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:

 

Interesting. Invidia gemini exhaust is on my future mod, so im definitely in for updates. Thanks for sharing.

 

I had the same issue with my invidia, I just hammered the spot a little and now no problems :-)

 

I have earlier Gemini flex version with HFCs attatched and the stock cat support brackets removed. NO problems.

 

^^^ That's exactly what I want hahaha

I asked the guy on the phone he said they don't have any more of the old version unfortunately

 

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.

 

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

 

Ditto...we'll see.

 

hammer that shittttttttt lol

dont be a poocie!

 

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.

 

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!

 

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

 

Thats too bad, putting mine on tomorrow...but I guess no point. Is it easier with the new piece or does it really matter?

Thats really disappointing...

 

ahh hell! i just bought the gemini td exhaust on tuesday!!! i am hoping to hell i don't have this issue i guess i will find out next weekend when i go to install it.

 

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.

 

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.

 

thats strange i dont have this problem at all

 

Ill be sticking with motordynes exhaust when I go to purchase one... Especially after this thread lol

 

ive had mine for a year with no issues. i'd check the hangers o_o

i just paired the gemini with V3 ART pipes and i LOVE it :] if i had the choice again id buy a motordyne tdx2.

 

Usually we refer to this as needing a little BFH'ing. Big F***ing Hammer lol