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PetersRedYaris
03-09-2007, 03:52 PM
It came early as it wasn't supposed to be here until tomorrow. Installation was a bit of a bitch as the hangers didn't let it hang correctly and had to be finagled around. Is that normal to have to bend the muffler hangers a bit to make it fit right? Also longer bolts had to be purchased as the stock ones were not only to short, but the nuts for them are tack welded onto the old muffler flange.

Overall fit and finish are O.K. Why? Well, in addition to the hangers not fitting correct, the welds are a little sloppy; their not so bad, and as long as they don’t rust, they do seem very durable.

So installation was a PITA, but, the looks and sound of this system are where it steps it up a notch. It is not huge as indicated by the pictures with the soda can, and it sounds awesome. I don’t have the means to record a sound clip, but, trust me on this, it has a nice deep tone just like ZPI racing said it would, and it’s not to loud either.

As far as looks, I hate those coconut launchers the ricers like to stick under their cars, but that’s not what this is. Just look at the pictures; it’s just the right size, fits up nice and tight with just the right clearance, and sticks out just the perfect amount. I recommend it as long as you have the ability to make it fit correctly.

Size-
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/f5c80faedf.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Here a comparison to the origional-
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/2939a30e3f.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

I purchased two 7/16 3.5 inch grade 5 bolts, 4 washers, and 4 nuts, and used the stock springs. The extra length is needed as the new flange is much deeper than the origional. The extra nuts are so they never vibrate loose.
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/2719fa8951.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Heres my clearance issue. It was touching the spring bucket. This is as much clearance as I could get.
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/aa79cf557a.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

And here it is finished.
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/3bec7de91f.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/fea1d1d2df.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/609743ad66.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/f692297062.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/c1bff8f3bc.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Hope these help you decide if this is the exhaust for you.

Chris07LB
03-09-2007, 04:31 PM
Hummmmmm... still a bit too big looking for my tastes.

Sucks you needed to make so many adjustments to a brand new system. I would be asking for a kick back for sure.

CASTREX
03-09-2007, 04:38 PM
Agree, a bit too big. But I bet that would look great mounted on a JDM rear bumper.

Chris07LB
03-09-2007, 05:13 PM
Im getting an idea....... how much was the total, with shipping on this piece again?

PetersRedYaris
03-09-2007, 05:16 PM
Sucks you needed to make so many adjustments to a brand new system. I would be asking for a kick back for sure.

Yeah, I tried to be positive when I did the write-up, but I admit I was pissed off when it didn't fit. I considered sending it back. But, after waiting so long for it, I really wanted it to work. Maybe they should give me a free lightened pully for my troubles.:thumbup:

PetersRedYaris
03-09-2007, 05:16 PM
Im getting an idea....... how much was the total, with shipping on this piece again?

$213 with shipping.

Chris07LB
03-09-2007, 05:35 PM
Peter, do you have anymore full pictures of your car? Im liking what I can see, very much. :cool:

Nutzoids
03-09-2007, 05:39 PM
I have said it before I will say it again...

01) Mini Exhaust
02) Boxster Exhaust

Center Exhaust, Duel Outlet! I will not buy an Exhaust system until I see this!

:evil:

largeorangefont
03-09-2007, 05:55 PM
ehhh I don't like it. The canister style mufflers on these cars just don't do it for me. To each his own though.

PetersRedYaris
03-09-2007, 06:33 PM
Peter, do you have anymore full pictures of your car? Im liking what I can see, very much. :cool:

I just took some today and updated my garage. Thanks!!!

PetersRedYaris
03-09-2007, 06:38 PM
I have said it before I will say it again...

01) Mini Exhaust
02) Boxster Exhaust

Center Exhaust, Duel Outlet! I will not buy an Exhaust system until I see this!

:evil:

I agree with you that it would look super sweet. It must be done with the correct bumper however. Hanging down by all by itself would not look nearly so cool.

07typeS
03-09-2007, 08:12 PM
petersredyaris......im with you, if mine takes that much modification to fit, i may be trying to get a little back from them or like you said a pulley shipped my way....

i think maybe if you notched a half circle and brought it up a little into the bumper it may look a little nicer.....

a very crappy paint of what i mean.....

Chris07LB
03-09-2007, 08:17 PM
right away, i think they need to shorten the piping behind the muffler at least 3 inches.

The top of the very end of the tip, should be just about even with bumper... IMO.

07typeS
03-09-2007, 08:18 PM
and i also have a question about that picture that shows the old pipe coupling to the new one......maybe its me but it doesnt look like a good fit, like its not sitting flush....

07typeS
03-09-2007, 08:19 PM
right away, i think they need to shorten the piping behind the muffler at least 3 inches.

The top of the very end of the tip, shoul be just about even with bumper... IMO.

look at the side view thiough..its pretty close to almost flush with the back bumper, his shot isnt completely sideways either.....

07typeS
03-09-2007, 08:21 PM
right away, i think they need to shorten the piping behind the muffler at least 3 inches.

The top of the very end of the tip, shoul be just about even with bumper... IMO.

look at the side view thiough..its pretty close to almost flush with the back bumper, his shot isnt completely sideways either.....

but i think it could be trimmed a little and i might......

Chris07LB
03-09-2007, 08:28 PM
IMO it sticks out too far, and "trimming" wouldnt solve anything.

If you shorten the piping, you will need to move the rubber mounting points the same amout. If you have fab skills and know how to weld, its a 15minute job. Thats why Im considering purchasing this system, and making it fit how I want it.

SOUND CLIPS NEEDED!

PetersRedYaris
03-09-2007, 08:45 PM
Look at the pictures in my garage; it doesn't stick out as far as my install pictures make it appear to. IMO the exhaust needs to be flush with outermost part of the bumper, which it is, so you don't get that black exhaust soot buildup on the nice painted bumper surface.

largeorangefont
03-09-2007, 09:19 PM
IMO it sticks out too far, and "trimming" wouldnt solve anything.

If you shorten the piping, you will need to move the rubber mounting points the same amout. If you have fab skills and know how to weld, its a 15minute job. Thats why Im considering purchasing this system, and making it fit how I want it.

SOUND CLIPS NEEDED!

Why waste the time.. Buy the muffler you want and have an exhaust shop do it up. It shouldn't be more than $200 and take about an hour.

Personally, I like the placement of the stock muffler and tip. Mabye it is because the bumper is so short, but every axleback seems to "stick out" too much for my taste.

I'm toying with the idea of getting a custom axleback done. I'd use a normal oval style magnaflow and tuck it up under the bumper then put a turn down on it, and paint it all black. I see alot of stock Jettas and Golfs with an exhaust like that. Then you wouldn't be able to see anything at all hanging under the bumper.

jdubau55
03-09-2007, 10:14 PM
Maybe you have a really nice shop around. None of my local muffler shops deal with mandrel bent pipe. Its all crush bent. I say why do it if your not gonna do it right.

RShatchback
03-09-2007, 10:44 PM
right away, i think they need to shorten the piping behind the muffler at least 3 inches.

The top of the very end of the tip, should be just about even with bumper... IMO.

I agree - first thing i thought was that it looks too far out, like someone just had a universal muffler welded up. I'm not a fan of cans though, waiting for Some type of Apexi WS2 to come out.

tekmoe
03-09-2007, 11:34 PM
love my jdm trd exhaust!!!

:smile:

forpinks
03-10-2007, 01:56 PM
I have said it before I will say it again...

01) Mini Exhaust
02) Boxster Exhaust

Center Exhaust, Duel Outlet! I will not buy an Exhaust system until I see this!

:evil:

HEHE! ZPI SHOULD MAKE THESE FOR MORE MONEY!!! I'LL BUY THIS IF THEY MAKE IT, OR ELSE I'LL SETTLE FOR THE TANABE...

Katana
03-10-2007, 06:57 PM
Any hp gains?

Chris07LB
03-10-2007, 07:26 PM
Any hp gains?

doubt if everyone is going to pay for a dyno run.... ZPI didnt even put it on the dyno, just said it did feel like an improvement.

OxyG3nE
03-10-2007, 09:06 PM
i would like to get this one.. but im not a mechanician so is it hard to fit? and it would be nice if you take 3 minute to take a sound clip :p :P

Nimble
03-11-2007, 01:45 AM
Ehh....not a fan of that design. The build quality looks nice though.

Katana
03-11-2007, 05:44 AM
doubt if everyone is going to pay for a dyno run.... ZPI didnt even put it on the dyno, just said it did feel like an improvement.




Thanks for answering.This is common in theses cases.

Nutzoids
03-12-2007, 12:23 AM
I FOUND IT... I FOUND IT...

MY DREAM YARIS!

LOOK AT HER IN ALL HER BEAUTY

LOOK AT THAT EXHAUST PIPE....

AHHHH YEAH... NOW THAT'S THE STUFF!

:evil:

AlanSRT4
03-12-2007, 11:50 AM
HP gains on things like exhaust and all are very minimal at best. you usually do it for sound and looks. going with lighter weight wheel set up and trying to loose a bit more weight on the car or yourself will give you a bigger gain than full exhaust and intake would I figure.

then again cars like these are meant to be fun and economy. I going pretty much for something I like the look of and handelilng. If I do performance I will either turbo it or do direct port N2O

AlanSRT4
03-12-2007, 11:51 AM
Also as for crush vs mandrel bends won't make a differnce on these cars anyways. I agree with the idea of finding a muffler you like and having a shope put it on for you.

ToTo
03-12-2007, 02:01 PM
Also as for crush vs mandrel bends won't make a differnce on these cars anyways. I agree with the idea of finding a muffler you like and having a shope put it on for you.

There's a difference between the two though, mandrel is better! :thumbsup:

Chris07LB
03-12-2007, 02:08 PM
I believe he knows that, but was trying to state that on this car, a simple muffler swap with either bend would be hard to tell any difference by the butt dyno.

largeorangefont
03-12-2007, 03:54 PM
I believe he knows that, but was trying to state that on this car, a simple muffler swap with either bend would be hard to tell any difference by any dyno.

Fixed.

ChinoCharles
03-12-2007, 06:14 PM
I got quoted 200 bucks for a custom exhaust w/ defoulers, no cat, center mount w/ dual tips and resonator.

Suckers. :laugh:

jdubau55
03-12-2007, 06:22 PM
No cat? Is that legal in OH?

ChinoCharles
03-12-2007, 06:24 PM
Is that legal anywhere?

Do I give a poop? :laugh:

Black Yaris
03-12-2007, 06:49 PM
Is that legal anywhere?

Do I give a poop? :laugh:

are you removing both cat's and the resinator? and you remember how loud my car was with a similar set up with cats, damn your shit is going to be loud!

OxyG3nE
03-12-2007, 06:51 PM
i want it but im affraid of beeing too big and what it sound like

ToTo
03-13-2007, 05:23 AM
are you removing both cat's and the resinator? and you remember how loud my car was with a similar set up with cats, damn your shit is going to be loud!

For sure! :biggrin: I still have my cat, but took out my middle resinator (silencer), put 2.25 inch piping all the way back, and its freakin loud! :laughabove:

OxyG3nE
03-13-2007, 09:35 PM
i finally ordered it.. will see how it is when i get it huhu

KSIbucky
03-13-2007, 10:04 PM
How Does It Sound? and how much (i saw $200 and $211 shipped)

Moose
03-13-2007, 10:23 PM
Looks pretty good. The nice thing about it coming out from the bumper a little is that it won't leave that nasty black residue all over your back bumper. I have to clean that crap off of my other car every damn weekend.

Chris07LB
03-14-2007, 06:51 AM
i finally ordered it.. will see how it is when i get it huhu

Did you ask about the issues mentioned in this post while ordering??

OxyG3nE
03-14-2007, 12:34 PM
i ordered it last night.. and no answer for now

Chris07LB
03-14-2007, 12:37 PM
I would have waited for an answer before slaping down the money, but hey, thats just me.

Hopefully yours will be spot on for a much easier bolt on install.

OxyG3nE
03-14-2007, 12:43 PM
thats the less expensive exhaust i found .. so even if it need little modification .. lol.. (well i hope ill be able to do it ) lol

OxyG3nE
03-14-2007, 01:51 PM
here is the answer i got :
He is sending it back to us and we are checking the problem. This should notbe an issue. We have stopped shipping these until we can confirm that thiswas a one time issue or fix the issue.

At least they could tell on the web site that they have stop shipping it...

07typeS
03-14-2007, 03:53 PM
atleast you got an email.... i cant get them to email me back.

PetersRedYaris
03-15-2007, 12:31 AM
atleast you got an email.... i cant get them to email me back.

Neither can I... They just said send it back and they'll fix it. I don't even know who I'm dealing with. In addition, I don't know how their going to solve the problem when they can't see it on the car. ZPI, you need to get on the ball with your customer service!!! I have pictures I can email concerning the fitment if I only knew who to send them to.

07typeS
03-15-2007, 09:52 AM
Neither can I... They just said send it back and they'll fix it. I don't even know who I'm dealing with. In addition, I don't know how their going to solve the problem when they can't see it on the car. ZPI, you need to get on the ball with your customer service!!! I have pictures I can email concerning the fitment if I only knew who to send them to.

im with you on this one...i dont care that there having fitment issues, but get someone to send out an email explaining why its takin freakin forever....

ChinoCharles
03-15-2007, 10:01 AM
ZPI is a supporting vendor, and this treatment of members is bullshit. To be honest, this doesn't surprise me.

ZPI, GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER.

Chris07LB
03-15-2007, 10:27 AM
why isnt anyone CALLING them to complain???? Screw this email bullshit!

OxyG3nE
03-15-2007, 02:39 PM
i will call tomorow.. but im french and my speaking english is very bad lol .. hope ill be able to understand

07typeS
03-15-2007, 02:43 PM
oxy let me know what u do. and ill be giving them a call with a possible order retraction if they dont offer to throw me a bone.

they just got a nasty email from me telling them to get there shit together and something better be done to keep the customers happy otherwise they are going to have trouble selling their product on here with all the nagative reviews that will be going around....

OxyG3nE
03-15-2007, 03:22 PM
i just called( was able to understand) i didnt had much information about the fitting that PetersRedYaris had to do .... they only said they will look for it.. they said my exhaust should be sent wednesday next week. they have to "built" it.. i tought it was "ready to ship" anywya as long as i get something for my money lol... i didnt want to complain about the email because i dont want to lose my $$ lol (i know im a pussy)

Chris07LB
03-15-2007, 03:25 PM
I think if they are given the link to the post, with the pictures/issues mentioned, they can make the needed adjustments.

Example, the need for longer bolts can be corrected, if they move and weld the collar down at the end of the tubing. Then the stock hardware can be re-used, OR they can keep their design as is, and just INCLUDE longer hardware.

OxyG3nE
03-15-2007, 03:35 PM
maybe PetersRedYaris can contact them to tell what the problem is.. and then he send the picture etc.. he is the only one to have install this exhaust for now i think?

PetersRedYaris
03-15-2007, 06:43 PM
Here are pictures of the fitment issues and some suggestions for how to solve them.

First, the flange does not meet the mid-pipe squarely as shown.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/f23858e51c.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Second, the pipe is routed to close to the suspension. I can't even fit my finger between the space.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/8f863c66c8.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Third, with the new exhaust hanging in place, look how far the stock exhaust must be lifted in order to bolt the two together. By pulling the midpipe up to meet the new exhaust, rubbing issues become an issue on the fuel tank heat shield in more than one place.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/369a4a2a02.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/3c5ff3c683.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Last, the flange on the new system can completley take in the stock exhaust seal thereby allowing metal to metal contact between the two mounting flanges.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/7447668453.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

I think by shortening the flange slightly the seal would be allowed to fit inside it but not be engulfed by it. As far as the the two flanges fitting together squarely, without lifting the midpipe, and the suspension clearance; I think taking an inch or so out from the seam I'm pointing to and rotating that same seam, would allow the new flange to be lower, more square, and allow for more suspension clearance.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/ca311fc5bc.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Cosmetically, I think it would look nice if the end tailpipe was shortened 1-1.5 inches. Just a thought.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/fa157d6355.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

These are just suggestions, I'm not an exhaust guy. ZPI needs to solve these issues ASAP.

PetersRedYaris
03-15-2007, 07:02 PM
ZPI offered me $50 in store credit for my troubles, but I think they should throw me a lightened pully for free. I think it's fair since I was forced to be the Guinea Pig and pay for return shipping ($20). What do you say ZPI? Respark Yaris World's interest in your products!

Chris07LB
03-15-2007, 07:10 PM
Store credit?? :thumbdown: You actually PAID to send it back??? :thumbdown:

If you are "happy enough" just keep it, and go on your way... forget them.

I on the other hand would be explaining the situation to the CC company, and getting my money back in full.

07typeS
03-15-2007, 08:20 PM
im with chris07lb.... if you sent them pictures of your issues, I cant imagine why you would be the one to pay for the shipping charges...thats not your responsibility, it should be theres.......

they definately should be refunding you more than some BS 50$ credit, i think a lightened crank pulley is the least they can do for all the trouble you went through......and dont settle for anything else.....

i got an email back from sean at zpi and he couldnt understand why I was upset, I got no emails, he told me it was going to ship out early this week, its now thursday and was no email by mid day.....he then said there was fitment issues that they were workin out, no email about that.....then he said fabrication would resume on tuesday of next week due to ESPN filming in which i replied that it wasnt my problem what they had going on. i said and i didnt get an email saying it wasnt getting shipped out til next wednesday by latest...

i swear im border line asking for my money back or demanding a pulley for the lack of customer service they have had.

Chris07LB
03-15-2007, 08:33 PM
There is no free lunch.

Get your money back, cancel your order, or just deal with it.

They know they dont have to make good on anything.. their poor customer service proves this. No way do I see them giving out free pulleys for lack of customer service.

Chris07LB
03-15-2007, 08:35 PM
When did you start hearing a responce from them??

I bumped their exhaust thread with a direct link to this post, and also emailed them of the issues with the links.

This was earlier this afternoon.

OxyG3nE
03-15-2007, 09:04 PM
i bought the exhaust from them because they are supporting vendor of the web site... i tought this would mean they prove they are good seller.. i dont know if anyone can sell here .. i had the same answer that 07typeS thats the welder was gone for week.. i dont care for this part .. but at least i want it to fit right.. i ask myshelf how they build it to fit exactly ? they have a mould? ....if they dont modify it and it get to be like PetersRedYaris i wont buy again from them for sure...

YarisGuy
03-16-2007, 01:11 AM
Let me get something straight here. So you had problems with the exhaust, it doesn't fit right, doesn't really satisfy you. Your first experience with this company was negative. So why would you want to put another one of their products (pulley) on your car? I don't know about you, but I would not touch anything of theirs with a ten foot pole in the future.

PetersRedYaris
03-16-2007, 01:16 AM
Let me get something straight here. So you had problems with the exhaust, it doesn't fit right, doesn't really satisfy you. Your first experience with this company was negative. So why would you want to put another one of their products (pulley) on your car? I don't know about you, but I would not touch anything of theirs with a ten foot pole in the future.

Good call! I think I will try and just get a full refund including my shipping cost to return it.

RossP
03-16-2007, 09:45 AM
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=123234

Don't mean to cause shit or anything but this may be worth a read. Can't say i'm impressed

07typeS
03-16-2007, 11:02 AM
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=123234

Don't mean to cause shit or anything but this may be worth a read. Can't say i'm impressed


gees, if I was that guy id be gettin a little more crazy for a 2400$ turbo kit....he was very patient with them, a little too patients.....and id make them eat the lawyer fee's......no offense to any company just starting out, im sure its rough....but there money problems arent our problems....

ill be patient since its only a muffler....but we will see....

OxyG3nE
03-16-2007, 03:48 PM
for 2400 $ ? i would take a long car ride to louisville... and have a little face to face talk :p and there is no reason for us to lose our $$ right now.. im sure we will get our exhaust.. but im not so sure its going to fit better than PetersRedYaris lol

MWill517
03-16-2007, 04:55 PM
This thread looks almost like one found here:

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/archive/****.html

Looks like this is common business operation for ZPI.

(I retract these statements as ZPI has made good on this)
(not that my opinion matters on this subject)

OxyG3nE
03-16-2007, 05:12 PM
look at the date ... 2005 :p so ill give them a chance ... and the other thread is 6 month old..

MWill517
03-16-2007, 05:16 PM
The date is what caught my attention, I have found a few reviews as such from the past few years. A pattern it seems to me. (just my opinion)

(I retract these statements as ZPI has made good on this)
(not that my opinion matters on this subject)

OxyG3nE
03-16-2007, 05:43 PM
i dont know a company that can say they have a 100% happy customer. and its not because some people had problem that we will all have too ... im not trying to protect them but i own a company and i dont always have time to call back the customer the same day or answer the email right now....

ZPIracing
03-18-2007, 01:38 PM
Guys sorry for the lack of responses. This is the first I knew of this thread and we have been very short handed. Half our team is in Little Rock filming a new TV show on ESPN. This is no excuse just please be patient with us.

We get literally 300-500 emails a day we try to respond to all of them but being short handed and insanely busy we are struggling a bit.

The exhaust shipped here was one of the first if no the first. It is still a welded model not a pre bent one etc.. the hangers are 90 degreed to insure they don't slid out. We will mount this on a Yaris at the shop and make sure this issue is no more. The hardware issue was an oversight. We should have included a bolt kit.

I personally appreciate the patience and for people digging up old old issues are you serious? we had some issues in the past as has any company that has grown from tuner to national parts manufacturer. I can assure we did not build this company this big this fast by not taking care of our customers. Unfortunately, in the world of Internet forums most only emphasize on the negative and never the positive.

If you would like to do a write on the pulley give me a call and I can send it back with the axle back fixed. We can't typically give away parts for a manufacturing error, defects happen in every industry everyday. But you have been patient and tried to remain positive this shows character and I would be glad to show you the same respect by sending you a one.

Let me know if you guys have any other issues or concerns.

Thanks

-Kenny

Chris07LB
03-18-2007, 01:48 PM
Glad you got my heads up about the issues in this post...

Guys, take Kenny up on his offer to make it right! I suggest calling him to do a follow up, and NOT email as you see where it gets ya.

Kenny, Id be more then happy to do a write up how to on your pulley...... even though I never ordered an exhaust. :tongue:

OxyG3nE
03-18-2007, 03:09 PM
i talk to people that told me positive thing about ZPI thats why i wasnt worry.. and i will call wednesday to know if my exhaust is ship.. there is nothing better than the phone :p

07typeS
03-23-2007, 12:48 AM
bump.....whats going on with everyones shipment.....

esquiva
03-23-2007, 02:03 AM
hmmm...im curious to know what the exhaust sounded like

PetersRedYaris
03-23-2007, 02:05 AM
Mine was shipped out today and according to Fedex should be here next Wednesday. I hope it fits this time... Oh yeah, and my free crank pully is coming along with it. :thumbup: I'm going to to a write-up on ZPI's lightened crank pully so watch for that if it interests you.

PetersRedYaris
03-23-2007, 02:08 AM
hmmm...im curious to know what the exhaust sounded like

It sounds really good and has a nice LOW tone, but is kinda loud. Provided it fits correctly, if I decide it's to loud for me to keep I'll post it for sale in the classifieds.

esquiva
03-23-2007, 02:38 PM
hmmm...would be nice if u upload a soundclip..:thumbsup:

OxyG3nE
03-23-2007, 06:30 PM
they ship it wednesday and i should get mine mars 27 ... what about you 07typeS

07typeS
03-25-2007, 01:51 PM
they havent sent me an email or let me know anything.....

I want a turbo kit but if this is how there customer service is going to be, I dont know if I can trust them with a few thousand dollars...

OxyG3nE
03-25-2007, 05:04 PM
you should wait for the turbo kit to see if the guy that own it for now dont blow his motor haha

turboyaris
03-25-2007, 06:53 PM
07types if you read their website they have been away for the taping of pipes for espn. They are all back in the shop as of now so you should receive word soon. I would try contacting them again because as I said they have been busy just call and ask on the updates of the kits. I know they had extra kits made so they should be selling them soon.

turboyaris
03-25-2007, 06:54 PM
oh and i have nearly 5000 miles on the kit without a problem to speak for reliability and my gas mileage hasnt dropped and I don't see any signs of engine failure at all.

Chris07LB
03-25-2007, 07:26 PM
TURBO - where in Jersey are you from? Wondering if Ive ever seen you before on the road.

turboyaris
03-26-2007, 12:16 AM
im from south jersey but i currently live in Philly its a black 4dr currently has stock wheels. with the exhaust of course

07typeS
03-26-2007, 12:56 AM
yea turbo I know they have been busy....my biggest beef has been the lack of communication....even an email to say that they are having fitment issues, taping a show, and what not and it will be 3 weeks before we get em shipped....

and im glad the kit is going good for you, I definately would like to be kept updated from you on how its going.....any problems (if any).....im most worried about the axles and transmission..........

But I definately think im heading in that direction....

and as far as contacting them, it really isnt too big of a deal, i mean its just a replacement exhaust not a part that i need to get the car running so its not too much of a big deal to hassle them(perks of a new car i guess lol not fixing parts but upgrading them)

07typeS
03-27-2007, 11:15 AM
bump

OxyG3nE
03-27-2007, 07:48 PM
waiting to get it.. they didnt fill all thepaper for the custom so its block right now... :thumbdown:

07typeS
03-27-2007, 08:07 PM
yea i finally got a messenger on here from them asking if i had a hatch or a sedan......

lol by the time i get this im gonna be lookin into the brand new 2012 yaris's..

OxyG3nE
03-27-2007, 09:13 PM
whut? they didnt ship it yet?

07typeS
03-27-2007, 10:44 PM
lol i dont think so.... I havent got an e-mail back from them either today..

One e-mail a day is all I can expect from them I swear...

07typeS
04-02-2007, 12:18 AM
bump....still no email not on here nor my regular email address....

YarisGuy
04-02-2007, 03:23 PM
Way to go ZPI :clap:

OxyG3nE
04-02-2007, 04:54 PM
got my exhaust today.. was not fiting had to go to the garage to shorter one of the fixation about one inch too long.. and the angle of the pipe is not so good so it dont fit exactly in the other pipe

PetersRedYaris
04-02-2007, 05:05 PM
got my exhaust today.. was not fiting had to go to the garage to shorter one of the fixation about one inch too long.. and the angle of the pipe is not so good so it dont fit exactly in the other pipe

This is disappointing... Guess what else? I got my exhaust last week, you know the one that didn’t fit and they were supposed to fix. Well it had been modified by ZPI in exactly the opposite way it needed to be. I immediately called Kenny and he said they would send out a brand new one fresh off the jig. I have to say that I was happy to see Kenny take charge and step up the service to make things right, but now I’m not so sure the new one will fit any better than the original. I haven’t gotten it yet.

OxyG3nE
04-02-2007, 05:07 PM
for now i wont recommend to buy anything from them...

Chris07LB
04-02-2007, 05:18 PM
If you try really really really hard, do you think you can toss it thru ZPI's window all the way from Canada?? :thumbdown:

I wouldnt even bother installing their pulley, if they even did send one..

OxyG3nE
04-02-2007, 05:43 PM
a good chance for me the owner of the garage is a friend of my father so he did the modification for free...

07typeS
04-02-2007, 11:08 PM
Yea no emails my way. I think im going to be asking for a refund cause this is a joke...

Chris07LB
04-03-2007, 08:19 AM
Call.

OxyG3nE
04-03-2007, 01:02 PM
aim is a good way to talk to them.. they are always online :p