That's a one piece flange... it's not like they installed one backwards or something. It clearly was cut and produced for some purpose. What that is, and whether it was a mistake, I do not know, but I wouldn't label this as a "screw up." Maybe they had an issue with one of their jigs when they swapped from one flange type to another, who knows until they trace the source of the fitment issue.

I had one of the first batch of ARK exhausts and this new one is different (flange that is pictured in several posts) and this is also the first I heard of any complaints with the exhaust. If ARK would post in this thread then we would be getting somewhere.

Yea, I'd like to hear from Ark as well besides them just posting a phone number to call. I realize I got mine to work, but it is curious as to why the flange they used on some of the newer ones, or at least for one batch of them appears to be different than it was when they first built it. Very interesting.

I will say one thing though... this thing sounds amazing. Virtually zero drone at all at highway speeds or at low RPM. But when you step on it, man it comes to life. Definitely happy I chose this exhaust, just hope I don't have any issues with it rubbing. Drove it again today with no issues.

JBone, does yours rub all the time or only when you go over bumps or turns? Just curious.

I took some pictures today and here is the result:

http://www.the370z.com/members/bulle...0-exhaust7.jpg

You can see the gap above the cross member for the exhaust. If the pipes are in the right position, I just can't see how the flanges can make that much of a difference. Anyway, here is a few more pics of the fitment. Everything is lining up near perfect and I am extremely pleased.

http://www.the370z.com/members/bulle...9-exhaust6.jpg


http://www.the370z.com/members/bulle...6-exhaust3.jpg


http://www.the370z.com/members/bulle...7-exhaust4.jpg

It would rub whenever when i went over bumps and it would vibrate against the cross member when sitting still. It doesn't vibrate now because i put washers in between the cross member and the body of the car to keep it from constantly vibrating.

That was the only way I could think of to keep it from rubbing, which i think is better than taking the cross member off all together like ARK originally told me to do when i brought it to there attention.

Next time I go to the dealership for an oil change I'll see if they can get it aligned right.

Hey Bullet, just wait til it gets broken in.

Still no true response from ARK.

Ok yea, mine doesn't rub at all so I guess I got lucky.

And yea Tony, I'm sure it is going to just get smoother. Sooooo nice!

Ya it really does sound sweet!

As for Jbonez. This is the first time this has happened. We want to have him reinstall this unit. The 370z units were readjusted after each batch (not that there was any major issues). We inspected all clearances to where it came close.

I need him to realign his midpipe so that it will clear.

If its truly the bends of the midpipe itself, we will switch it out asap

Alex

Any comment as to why the flanges were different with the newer batches of exhausts rather than how they were to begin with?

The flanges did not change for this batch. We know because we had 19 other exhausts that came in with this batch problem free.

Alex

I'm not saying the Flanges are a problem, I'm just curious as to why the design was changed from the original pattern, and the pattern that was installed on other member's cars. More curious than anything. I'm a happy customer, mine fits great!

I'm kinda curious as well, I have the first batch and like everyone else I'm a happy customer and mine didn't have any trouble fitting.

Any updates J-Bonez?

No nothing yet. I don't get another day off from work until this Thursday. So i'll see if I can get it taken care of then.

Bump

hopefully be picking this up by the end of the year...

I'm sure we'll have plenty in stock by that time.

Maybe. :icon17:

So is this louder or quieter than the Fast Intentions exhaust as I finally got a ride in a car with FI exhaust and it was too loud for my liking.

Have to get a ride with someone with a stillen setup also..

I got the impression it's alot quieter than the FI.

Ditto. I have never heard the FI in person but I think the ARK is quieter

^^ Until you put test pipes on it :)



DAN

YES. More than enough. It is coming end of month. 350 exhaust system in container !!

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/bc1e9424.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/acb2b77c.jpg

Long as mine actually ships out on the promised date this time(8/27) I'll be a happy camper. :tup:

Almost here guys!

We still have a few left in stock :)

Just ordered mine from Corner3Garage, Cant wait Ship out ETA 29th yay!



DAN

Your gonna love it!

Cant Wait!^^^ Also Bought some Berk Test Pipes its going to be awesome :)



DAN

almost here !! Product landing US Long Beach port at AUG 30 !!

Order today before price raise to regular sale price !!

For those wanting to purchase at the current sale rate, we have 1 exhaust left in stock!!!

can you PM me a price now. and if you know what it will go up to...

can u PM me with price and shipping info?

You got it :)

are there any major design differences between this and the HKS hi-power? i know ARK utilizes their X-pipe, and the HKS uses an h-pipe. are there differences in gains between these two? im sure it wouldnt be an enormous difference...im just curious lol

PM me a price for a TYPE 1 to zip code 33193

PM'ed.

Free bump for a great exhaust!!