so my friend introduced me to this guy (not personally)

but he is selling a full dual cat back for real cheap. i

asked him what brand it is and he said it was the replica

of hks hi power full dual. obviously since it's a replica he

is selling it for half price, around $500. he also showed

me a video clip on youtube showing same performance

gain on a dyno as the real hks hi power (about 9hp gain)

also the pictures and everything looks exactly like the

hks. apparently he also sells this on ebay too.

so my question is.... what do you guys think? should

i go for it?

 

Rust

 

 

check the exhaust thread, cheap XO2 on ebay. is that the same exhaust? if so, ebay is cheaper

 

Search for the words Xo2, cxlighting, ebay

You will get flamed on this site by the "elite" aka HKS nutt huggers.

500 bucks is more than many are paying brand new for this exhaust....your getting screwed.

if its XO2 brand then some have had rust issues. esp those in the rust prone states.

If its CXlighting(CXRacing) there have been no documented cases of rust problems.

 

look on ebay, it is alsow known as XO2 . I had it on my car and it is just fine.

it is 388 on ebay new.

 

There are lots of knockoffs out there. You get what you pay for.

 

amuse here, but loved the xo2.... yet had terrible knockoff y-pipe experience. 2 went in the dumpster. ended up with tanabe.

 

I found a VQ replica on ebay for 1000 dollars said its brand new and will dyno higher then a stock Z should i buy it?

 

link plz


by the way, how much of the z is made in china ?

 

hmm rust problems? alright thanks guys

and i'll be sure to look out for cxlighting

and XO2.

do hks hi power fit the 08 models? some

say it doesn't and some say just few adjustments

needed. if there can be adjustments, what

is it?

 

Keep it Japanese please...

 

The HKS replica is a pretty good exhaust IMO. I just had mine installed, and I think it's pretty damn good for the price. Asking $500 for a used one is a real ripoff, though. Look up user name CXLighting on eBay and you can get a brand new one from him for about $460 shipped. He ships real fast.

 

i hate to say it , but z is not 100% Japanese . open the hood, and look for made in china label on the engine harness.

 

thanks ace and everyone else. man i wanna

get the catback before bolts get rusty and

pita to install!! i only have about 1300miles

because i am a college student. work my ***

off and i don't even get to drive it. my dad helped

me out too haha

 

Ive had one for a while and no rust. Tips have tarnished though. Im selling it so if your interested PM me.

 

That's fine as long as the block doesn't say made in china... BTW i have nothig against the chinese.

 

I wonder how much of the Z is Japanese?

 

Correct me if I'm worng, but the Z isn't even assembled in Japan. When I bought mine, the tag on the window said "Final Assembly Los Angles" I thought that was odd. Or it could also mean that some of the parts get put on in L.A. Anyone have some insight into this?

 

That sure would explain a lot.

<---- likes to blame anything and everything on California.