Crappy MS exhaust!

[Hypothrml]

I only had the MS exhaust a little over 2 years now and this is what I saw today when I was getting my bracket fixed on the MS intake...not sure if its worth fixing or get a new one

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/hypothrml/DSC00716.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/hypothrml/DSC00717.jpg

[FLIPDADY]

Eww T..did u hear any unusual sound?

Never seen that happen before.

[Hypothrml]

I can hear a slight fluttering sound when in idle, but at top speeds it sounds normal.

[cwp_sedan]

That sucks!! :(

[yearoftherat]

Can that be rewelded?

[chinsterr]

I can hear a slight fluttering sound when in idle, but at top speeds it sounds normal.

oh shit , I hear that same noise too ... like a hissing noise @ idle .

Damn, i'll let you know what I find.

[mit-gee-mui]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=21636&highlight=ms+exhaust

Post 8 and 9. Apparently it is rather common.

[zoomx3]

same thing happen to me !! it can be re-weld

[Hypothrml]

Good to know!


same thing happen to me !! it can be re-weld

[RedRaptor]

Very common. Just reweld it and you're good.

[condor888000]

Yeah, thats why I don't want a Mazdaspeed exhaust, don't want to worry about having it rewelded...

[Flagrum_3]

That's why I went with the Vibrant, although made in Thailand, the quality of manufacture and quality of metal is still there.....same price too, if I recall correctly.

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[nicker]

MS seem to be of lessor quality. My buddy had MS Intake and was going to clean the filter and noticed that the bottom mount was broken away and there was a big hole in the intake and it had sand/dirt in it! YIKEs very lucky. He has since went with a F5 and is happier with the F5.

[3GFX]

Its no worries buddy, its a known issue.

I got mine because it had this issue, I picked it up off someone and had fixed (and saved a lot of money). I've got the biggest weld in that spot now around the entire pipe. Take it to any shop or anyone that can weld and you'll have it fixed. Its an inexpensive fix too.

The only thing I'm not happy about is the fact that MS claims the full exhaust is stainless steel where truthfully only the muffler and tip are stainless. The differance in metal grade, along with tiny welds and very thin material make that spot particularly weak.

[theurgy]

MS seem to be of lessor quality. My buddy had MS Intake and was going to clean the filter and noticed that the bottom mount was broken away and there was a big hole in the intake and it had sand/dirt in it! YIKEs very lucky. He has since went with a F5 and is happier with the F5.

Mazdaspeed Intakes are made by AEM as an FYI.

[-RJ3-]

T, Its because you drive your R6 more than your 3... LOL it needs some TLC.. Glad its not a major problem though...

[bubba1983]

mark (fuel90) here in town has the same problem, he's had his in for too many warranty fixes...he's getting really sick of it too....

[laksman91]

you can get it welded for <50 bucks.. i got mine welded for 25

[Fuel90]

I'm on my second exhaust and 3rd weld job now... welding does not fix it (in my case anyway). It lasts a good 8months or so after welding but then the metal to the outside of the weld just burns away just like in the pictures @ the top of the thread.

Overall pretty much a piece of junk. I still think it sounds nice and I continue to weld it because the cost is right @ 350-450$ (for the exhaust)

[3GFX]

I'm welded again. 2 Weld jobs now. Next time around I'm just gonna replace the resonator.

[McGuyver_3]

i had this happen to me aswell and had it rewelded and knock on wood no problems since then. Just one question though does anybody have the problem that when going over bumpy roads you hear a squeaky noise comming from the rear? i have this issue and i found that the exhaust bracket hanger is hitting the camber adjustment (the stock one) and causing a squeaking banging noise. Anyone had this issue and fixed it?

[chinsterr]

Sigh, mine looks exactly like Thomas'

I noticed it when my car was hoisted to put on winter tires. The exhaust has been on my car for about a year and a half.

[Flagrum_3]

Time for you guys to cough up the dough and get a real man's exhaust...the Vibrant :chuckle


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[chinsterr]

Time for you guys to cough up the dough and get a real man's exhaust...the Vibrant :chuckle


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lol I had the vibrant before this ... 1 cracked Hi-flo Cat later I switched to the MS one.

It's a canadian company, but all of their things are manufactured in Taiwan.

[bubba1983]

*cough cough vibrant cough cough*

[Flagrum_3]

lol I had the vibrant before this ... 1 cracked Hi-flo Cat later I switched to the MS one.

It's a canadian company, but all of their things are manufactured in Taiwan.

Who cares where it's manufactured aslong as quality standards are adhered to! The MS does not come close to the vibrant in any way; material, design etc;

You cracked your Cat? Maybe something else caused it, because I've had mine for awhile and not a problem!....Bang for the buck, it's the best one out there imo....and it'll probably outlast most others too!


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[fini]

I noticed on the mazdaspeed accessory site, that the page for the cbe has been updated. maybe that means they fixed the problem? Who wants to go try it out and come back to tell me? lol

[Ex-Rolla]

I only had the MS exhaust a little over 2 years now and this is what I saw today when I was getting my bracket fixed on the MS intake...not sure if its worth fixing or get a new one





Same with mine. had a shop weld it for 40 dollars... However, i think i need to get it checked out again, cause the car is starting to sound like shit.

[DARK3]

Sorry Man, Should have went with a Vibrant.

[McGuyver_3]

Sorry Man, Should have went with a Vibrant.



LOL im going custom now :P

[-RJ3-]

Hmmmm... Sounds like Vibrant is sounding better, and more of a durable product than the MS exhaust. I know some members have the MS3 exhaust will this happen to them as well? I'm thinking of going that route after hearing one of our guys 3s Sounds like a beast!!!