ARK Grip True Dual Exhaust Problem

Fearless_Z · 11-05-2012, 09:14 PM

Hey guys, i just got my ARK exhaust and ARK R Spec test pipes put on today. Ive been driving the car all day and its been sounding and doing great. But just a moment ago, i went for a short drive and noticed a wobbling/bulky sound. Part of the exhaust is laying of the middle strut piece that goes across the middle underneath the car. Is there anything i can do to raise the exhaust or eliminate this friction between my exhaust and the strut piece? Any advice or solutions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

JC671 · 11-05-2012, 10:31 PM

Loosen up the bolts to test pipes and rear mufflers and readjust.. You will need someone to help you. I had the same issue.

Fearless_Z · 11-05-2012, 11:00 PM

Thats it? Figured i would need to space it somehow since its so close.

Fearless_Z · 11-05-2012, 11:54 PM

I just looked at it again and it looks like it bent a little part of the brace.

Fearless_Z · 11-07-2012, 02:12 AM

I got it fixed by adding washers to the brace, still very close but no problems so far!

gotchu99 · 11-27-2012, 11:44 AM

I had the same problem with my Berk exhaust. First I had the hangers moved to raise the exhaust higher, but the rubber gromets stretched again making it rattle off the center cross brace. What I did was used 3 inch pipe clamps and placed them over the stretched gromets and jacked the exhaust up to give me a fingers width clearance and tightened the clamps down. Worked out nice so far. There is still some give because its a clamp over rubber, but it can't sagg now.

MIGHTYMOUSE · 11-28-2012, 05:15 PM

I have the same issue with my top speed true dual its like a replica of the ark but with alot more flaws lol. Anyways I just re-adjusted the whole exhaust as much as I could then ended up putting a piece of high temp hose between the pipes and the crossbar there's actually a perfect groove in the middle of the crossbar to hold the hose in place. Havent had an issue since its been there for about 3 months.

tefft19 · 12-05-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fearless_Z

I got it fixed by adding washers to the brace, still very close but no problems so far!

I had the same problem upon initial install. I too added washers to help raise it. I also loosened up all the bolts, jacked the xpipe up and then tightened them all back down.

11-05-2012, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
JC671 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Guam Posts: 451 Drives: Toretto around Rep Power: 14	Loosen up the bolts to test pipes and rear mufflers and readjust.. You will need someone to help you. I had the same issue. __________________ A special "Thank You" to the Fast Intentions Crew! "Fueled By Passion"

11-27-2012, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
gotchu99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ny Posts: 86 Drives: '09 370z black mt, Rep Power: 14	I had the same problem with my Berk exhaust. First I had the hangers moved to raise the exhaust higher, but the rubber gromets stretched again making it rattle off the center cross brace. What I did was used 3 inch pipe clamps and placed them over the stretched gromets and jacked the exhaust up to give me a fingers width clearance and tightened the clamps down. Worked out nice so far. There is still some give because its a clamp over rubber, but it can't sagg now. Fearless_Z likes this.

11-28-2012, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
MIGHTYMOUSE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 208 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 3369	I have the same issue with my top speed true dual its like a replica of the ark but with alot more flaws lol. Anyways I just re-adjusted the whole exhaust as much as I could then ended up putting a piece of high temp hose between the pipes and the crossbar there's actually a perfect groove in the middle of the crossbar to hold the hose in place. Havent had an issue since its been there for about 3 months. Fearless_Z likes this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z 6MT

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11-05-2012, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fearless_Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Center Point, LA Posts: 208 Drives: 2014 Nissan Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Thats it? Figured i would need to space it somehow since its so close.

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Fearless_Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Center Point, LA Posts: 208 Drives: 2014 Nissan Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I just looked at it again and it looks like it bent a little part of the brace.

11-07-2012, 02:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fearless_Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Center Point, LA Posts: 208 Drives: 2014 Nissan Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I got it fixed by adding washers to the brace, still very close but no problems so far!