So as of yesterday, after a very long stock 8,000 miles, my R is now stage 2+ (APR Intercooler, Fuel Pump, VWR Intake, Full APR RSC exhaust diamond black, APR Stage 2 Flash).. I just wanted to take a few minutes to share what I now experience, and hope to hear some thoughts from other stage 2+ R's..
First of all, HUGE difference in power and smoothness throughout the whole range, but especially above 3K.. In sixth gear at 3K it pulls harder than it did stock in fourth.. I wanted to jump on the DynoJet but the shop didn't have time after the install so I don't have exact numbers, but they told me the same setup in a different R pulled 312HP at the wheels.. (figuring 350-360 crank?) I think I can deal with that until the stage 3 kit becomes more affordable..
The VWR intake... WOW, what an AMAZING sound that thing creates.. Sounds like some space ship from an old sci-fi movie taking off, even at light throttle.. Definitely also amplifies the DV dumping..
I love the sound quality (tone) of the RSC exhaust, and I'm sure it has something to do with the huge power increase, but I'm almost positive that it's not much louder than the stock exhaust. I could be wrong, being that I haven't been behind the car at WOT, but the in cabin noise seemed to actually DECREASE... My buddy even said when I'm on the phone using the built in Bluetooth that the engine noise is quieter on his end. I didn't even rip out the vibrator behind the firewall yet. Under most conditions, such as cruising around town, I can clearly hear the VWR intake over the exhaust. I don't know how this is possible, but congrats APR.. It's nice to come home at night with over 300 to the wheels and NOT wake up all my neighbors.. They used to call me "Mr. 6AM rumble truck" :lol:
Overall, I couldn't be happier.. But feeling how well the car responded to the extra power just makes me want more! It feels like it even shifts smoother than before. I loved the car stock for the way it handles and ride quality, but it did feel a little on the heavy side being so de-tuned. After spending 40K on the car, I was slightly dissapointed with its performance, but this is DEFINITELY how the car should perform off the lot..
First of all, HUGE difference in power and smoothness throughout the whole range, but especially above 3K.. In sixth gear at 3K it pulls harder than it did stock in fourth.. I wanted to jump on the DynoJet but the shop didn't have time after the install so I don't have exact numbers, but they told me the same setup in a different R pulled 312HP at the wheels.. (figuring 350-360 crank?) I think I can deal with that until the stage 3 kit becomes more affordable..
The VWR intake... WOW, what an AMAZING sound that thing creates.. Sounds like some space ship from an old sci-fi movie taking off, even at light throttle.. Definitely also amplifies the DV dumping..
I love the sound quality (tone) of the RSC exhaust, and I'm sure it has something to do with the huge power increase, but I'm almost positive that it's not much louder than the stock exhaust. I could be wrong, being that I haven't been behind the car at WOT, but the in cabin noise seemed to actually DECREASE... My buddy even said when I'm on the phone using the built in Bluetooth that the engine noise is quieter on his end. I didn't even rip out the vibrator behind the firewall yet. Under most conditions, such as cruising around town, I can clearly hear the VWR intake over the exhaust. I don't know how this is possible, but congrats APR.. It's nice to come home at night with over 300 to the wheels and NOT wake up all my neighbors.. They used to call me "Mr. 6AM rumble truck" :lol:
Overall, I couldn't be happier.. But feeling how well the car responded to the extra power just makes me want more! It feels like it even shifts smoother than before. I loved the car stock for the way it handles and ride quality, but it did feel a little on the heavy side being so de-tuned. After spending 40K on the car, I was slightly dissapointed with its performance, but this is DEFINITELY how the car should perform off the lot..
