bumping this thread. any long term results of the cxlighting exhaust???


about to buy one of these tomorrow.

 

I love mine

 

i am ordering mine today.

 

Tips kinda suck but sound and performance are awesome. They let me buy an extra tip but it was 10x worse than the worst 1 that originally showed up. You can scotch brite/sand the blue off and polish them if you want.

I've had mine for about 2 months now. It's really loud with headers and HFCs.

 

i have the xo2 exhaust ...the fitment was very good on mine and sounds very good...

 

This is the cat-back system I bought...I thought I'd make a thread about it to help others curious about this setup.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-07...Q5fAccessories

Its all 304 Stainless Steel and truely mandrel bent.

When I got it I inspected it thoroughly and everything was flawless...including the welds.

Next came the install. Bolts and gaskets were included. Everything lined up pefectly and cleared everything under the car like it should.

BUUUUT...when it came to installing the passenger side muffler pipe...it was not so perfect. Once I got the hangers through the rubber grommets, I noticed that the flanges did not line up well like everything else. Here is a picture for reference:


Well I ended up having to STRETCH this enough to line it up well enough to slip the bolts through. I was able to get it all tightened up without leaks but no piping under the car should have that much stress on it. And on top of that...it sat completely uneven in the rear.
Pics:










On top of that, look at these tips I got


ANYWAYS...I contacted cxlighting (the seller) and they were pretty helpful actually. I explained to him the problem and showed him all the above pictures so he sent me out a whole new replacement muffler pipe and two new tips. I was hoping that I had just got a defective piece...but to no surprise, the new pipe was exactly the same with the same problem. So I knew I was going to have to correct this myself.

I took one of the G35 extension pieces it came with


and chopped off the flange


Then slid it down to meet the other flange, cut the pipe, and welded it together on the inside lip. Grinded it down


And the end result is a nice little 1" gasket spacer


Installed


The end results are great...












Regardless of the stress it put me through, all in all I am extremely happy with my setup. The sound is amazing, I could feel a noticable power gain, and side by side with the HKS HI Power, you cannot tell the difference.

I have a feeling that if you bought this sytem...just from a different seller...you wouldnt have the same problem I did. And if you do...all you will need is a gasket spacer to make it fit like it should.

 

Good post, Great pics, good fix . where there's a will, there's a way

 

if u really want respect and not people bashing go get a dyno

 

I bought mine From CXlighting also but I didnt have this problem.

But i was getting the Faded Fake Tip so i Sandblasted My Exhaust Black!

So You Cant Really Tell I Have An Exhaust!!! THATS A GOOD THING HERE IN CALI!

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Sorry but this is exactly why I'd gladly pay more and not get a replica exhaust. Even if the performance is the same like some people claim, that exhaust looks like crap. Look at the tips

 

in bought mine from cxlighting also and had y-pipe fitment issues. it was in contact with my drive shaft. i sent him pictures and everything and he wouldnt give me a replacement. he wanted 50$ for another y-pipe so i gave in.

 

you're saying the exhaust looks like crap just because of the tips? He sent me new tips...just havent got them on yet.


Do you not like the way the HKS looks either? cuz its identical
HKS on the left...cxlighting on the right


I completely understand if you think buying knockoff parts is wrong...but as far as "looking like crap" you're nuts haha

 

wasn't really looking for respect and believe me i'm ready for bashing lol...just trying to potentially help someone out.

In three weeks I'm getting the Osirus tune from UpRev so it WILL be on the dyno...but not a before and after exhaust :-/

 

Nice review. DIY ftw

 

awesome ill be checking the thread in 3 weeks to see numbers

 

in for numbers.

but i dont think there is anyway I am NOT buying the motodyne myself. that thing sounds AMAZING. sorry to hi jack.

 

Monday Im getting my DC headers and Kinetix HFC's intstalled...and 2-3 weeks after that will be the tune

 

Bump fellas! I just did a review on this

https://my350z.com/forum/intake-exha...w-hks-x02.html

 

Best thing anyone can do who gets any of these exhausts is pick up some of this. I'm doing it before my install this week. Seems like anyone who has anything bad to say about this exhaust is due to rust or discoloration...not anymore!!!

http://www.caswellplating.com/vht/vhtclear.htm

 

Why is that KCR exhaust $200 more than the X02? Its the exact same exhaust.