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TeamARK 02-02-2012 03:41 PM

HFC samples are coming in next week. We will be releasing the HFC's for G37,370z, FX, 350z, and G35 all at once.

Alex

sixpax 02-02-2012 07:16 PM

Free bump ... added an "after" proper adjustment photo to my earlier post.

sixpax 02-02-2012 07:39 PM

...lower angle. Ignore the filthy car, but that is one SECKSI exhaust !

http://www.the370z.com/members/sixpa...4283-ark58.jpg

marrim 02-02-2012 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixpax (Post 1523318)
Free bump ... added an "after" proper adjustment photo to my earlier post.

you sovled the issue by using the right tools. Jack stands are hard to get this aligned right. Lift so much easier. BTW Looks great.

bleufiend 02-03-2012 05:53 AM

So after having the exhaust on my car for two weeks I'll HIV an honest review of three ups and three downs.

Ups
1. Burnt tips with laser etching look good.
2. Loud when I get on it and quiet when I'm cruising.
3. Packaged very well when shipped so no damaged components when I recieved it.

Downs
1. The fitment still isn't right. The left and right side exhaust tips on mine can be made to sit even if I rotate the left side exhaust canister counter clockwise but then this causes it to hit the differential on rough roads or going over bumps.
2. The right side resonator flat layer on the rear body cross member no matter what and I had to trim it with a 2x2 inch cut to make the exhaust resonator not hit.
3. Ark you need to have better communication with your customers in the future about the progress of bringing a new product to market. Post in the vendor thread about where you are in getting te product and the process of getting it ready to ship to your paying customers. The original sale ad said eta before Christmas. Then that turned into the week between Christmas and new years which then became January followed by three different people promising the exhaust would ship the next day on three different phone calls.


All in all I'm satisfied with the exhaust and happy with my purchase save for having to modify cross member which I wasn't to comfy with. Thank you TeamArk for your commitment to our car and providing parts for it.

TeamARK 02-03-2012 04:16 PM

One more suggestion with the installation, Raise the Ypipe and bolt it down. There should be more than enough clearance on that.

bleufiend 02-04-2012 02:39 AM

I adjusted the y pipe up as far as I could and the right side resonator was still contacting. I may just be my car or I got one exhaust that the resonator was to far back. There was only one other guy I saw in this thread earlier on that had the same issue with the exhaust contacting the cross member.

TeamARK 02-04-2012 01:26 PM

That is the V1. You have the V2. All batch has been tested on our Jig here before it is shipped out.

To provide you better support, please email me some pictures to alex@arkperformanceusa.com

In addition, I will have my staff start on installation guides and videos to ensure perfect fitment.


Alex

bleufiend 02-05-2012 07:15 AM

Well I'll wait on your videos to show the process of adjustment. I've already had to cut the cross member but maybe I am missing something. Thank you for the effort.

pf62 02-05-2012 08:11 AM

When mine were being put on the mid pipes were not labled left or right. The exhaust hit the cross member and the tips didn't line up until we switched them.

sixpax 02-05-2012 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pf62 (Post 1527065)
When mine were being put on the mid pipes were not labled left or right. The exhaust hit the cross member and the tips didn't line up until we switched them.

Interesting. I thought mine had a little white label on it that said "DRIVERSIDE" but I could be mistaken.

MoChu 02-05-2012 12:28 PM

Same problem. Had to cut my cross member. Still can't align the tips

dozerdc 02-05-2012 05:45 PM

Pics of issue? Worried potential buyer here.

TeamARK 02-06-2012 12:15 PM

Please email us the pictures. alex@arkperformanceusa.com. There is no issues with the V2 whatsoever.

sixpax 02-06-2012 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37sHKS (Post 1527251)
Why your making it soo complicated?

They all know how to install Catback, over 500 VHR cars with fast intention exhaust and none used what ever you wanna call it (guides and videos) and none of them had unbalanced mufflers... ;)

And now Motordyne has come... none will have unbalanced mufflers.. mark my word:rolleyes:

Not sure I get what your point is, but your post is rather uncalled for.

My fitment issues have been resolved to my satisfaction, and were caused by me not doing the installation correctly.


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