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Old 04-29-2008, 05:00 PM
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Alright, I am the owner of an HKS exhaust. It's rusted through after a couple years and finally completely cracked at the elbow. I am so sick of the piece of s)hit.

Sounds nice but sucks donkey cock. Don't buy it.

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Here are some pictures of my exhaust. This is not normal wear and tear...again, I have patched this exhaust numerous times. It was so rusted that ALL 4 bolts connecting the mufflers to the rest of the exhaust broke upon removal. I finally purchased an Invidia Single.







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And that, is the only reason, I wont buy an HKS. Come out with a stainless steel system with rolled tips and Ill be the first in line.

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This is bringing mad controversy to my decision towards exhaust now. I thought I was 100% set on Hi Power + TP, but after hearing all these horror stories about it breaking like this... I'm not so sure anymore.
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Yeah...don't bother. It's a POS. I am so pissed off right now. It sounds really nice...it really does...but the tubing is just shitty quality. I have repaired it multiple times.
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How long have you had it?
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Originally Posted by mattfeet,Apr 29 2008, 03:07 PM
And that, is the only reason, I wont buy an HKS. Come out with a stainless steel system with rolled tips and Ill be the first in line.

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they do have a full stainless steel system...been out for a long time
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Guys, please use your brains.

Like all consumer goods, you are going to hear ONLY about the bad, and seldom about the good. Out of the thousands of HKS exhausts they sold, yes, some of them cracked, and some rusted.

Mine has been on my car for 4 years now, driven through winters, salt, snow, rain, dry summer heat, whatever. It still looks brand new. There is no damage of any sort. I am sorry that the OP is having a problem with his exhaust, but saying it's a POS it simply untrue. All exhausts can crack, and this one is no exception.
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My HKS is about 4-5 years old and has only had one minor leak welded up by a local shop for $5 in 30 seconds.

Sorry you had a bad experience.

What is your driving style? People with frequent short trips rip through exhaust systems like some people go through tires. That could also play a role here.
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I have the full stainless system. so far no problem.
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no problems with my hks


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