ARK Muffler Cans really uneven!

ZedSled · 08-10-2011, 02:05 PM

After contacting Alex at ARK and taking several pics of my exhaust system and emailing them to him it seems a G37 exhaust kit was sent to me instead of the correct kit for my 370Z.

Its been a royal pain in the *** because Ive been having to jack my car up in my garage (dont have a lift) and its been 107 degrees here in Texas for quite some time. I got my kit from Fred Beans Nissan and while I got a good deal, I would have been more than happy to pay full price instead of going through all this BS.

Alex is going to have their manufacturing department contact me today to get it all sorted out... Thanks Alex!

TeamARK · 08-10-2011, 02:56 PM

The right exhaust was sent to you. We have to see where the adjustment is needed.

Juruki · 08-10-2011, 03:03 PM

what a headache...
Hopelly everything gets sorted out quick so you could enjoy your Z. Good luck

ZedSled · 08-21-2011, 12:04 AM

I've been in contact with Alex at ARK over the past couple of weeks and it seems I may have just gotten a bad batch of mid pipes. They have come up with a solution to not only make the muffler cans even but have also bent the mid pipes so the rear flanges won't scrape the ground as much when the car is lowered. Just going off the info I've got from Alex thus far and he's saying I should have a set of redesigned midpipes by the end of the month. I'll keep you folks updated when I get the revised mid pipes.

370zjames · 08-21-2011, 01:09 AM

I just got mine few days ago and I have same problem!!

Matthew · 08-21-2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

I just got mine few days ago and I have same problem!!

I've had mine a couple weeks and same problem, did a mtn run today couldn't push the car because the passenger side hangs so low. I just thought this was how it was supposed to be. Would love to see a fix to this.

TongMan · 08-21-2011, 04:49 AM

Why still no pictures??!?!

Glokwork · 08-21-2011, 11:05 AM

Wow guys that sucks to hear but hopefully ark will make it right very soon. Let us know how it turns out

ZedSled · 08-21-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

Why still no pictures??!?!

Here are a couple of pics from the rear view with a tape measure illustrating the difference in muffler height. When these pics were taken my car was on the ground and sitting level. Alex states that the mid pipes are the problem and is supposed to be sending me a new set end of month.

However, I cant help but notice the difference in the bends of the muffler pipe section between the end of the mid pipe and the beginning of the muffler.

TongMan · 08-22-2011, 05:29 AM

Thanks for the pics. I would be pissed about that too. I thought you were just being anal and wanted a perfectly symmetrical setup, but I can see where you are coming from now.

Glokwork · 08-22-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ZedSled

Here are a couple of pics from the rear view with a tape measure illustrating the difference in muffler height. When these pics were taken my car was on the ground and sitting level. Alex states that the mid pipes are the problem and is supposed to be sending me a new set end of month.

However, I cant help but notice the difference in the bends of the muffler pipe section between the end of the mid pipe and the beginning of the muffler.

Wow thats a lot worse than I expected it to be. So is it more of a defective batch or perhaps mid pipes from a different application?

JC671 · 08-22-2011, 08:11 AM

I had the same problem but it just needed to be re-aligned. I love the exhaust, sound and looks but its still a bit low. Only way I'd change it though if it was completely damaged.

ZedSled · 08-22-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JC671

I had the same problem but it just needed to be re-aligned. I love the exhaust, sound and looks but its still a bit low. Only way I'd change it though if it was completely damaged.

Ive tried re-aligning the CBE every way possible and actually have the passenger side muffler adjusted as high as it can go but its still way off. I do love the look and sound of the exhaust but I just wish it would fit correctly.

ZedSled · 08-22-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Glokwork

Wow thats a lot worse than I expected it to be. So is it more of a defective batch or perhaps mid pipes from a different application?

Wish I knew Glokwork, but apparently I am not the only person with this problem. Since starting this post there are a few others who recently purchased this CBE and are having the same problem. My only guess is that its a defective batch.

TeamARK · 08-23-2011, 12:26 PM

From my knowledge, the un even canisters that you have does not compare to others. Even from the same batch, members does not have an uneven canister to this degree. All of our installs here have been very close with the tips being perfect.

08-10-2011, 02:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
ZedSled Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 38 Drives: 370Z 40th Anniv M6 Rep Power: 14	Update!!! After contacting Alex at ARK and taking several pics of my exhaust system and emailing them to him it seems a G37 exhaust kit was sent to me instead of the correct kit for my 370Z. Its been a royal pain in the *** because Ive been having to jack my car up in my garage (dont have a lift) and its been 107 degrees here in Texas for quite some time. I got my kit from Fred Beans Nissan and while I got a good deal, I would have been more than happy to pay full price instead of going through all this BS. Alex is going to have their manufacturing department contact me today to get it all sorted out... Thanks Alex!

08-10-2011, 03:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	what a headache... Hopelly everything gets sorted out quick so you could enjoy your Z. Good luck __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

08-22-2011, 08:11 AM	#27 (permalink)
JC671 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Guam Posts: 451 Drives: Toretto around Rep Power: 14	I had the same problem but it just needed to be re-aligned. I love the exhaust, sound and looks but its still a bit low. Only way I'd change it though if it was completely damaged. __________________ A special "Thank You" to the Fast Intentions Crew! "Fueled By Passion"

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08-10-2011, 02:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 17	The right exhaust was sent to you. We have to see where the adjustment is needed.

08-21-2011, 12:04 AM	#19 (permalink)
ZedSled Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 38 Drives: 370Z 40th Anniv M6 Rep Power: 14	I've been in contact with Alex at ARK over the past couple of weeks and it seems I may have just gotten a bad batch of mid pipes. They have come up with a solution to not only make the muffler cans even but have also bent the mid pipes so the rear flanges won't scrape the ground as much when the car is lowered. Just going off the info I've got from Alex thus far and he's saying I should have a set of redesigned midpipes by the end of the month. I'll keep you folks updated when I get the revised mid pipes.

08-21-2011, 01:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
370zjames Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 404 Drives: 10' 370Z 6MT/ Sports Rep Power: 15	I just got mine few days ago and I have same problem!!

08-21-2011, 04:49 AM	#22 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Why still no pictures??!?!

08-21-2011, 11:05 AM	#23 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 22	Wow guys that sucks to hear but hopefully ark will make it right very soon. Let us know how it turns out

08-22-2011, 05:29 AM	#25 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Thanks for the pics. I would be pissed about that too. I thought you were just being anal and wanted a perfectly symmetrical setup, but I can see where you are coming from now.

08-23-2011, 12:26 PM	#30 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 17	From my knowledge, the un even canisters that you have does not compare to others. Even from the same batch, members does not have an uneven canister to this degree. All of our installs here have been very close with the tips being perfect.