custom enterprise y-pipe
12-29-2004, 06:57 PM
#82
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CanadianMoFo: We have never proven that the addition of the y-pipe has increased nor decreased gas mileage. Many rumors have circulated that it decreases your gas mileage. You are correct in assuming that it may go down because naturally when you install the y-pipe and feel the additional horsepower you want to have more "fun" and accelerate harder, and drive faster, both which will decrease your gas mileage. Just my two cents.
BigCat44: I am sorry to hear about the trouble you had installing it. I will try to answer your questions the best I can. First of all the y-pipes do not come with new gaskets and bolts, we offer an install kit with the pipe that simply includes new gaskets. The factory y-pipes we prototyped had removeable bolts on the rear of the pipe. This raises the question in my mind if some factory y-pipes could have the "fixed" bolts and some would have the "reusable" bolts. Perhaps then we will include the bolts at no charge in the install kits. Also I would definately get a gasket in there just to ensure there is a proper seal. I'd like you to call me when you get a chance and talk to you more about this. I want to give this some attention and get to the bottom of it to make sure no one else has any fitment issues.
As of today we sold 261 of those pipes and you are the first one to mention this to me. If this was a common problem I am sure we would have gotten more calls but still I want to learn more about this. So call me when you get a chance. 203-730-0858.
Thanks,
Greg
President
Custom Enterprise
BigCat44: I am sorry to hear about the trouble you had installing it. I will try to answer your questions the best I can. First of all the y-pipes do not come with new gaskets and bolts, we offer an install kit with the pipe that simply includes new gaskets. The factory y-pipes we prototyped had removeable bolts on the rear of the pipe. This raises the question in my mind if some factory y-pipes could have the "fixed" bolts and some would have the "reusable" bolts. Perhaps then we will include the bolts at no charge in the install kits. Also I would definately get a gasket in there just to ensure there is a proper seal. I'd like you to call me when you get a chance and talk to you more about this. I want to give this some attention and get to the bottom of it to make sure no one else has any fitment issues.
As of today we sold 261 of those pipes and you are the first one to mention this to me. If this was a common problem I am sure we would have gotten more calls but still I want to learn more about this. So call me when you get a chance. 203-730-0858.
Thanks,
Greg
President
Custom Enterprise
12-31-2004, 07:18 AM
#90
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Originally Posted by Willster
Just purchased my Y-Pipe tonight! Greg said they will ship it out on Tuesday. I can't wait...
Is it easy to install for a Do-It-Yourselfer? Or what type of shop should do it?
Is it easy to install for a Do-It-Yourselfer? Or what type of shop should do it?
12-31-2004, 08:02 PM
#92
Greg, im right in NY probley 45 minutes from ya, if i come up and purchase the Y pipe for my 05 max, how much to throw it on real quick? also in the market for a Greddy exhaust & Stillen strut tower bar & Battery tie down, got any ideas on where i can get these items?
01-01-2005, 12:43 PM
#97
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"Feel the HP"? I call marketing BS.
Originally Posted by Custommaxima.com
CanadianMoFo: We have never proven that the addition of the y-pipe has increased nor decreased gas mileage. Many rumors have circulated that it decreases your gas mileage. You are correct in assuming that it may go down because naturally when you install the y-pipe and feel the additional horsepower you want to have more "fun" and accelerate harder, and drive faster, both which will decrease your gas mileage. Just my two cents.
BigCat44: I am sorry to hear about the trouble you had installing it. I will try to answer your questions the best I can. First of all the y-pipes do not come with new gaskets and bolts, we offer an install kit with the pipe that simply includes new gaskets. The factory y-pipes we prototyped had removeable bolts on the rear of the pipe. This raises the question in my mind if some factory y-pipes could have the "fixed" bolts and some would have the "reusable" bolts. Perhaps then we will include the bolts at no charge in the install kits. Also I would definately get a gasket in there just to ensure there is a proper seal. I'd like you to call me when you get a chance and talk to you more about this. I want to give this some attention and get to the bottom of it to make sure no one else has any fitment issues.
As of today we sold 261 of those pipes and you are the first one to mention this to me. If this was a common problem I am sure we would have gotten more calls but still I want to learn more about this. So call me when you get a chance. 203-730-0858.
Thanks,
Greg
President
Custom Enterprise
BigCat44: I am sorry to hear about the trouble you had installing it. I will try to answer your questions the best I can. First of all the y-pipes do not come with new gaskets and bolts, we offer an install kit with the pipe that simply includes new gaskets. The factory y-pipes we prototyped had removeable bolts on the rear of the pipe. This raises the question in my mind if some factory y-pipes could have the "fixed" bolts and some would have the "reusable" bolts. Perhaps then we will include the bolts at no charge in the install kits. Also I would definately get a gasket in there just to ensure there is a proper seal. I'd like you to call me when you get a chance and talk to you more about this. I want to give this some attention and get to the bottom of it to make sure no one else has any fitment issues.
As of today we sold 261 of those pipes and you are the first one to mention this to me. If this was a common problem I am sure we would have gotten more calls but still I want to learn more about this. So call me when you get a chance. 203-730-0858.
Thanks,
Greg
President
Custom Enterprise
01-01-2005, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by trendsetter434
Can any of you say torque steer? $250+ to make the problem worse?
Also, has anyone confirmed those dyno #'s for the pipe? I call bs.
Also, has anyone confirmed those dyno #'s for the pipe? I call bs.
01-01-2005, 01:24 PM
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Agree with most of what you said.
Go here and you will see the point I'm getting at:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=245219&page=4
BTW, how much did it cost you?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=245219&page=4
BTW, how much did it cost you?
01-01-2005, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by trendsetter434
Go here and you will see the point I'm getting at:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=245219&page=4
BTW, how much did it cost you?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=245219&page=4
BTW, how much did it cost you?
01-01-2005, 03:24 PM
#101
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What you don't know can't hurt you. Right?
I am also VERY happy for you and the pride you take in your car. I'm sure you work very hard to afford it.
BTW. As one who designs high end, quality aftermarket products for European cars, I now think the Max is a great market to tackle....make cheap products to flip for a quick buck with no concern about quality or actual design. "Oh, it's stainless steel", So what!
And, the torque steer on high bhp front wheel drive cars is terrible any way you fry it. Try getting the car to stick before doing any mods w/ HUGE
HP gains with a little creative susp. work (whoa! that's a bit much R&D).
Boy. I'm glad I gave my gf the 04 Max and a set of Blizzak LM-22's so she doesn't kill herself. I'll keep my 97 S6 (bought the Max as commuter car to replace and gave it up 2 weeks later), 00 XJR and 03 S8 any day. For a mass produced car such as the Max, you would think there would be better quality aftermarket support for it. Not just co's that know they can make a buck.
$1000 is on the table for any answers to the link I posted above (you didn't answer my ?). Unfortunately, I already know the answers as I've been by there before. There ain't a tool in the damn place
Just a few third world quality accessories in a huge warehouse that you pay for
I am also VERY happy for you and the pride you take in your car. I'm sure you work very hard to afford it.
BTW. As one who designs high end, quality aftermarket products for European cars, I now think the Max is a great market to tackle....make cheap products to flip for a quick buck with no concern about quality or actual design. "Oh, it's stainless steel", So what!
And, the torque steer on high bhp front wheel drive cars is terrible any way you fry it. Try getting the car to stick before doing any mods w/ HUGE
HP gains with a little creative susp. work (whoa! that's a bit much R&D). Boy. I'm glad I gave my gf the 04 Max and a set of Blizzak LM-22's so she doesn't kill herself. I'll keep my 97 S6 (bought the Max as commuter car to replace and gave it up 2 weeks later), 00 XJR and 03 S8 any day. For a mass produced car such as the Max, you would think there would be better quality aftermarket support for it. Not just co's that know they can make a buck.
$1000 is on the table for any answers to the link I posted above (you didn't answer my ?). Unfortunately, I already know the answers as I've been by there before. There ain't a tool in the damn place
Just a few third world quality accessories in a huge warehouse that you pay for
01-01-2005, 04:52 PM
#102
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Originally Posted by trendsetter434
BTW. As one who designs high end, quality aftermarket products for European cars, I now think the Max is a great market to tackle....make cheap products to flip for a quick buck with no concern about quality or actual design. "Oh, it's stainless steel", So what!
It's not appropriate to keep on complaining about a product you have no interest in. You've made your point about your experience with Custom Maxima products. You've posted the link to the thread about them. It's clear you are not going to be buying a Y-Pipe.
Lets all just move on from here.
Hell I want to buy one even more now.
CM
01-02-2005, 02:17 PM
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celica: I'm sorry we will be closed on the 1st, but will be open on Monday the third. Call and speak to myself or any of our other sales reps. Make sure to mention you are from maxima.org and we will give you an additional discount.
6thGenMax: Yeah come on down to pick it up, just call ahead of time so we can have it ready for you. We unfortunately do not do installations here but we have a great shop nearby that can do it for you pretty cheap.
trendsetter434: A little advice, it is not a good idea picking fights with other members and degrading the maxima community especially when you are a newbie. Most people on this forum have been on here for years and have quite a bit of knowledge and experience with Maximas. Every customer that has purchased our y-pipe has been very pleased, maybe you should try it before you bad mouth it. We have been a big supporter of Maxima.org for a while now and one of the big reasons why this forum can continue to grow and expand is because of our monetary contribution. We choose to support Maxima.org not because we "need to" but rather want to support this forum and see it become more successful. Doug the new moderator is a great guy and has plans this coming summer how we can work together more which will only benefit the members in the end.
BigCat44: It was good to talk to you the other day, thank you again for your input we are using that to improve the product even more.
Happy New Year Everyone.
Sincerely,
Greg
CustomEnterprise.com
6thGenMax: Yeah come on down to pick it up, just call ahead of time so we can have it ready for you. We unfortunately do not do installations here but we have a great shop nearby that can do it for you pretty cheap.
trendsetter434: A little advice, it is not a good idea picking fights with other members and degrading the maxima community especially when you are a newbie. Most people on this forum have been on here for years and have quite a bit of knowledge and experience with Maximas. Every customer that has purchased our y-pipe has been very pleased, maybe you should try it before you bad mouth it. We have been a big supporter of Maxima.org for a while now and one of the big reasons why this forum can continue to grow and expand is because of our monetary contribution. We choose to support Maxima.org not because we "need to" but rather want to support this forum and see it become more successful. Doug the new moderator is a great guy and has plans this coming summer how we can work together more which will only benefit the members in the end.
BigCat44: It was good to talk to you the other day, thank you again for your input we are using that to improve the product even more.
Happy New Year Everyone.
Sincerely,
Greg
CustomEnterprise.com
01-02-2005, 02:49 PM
#106
hey greg I sent you a PM but I dunno if you got it. I was wandering how the sound was with the greddy and the Y pipe? Just curious if it makes the greddy a lot louder and if it gained more with the greddy than with the stock exhaust? thanks!
Hopefully Il be placing my order tommorrow
Hopefully Il be placing my order tommorrow
01-02-2005, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by trendsetter434
Go here and you will see the point I'm getting at:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=245219&page=4
BTW, how much did it cost you?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=245219&page=4
BTW, how much did it cost you?
01-03-2005, 05:01 AM
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Trend: I like the comment on working on High end euro car performace yet you don't own a high end euro? How's the XJR? Like driving a Ford Contour!! If you are offering $1000 for me to show you a difference in HP (ie; dyno sheets)between the CE and stock configurations then let me know and have your money ready, if not then do us all a favor and STFU especially regarding something you obviously know nothing about.
01-03-2005, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BigCat44
Trend: I like the comment on working on High end euro car performace yet you don't own a high end euro? How's the XJR? Like driving a Ford Contour!! If you are offering $1000 for me to show you a difference in HP (ie; dyno sheets)between the CE and stock configurations then let me know and have your money ready, if not then do us all a favor and STFU especially regarding something you obviously know nothing about.
Sorry if i'm rude, i've been gone for a while and came back to the BS Flag raised on my hard work and money.
01-04-2005, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Custommaxima.com
candian ****: The auto pipe is on sale as we are trying to get alot out there and recoup some of the tooling costs that went into the part. The manual pipe is out of stock now but we hope to have them before Christmas.
We only have a few of the automatic trans pipes in stock now. After they are sold out it will be a few weeks before we can get a hold of some more. So if you want them for a Christmas present order this week or you may not see it until after new years.
Check our our site, I just put up the dyno results on James auto 2004 maxima. 12 hp and 11ft lbs torque to the wheels!!! I expect to see more on the manual. Dyno results on the manual will be next week on the prototype.
http://www.customenterprise.com/view.../vts/design004
Thanks,
Greg
Custom Enterprise
CustomMaxima.com
We only have a few of the automatic trans pipes in stock now. After they are sold out it will be a few weeks before we can get a hold of some more. So if you want them for a Christmas present order this week or you may not see it until after new years.
Check our our site, I just put up the dyno results on James auto 2004 maxima. 12 hp and 11ft lbs torque to the wheels!!! I expect to see more on the manual. Dyno results on the manual will be next week on the prototype.
http://www.customenterprise.com/view.../vts/design004
Thanks,
Greg
Custom Enterprise
CustomMaxima.com
01-04-2005, 05:31 PM
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ding.ding.ding..yup thats the BS alarm!! Check out this thread
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....03#post3116803
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....03#post3116803