i want your opinion on this, which is the "better" or preferred downpipe? hks or bonez? and why?

 

Both will do the job. The HKS is designed for RHD FD so it has some differences to account for the RHD steering column. I have used Bonez for years and love it.

 

I have a used Bonez dp for sale if interested.

 

Get it and have it ceramic coated like mine:

http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/FD...6/DSCF0417.jpg

 

Niceee, I used a Bonez for a few years, I liked it a lot. I also had(actually still have) a HKS dp, it looks like it has a big dent in the side of it so it would clear the RHD steering column..

 

how much does it cost to get it ceramic coated? and where do you normally go to get it done?

also i noticed from the picture that the bonez looks alot like the petit(sp?) dp, with the petit i always have problems with bolting on/off with one stud (one with green arrow) or bottom left stud

 

I had to grind mine a little bit to get it to fit perfect

 

My HKS unit bolted in perfectly. I had mine ceramic coated as well. Noticible improvement over stock.

 

I have an HKS with JetHot 2000. Fit perfectly, works great.

 

My coating was $125. As for the bolt, I've never had any issues with the bolt myself. However, as I always say; having the proper tools makes the job MUCH easier.

 

SMB down pipe > everything.

 

My HKS DP (ceramic coated) did fit perfectly and I love it (but that's the only one I have ever tried).