Hks Hi Power = Very bad quality
#81
Originally Posted by turbotoy
They couldn't match the price I can get it for
I am going through the vendor I got it from and sending it back to HKS. Luck or not I won't trust HKS again
I am going through the vendor I got it from and sending it back to HKS. Luck or not I won't trust HKS again
I could see if they didnt care and said sorry but if they are going to this much trouble to fix it give them a shot....it makes power and when the excellent quality version comes in the mail I think you will be very happy with it
JMHO though
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Originally Posted by SergEK
I still have a tough time thinking that HKS sent ONE box with welds like that....looks like they are doing everything they can to give you their best quality and your just gonna walk away
I could see if they didnt care and said sorry but if they are going to this much trouble to fix it give them a shot....it makes power and when the excellent quality version comes in the mail I think you will be very happy with it
JMHO though
I could see if they didnt care and said sorry but if they are going to this much trouble to fix it give them a shot....it makes power and when the excellent quality version comes in the mail I think you will be very happy with it
JMHO though
Going to so much trouble? They told him to suck it up, it's really not a problem, or return it, or wait 4 months until another batch comes out. What frigging trouble are they going to? Not keeping his money for a defective exhaust? Not being total crooks?
I would not recommend anyone buy an HKS exhaust until this batch is sold to all the suckers out there and the "new production" comes in. This confirms what I said before about HKS warranty, worthless. Return the product, wait for months while they sort it out at their leisure, or pay to get it fixed yourself. They could care less you paid for a product and are denied the use of that product for months. Yes, SergEK, HKS is really going out of their way for this guy.
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Originally Posted by AParshall04
I bet someone else has already asked you this but i dont want to read 4 pages to check. Where did you buy this exhaust from? There is a good possibility that maybe they scammed you and sold you one of those ebay knockoffs. Are there any HKS brandings on the exhaust system itself?
I have the knock off and i can assure you that mine has no issues like what was shown by the OP. THat looks like a group of high schoolers in a shop class put that together .
Just goes to show you don't ALWAYS get what you pay for.
#86
Originally Posted by ceddyluv82
*checks HKS off his list of potential exhausts*
ONE guy has a slight problem and it gets written off
They are taking it back and giving him one of the new versions
Many companies out there would just say "nothing is wrong...just cosmetic" and not do a thing......they are taking it back and giving him a better quality version at no charge....what else could you ask for? A check for the "pain" of waiting? Get real
The HKS has proven to be a great sounding high quality exhaust that MAKES POWER where many just make noise and sometimes HALF the power of the HKS unit
SO go ahead and write it off....those who have the HKS units that I have seen are very pleased and made good gains .....14+whp on the reg DE motors...not bad at all
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Originally Posted by SergEK
This is why
ONE guy has a slight problem and it gets written off
They are taking it back and giving him one of the new versions
Many companies out there would just say "nothing is wrong...just cosmetic" and not do a thing......they are taking it back and giving him a better quality version at no charge....what else could you ask for? A check for the "pain" of waiting? Get real
The HKS has proven to be a great sounding high quality exhaust that MAKES POWER where many just make noise and sometimes HALF the power of the HKS unit
SO go ahead and write it off....those who have the HKS units that I have seen are very pleased and made good gains .....14+whp on the reg DE motors...not bad at all
ONE guy has a slight problem and it gets written off
They are taking it back and giving him one of the new versions
Many companies out there would just say "nothing is wrong...just cosmetic" and not do a thing......they are taking it back and giving him a better quality version at no charge....what else could you ask for? A check for the "pain" of waiting? Get real
The HKS has proven to be a great sounding high quality exhaust that MAKES POWER where many just make noise and sometimes HALF the power of the HKS unit
SO go ahead and write it off....those who have the HKS units that I have seen are very pleased and made good gains .....14+whp on the reg DE motors...not bad at all
I don't think people should cross HKS off their list. Hell if i had the $1400 to blow on the exhaust i would get it, but instead of the knock off. The only thing i have a problem with is when people state that they feel 100% that originals are ALWAYS better than a knock off.
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that looks like a fake, mine came in 2 boxes, and everything was wrapped up with that yellow packaging tape stuff. no tape on the box, looks like they put a fake inside. hope you get it taken care of.
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Originally Posted by SergEK
This is why
ONE guy has a slight problem and it gets written off
They are taking it back and giving him one of the new versions
Many companies out there would just say "nothing is wrong...just cosmetic" and not do a thing......they are taking it back and giving him a better quality version at no charge....what else could you ask for? A check for the "pain" of waiting? Get real
The HKS has proven to be a great sounding high quality exhaust that MAKES POWER where many just make noise and sometimes HALF the power of the HKS unit
SO go ahead and write it off....those who have the HKS units that I have seen are very pleased and made good gains .....14+whp on the reg DE motors...not bad at all
ONE guy has a slight problem and it gets written off
They are taking it back and giving him one of the new versions
Many companies out there would just say "nothing is wrong...just cosmetic" and not do a thing......they are taking it back and giving him a better quality version at no charge....what else could you ask for? A check for the "pain" of waiting? Get real
The HKS has proven to be a great sounding high quality exhaust that MAKES POWER where many just make noise and sometimes HALF the power of the HKS unit
SO go ahead and write it off....those who have the HKS units that I have seen are very pleased and made good gains .....14+whp on the reg DE motors...not bad at all
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Just to let you guys know the HKS Ti exhaust have come in 1 box for awhile now unlike before it was 2. And sorry to hear about the HKS quality problem you experience.
#92
Originally Posted by turbotoy
This is not one guy with one bad exhaust. There entire lot was defective per HKS Japan. For $1500 I better get top quality the first time out. I bought HKS because I wanted to spend the money on the best! If they are going to charge for being the best then that is what I expect. I want everyone to know what has taken place to inform people. HKS will fix the problem. I have chosen not to wait on THERE MISTAKE!
While I agree we all pay hoping for the best humans make mistakes...from recent pics I have seen with the H pipes QA seems to be sorely lacking....perhaps due to demand and pricing issues
The bottom line is the design makes power, is of very high quality materials and is being fixed
If you wanted the "best" for your money you would have sought out a custom exhaust system and paid the $$$ for it tuned specifically to your setup...FYI 1500 is a drop in the bucket when you look at some stainless exhausts on the market and especially when you look at the $2500+ for the ti stuff
Instead you relied on a mass produced exhaust....mass production will have more flaws or at least chances of flaws.....they have identified the problem and will hopefully maintain their word and replace the systems
We all seek value and quality....the HKS unit is very high quality...the batch that was flawed obviously not a real representation of the majority of their products
Good luck with your next exhaust
#94
Originally Posted by cubu
i still think something is fishy with the vendor that sent the exhaust. this is the only case i've seen where the pipes look like that
Really?
https://my350z.com/forum/intake-exhaust/273185-hks-improving-on-perfection.html
Last edited by turbotoy; 05-26-2007 at 09:48 AM.
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