NYC test pipe help

mr37 · 08-05-2015, 09:15 AM

What's up guys I have a MB 2010 z I just put test pipes on about a months ago. Everything has been smooth, a little rasp as expected but sounds great. I Didn't even catch a SES light. I was coming home from the beach last weekend, when I heard an extremely loud noise coming from the exhaust (it sounds like a honda just louder) along with a popping sound, it sounds unbareable and now the SES light is on. I definetly know its the test pipes but I don't know if it's something that's off or loose an O2 sensor idk. On top of that they guy that usually works on my car is on vacation so now I'm stuck without my z. Is there anyone in NYC area (westchester, Bronx, queens, Brooklyn etc) that can take a look at my car. If there's anyone that works on their cars themselves or knows of a shop that does exeptional work please let me know. Any way you guys can help is appreciated.

BC416 · 08-05-2015, 09:22 AM

I've personally never been there, but a lot of NJ guys have recommended RAD in NY for Z work. Maybe they can help.

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Chuck33079 · 08-05-2015, 09:38 AM

Are they CNT test pipes perhaps?

mr37 · 08-05-2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Are they CNT test pipes perhaps?

They are actually top speed pro1. I know I should have went For the HFC's

Chuck33079 · 08-05-2015, 10:07 AM

Not necessarily HFCs, just a good brand. Top Speed / CNT / Etc are crap. Spend a few bucks more and get a brand that won't fall apart.

mr37 · 08-05-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416

I've personally never been there, but a lot of NJ guys have recommended RAD in NY for Z work. Maybe they can help.

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Thanks a lot I appreciate it I have them a call today

BC416 · 08-05-2015, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mr37

Thanks a lot I appreciate it I have them a call today

Good luck!

njobe89 · 08-06-2015, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Not necessarily HFCs, just a good brand. Top Speed / CNT / Etc are crap. Spend a few bucks more and get a brand that won't fall apart.

i have top speed tp's and they're fine. have no problems with them and i've had them for close to 12k miles now

Nick M · 08-06-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mr37

Thanks a lot I appreciate it I have them a call today

Def call RAD

They installed my Fast Intentions test pipes, flawless install.

Your test pipes might have cracked at a flange or something, if you're hearing noise like that.

Zerocool · 08-06-2015, 02:25 PM

RAD is one of the best shops in ny. Alex is a great guy also, he will take care of you.

JC-Nismo · 08-06-2015, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i have top speed tp's and they're fine. have no problems with them and i've had them for close to 12k miles now

Same here, no issues with my Top Speed TP's, but I wish I would've researched the Axle Back Exhaust first, sounds better without the rasp. I'm gonna order some and maybe have Z1 put my stock cats back on as well.

njobe89 · 08-07-2015, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

Same here, no issues with my Top Speed TP's, but I wish I would've researched the Axle Back Exhaust first, sounds better without the rasp. I'm gonna order some and maybe have Z1 put my stock cats back on as well.

yeah it does, but you'll have some rasp with any tp's that you put on. i've gotten used to mine with my stillen cbe setup.

JC-Nismo · 08-07-2015, 09:42 AM

^^^ I got use to mine too, but the Axle Backs just sound so much better to me.

08-05-2015, 09:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
mr37 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 11 Drives: 2010 370z coupe 6mt Rep Power: 16	NYC test pipe help What's up guys I have a MB 2010 z I just put test pipes on about a months ago. Everything has been smooth, a little rasp as expected but sounds great. I Didn't even catch a SES light. I was coming home from the beach last weekend, when I heard an extremely loud noise coming from the exhaust (it sounds like a honda just louder) along with a popping sound, it sounds unbareable and now the SES light is on. I definetly know its the test pipes but I don't know if it's something that's off or loose an O2 sensor idk. On top of that they guy that usually works on my car is on vacation so now I'm stuck without my z. Is there anyone in NYC area (westchester, Bronx, queens, Brooklyn etc) that can take a look at my car. If there's anyone that works on their cars themselves or knows of a shop that does exeptional work please let me know. Any way you guys can help is appreciated.

08-05-2015, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 592	I've personally never been there, but a lot of NJ guys have recommended RAD in NY for Z work. Maybe they can help. RealAutoDynamics - Nissan 370Z Forum __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

08-05-2015, 09:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Are they CNT test pipes perhaps? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-05-2015, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Not necessarily HFCs, just a good brand. Top Speed / CNT / Etc are crap. Spend a few bucks more and get a brand that won't fall apart. jwick and BC416 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-06-2015, 02:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 15	RAD is one of the best shops in ny. Alex is a great guy also, he will take care of you. __________________ I like pizza

08-07-2015, 09:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	^^^ I got use to mine too, but the Axle Backs just sound so much better to me.

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