My advice? Don't buy one. No warranty on it because the tailpipe had two inches cut off the end, which has obviously caused this to just fall to pieces.
Cheers K-Tec!
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Oreca 'Race' Exhaust, 'GREAT' Quality!
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My advice? Don't buy one. No warranty on it because the tailpipe had two inches cut off the end, which has obviously caused this to just fall to pieces.
Cheers K-Tec!
Oh K-Tec, and their vast amount of haterid lately
Oh, and this exhaust is less than 18 months old. LOL.
I wonder if K-Tec/Oreca will react to this...
I wonder if K-Tec/Oreca will react to this...
That's weird - mines way older than 2 years and still shines up like new!
S1 Rallye Shed
Thats s**t, never thought it do that. My brothers omp which is identical did a similar thing. Gutted for you.
Clio 172 Cup Mondial
thought they were stainless steel with lifetime gurantee
banther
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Why is race in 'inverted' commas?
Of course it's a race system, it gets lighter as you go along!
TBF to k-tec they don't even make these they are just a seller. As usual it pays to go to the manufacturer to the tune of circa £200... I know I have one and the quality is pretty good IMO.
Also theres no chance that exhausts 18 months old??? Poweflow exhausts don't even go that quick and they are really poor grade of stainless.
Also theres no chance that exhausts 18 months old??? Poweflow exhausts don't even go that quick and they are really poor grade of stainless.
More than likely because it wasn't fitted with the Oreca decat and stuck out too far.
S1 Rallye Shed
No it was already on the car I was the previous owner and had the tailpipe cut down as it look too long.
Think you'll find it is 18 month or there abouts old as he has the receipt when he bought the car off me. It's just a poorly made exhaust system.
Maybe so but I wouldn't expect to see any exhaust in that state after 18 months, even up here with all the salt in winters
Also it looks like a stress crack where it has failed rather than the obvious surface rust on the welds which IMO has been caused by running no centre exhaust hanger (I know I don't due to the way they sit)
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im with Swede Cup on this as he said K-tec do not make this exhaust and also by the exhaust been 'modified' with the tailpipe been cut down then most warranty's would be void if you took a saw to it or modified it etc.
Shame on Oreca for sending something like that out for the market tbh
Shame on Oreca for sending something like that out for the market tbh
RB 182 cup
mine seems fine. odd thats yours is a pile of s**t.
Was it mounted funny causing it to be under stress? had you removed the flexi or done the cat flange up solid without the springs? ... solid engine mounts?
Naturally sat, the exhaust shouldnt be under enough stress to pull itself apart.
Was it mounted funny causing it to be under stress? had you removed the flexi or done the cat flange up solid without the springs? ... solid engine mounts?
Naturally sat, the exhaust shouldnt be under enough stress to pull itself apart.
banther
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Ktec products are great - service and work is poor.
This isn't a ktec product as is clearly understood from the name of the exhaust.
Its very easy to join the ktec bashing crew but this shouldn't be one of those instances. Its like blaming Tesco for a bad batch of Lurpak. Redundant.
This isn't a ktec product as is clearly understood from the name of the exhaust.
Its very easy to join the ktec bashing crew but this shouldn't be one of those instances. Its like blaming Tesco for a bad batch of Lurpak. Redundant.
A shed
Looks like a mild weld on two pieces of stainless? could be a dodgy exhaust rather than them all being like that?
Playing devils advocate:
Looks like its been scraped on the ground?
Also did it have the centre hanger as its got loads of extra stress on the end of the silencer without one.
Maybe 'race' implies an emphasis on lightweight for racing occasionally as opposed to durable for daily use?
Looks like its been scraped on the ground?
Also did it have the centre hanger as its got loads of extra stress on the end of the silencer without one.
Maybe 'race' implies an emphasis on lightweight for racing occasionally as opposed to durable for daily use?
S1 Rallye Shed
It's had 2 inches taken off the tip hardly compromised the rest of the exhaust. And it had a centre mount when I sold it.
Exactly what I was going to put Adam, it stayed as it was when you had it mate.
What's wrong with cut springs?
Carbonraider
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Looks like your car if full of great quality nick.. How long before your spax give up :/
CBR1K, F21 125D
Exactly lol.
Oh I don't disagree Jon at all, however K-Tec were far eager to palm Adam off rather than maybe speaking to Oreca and seeing what they have to say. Given they are the sole supplier for this exhaust, I'd like to think they could have made a bit more of an effort. I'd be even happy if K-Tec/Oreca contributed towards getting a replacement or even getting this one sorted in some way, as I like the design/weight of this system.
330i. E30 Touring.
I understand that modifications can result in warranty being void, but in this case a bit of common sense/ good will should apply as the modification is in no way responsible for the failure.
If you cut the laces on a pair of shoes and the sole fell out, would you blame the laces?
As sole agent, K-tec should deal with the manufacturer. End user shouldn't deal with the manufacturer.
Nick- phone K-tec. Explain situation. If not, speak to Oreca.
After 18 months, no exhaust should be in this state.
If you cut the laces on a pair of shoes and the sole fell out, would you blame the laces?
As sole agent, K-tec should deal with the manufacturer. End user shouldn't deal with the manufacturer.
Nick- phone K-tec. Explain situation. If not, speak to Oreca.
After 18 months, no exhaust should be in this state.
Loads of orecas sold - I've seen them 3 or 4 years old and fine. Mine is well over 3 years old and polishes up like a mirror
Either it's dropped and been hit at some point or it's been bouncing around on knackered rubbers - but somethings caused that to split
No offense - I realise chopping the tip off wouldn't cause that - BUT from orecas point of view maybe someone put it in a vice and cut the end off with an air saw - and the vibrations/stress cracked the box... So oreca won't be willing to take it back. K-Tec didn't even sell it to you, it's 2nd hand. etc....
I love how this has turned into another K-Tec bashing thread though... people need to get out more.
Either it's dropped and been hit at some point or it's been bouncing around on knackered rubbers - but somethings caused that to split
No offense - I realise chopping the tip off wouldn't cause that - BUT from orecas point of view maybe someone put it in a vice and cut the end off with an air saw - and the vibrations/stress cracked the box... So oreca won't be willing to take it back. K-Tec didn't even sell it to you, it's 2nd hand. etc....
I love how this has turned into another K-Tec bashing thread though... people need to get out more.
You know seriously I don't want to start calling people liars - but i'll get pics of mine when I get home. There's NO WAY that's 18 months old. The rust on it is insane!
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