Blitz NuR Spec Exhaust Review (07 Liftback) - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Vic-2NZFE · 05-08-2007, 02:00 PM

nice exhaust! need pics of the installation and price azap pleaze

Ran Kizama · 05-08-2007, 02:57 PM

Got a good deal from iptuned.com, a site sponsor. Hit them up for a deal.

Pics are coming guys, be patient. lol

Ran Kizama · 05-09-2007, 07:53 AM

Pics added to first post. (^_^)d

Doc Zaius · 05-09-2007, 07:59 AM

Nice burn! Ouch!!

What did you use for longer rubber hangers? Did you replace both hangers on the muffler?

Ran Kizama · 05-09-2007, 09:08 AM

No, I just got a longer hanger from AutoZone for the very rear hanger. Lowered it about 1/2 an inch. Just enough.

PetersRedYaris · 05-09-2007, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ran Kizama

No, I just got a longer hanger from AutoZone for the very rear hanger. Lowered it about 1/2 an inch. Just enough.

A new exhaust shouldn't need a longer hanger. By looking at your first picture it appears the rear hanger is bent down about 1/2 inch, perhaps damaged in shipping. Maybe that's the problem??

I just noticed it looked bent and wondered.

I want this exhaust now!!! Damn you Ran, I don't have the money.

nqd · 05-09-2007, 10:20 AM

did you have to re-weld?

Doc Zaius · 05-09-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ran Kizama

No, I just got a longer hanger from AutoZone for the very rear hanger. Lowered it about 1/2 an inch. Just enough.

Dammit. I got the JDM TRD muffler sitting in a box waiting to be installed. Everybody else on the board simply bought a 89 Civic rubber hanger for the very rear, and it hung fine. Mine still contacts the bumper for some reason!! (Maybe I have a droopy bumper??

) Any larger-sized hanger has holes that are too large! I'm going to have to take it to a shop and get a longer metal hanger bracket welded on!

Galavoxx · 05-09-2007, 02:34 PM

My only issue is with the size of the tip. That thing is huge. I though my tip was over-the-top. A nice square tip with rounded edges would look hot. I also agree about there not being much room to hide the muffler. Does anyone make a nice Euro looking skirt extension? SOmething like the stock GTIs have? That would be nice.

ChinoCharles · 05-09-2007, 02:50 PM

Not to diss on the product, but I expect more from a company like Blitz than to ship a product any less than perfect. That is extremely disappointing. They should be buying you a new rear bumper.

Galavoxx · 05-09-2007, 02:52 PM

Agreed.

Ran Kizama · 05-09-2007, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Not to diss on the product, but I expect more from a company like Blitz than to ship a product any less than perfect. That is extremely disappointing. They should be buying you a new rear bumper.

Again, not sure if it was damaged or just a production error. Either way, it's half my fault. Realizing the potential hazard, I should have put the stock one back on until I got the proper hangers. I was just too pressed for time at the moment.

Like I said before, I'd be a lot more upset if I wasn't going to do the INGS+ kit in the near future. A rear skirt should cover the burn well enough and if I don't put on a rear skirt, I'll cover it with an aluminum heat shield.

Doc Zaius · 05-09-2007, 02:58 PM

Guys guys.... its because it was built for the Japanese RS bumper, which has an indentation cut out for the muffler. Exact same reason you need longer hangers for the JDM TRD muffler. Not a product defect.

Just all the more reason to go import the rear RS bumper!

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.

05-08-2007, 02:00 PM	#1
Vic-2NZFE View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2NZFE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Panama Posts: 708	nice exhaust! need pics of the installation and price azap pleaze __________________ It's a Vitz!

05-08-2007, 02:57 PM	#2
Ran Kizama That Anime Guy View User's Garage Drives: 5-Speed Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 543	Got a good deal from iptuned.com, a site sponsor. Hit them up for a deal. Pics are coming guys, be patient. lol __________________

05-09-2007, 07:53 AM	#3
Ran Kizama That Anime Guy View User's Garage Drives: 5-Speed Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 543	Pics added to first post. (^_^)d __________________

05-09-2007, 07:59 AM	#4
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	Nice burn! Ouch!! What did you use for longer rubber hangers? Did you replace both hangers on the muffler? __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

05-09-2007, 09:08 AM	#5
Ran Kizama That Anime Guy View User's Garage Drives: 5-Speed Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 543	No, I just got a longer hanger from AutoZone for the very rear hanger. Lowered it about 1/2 an inch. Just enough. __________________

05-09-2007, 10:20 AM	#7
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	did you have to re-weld?

05-09-2007, 02:34 PM	#9
Galavoxx View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 397	My only issue is with the size of the tip. That thing is huge. I though my tip was over-the-top. A nice square tip with rounded edges would look hot. I also agree about there not being much room to hide the muffler. Does anyone make a nice Euro looking skirt extension? SOmething like the stock GTIs have? That would be nice.

05-09-2007, 02:50 PM	#10
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Not to diss on the product, but I expect more from a company like Blitz than to ship a product any less than perfect. That is extremely disappointing. They should be buying you a new rear bumper.

05-09-2007, 02:52 PM	#11
Galavoxx View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 397	Agreed.

05-09-2007, 02:58 PM	#13
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	Guys guys.... its because it was built for the Japanese RS bumper, which has an indentation cut out for the muffler. Exact same reason you need longer hangers for the JDM TRD muffler. Not a product defect. Just all the more reason to go import the rear RS bumper! __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

05-09-2007, 03:00 PM	#14
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	#16
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, 11:28 AM	#18
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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