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tomato86 · 02-26-2013, 03:58 PM

Say what! Wow, shocking that HKS pulled this. Coming from the Evo community, I remember the problems with their GT turbos so I'm not totally surprised. That's why I'm going with Amuse for exhaust.

GregV · 03-06-2013, 02:09 PM

I was working with the rear bumper off last night and did not notice any cracking in the tips, will have the car up on a lift next week and I'll examine the rest of the piping.
@driver01 any more news on your warranty resolution? I wonder if your problems are stemming from the more severe temperature changes (ie, you being in Toronto) stressing the metal?

GregV · 03-29-2013, 11:47 AM

So I had the car up today and there's cracking in the same areas as the OP. I will post photos when I get home.

Verge · 03-29-2013, 06:53 PM

Wow was about to order this in a week or so. ...... Not anymore.

Jesse · 03-29-2013, 07:14 PM

i find it very sad when large companies can't stand behind a product.

GregV · 03-29-2013, 08:28 PM

Cracks in the same places as OP - I also have the older carbon tipped version of the exhaust.

@driver01 did you ever get compensated for the repair?

RRnold · 03-29-2013, 08:41 PM

Damn, this really sucks! HKS used to make some really good shit but I guess they must have outsourced substituting for mediocre quality.

I was somewhat against HKS ever since they left the US but recently bought a used set of Hipermax IIIs since Odi @ Feal can rebuild them.

Best of luck trying to have HKS honor it and replace it.

efactor84 · 03-29-2013, 09:16 PM

So much going for this. Now I'm questioning on quality from the brand itself.

bunga28 · 04-03-2013, 12:30 AM

Man, that sucks. Does anyone know that there's another exhaust system (catback) for the brz that has 50% of the OEM exhaust weight?

Pekingduck · 04-03-2013, 05:34 AM

I know this happen with the s2000 exhaust, it would corrode where the weld are. Maybe it only like Japanese weather

Cessblood · 04-03-2013, 07:29 AM

I have the HKS Hi power exhaust too. I'm going to look at mine when I get some free time. I hope I don't have any cracks.

wbradley · 04-03-2013, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPR Small Block

its deffinately a manufacture defect!!! either supplier or manufacture HAS to replace it.... i wouldnt tell them you had it for three years though... maybe a year or two at most but even after 5 years it shouldnt be cracking on the WELDS.. as an ase certified mechanic id say make the manufacture pay for repair

What are you smoking, man?

GregV · 04-03-2013, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cessblood

I have the HKS Hi power exhaust too. I'm going to look at mine when I get some free time. I hope I don't have any cracks.

Which version do you have, the carbon or titanium tips?

Cessblood · 04-03-2013, 01:49 PM

I have the carbon fiber tip version.

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04-03-2013, 07:29 AM	#39
Cessblood Boost equals pleasure Join Date: Sep 2010 Drives: MT Raven FRS Lexus ES300 &Turbo tc Location: Boston Posts: 408 Thanks: 266 Thanked 66 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have the HKS Hi power exhaust too. I'm going to look at mine when I get some free time. I hope I don't have any cracks. __________________

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Cessblood Boost equals pleasure Join Date: Sep 2010 Drives: MT Raven FRS Lexus ES300 &Turbo tc Location: Boston Posts: 408 Thanks: 266 Thanked 66 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have the carbon fiber tip version. __________________

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