FS: Ace A350 w/ CSG Double Ceramic Coating - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mistople · 11-05-2020, 05:18 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm parting with a much-loved A350 with the inside & outside ceramic coating from Counterspace Garage.

Including a brand new hardware kit which provides you with all of the gaskets and hardware for the header to overpipe connection.

I noticed a small weld crack after removing it from the car, hence the lowered price. I think it could be fixed quite easily by someone handier than myself.

There is some wear on the outside coating from both rubbing on the skid plate (a known issue with this header) and just regular install wear.

Don't mind the spots—it was raining when I took the photos

$1200 OBO + shipping.

bhmax · 11-07-2020, 08:12 PM

I really like my Ace! I had mine get a few cracks that look just like that. I wonder if Ace were to weld completely around if it might solve the issue from the get go. I had a local place fix it up for me.

mistople · 11-09-2020, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhmax

I really like my Ace! I had mine get a few cracks that look just like that. I wonder if Ace were to weld completely around if it might solve the issue from the get go. I had a local place fix it up for me.

That was my plan as well. But since I'm parting out the car, I figured the next owner would prefer to choose their own shop if they want to fix it.

ka-t_240 · 11-11-2020, 11:16 AM

Doesn't ACE have a 5 year warranty? If the header is not that old, I would reach out to them and see if they will cover this.

Looks like the crack is from the weld, and into the flange, correct?

bhmax · 11-11-2020, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ka-t_240

Doesn't ACE have a 5 year warranty? If the header is not that old, I would reach out to them and see if they will cover this.

Looks like the crack is from the weld, and into the flange, correct?

I tried that myself. Contacted CSG and they said they forwarded my pics to Ace. I never heard back, but didn’t contact Ace directly. Just wanted it fixed so I got it done locally.

ka-t_240 · 11-11-2020, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhmax

I tried that myself. Contacted CSG and they said they forwarded my pics to Ace. I never heard back, but didn’t contact Ace directly. Just wanted it fixed so I got it done locally.

Ya - the crack from the runner into the flange is what scares me about fixing it. Cracked weld no problem IMO. That's why I suggested Warranty, which this likely should be warrantied thru ace, especially since they likely will only warranty to the original buyer.

mistople · 11-11-2020, 04:21 PM

Paging @CSG Mike for his thoughts

CSG Mike · 11-11-2020, 04:41 PM

Ace updated their flange design this year after observing a few cracks.

Getting the area cleaned and repaired locally should be totally fine.

Also, FYI, that overpipe ceramic would be covered under lifetime warranty to the first owner. It's cosmetic flaking (as indicated by the ceramic revealed underneath, rather than steel), but covered regardless.

ichitaka05 · 11-12-2020, 12:28 PM

Please follow the Member Classified Rules (#2) or I'll delete the thread.

Quote:

2. You must post AT LEAST ONE picture of the item(s) for sale with a sign included in the photo. On the sign, should be your username, date and the words FT86Club.com on it. It can be handwritten or printed on a piece of paper. No photoshopped signs will be accepted.

Thanks,

ichi

mistople · 11-14-2020, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Please follow the Member Classified Rules (#2) or I'll delete the thread.

Thanks,

ichi

Sorry, added the image back to the original post. Must've accidentally removed it.

RuyGuy2 · 11-20-2020, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistople

Hi everyone,

I'm parting with a much-loved A350 with the inside & outside ceramic coating from Counterspace Garage.

Including a brand new hardware kit which provides you with all of the gaskets and hardware for the header to overpipe connection.

I noticed a small weld crack after removing it from the car, hence the lowered price. I think it could be fixed quite easily by someone handier than myself.

There is some wear on the outside coating from both rubbing on the skid plate (a known issue with this header) and just regular install wear.

Don't mind the spots—it was raining when I took the photos

$1200 OBO + shipping.

I have PM'd you.

RuyGuy2 · 11-21-2020, 02:49 PM

is this still for sale?

mistople · 11-23-2020, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuyGuy2

is this still for sale?

Yep. Replied to your PM.

11-05-2020, 05:18 PM	#1
mistople Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ (Sold), 2023 GR86 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 618 Thanks: 376 Thanked 433 Times in 216 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FS: Ace A350 w/ CSG Double Ceramic Coating Hi everyone, I'm parting with a much-loved A350 with the inside & outside ceramic coating from Counterspace Garage. Including a brand new hardware kit which provides you with all of the gaskets and hardware for the header to overpipe connection. I noticed a small weld crack after removing it from the car, hence the lowered price. I think it could be fixed quite easily by someone handier than myself. There is some wear on the outside coating from both rubbing on the skid plate (a known issue with this header) and just regular install wear. Don't mind the spots—it was raining when I took the photos $1200 OBO + shipping. Last edited by mistople; 11-14-2020 at 03:15 PM.

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11-07-2020, 08:12 PM	#2
bhmax Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 13 BRZ, 16 FiST, 05 WRX Location: AL Posts: 291 Thanks: 377 Thanked 96 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I really like my Ace! I had mine get a few cracks that look just like that. I wonder if Ace were to weld completely around if it might solve the issue from the get go. I had a local place fix it up for me.

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ka-t_240 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 968 Thanks: 124 Thanked 327 Times in 236 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Doesn't ACE have a 5 year warranty? If the header is not that old, I would reach out to them and see if they will cover this. Looks like the crack is from the weld, and into the flange, correct?

11-11-2020, 04:21 PM	#7
mistople Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ (Sold), 2023 GR86 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 618 Thanks: 376 Thanked 433 Times in 216 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Paging @CSG Mike for his thoughts

11-11-2020, 04:41 PM	#8
CSG Mike Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: Orange County Posts: 14,530 Thanks: 8,920 Thanked 14,177 Times in 6,835 Posts Mentioned: 966 Post(s) Tagged: 14 Thread(s)	Ace updated their flange design this year after observing a few cracks. Getting the area cleaned and repaired locally should be totally fine. Also, FYI, that overpipe ceramic would be covered under lifetime warranty to the first owner. It's cosmetic flaking (as indicated by the ceramic revealed underneath, rather than steel), but covered regardless.

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