO providing increased performance from a single! If your going FI or staying NA, this exhaust fits everyone looking for THAT exhaust.
7. Had to take THAT shot.
To be honest with you, I had some cognitive dissonance (regret) at first after seeing the T1R 70em and assuming the HKS single wouldn't live up to it's expectations. After actually hearing the exhaust and seeing it in first person on my car; it's better than what I've expected from the T1R 70em. Oh and one more thing, ITS BASICALLY HALF THE PRICE OF THE EM!!! Go get yours now, I know this exhaust will sell like hot cakes for sure. I'd like to provide further insight and opinion on the exhaust as time goes on so people understand what they are buying and what to expect in the long run. I hope you've enjoyed this tidbit of a review; your eyes are probably bleeding by now. Enjoy to any future owners of the HKS single!
Here are the videos for those who scrolled all the way down. My friend will be uploading the run on the highway soon so look out for that.
1. Idle, rev to 2k, 4k, then 6k.[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7I_wyzSlBY [/media]
