Washer Exhaust Scam!

newtothe370 · 09-11-2014, 10:18 PM

So long story short, after owning my Z for a month and doing research on forums like this one for many more months before that, I started to mod my Z, like anyone else would. My first mod choice was the exhaust. After seeing the hefty price tag on name brand test pipes, i took my *** to ebay and found a really good set for 110 with free shipping and hardware (the bolts were not the right size but a trip to home depot fixed that) (in total around 125). Basically, the test pipes are great and i love the raw gas smell but it has a raspy tone to it. Im trying to conserve my funds since i am a college student so I decided to fix my exhaust woes and try the washer method. I took off the gasket from y-pipe, put ONE washer on each side (not the recommended 4 lol) and refitted the pipe on. I didn't even drive a quarter-mile and I made a u-turn and went back to get the washer off. I lost nearly all my back pressure and my 0-60 felt 2 seconds longer. ALSO, the noise is incredibly loud! if you really want attention and don't care about performance than these mods are for you.

I never tried the washer mod with the stock cats on, but in my experience, with test pipes this is a must avoid mod. if you like back pressure this mod is not for you. I learned the hard way its better to throw a hefty chunk of change to get something good rather then find a quick and cheap solution which never works out how you want it too.

You probably already knew this but i blew 30 bucks and a hour trying this mod out so i had a bit of rage built up when it came out louder than a straight piped diesel truck and WAY slower than i was expecting, considering it was a 1cm leak in my exhaust.

Zbrah · 09-11-2014, 10:35 PM

Sorry, I stopped reading at "i took my *** to ebay..."

enkei2k · 09-12-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Sorry, I stopped reading at "i took my *** to ebay..."

I guess I got you beat since I stopped reading after the 'conserving funds since I'm a broke college student'

if you're actually 'broke', why did you get a Z, which is a 20-30k car? Get rid of it and get a 2000 or older Civic for a few G.

aszyd · 09-11-2014, 10:50 PM

The washers should be placed between the rear muffler and mid pipes, not the Y pipe. Also, it's not a scam. No one promised more power, just more noise. A scam would imply that you were cheated some how. I think the only thing that was cheated was your car with these cheap mods.

1st · 09-12-2014, 12:01 AM

Get right not rice.

Super Werty · 09-12-2014, 12:16 AM

you spent $30 on washers? are they 24 Karat?

DEpointfive0 · 09-12-2014, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

you spent $30 on washers? are they 24 Karat?

Probably 14k

critical · 09-12-2014, 01:34 AM

you mean you love the smell of carbon monoxide? lol

DEpointfive0 · 09-12-2014, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by critical

you mean you love the smell of carbon monoxide? lol

Carbon monoxide has no smell

critical · 09-12-2014, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Carbon monoxide has no smell

touche, good sir

ANMVQ · 09-12-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Carbon monoxide has no smell

YEa but the point was right LOL

falconfixer · 09-12-2014, 11:57 AM

Fuckin' serious?

madwi · 09-12-2014, 06:01 AM

Kingbaby · 09-12-2014, 08:28 AM

rice has reached the Z34

LostSol · 09-12-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

rice has reached the Z34

Yep, think its time to sell the Z. I hate when idiot kids start to be able to afford the car I have.

09-11-2014, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
newtothe370 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: los angeles, cali Posts: 11 Drives: a golf cart Rep Power: 11	Washer Exhaust Scam! So long story short, after owning my Z for a month and doing research on forums like this one for many more months before that, I started to mod my Z, like anyone else would. My first mod choice was the exhaust. After seeing the hefty price tag on name brand test pipes, i took my *** to ebay and found a really good set for 110 with free shipping and hardware (the bolts were not the right size but a trip to home depot fixed that) (in total around 125). Basically, the test pipes are great and i love the raw gas smell but it has a raspy tone to it. Im trying to conserve my funds since i am a college student so I decided to fix my exhaust woes and try the washer method. I took off the gasket from y-pipe, put ONE washer on each side (not the recommended 4 lol) and refitted the pipe on. I didn't even drive a quarter-mile and I made a u-turn and went back to get the washer off. I lost nearly all my back pressure and my 0-60 felt 2 seconds longer. ALSO, the noise is incredibly loud! if you really want attention and don't care about performance than these mods are for you. I never tried the washer mod with the stock cats on, but in my experience, with test pipes this is a must avoid mod. if you like back pressure this mod is not for you. I learned the hard way its better to throw a hefty chunk of change to get something good rather then find a quick and cheap solution which never works out how you want it too. You probably already knew this but i blew 30 bucks and a hour trying this mod out so i had a bit of rage built up when it came out louder than a straight piped diesel truck and WAY slower than i was expecting, considering it was a 1cm leak in my exhaust.

09-11-2014, 10:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Sorry, I stopped reading at "i took my *** to ebay..." gomer_110, BeemaaZ, 1st and 1 others like this.

09-11-2014, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	The washers should be placed between the rear muffler and mid pipes, not the Y pipe. Also, it's not a scam. No one promised more power, just more noise. A scam would imply that you were cheated some how. I think the only thing that was cheated was your car with these cheap mods. Streetlife, ANMVQ, gr8-wrx and 5 others like this. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM Last edited by aszyd; 09-11-2014 at 10:54 PM.

09-12-2014, 12:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Get right not rice. ANMVQ likes this.

09-12-2014, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 13	you spent $30 on washers? are they 24 Karat? SlowZ likes this. __________________ The Build

09-12-2014, 01:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	you mean you love the smell of carbon monoxide? lol __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

09-12-2014, 11:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 77	Fuckin' serious?

09-12-2014, 06:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
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