Kakimoto Exhaust swap R32 GTR

Post by **Stuart** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:19 am

My hand has been forced. I have another trip to the Nurburgring coming up and the exhaust will need to be swapped beforehand.

The exhaust in question is a Kakimoto racing N1 model and goes from the cat or cat replacement back. The condition is very good indeed and the sound, oh the sound. For anyone wanting a GTR with a bark to match or exceed the bite, this is it. It is quite simply the loudest exhaust I have heard on a GTR short of the Lemon, and I suspect that would be close too

As far as noise limits are concerned, I have done Snetterton, Cadwell and the Ring without any complaints. I am looking to swap the exhaust for another Japanese high quality brand in equally good condition. I have workshop facilities where the swap can be carried out so we can both drive away with our new exhausts, so minimum fuss for both.

If the swap doesn't come off within a few weeks, the exhaust will be sold as is. At that point I will get a custom one made up.

Thanks

Post by **Ben** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:27 am

Why not just go for a HKS Silent .... much more pleasent for a long journey mate and a nice bark when under load.

I'm sure however there is someone on here who wants an earth shattering exhaust note .... must admit I was tempted for 2 mins but then remembered that I have neighbours

Post by **Stuart** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 5:42 pm

Deal is done

Straight swap for a 5zigen system with a baffle. Being fitted Friday night so in good time for the track day too :thumb:

323ian · Post by **323ian** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:08 pm

If only it would have fitted a R33 GTR.

Bandit · Post by **Bandit** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:43 pm

323ian wrote:If only it would have fitted a R33 GTR.

My thoughts exactly.

Stuart, are you or have you gone completley mad??? swapping a kaki for a 5zigen

the build quality is nowhere near as good, and the sound?? Well i don't think i need to say anymore (i've got the number of a good doctor if you need it :lol: )

Post by **Ben** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:03 pm

You really needed to hear how loud it is .... it's earth shattering.

Bandit · Post by **Bandit** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:08 pm

My mate has one on his 32 GTR and it sounds sexual. Not as loud as my Apexi but enough to rattle the double glazing on tickover :lol: .

Still, swapping for a 5zigen is still complete madness IMHO :?

Post by **Ben** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:12 pm

I certainly couldn't have lived with it .... it would have driven me insane on a long journey .... but yeh it did sound sexual!.

Bandit · Post by **Bandit** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:17 pm

murano3 wrote:I certainly couldn't have lived with it .... it would have driven me insane on a long journey .

Ah but think of the fun you could have in tunnels, underpasses etc, more than makes up for it. Looks like he passed quite a few sound checks at track with it on which im quite surprised about.

He / you must be getting old :pmsl:

Post by **Ben** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:21 pm

- i'm only 34 - going to trade in the 32 for an MPV .....