Just de-catted the GR!

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Just de-catted the GR!

Postby mark » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:03 pm

Well, I finally got around to taking the cat off my system.(Really only did it to save the cat for next nct to be honest :roll: ) Strange exhaust note to get used to- a lot louder at low revs while not too loud on the motorway :D . Definate performance gain, 1st gear acceleration is very quick now when it used to be crap! I'm now straight through as I removed the center muffler and only have the back box which ends in quads. The car gets a lot more attention driving around town as it has a low rumble which I like and then turns into an M3 when the foot goes down!
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Postby Myfeckin FTO » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:46 pm

Good stuff - now lets see some pics Mr. "Photographer of the Year"! :lol:
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Postby mark » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:53 pm

Not much to see really!
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Postby Myfeckin FTO » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:17 pm

mark wrote:Not much to see really!


Don't know about that - thats one clean FTO you got there!
First FTO I've seen on a "2008"plate to boot! :lol:
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Postby CJ » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:33 pm

The above pic is a prime example of a black car looking its best - stunning. Any more pics Mark?

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Postby mark » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:39 pm

Ah, thanks guys. Yeah the '08' plate, have to keep the FTO alive!
CJ, believe it or not I did have a few snaps but have mis-placed them in one of my many 500gb hard drives, it might be quicker if I do some new pics!
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Postby Sebastian » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:44 pm

mark how modded is that pic?
no1. manual GR 96 l no2. tip GR 95 l no3. manual Gpx 95 l no.4 manual Gpx 95 l no.5 manual Gpx 96 l no.6 tip GR 95 - in 2011 took a break from the FTO scene
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Postby mark » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:53 pm

Basically a straight shot. I desaturated the colour and left the rear lights red. It was a grey day so didn't make much of a difference. Other than that a couple of small oil stains on the tarmac got taken out. With lots more time I'd remove all the buildings reflected on the back of the car. Oh and the reg was changed :wink:
This shot of the Jag on Dollymount got a bit more work done to it!
http://www.markrussellhill.com/portfoli ... ising.html
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Postby Sebastian » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:00 pm

got to say anyway , you own the best looking GR i've seen LIVE
no1. manual GR 96 l no2. tip GR 95 l no3. manual Gpx 95 l no.4 manual Gpx 95 l no.5 manual Gpx 96 l no.6 tip GR 95 - in 2011 took a break from the FTO scene
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Postby Bernard » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:30 pm

That makes me want to get the camera out.
I find the hardest thing is getting a good reflection, the car itself is a great model... the February meet should be a good opportunity.
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Postby mark » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:32 pm

THANKS! I'm sure a few other owners may disagree which is fair enough. I'd hate to add up the amount of hours I've spent polishing it :shock:
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Postby mark » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:35 pm

I hope to make a very small appearance on the Sunday as I'm away unfortunately and only getting back early that day :cry: Hope it's a great day for everyone.
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Postby Muad_dib77 » Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:51 pm

Mark I'll have to stop by and have a listed to your xhaust with the decat in place..your system sounded sweet before - I can only image what it sounds like now..

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Postby mark » Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:02 pm

Yeah man do, yep it's a bit louder!
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