Review - Fujitsubo RM-01A
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Mini review - Fujitsubo RM-01A
(No pictures yet - everyone knows how a Fujitsubo RM-01A looks like by now 
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It finally came in today and got it installed. It's expensive, but it's definitely a quality piece just looking at the construction and design. It came with everything and then some. I mean, it came with bolts, springs, washers, nuts (extras too), a heat wrap to protect the e-brake cable since the 2nd resonator is close to it. I was hoping it was as quiet as mentioned and finally started the car up ...
Silence. I mean, literally it's almost as quiet as stock. Induction noise from the Icebox is actually the loudest part of the car now. When you get on it, it does have a nice mellow tone to it but I can finally hold a conversation in the car without having to yell.
I'm extremely happy with this exhaust and my aging ears appreciate it. I'm sure a good number of mildly modified ITR owners would like it too (the ones that seek a quiet exhaust, that is).
And as much as I hate to part with it, my old T1R/Spoon N1 combo is finally up for sale (see sig.).
Edit - Oppsie. Forgot to mention, many thanks to BlueR (Marc) and ITRinEJ1 (Leo) for turning me into a JDM *****.
Modified by thk at 9:01 AM 12/5/2003
)It finally came in today and got it installed. It's expensive, but it's definitely a quality piece just looking at the construction and design. It came with everything and then some. I mean, it came with bolts, springs, washers, nuts (extras too), a heat wrap to protect the e-brake cable since the 2nd resonator is close to it. I was hoping it was as quiet as mentioned and finally started the car up ...
Silence. I mean, literally it's almost as quiet as stock. Induction noise from the Icebox is actually the loudest part of the car now. When you get on it, it does have a nice mellow tone to it but I can finally hold a conversation in the car without having to yell.
I'm extremely happy with this exhaust and my aging ears appreciate it. I'm sure a good number of mildly modified ITR owners would like it too (the ones that seek a quiet exhaust, that is).
And as much as I hate to part with it, my old T1R/Spoon N1 combo is finally up for sale (see sig.).
Edit - Oppsie. Forgot to mention, many thanks to BlueR (Marc) and ITRinEJ1 (Leo) for turning me into a JDM *****.
Modified by thk at 9:01 AM 12/5/2003
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Re: Mini review - Fujitsubo RM-01A (Champ R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Champ R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wow i didnt know the RM-01A was that quiet. Sure doesnt look that way from pictures and specs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
He did have the Spoon N1 before so his definition of "close to stock" might be a lil skewed.
He did have the Spoon N1 before so his definition of "close to stock" might be a lil skewed.
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Re: Mini review - Fujitsubo RM-01A (CPR)
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He did have the Spoon N1 before so his definition of "close to stock" might be a lil skewed. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Bleh. Don't you have an intake you need to get owned by again?
And a decent number of the R-Speed guys still have the stock exhaust. So I ain't that hard of hearing ... maybe.
What? WHAT DID YOU SAY!?
He did have the Spoon N1 before so his definition of "close to stock" might be a lil skewed.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Bleh. Don't you have an intake you need to get owned by again?
And a decent number of the R-Speed guys still have the stock exhaust. So I ain't that hard of hearing ... maybe.
What? WHAT DID YOU SAY!?
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Re: Mini review - Fujitsubo RM-01A (BlueR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">don't you have a tranny to drop or something</TD></TR></TABLE>
w0w....
Yes I do, but it is snowing and can not go get parts in the snow so I will do it next week. I love dropping trannies in the garage.....
No lift = Fun!
Where's Willard when you need him...
w0w....
Yes I do, but it is snowing and can not go get parts in the snow so I will do it next week. I love dropping trannies in the garage.....
No lift = Fun!
Where's Willard when you need him...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MooFX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice review
but you didn't say anything about the power I dont think? how does it feel compared to T1R/Spoon n1?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Per the butt dyno, about the same. Per the aural dyno, less zoomy.
But then again, my car is fairly stock (no lumpy goodness/cams yet).
but you didn't say anything about the power I dont think? how does it feel compared to T1R/Spoon n1?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Per the butt dyno, about the same. Per the aural dyno, less zoomy.
But then again, my car is fairly stock (no lumpy goodness/cams yet).
= want a ride 
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by opie112 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Glad to here you got the exhaust 
. Does that mean you're gonna bring your car on Sun? Still dieing to see and here a Fuji first hand </TD></TR></TABLE>
Highly doubt I'll be bringing the Hype R out. Unless it suddenly gets sunny/50 degrees outside.
I should get some all season/snow tires one of these days.
. Does that mean you're gonna bring your car on Sun? Still dieing to see and here a Fuji first hand </TD></TR></TABLE>Highly doubt I'll be bringing the Hype R out. Unless it suddenly gets sunny/50 degrees outside.
I should get some all season/snow tires one of these days.
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Per the butt dyno, about the same. Per the aural dyno, less zoomy.
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ic, I've heard that it makes less power than the t1r/spoon, but I'm kinda wanting a quieter exhaust and the stock muffler is definitely outta the question (wont last a week). Anyone know how does the fujitsubo compares to t1r in power?
Per the butt dyno, about the same. Per the aural dyno, less zoomy.
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ic, I've heard that it makes less power than the t1r/spoon, but I'm kinda wanting a quieter exhaust and the stock muffler is definitely outta the question (wont last a week). Anyone know how does the fujitsubo compares to t1r in power?
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ic, I've heard that it makes less power than the t1r/spoon, but I'm kinda wanting a quieter exhaust and the stock muffler is definitely outta the question (wont last a week). Anyone know how does the fujitsubo compares to t1r in power?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have yet to see dyno comparisons off the same car. You have to realize. The Fujitsubo is very very well made, it does have 2 resonators just like the stock system and a "non" N1 muffler.
So the t1R and Spoon N1 you "would" think would yeild some more peak HP b/c a tad more free flowing, but you never know. Let Dyno's do the talking!
Beautiful Exhaust it is......
ic, I've heard that it makes less power than the t1r/spoon, but I'm kinda wanting a quieter exhaust and the stock muffler is definitely outta the question (wont last a week). Anyone know how does the fujitsubo compares to t1r in power?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have yet to see dyno comparisons off the same car. You have to realize. The Fujitsubo is very very well made, it does have 2 resonators just like the stock system and a "non" N1 muffler.
So the t1R and Spoon N1 you "would" think would yeild some more peak HP b/c a tad more free flowing, but you never know. Let Dyno's do the talking!
Beautiful Exhaust it is......
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It's quiet. It's right up there with ...
Mugen Twinloop.
SMSP.
HyTech.
It's quiet. It's right up there with ...
Mugen Twinloop.
SMSP.
HyTech.
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It's quiet. It's right up there with ...
Mugen Twinloop.
SMSP.
HyTech.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Is there any droning inside the cabin? I remember Mugen Mike saying that it's noticeably louder than the twinloop after he drove Chris N's car, and that's what swayed me away from the RM-01A.
It's quiet. It's right up there with ...
Mugen Twinloop.
SMSP.
HyTech.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Is there any droning inside the cabin? I remember Mugen Mike saying that it's noticeably louder than the twinloop after he drove Chris N's car, and that's what swayed me away from the RM-01A.
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Is there any droning inside the cabin? I remember Mugen Mike saying that it's noticeably louder than the twinloop after he drove Chris N's car, and that's what swayed me away from the RM-01A.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Compared to the Mugen, probably a little more noise. There is probably some droning but it's unnoticable (to me) over the induction noise and tire rumble (old Azenis).
Cost? I think it was in the $800 region. I can't say for sure since it was ordered awhile back and the Yen/"En" is stronger now.
Is there any droning inside the cabin? I remember Mugen Mike saying that it's noticeably louder than the twinloop after he drove Chris N's car, and that's what swayed me away from the RM-01A.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Compared to the Mugen, probably a little more noise. There is probably some droning but it's unnoticable (to me) over the induction noise and tire rumble (old Azenis).
Cost? I think it was in the $800 region. I can't say for sure since it was ordered awhile back and the Yen/"En" is stronger now.