Below are some of the first photos to surface of our NEW Sport Exhaust System installed on a 2007 Porsche 997TT.

The key to designing a high quality and fully functional system is in the balance between sound and performance. Turbo chargers perform best with virtually zero restriction off of the exhaust outlet, but that’s a recipe for noise that would be unbearable for a street prepared vehicle. Our job is to find the right combination of performance enhancing low restriction exhaust flow, while creating a “voice” that you enjoy hearing, all while preventing side effects such as the unpleasant drone at cruising speeds.

For more information on this system, including more photos, video, and dynamometer results, visit the product page here.

Anyways, in case you haven’t noticed by now, I’m a big fan of the DIY. There’s nothing more exciting than a box full of brand new Agency Power parts, and it doesn’t get any more gratifying than knowing it was your hard work that’s making all the difference.

I think this guy knows what I’m talking about.
http://neiliuxSTi.blogspot.com/
A mod list sprinkled with Agency Power parts will always get attention in my book.

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If any of you out there have a good DIY story, blog, or video featuring Agency Power products, go ahead and send them my way*.
Who knows, if this rapping thing doesn’t take off soon, maybe it’ll be your car I’m rhyming, I mean WRITING, about next.

* Send links to gary@agencypower.com

We all know that the majority of OEM intercoolers are most efficient at stock horsepower levels and under what the manufacturer would consider “normal” driving conditions. Our goal is to provide an upgrade that will improve efficiency and performance as you increase the horsepower of your vehicle and expose it to spirited driving, on-road and at the track.

What you may not have known, all Agency Power intercoolers are application specific, with significant on-road and dynamometer testing to ensure optimum performance for each vehicle model.The selection of the core is important in two aspects: One is to select a dimension that will allow for maximum surface area and cooling via ambient airflow to the intercooler. The second is to optimize the internal flow area to ensure minimal loss in boost pressure while still allowing for the desired CFM. After the engineering and testing ensures the proper core sizing, it’s on to the design of end tanks, and fabrication and selection of all necessary bracketry, piping and silicone.

Each intercooler kit includes the necessary silicone hoses, hardware, brackets, and is designed to be a simple bolt on installation. Contact your local dealer or wholesale rep to be one of the first to receive this new Intercooler Kit for the BMW 135i and 335i.

“Sign here” said the man in the brown polyester shorts, followed by the predictable request for “Last name, please?”

“Nickel…just put Nickel” replied the happy new owner of this Agency Power cat back exhaust and downpipe.

The see and “hear” more from this happy Agency Power customer, and one of our new favorite bloggers, be sure to keep an eye ***HERE*** as he documents the build of his 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR.  We’ve been promised more photos, video, and EVEN sound clips coming soon !

http://nickelsevo.blogspot.com/2009_09_01_archive.html

And how could anyone not?

It’s carbon fiber, it’s made in the USA, it fits like a glove, and it’s a DIY install.

I personally can’t think of a better way to spend a day than installing some brand new carbon fiber, taking it on the road, and showing it off to other tuner fans. And that’s exactly what this customer had the chance to do.

“Very easy, and extremely surprised about the fitment, like a glove.”
“Total time of 10 minutes, no hardware, used the factory screws.”
After his install he had a chance to take it up to speed on the highway and even “had to put a 335i and STi in their place“.

I have a feeling though, that the 335i and STi may have only had a quick glimpse of this Agency Power front lip in their rear view mirror as this 2002 996TT made his way past them.

No worries though, here’s some close up shots that aren’t going anywhere…

What to do:

E-mail gary@Agency-Power.com with your thoughts and experiences regarding Agency Power products you own*, products you would like to own, or ideas for products you would like to see in the future.

* For current owners of Agency Power products, be sure to include your Name, Age, Location, detailed description of your Agency Power equipped vehcile, along with a photo(s) for a chance to have your vehicle featured on our own website, receive Agency Power swag, and become eligible for future product related promotions.

Start an interactive thread about Agency Power on any popular online automotive forum* and receive Agency Power stickers, swag, and be eligible for future product give-a-ways.

* E-mail those links to  gary@Agency-Power.com.
Threads featuring images, video, links back to www.Agency-Power.com, and generating the most responses will have the best to be noticed.

We will be keeping track of all above activities through Sept. 30th, 2009, and rewarding Agency power customers & fans along the way.

Gary@AP – - – -

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Pop shift pattern cap off of shifter at the point indicated.  There is an indent provided to slip sharp tool in to release cap as shown.

Some models have a set screw to remove.

Remove shift knob as pictured.  Some models require leather shift boot be lifted up and shifter collar be turned 90 degrees clockwise to release(see below)

Remove leather shift boot after knob removal

Remove side vents to access front console screws that need to be removed.

Remove center console mounting screws as shown.

Remove parts attached to console as shown to allow console to be removed later in this process.

Remove rear console mounting screws located underneath rubber mat.

Remove ash tray and mounting screws beneath it.  Make sure to disconnect any electrical connections so console can be lifted out freely.

Make sure all electrical connections are safely disconnected to allow console to be removed.

Before disconnecting shift linkages from shift console, mark thread locations for easier adjustment upon reassembly later.

Remove bolts holding shift console down and remove shift cables from unit so it can be lifted out freely.

Once console and shift mechanism is out of vehicle, remove plastic collars to remove shift lever from mount.  Disconnect any linkages from lever during this time as well.

Install new lever into shift mechanism, re attach all linkages, shift cables, and make sure cables are adjusted so that lever goes into all gears freely with no issues.  Reinstall console and all electrical connections in reverse order of removal after shifter operation has been verified.