Blitz NuR Spec Exhaust Review (07 Liftback) - Toyota Yaris Forums

ChinoCharles · 05-09-2007, 03:00 PM

No, see, it isn't your fault. You paid good money for a quality product only for it to arrive defective. You said there was no obvious visible damage to the box, but if outside forces were to bend the hanger you'd know by looking at the box. That takes a lot of force. So, Blitz fucked up and you're left with a scorched bumper. If you don't e-mail them I'm doing it for you.

I think this is symptomatic of an issue I see with a lot of companies making parts for this car. These well-established companies think they're so talented anymore that they don't need to test fit products before shipping. If Blitz put that exhaust on the car before they started shipping them, why in the hell did you get one that scorched the bumper? My bet? A hiccup in their research department and a lack of testing led to your little problem. This isn't the only time I've seen this... how many parts have we seen now that have minor (or major) fitment issues? I know the car is hard to get a hold of for testing, but Jesus...

EDIT: Doc, you're probably right... but the seller and/or the company producing the product didn't care to mention this to US buyers? I expect better service and support from companies charging big bucks for their products. This exhaust isn't cheap!

Doc Zaius · 05-09-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

... but the seller and/or the company producing the product didn't care to mention this to US buyers? I expect better service and support from companies charging big bucks for their products. This exhaust isn't cheap!

TRDSparks doesn't mention it, and lots of members bought the TRD muffler from them. I dunno... as a consumer, I would definitely appreciate being told that the muffler is meant for a particular bumper, and if used on a different one (i.e. USDM) and it's touching, you should not drive with it or expain how to fix it, etc.

My $0.02.

*Chris07LB* · 05-09-2007, 05:59 PM

Ran that exhaust looks like shit.. you should pack it all up at once, and send it to New Jersey to be taken care of.

No, really.. you should!

501 · 05-10-2007, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Zaius

TRDSparks doesn't mention it, and lots of members bought the TRD muffler from them. I dunno... as a consumer, I would definitely appreciate being told that the muffler is meant for a particular bumper, and if used on a different one (i.e. USDM) and it's touching, you should not drive with it or expain how to fix it, etc.

My $0.02.

the trd muffler was put on a stop sale from toyota. you have to convince the parts guy to go ahead and order that part. trdsparks had ordered alot of them beforehand and i believe two months ago he only had 4 left.i havent checked latley. toyota is/was going to release a usdm version due to the fact of possible fitment issues. any imported muffler will be only designed for the jdm body versions unless otherwise noted.

as a consumer we must remeber to ask about fitment issues. if that company tells you that fitment will not be an issue then they should be liable.most of us are aware of the body differences

Ran Kizama · 05-10-2007, 11:28 AM

So I e-mailed Blitz-Performance.com and notified them about the issue with their current NuR Spec Exhaust. Here is there reply.
___________________________________________

Dear Nathaniel,

We're sincerely sorry about your situation. We were not aware of the
fitment issue on the Yaris exhaust due to the rear bumper, we are greatly
appreciated that you shared this info with us. We will take proper
action to modify this exhaust for the US market. We are not able to offer you
reimbursement for the cost of repair of your bumper, but we can offer
you a heavy discount on any part that we offer for the Yaris like the R-Viti-Color, intake, etc.

Thank you for your interest in our products.

Staff
Blitz Performance Sales, Inc.
___________________________________________

I replied and thanked them for noting the situation and offering me a discount on another performance part. I humbly requested a deal on the R-FIT (Fuel Intensity Controller) for my Yaris. I'm now waiting for their reply. So far, the customer service at Blitz has been good.

*Chris07LB* · 05-10-2007, 11:31 AM

Tell them you need a second exhaust for more testing.. asap.

Ran Kizama · 05-10-2007, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Tell them you need a second exhaust for more testing.. asap.

05-10-2007, 11:28 AM	#5
Ran Kizama That Anime Guy View User's Garage Drives: 5-Speed Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 543	So I e-mailed Blitz-Performance.com and notified them about the issue with their current NuR Spec Exhaust. Here is there reply. ___________________________________________ Dear Nathaniel, We're sincerely sorry about your situation. We were not aware of the fitment issue on the Yaris exhaust due to the rear bumper, we are greatly appreciated that you shared this info with us. We will take proper action to modify this exhaust for the US market. We are not able to offer you reimbursement for the cost of repair of your bumper, but we can offer you a heavy discount on any part that we offer for the Yaris like the R-Viti-Color, intake, etc. Thank you for your interest in our products. Staff Blitz Performance Sales, Inc. ___________________________________________ I replied and thanked them for noting the situation and offering me a discount on another performance part. I humbly requested a deal on the R-FIT (Fuel Intensity Controller) for my Yaris. I'm now waiting for their reply. So far, the customer service at Blitz has been good. __________________

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05-09-2007, 03:00 PM	#1
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	No, see, it isn't your fault. You paid good money for a quality product only for it to arrive defective. You said there was no obvious visible damage to the box, but if outside forces were to bend the hanger you'd know by looking at the box. That takes a lot of force. So, Blitz fucked up and you're left with a scorched bumper. If you don't e-mail them I'm doing it for you. I think this is symptomatic of an issue I see with a lot of companies making parts for this car. These well-established companies think they're so talented anymore that they don't need to test fit products before shipping. If Blitz put that exhaust on the car before they started shipping them, why in the hell did you get one that scorched the bumper? My bet? A hiccup in their research department and a lack of testing led to your little problem. This isn't the only time I've seen this... how many parts have we seen now that have minor (or major) fitment issues? I know the car is hard to get a hold of for testing, but Jesus... EDIT: Doc, you're probably right... but the seller and/or the company producing the product didn't care to mention this to US buyers? I expect better service and support from companies charging big bucks for their products. This exhaust isn't cheap!

05-09-2007, 05:59 PM	#3
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Ran that exhaust looks like shit.. you should pack it all up at once, and send it to New Jersey to be taken care of. No, really.. you should!

05-10-2007, 11:31 AM	#6
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Tell them you need a second exhaust for more testing.. asap.