Vibration - Invidia Gemini - 2000rpm
06-21-2012, 03:23 PM
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So just an update, I am in email communication with Invidia right now and they seem geniunely concerned. Sent them some pics. I'll let you know the outcome.
The problem:
The problem:
06-21-2012, 08:42 PM
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I wonder why they changed the design?? did he mention why when you talked to him? It really doesnt make much sense to me at all....looks like the earlier version (mine) fits ALOT better....the fitment on mine is flawless....seems rather stupid to change something if it didnt cause any problems...
06-22-2012, 01:40 AM
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Had the same exact problem on mine. I had the first generation and the flex cracked. They sent me the new ones had the problem told me the same "pen" BS. Didnt work. So I just hammered it a few inches and now more noise. Kinda dumb how u have to do that cause the manufacture messed up and wasn't our fault but oh we'll a few inches to get rid of the nasty noise makes a huge difference. Ur not ganna see the bottem of the car anyways.
Nice thread tho. For future buyers.
Nice thread tho. For future buyers.
06-22-2012, 08:56 AM
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Yeah everybody says it should be ok to hammer it, but technically it is weakening the integrity of the car. I know, I know its not that much.. But like peanut_z33 said it sux we have to mod our car to make their part fit.
UPDATE - Invidia got my shipping address to send me a 'new' driver side flex pipe piece.. Who knows what the hell they're gonna send
UPDATE - Invidia got my shipping address to send me a 'new' driver side flex pipe piece.. Who knows what the hell they're gonna send
06-22-2012, 10:24 AM
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Yeah everybody says it should be ok to hammer it, but technically it is weakening the integrity of the car. I know, I know its not that much.. But like peanut_z33 said it sux we have to mod our car to make their part fit.
UPDATE - Invidia got my shipping address to send me a 'new' driver side flex pipe piece.. Who knows what the hell they're gonna send
UPDATE - Invidia got my shipping address to send me a 'new' driver side flex pipe piece.. Who knows what the hell they're gonna send
06-28-2012, 03:01 PM
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Yeah everybody says it should be ok to hammer it, but technically it is weakening the integrity of the car. I know, I know its not that much.. But like peanut_z33 said it sux we have to mod our car to make their part fit.
UPDATE - Invidia got my shipping address to send me a 'new' driver side flex pipe piece.. Who knows what the hell they're gonna send
UPDATE - Invidia got my shipping address to send me a 'new' driver side flex pipe piece.. Who knows what the hell they're gonna send
Hopefully this will fix the problem.
I must say I am very impressed with Invidia, they were quite concerned, shipped a replacement flex pipe quickly. Let's hope this works.
06-28-2012, 09:40 PM
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Did you receive and install yet? I received the replacement part but can't install until next week as my car is undergoing some "surgery" due to vandalism to its room.
Hopefully this will fix the problem.
I must say I am very impressed with Invidia, they were quite concerned, shipped a replacement flex pipe quickly. Let's hope this works.
Hopefully this will fix the problem.
I must say I am very impressed with Invidia, they were quite concerned, shipped a replacement flex pipe quickly. Let's hope this works.
You know its funny I was wanting this replacement so bad but I too haven't been able to install just yet
Its been annoying with the vibration and even changed my driving habits. But you are correct I'm very pleased with Invidia with the quick response.
Personally I think the flex pipe looks a little bit smaller, moved a little bit, and the angle from the gasket looks like it slopes down a little bit hahaha who knows we'll see this weekend when I install!
07-05-2012, 08:04 PM
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Well I installed it and it was still slighty touching 
I finally took a hammer to the spot on the car, and I must admit it sounds great like it should. I still cant believe Invidia couldn't put a little more R&D into their products
I finally took a hammer to the spot on the car, and I must admit it sounds great like it should. I still cant believe Invidia couldn't put a little more R&D into their products
07-05-2012, 08:23 PM
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Thats really disappointing...
i guess i will find out next weekend when i go to install it.
07-06-2012, 05:57 PM
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Well, same prob, didn't solve. Had to hammer up the underbody.
**** SOOOOO anyone buying an Invidia Gemini be warned, driver's side flex pipe does not fit properly
Hammered it up and sounds great, but end of the day they shouldn't be selling a product that requires you to do this.
**** SOOOOO anyone buying an Invidia Gemini be warned, driver's side flex pipe does not fit properly
Hammered it up and sounds great, but end of the day they shouldn't be selling a product that requires you to do this.
07-17-2012, 09:17 AM
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well as to i have installed my gemini exhaust and i to, have the rattle on the driver side undercarriage, and damn does it pound after it has warmed up... sounds like it's Hamma Time!... i really wish Invidia would have addrssed this issue and redesigned their driver side flex pipe, hell even give us some money back or something haha.
