DNA Motoring Exhaust- after a month's use

K1ngCee · 09-09-2017, 10:04 PM

Where to begin, oh yea... the damn burnt tips aren't really "burnt" anymore are they? LOL. Did I really expect them to? I guess not, considering the fact that I ordered this exhaust off Amazon. and it was about 4 hondos.

I'm not complaining. This isn't a rant. Before buying this exhaust, I had done my research plenty. Did I cheap out? well yea. In all seriousness though, this exhaust sounds good for what you pay for. 4 hondos roughly gets you an aftermarket exhaust that gives you a louder stock sound.

A pet peeve I have with the exhaust is that it has that "v6" drone sound coming off a 97 Mustang or Camaro roughly around the 1k-2400RPM range. You know, that "Hey man, your Mustang isn't a v8!" sound, taking off from red lights. Other than that, the higher RPM's really bring out the sexy VQ sound these cars are known for. I would even compare the sound to a simple muffler delete judging off YouTube videos.

Anyway, my point is that I wanted to post some pictures of this exhaust that's been on my 11' for about a month now. REALLY disappointed in the burnt tip wearing off like it has. But hey, I got what I paid for right? There wasn't enough "reviews" or information on this exhaust so I decided to post something on it being that it is 2017 and stuff. Anyways, hope this isn't pointless and gives off some information to someone who's considering buying it. Do I regret buying it? honestly no, it's a nice sounding exhaust. It's no Fast Intentions or ARK exhaust that's for sure.

Yes, these pictures were taken just now 9/9/17 just about 30 days after being on (installed August 5th 2017).

Let me know what you guys think! LOL

PaulNYz · 09-12-2017, 01:14 PM

Yikes, those tips did not stand a chance. It's almost like they painted it on and the heat destroyed it. Fitment looks pretty good though.

I'm glad I decided against this exhaust though. I don't think it would last for one winter where I'm from.

You seem to be happy with it for the price, so you can't go wrong with that.

K1ngCee · 09-13-2017, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulNYz

Yikes, those tips did not stand a chance. It's almost like they painted it on and the heat destroyed it. Fitment looks pretty good though.

I'm glad I decided against this exhaust though. I don't think it would last for one winter where I'm from.

You seem to be happy with it for the price, so you can't go wrong with that.

Yea that's my guess as well, painted tips. I cant speak much about other experience with other exhaust but yea im pretty happy with it. The sound is great for what you get, and the way they come out of the bottom look awesome.

Fhjkalfhu · 01-02-2018, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K1ngCee

Where to begin, oh yea... the damn burnt tips aren't really "burnt" anymore are they? LOL. Did I really expect them to? I guess not, considering the fact that I ordered this exhaust off Amazon LOL and it was about 4 hondos.

I'm not complaining. This isn't a rant. Before buying this exhaust, I had done my research plenty. Did I cheap out? well yea LOL. In all seriousness though, this exhaust sounds good for what you pay for. 4 hondos roughly gets you an aftermarket exhaust that gives you a louder stock sound.

A pet peeve I have with the exhaust is that it has that "v6" drone sound coming off a 97 Mustang or Camaro roughly around the 1k-2400RPM range. You know, that "Hey man, your Mustang isn't a v8!" sound, taking off from red lights. Other than that, the higher RPM's really bring out the sexy VQ sound these cars are known for. I would even compare the sound to a simple muffler delete judging off YouTube videos.

Anyway, my point is that I wanted to post some pictures of this exhaust that's been on my 11' for about a month now. REALLY disappointed in the burnt tip wearing off like it has. But hey, I got what I paid for right? There wasn't enough "reviews" or information on this exhaust so I decided to post something on it being that it is 2017 and stuff. Anyways, hope this isn't pointless and gives off some information to someone who's considering buying it. Do I regret buying it? honestly no, it's a nice sounding exhaust. It's no Fast Intentions or ARK exhaust that's for sure.

Yes, these pictures were taken just now 9/9/17 just about 30 days after being on (installed August 5th 2017).

Let me know what you guys think! LOL

Did you have any issues with making it even? My passenger tip sticks out by maybe an inch more and it annoys me. When i was installing it, one side was almost impossible to get in the rubber hangers, maybe that's where I went wrong?

ColtronZ · 01-31-2018, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fhjkalfhu

Did you have any issues with making it even? My passenger tip sticks out by maybe an inch more and it annoys me. When i was installing it, one side was almost impossible to get in the rubber hangers, maybe that's where I went wrong?

Other than that, are you happy with these exhausts as well? Thinking of purchasing them as my next option is 1100

TerribleONE · 01-31-2018, 11:46 AM

What the hell is a Hondo? Is that some new crypto currency?

JARblue · 01-31-2018, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

What the hell is a Hondo? Is that some new crypto currency?

1 Hondo = 1 Benjamin Franklin

TerribleONE · 01-31-2018, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

1 Hondo = 1 Benjamin Franklin

Dang maybe too much sarcasm for my own good... Lol Or maybe it was too early?

JARblue · 01-31-2018, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Dang maybe too much sarcasm for my own good... Lol Or maybe it was too early?

I knew you knew

An opportunity to

in the Tech Area doesn't come around too often lol

nandosman · 01-31-2018, 03:45 PM

You might as well return it to Amazon. Doesn't matter if it was a $100 or a $1000 exhaust system, those tips are unacceptable. I'm pretty sure you will have no issue getting a full refund if you open a chat with them.

Fhjkalfhu · 01-31-2018, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtronZ

Other than that, are you happy with these exhausts as well? Thinking of purchasing them as my next option is 1100

yea, I like how it sounds. I get a lot of compliments at the stoplights. plus it's cheap.
I took off my test pipes and installed my z1 HFCs the tips are more even now. Since it's a knock-off you get people who don't weld the supports at the right spots...

Fhjkalfhu · 02-01-2018, 12:25 PM

brizzie35 · 02-06-2018, 02:59 PM

My girlfriend just read this post and asked me what I wanted. Looks like I just confirmed my valentines gift loll. I've been on the fence on this for months now, screw it. I just buy my Z1 HFC'S TO pair with it.

axmea? · 02-06-2018, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

What the hell is a Hondo? Is that some new crypto currency?

A male Honda?

axmea? · 02-06-2018, 03:14 PM

Btw, I'd powder coat the axle back black and call it a day. Shouldn't be that expensive.

01-31-2018, 11:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	What the hell is a Hondo? Is that some new crypto currency? __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-31-2018, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
nandosman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL, US Posts: 343 Drives: 2014 370Z T/S Rep Power: 8	You might as well return it to Amazon. Doesn't matter if it was a $100 or a $1000 exhaust system, those tips are unacceptable. I'm pretty sure you will have no issue getting a full refund if you open a chat with them. __________________ FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| FI 18" Res CBE \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| Dynotuned @ Dynosty EcuTek 325 whp

02-06-2018, 02:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
brizzie35 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Loganville,GA Age: 33 Posts: 12 Drives: 12 spt/tour 6sp Rep Power: 8	My girlfriend just read this post and asked me what I wanted. Looks like I just confirmed my valentines gift loll. I've been on the fence on this for months now, screw it. I just buy my Z1 HFC'S TO pair with it. __________________ 12 Sport/Touring 6 Speed Black Cherry "Something about Z's that calm me down"

02-06-2018, 03:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53240	Btw, I'd powder coat the axle back black and call it a day. Shouldn't be that expensive. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DNA Motoring Exhaust	wjddn1109	Intake/Exhaust	2	10-20-2015 07:03 AM
GT Motoring Tow Hook	hfrog355	Wanted	0	06-28-2010 03:52 PM

09-12-2017, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
PaulNYz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 124 Drives: 12 sport 6MT Rep Power: 8	Yikes, those tips did not stand a chance. It's almost like they painted it on and the heat destroyed it. Fitment looks pretty good though. I'm glad I decided against this exhaust though. I don't think it would last for one winter where I'm from. You seem to be happy with it for the price, so you can't go wrong with that.

02-01-2018, 12:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fhjkalfhu Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 114 Drives: 2009 base white 7AT Rep Power: 8