*** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE ***
07-12-2003, 11:13 AM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (EGkwazhimoto)
I had a tanabe G power medalion on my eclipse. I bought it 7 yrs ago and recently sold it. When we pulled it off everything was fine. No corrosion on the muffler or the piping or anything like that. Did you buy that new? That doesnt even look like ceramic piping anymore.
07-12-2003, 11:25 AM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (eh3 93)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eh3 93 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I had a tanabe G power medalion on my eclipse. I bought it 7 yrs ago and recently sold it. When we pulled it off everything was fine. No corrosion on the muffler or the piping or anything like that. Did you buy that new? That doesnt even look like ceramic piping anymore.</TD></TR></TABLE> Yes, i bought it New five years ago 
the funny thing is it's on the TOP part of the muffler instead of the BOTTOM if it was on the bottom it understandable but on the TOP 
the funny thing is it's on the TOP part of the muffler instead of the BOTTOM if it was on the bottom it understandable but on the TOP
07-12-2003, 11:30 AM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (EGkwazhimoto)
Where do you live? That has a very "midwest" look to it. I just wonder how typical that result is, five years is not exactly a really short amount of time but I guess you would hope it to last longer than that.
BTW, is it possible that the piping was rubbing on the undersurface of the car? If so, that may have caused it to scrape the ceramic coating and in turn leave it more vulnerable to rust.
BTW, is it possible that the piping was rubbing on the undersurface of the car? If so, that may have caused it to scrape the ceramic coating and in turn leave it more vulnerable to rust.
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07-12-2003, 11:34 AM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (EGkwazhimoto)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGkwazhimoto »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No rub or anything like that im from the far East.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hmmm, so I wonder if this type of thing is typical of just this particular exhaust? Anyone else had their aftermarket catbacks for 5 years or more? I am really curious now as to the life of the various ceramic coated/aluminized exhaust systems that make up most of the market.
hmmm, so I wonder if this type of thing is typical of just this particular exhaust? Anyone else had their aftermarket catbacks for 5 years or more? I am really curious now as to the life of the various ceramic coated/aluminized exhaust systems that make up most of the market.
07-12-2003, 11:36 AM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (piscorpio)
ive heard that exhaust on a GSR powered civic and it sounded like a tin can.
did yours sound like that?
did yours sound like that?
07-12-2003, 11:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGEESIX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive heard that exhaust on a GSR powered civic and it sounded like a tin can.
did yours sound like that?</TD></TR></TABLE> Yes that's why i did the check and there it was at first it was hard to locate it i though it was a loose bolt and leakage from that but then everything seems secure i had to change the brakes too so i did that and boom there it was.
did yours sound like that?</TD></TR></TABLE> Yes that's why i did the check and there it was at first it was hard to locate it i though it was a loose bolt and leakage from that but then everything seems secure i had to change the brakes too so i did that and boom there it was.
07-12-2003, 11:51 AM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (piscorpio)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by piscorpio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
hmmm, so I wonder if this type of thing is typical of just this particular exhaust? Anyone else had their aftermarket catbacks for 5 years or more? I am really curious now as to the life of the various ceramic coated/aluminized exhaust systems that make up most of the market.</TD></TR></TABLE> i would pay the extra and go with SS unless u plan on selling the exhuast anytime soon or your car anytime soon if not why not go with SS and be safer about it. Instead of risking it... You get what u pay for
hmmm, so I wonder if this type of thing is typical of just this particular exhaust? Anyone else had their aftermarket catbacks for 5 years or more? I am really curious now as to the life of the various ceramic coated/aluminized exhaust systems that make up most of the market.</TD></TR></TABLE> i would pay the extra and go with SS unless u plan on selling the exhuast anytime soon or your car anytime soon if not why not go with SS and be safer about it. Instead of risking it... You get what u pay for
07-12-2003, 11:53 AM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (EGkwazhimoto)
told ya that brand is crappy.
its consider a ricey brand in japan.
its funny how alot always try to prove me wrong.
i see APC drag cars out in japan, does that mean they're good?
its consider a ricey brand in japan.
its funny how alot always try to prove me wrong.
i see APC drag cars out in japan, does that mean they're good?
07-12-2003, 11:53 AM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (EGkwazhimoto)
does it snow where you live? maybe thats it, just the weather, is so cold, and your exhaust is so hot, it just made the material brittle. thats what it looks like to me
07-12-2003, 11:55 AM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (JUN EK9)
once or twice a year not normal over here. <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JUN EK9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does it snow where you live? maybe thats it, just the weather, is so cold, and your exhaust is so hot, it just made the material brittle. thats what it looks like to me</TD></TR></TABLE>
07-12-2003, 11:59 AM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (EGkwazhimoto)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGkwazhimoto »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> i would pay the extra and go with SS unless u plan on selling the exhuast anytime soon or your car anytime soon if not why not go with SS and be safer about it. Instead of risking it... You get what u pay for </TD></TR></TABLE>
True, and if my budget permits I will clearly opt for a full SS. Still, I wanted to know how long they typically last, like I said, most exhaust systems on the market seem to be comprised of aluminized or ceramic coated piping. Just hoping someone else will throw in their 2 cents on long term exhaust use.
</TD></TR></TABLE>True, and if my budget permits I will clearly opt for a full SS. Still, I wanted to know how long they typically last, like I said, most exhaust systems on the market seem to be comprised of aluminized or ceramic coated piping. Just hoping someone else will throw in their 2 cents on long term exhaust use.
07-12-2003, 03:41 PM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (EGkwazhimoto)
well 5 yrs is a long time.. look at alot of the greddy SP exhausts they rust up in 3-4yrs in california I can only imagine they only last so long in the midwest or areas that see snow...from my experience tanabe g power has not had any problems what so ever in the 4 yrs I've had it oh well I've even seen RSR's rust and corrade I guess RSR IS **** to
07-12-2003, 03:58 PM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (NrG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NrG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">told ya that brand is crappy.
its consider a ricey brand in japan.
its funny how alot always try to prove me wrong.
i see APC drag cars out in japan, does that mean they're good?</TD></TR></TABLE>
what if your right?! spoon is rice in japan and apc is jdm
its consider a ricey brand in japan.
its funny how alot always try to prove me wrong.
i see APC drag cars out in japan, does that mean they're good?</TD></TR></TABLE>
what if your right?! spoon is rice in japan and apc is jdm
07-12-2003, 04:03 PM
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Re: *** Last time I'll Buy Anything TANABE *** (EGkwazhimoto)
You live in the East coast, what do you expect...?
Mild steel will rust, which is why a good muffler shop always recommends a good coating on the pipes before installation, and periodically afterwards. Maybe in the future you'll take some of this into consideration.
Mild steel will rust, which is why a good muffler shop always recommends a good coating on the pipes before installation, and periodically afterwards. Maybe in the future you'll take some of this into consideration.
