J's Racing 50RR delivered by Santa Claus!
J's Racing 50RR delivered by Santa Claus!
Just showing off my Christmas present to myself. After getting the J's Racing header(and sent off to Jet Hot for their Extreme Sterling Coating) earlier this summer I had to go all the way and get the rest of the exhaust. Thanks again to Ben @ AJ-Racing for hooking me up with the bestest gear! It took a couple of months to get from Japan but I'm sure the wait will be worth it.
After getting all the bubble wrap off...
Over $1000.00 in exhaust right there and that's NOT including the J's Racing Header!!!
Close up of the muffler tip...BLING!
Messing around with the imageshack tools...
Out with the old Fujitsubo Power Getter. A really good exhaust that seems under rated amongst the FitFreak Community.
Fujitsubo vs. J's Racing
Another look. Notice the lack of resonator and fewer bends on the J's Racing center pipe.
Comparison of the actual muffler. J's Racing is tiny!
Closer look on the center pipe. Totally straight! By the way, the J's Racing part is titanium = lightweight!!!!
It's in there!
How it looks when the car is off the jacks...
Initial Thoughts:
LOUD!!!!
Don't bother purchasing a J's exhaust if you're looking to remain low key or if the cops in your area bug you about noise. The lack of resonator and small muffler makes the Fit BOOM!
It does drone inside the cabin but that's also because I have stiffer engine mounts in too. I can live with it, though my passengers won't be thrilled on long rides.
Too early to tell if there are any MPG improvements - I doubt it, I'm gunning this thing thru tunnels and overpasses!
I wonder if J's Racing make a silencer for the muffler tip?
Next up... FORCED INDUCTION!
Once again, much thanks to "Gettinafit" for the install. Any NY,NJ,CT, PA FitFreakers needing stuff installed....he's the man to get in touch with!
After getting all the bubble wrap off...
Over $1000.00 in exhaust right there and that's NOT including the J's Racing Header!!!
Close up of the muffler tip...BLING!
Messing around with the imageshack tools...
Out with the old Fujitsubo Power Getter. A really good exhaust that seems under rated amongst the FitFreak Community.
Fujitsubo vs. J's Racing
Another look. Notice the lack of resonator and fewer bends on the J's Racing center pipe.
Comparison of the actual muffler. J's Racing is tiny!
Closer look on the center pipe. Totally straight! By the way, the J's Racing part is titanium = lightweight!!!!
It's in there!
How it looks when the car is off the jacks...
Initial Thoughts:
LOUD!!!!
Don't bother purchasing a J's exhaust if you're looking to remain low key or if the cops in your area bug you about noise. The lack of resonator and small muffler makes the Fit BOOM!
It does drone inside the cabin but that's also because I have stiffer engine mounts in too. I can live with it, though my passengers won't be thrilled on long rides.
Too early to tell if there are any MPG improvements - I doubt it, I'm gunning this thing thru tunnels and overpasses!
I wonder if J's Racing make a silencer for the muffler tip?
Next up... FORCED INDUCTION!
Once again, much thanks to "Gettinafit" for the install. Any NY,NJ,CT, PA FitFreakers needing stuff installed....he's the man to get in touch with!
Last edited by Wave; Dec 28, 2007 at 04:06 PM.
Happy J's-mas!! Welcome to the club! Long wait, but well worth it, trust me. Looking forward to your impressions of it, especially mated w/ the header.
On a side note, looks like all the USDM 50RR's have the new, slightly extended tip now. Kinda amazing to be able to lift and balance the center-pipe with one finger, huh? My dealer was duly impressed when they bolted mine on.
On a side note, looks like all the USDM 50RR's have the new, slightly extended tip now. Kinda amazing to be able to lift and balance the center-pipe with one finger, huh? My dealer was duly impressed when they bolted mine on.
Happy J's-mas!! Welcome to the club! Long wait, but well worth it, trust me. Looking forward to your impressions of it, especially mated w/ the header.
On a side note, looks like all the USDM 50RR's have the new, slightly extended tip now. Kinda amazing to be able to lift and balance the center-pipe with one finger, huh? My dealer was duly impressed when they bolted mine on.
On a side note, looks like all the USDM 50RR's have the new, slightly extended tip now. Kinda amazing to be able to lift and balance the center-pipe with one finger, huh? My dealer was duly impressed when they bolted mine on.
Fujitsubo is Stainless Steel and the J's Racing is Titanium and the difference in weight between the two was significant when we were doing the swap. Is it enough to justify the cost? That's up to you.
hmmm.. thanks. if i get exhaust it's gonna be the j's. lolz
Oh Yeah!!!
After driving around in Sport Mode(A/T) with the paddles today I would have to say it does pull better than with my old cat-back. Anything above 3K on the RPM's and I'm moving pretty damn good, for a Fit with bolt on's that is! 
I had a Subaru WRX pull right up behind me on the highway to see what I was all about....I'm not ready for that just yet.
I need that final surprise.
I had a Subaru WRX pull right up behind me on the highway to see what I was all about....I'm not ready for that just yet.
I need that final surprise.
Last edited by Wave; Dec 28, 2007 at 04:12 PM.
Damn, don't know where I've been, I missed your updates until now. Glad to see you like it! Your impressions are pretty much the same as what I noticed too. And you think it's loud now? Wait until you get a warm summer day and drive it long enough to get it warmed up to temp.
BTW, did you get the J's hard rubber muffler hangers too? If not, I recommend them if you plan on any "energetic" driving. Not sure how much movement you have with the stock hangers, but with the hard ones my muffler doesn't budge an inch -- it feels almost welded in place, and I only did the rear 2 for the muffler. Just thought I'd mention it since they're stupid cheap.
BTW, did you get the J's hard rubber muffler hangers too? If not, I recommend them if you plan on any "energetic" driving. Not sure how much movement you have with the stock hangers, but with the hard ones my muffler doesn't budge an inch -- it feels almost welded in place, and I only did the rear 2 for the muffler. Just thought I'd mention it since they're stupid cheap.
Last edited by Chikubi; Jan 5, 2008 at 12:50 AM.
Damn, don't know where I've been, I missed your updates until now. Glad to see you like it! Your impressions are pretty much the same as what I noticed too. And you think it's loud now? Wait until you get a warm summer day and drive it long enough to get it warmed up to temp.
BTW, did you get the J's hard rubber muffler hangers too? If not, I recommend them if you plan on any "energetic" driving. Not sure how much movement you have with the stock hangers, but with the hard ones my muffler doesn't budge an inch -- it feels almost welded in place, and I only did the rear 2 for the muffler. Just thought I'd mention it since they're stupid cheap.
BTW, did you get the J's hard rubber muffler hangers too? If not, I recommend them if you plan on any "energetic" driving. Not sure how much movement you have with the stock hangers, but with the hard ones my muffler doesn't budge an inch -- it feels almost welded in place, and I only did the rear 2 for the muffler. Just thought I'd mention it since they're stupid cheap.
Damn dude how cold do you think it gets on Long Island?
Yeah I got the J's Racing hangers too.
I just noticed a leak between the b-pipe and muffler where they meet up. I used an old stock gasket(Honda Part # 18229-SNA-A01) and I'm pretty sure that's the reason for it. I'll slap a new one in sometime today.
Yeah I got the J's Racing hangers too.
I just noticed a leak between the b-pipe and muffler where they meet up. I used an old stock gasket(Honda Part # 18229-SNA-A01) and I'm pretty sure that's the reason for it. I'll slap a new one in sometime today.
Damn, don't know where I've been, I missed your updates until now. Glad to see you like it! Your impressions are pretty much the same as what I noticed too. And you think it's loud now? Wait until you get a warm summer day and drive it long enough to get it warmed up to temp.
BTW, did you get the J's hard rubber muffler hangers too? If not, I recommend them if you plan on any "energetic" driving. Not sure how much movement you have with the stock hangers, but with the hard ones my muffler doesn't budge an inch -- it feels almost welded in place, and I only did the rear 2 for the muffler. Just thought I'd mention it since they're stupid cheap.
BTW, did you get the J's hard rubber muffler hangers too? If not, I recommend them if you plan on any "energetic" driving. Not sure how much movement you have with the stock hangers, but with the hard ones my muffler doesn't budge an inch -- it feels almost welded in place, and I only did the rear 2 for the muffler. Just thought I'd mention it since they're stupid cheap.
Damn dude how cold do you think it gets on Long Island?
Yeah I got the J's Racing hangers too.
I just noticed a leak between the b-pipe and muffler where they meet up. I used an old stock gasket(Honda Part # 18229-SNA-A01) and I'm pretty sure that's the reason for it. I'll slap a new one in sometime today.
Yeah I got the J's Racing hangers too.
I just noticed a leak between the b-pipe and muffler where they meet up. I used an old stock gasket(Honda Part # 18229-SNA-A01) and I'm pretty sure that's the reason for it. I'll slap a new one in sometime today.
Damn dude how cold do you think it gets on Long Island?
Yeah I got the J's Racing hangers too.
I just noticed a leak between the b-pipe and muffler where they meet up. I used an old stock gasket(Honda Part # 18229-SNA-A01) and I'm pretty sure that's the reason for it. I'll slap a new one in sometime today.
Yeah I got the J's Racing hangers too.
I just noticed a leak between the b-pipe and muffler where they meet up. I used an old stock gasket(Honda Part # 18229-SNA-A01) and I'm pretty sure that's the reason for it. I'll slap a new one in sometime today.