ZPI exhaust installed!! (pics) - Toyota Yaris Forums

PetersRedYaris · 03-09-2007, 02:52 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-

Here a comparison to the origional-

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.

Heres my clearance issue. It was touching the spring bucket. This is as much clearance as I could get.

And here it is finished.

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

*Chris07LB* · 03-09-2007, 03:31 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, 03:38 PM

Agree, a bit too big. But I bet that would look great mounted on a JDM rear bumper.

*Chris07LB* · 03-09-2007, 04:13 PM

Im getting an idea....... how much was the total, with shipping on this piece again?

PetersRedYaris · 03-09-2007, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Im getting an idea....... how much was the total, with shipping on this piece again?

$213 with shipping.

*Chris07LB* · 03-09-2007, 04:35 PM

Peter, do you have anymore full pictures of your car? Im liking what I can see, very much.

PetersRedYaris · 03-09-2007, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

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.

07typeS · 03-09-2007, 07:12 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, 07:17 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, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

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, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

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, 07:28 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, 07:45 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, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

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.

RShatchback · 03-09-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

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.

07typeS · 03-09-2007, 07:18 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....

jdubau55 · 03-09-2007, 09:14 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.

tekmoe · 03-09-2007, 10:34 PM

love my jdm trd exhaust!!!

03-09-2007, 02:52 PM	#1
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	ZPI exhaust installed!! (pics) 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- Here a comparison to the origional- 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. Heres my clearance issue. It was touching the spring bucket. This is as much clearance as I could get. And here it is finished. Hope these help you decide if this is the exhaust for you.

03-09-2007, 07:18 PM	#16
07typeS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 White Toyota Yaris Type S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 439	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.... __________________ TRD Springs w/ KYB Struts and Shocks, Custom CAI w/ K&N filter and pre filter wrap, Weapon R Header, Stock 15 inch alloys, Dezod Performance pads, Tanabe Front Strut Bar, 35% front door Tint and 20% Rear doors back Tint, De-Badged Ass, Custom painted flat black interior, Pioneer deh-p6700bt w/ IPOD hookup, Infinity components up front with custom mounted tweeter, Inifinity 6x9's out back, 1 12" kicker comp cvr........

03-09-2007, 10:34 PM	#18
tekmoe ex-yaris owner View User's Garage Drives: 08 solstice gxp, 06 triumph s3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: dallas, texas Posts: 344	love my jdm trd exhaust!!! __________________

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03-09-2007, 03:31 PM	#2
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	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.

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CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	Agree, a bit too big. But I bet that would look great mounted on a JDM rear bumper.

03-09-2007, 04:13 PM	#4
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Im getting an idea....... how much was the total, with shipping on this piece again?

03-09-2007, 04:35 PM	#6
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Peter, do you have anymore full pictures of your car? Im liking what I can see, very much.

03-09-2007, 07:17 PM	#9
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	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.

03-09-2007, 07:28 PM	#12
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	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!

03-09-2007, 07:45 PM	#13
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	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.

03-09-2007, 09:14 PM	#17
jdubau55 Drives: 2007 White Yaris LB 5 Spd. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 451	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.