Invidia Gemini - Anyone else having issues?

Daishi · 04-28-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

yeah its pretty clear that with enough abuse it cracks. I broke 2 driving normally simply because I didn't have that bracket. so far its holding up good but im worried about when I take it to the track or the extra stress from the super charger. if it brakes again ill likely have a shop weld in some custom flex joints.

The funny thing is there was no abuse.. I literally didnt even have the exhaust 1 month.. and there was no abuse

esfourteen · 04-28-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Daishi

The funny thing is there was no abuse.. I literally didnt even have the exhaust 1 month.. and there was no abuse

I had one pipe on for 2 weeks and it saw maybe 100 miles before it cracked, trust me I know how you feel haha

brado · 04-29-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Daishi

The funny thing is there was no abuse.. I literally didnt even have the exhaust 1 month.. and there was no abuse

same here, after i put the test pipes on it wasnt 2 weeks before the flex pipe cracked. i recieved my new flex pipe in the mail wednesday. im going to try to put it on this weekend with the bracket.

370Z JT · 04-29-2011, 10:23 PM

Any body with the Gemini and ART pipes have this issue?

Tony@Motordyne says it not needed and docaam who has this setup says he didn't use it wuth no issue.

the_student · 05-04-2011, 04:42 AM

Hmm will this exhaust work with the tanabe y pipe?

esfourteen · 05-04-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by the_student

Hmm will this exhaust work with the tanabe y pipe?

no, go look at pictures of the exhaust and you will see why.

the_student · 05-04-2011, 12:42 PM

Oh it's an x pipe. I don't know where I read y pipe lol. I had an hks before in my old car. Now thinking of getting this since it's cheaper. Hopefully I'll have no problems.

370zjames · 05-06-2011, 06:04 AM

Something inside of my muffler was cracked!! (test pipe and y-pipe on the car) It's making rattling noisy!! I took my car to dealer and they ordered new muffler for me and it's under warranty!! I have no idea how that happend..

brado · 05-07-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

Something inside of my muffler was cracked!! (test pipe and y-pipe on the car) It's making rattling noisy!! I took my car to dealer and they ordered new muffler for me and it's under warranty!! I have no idea how that happend..

im surprised the dealer warrantied your stock muffler since you have test pipes and a y pipe.

CZero · 05-08-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by brado

im surprised the dealer warrantied your stock muffler since you have test pipes and a y pipe.

Because test pipes and after market y pipe have nothing at all to do with his stock muffler...

esfourteen · 05-08-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CZero

Because test pipes and after market y pipe have nothing at all to do with his stock muffler...

He was pointing out the fact that the dealer could have not warrantied the muffler because he modified the rest of the exhaust system. An upgraded y pipe and test pipes flow more air than the stock exhaust which could damage the stock muffler, and possibly did.

TongMan · 05-08-2011, 07:58 PM

So, it's safe to assume that if you have your stock cat on then you won't have breaking or cracking issues.

esfourteen · 05-08-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

So, it's safe to assume that if you have your stock cat on then you won't have breaking or cracking issues.

for the most part I would say yes, you should have no issues. I still have no problems with the bracket in place.

brado · 05-08-2011, 10:32 PM

im going on my second week with my new flex pipe and i have no issues knock on wood.

brado · 05-08-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

He was pointing out the fact that the dealer could have not warrantied the muffler because he modified the rest of the exhaust system. An upgraded y pipe and test pipes flow more air than the stock exhaust which could damage the stock muffler, and possibly did.

thats exactly what i was pointing out.

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