ESS X-Pipe / Corsa Exhaust Connection

WickedE93 · 05-18-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jagman

That was going to be a royal PITA and expensive. I decided I didn't want to put that much into a used x-pipe when it might decrease the amount of people interested when selling it down the line and definitely increase losses when selling it. Going with this combo was supposed to be easy.

Was this new when you bought it? I would request a new one if so..

lve2xlr8 · 05-18-2016, 07:18 PM

Yeah that is definitely a manufacturing mistake. The end of the ESS xpipe should look like the oem xpipe. I hope they send you a new one. Holding off on ordering mine until this issue is rectified

8600RPM · 05-18-2016, 07:30 PM

evolve makes a MUCH nicer xpipe that is manufactured by supersprint which is the supreme exhaust manufacturer in the world. It makes an amazing sound and in my view, especially if you want a high flow cat version is much much better than ESS or any company that puts the cats in the primary position. That is the worst position for putting any kind of cats from a power standpoint. Evolve fit perfectly

jagman · 05-21-2016, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lve2xlr8

Yeah that is definitely a manufacturing mistake. The end of the ESS xpipe should look like the oem xpipe. I hope they send you a new one. Holding off on ordering mine until this issue is rectified

They are swapping it out. The replacement is on backorder. Just waiting for an update. They've been very responsive.

jagman · 05-21-2016, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 8600RPM

evolve makes a MUCH nicer xpipe that is manufactured by supersprint which is the supreme exhaust manufacturer in the world. It makes an amazing sound and in my view, especially if you want a high flow cat version is much much better than ESS or any company that puts the cats in the primary position. That is the worst position for putting any kind of cats from a power standpoint. Evolve fit perfectly

I've read wonderful things about the Evolve x-pipe. I was going for one with cats in the primary position and the x-merge pushed forward. Having a wide range of options is nice 🖒.

SYT_Shadow · 05-21-2016, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 8600RPM

evolve makes a MUCH nicer xpipe that is manufactured by supersprint which is the supreme exhaust manufacturer in the world. It makes an amazing sound and in my view, especially if you want a high flow cat version is much much better than ESS or any company that puts the cats in the primary position. That is the worst position for putting any kind of cats from a power standpoint. Evolve fit perfectly

As it changes the position of the primary cats, how exactly does it pass emissions?

Not everyone wants a O2 readiness faking tune which is what you'll need if you move the primary cats

MFL · 05-22-2016, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jagman

They are swapping it out. The replacement is on backorder. Just waiting for an update. They've been very responsive.

Think they'd just sell it to me at a discount? That should be easy for an exhaust shop to correct in my opinion.

jagman · 05-25-2016, 11:18 AM

I don't know but it's with asking. Hannah is the person who's helped me. Their manufacturer is shipping me a new one directly from the factory. They are also sending me a prepaid shipping label to send back the old one.

loveskiing · 05-26-2016, 02:26 AM

OP, sorry to hear that you had to go through so much difficulty...I saw the YouTube that matched the Corsa and ESS X-pipe and loved the sound...
I was thinking of ordering an ESS X-pipe with HFC too...I wonder if there are a few of us if EAS would do a group buy? It couldn't hurt to ask...

jagman · 05-26-2016, 10:44 PM

I already purchased mine directly through ESS. They've done a good job of staying in touch. I've heard from them at least 3 business days a week since it happened and they've been responsive. These things happen. It's not like this is a new product that they poorly designed. It's an established design and their manufacturer somehow screwed up the fabrication process after it was set in motion. I just hope ESS didn't get a batch of bad ones.

lve2xlr8 · 05-27-2016, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by loveskiing

OP, sorry to hear that you had to go through so much difficulty...I saw the YouTube that matched the Corsa and ESS X-pipe and loved the sound...
I was thinking of ordering an ESS X-pipe with HFC too...I wonder if there are a few of us if EAS would do a group buy? It couldn't hurt to ask...

Count me in

loveskiing · 05-27-2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lve2xlr8

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Originally Posted by loveskiing

OP, sorry to hear that you had to go through so much difficulty...I saw the YouTube that matched the Corsa and ESS X-pipe and loved the sound...
I was thinking of ordering an ESS X-pipe with HFC too...I wonder if there are a few of us if EAS would do a group buy? It couldn't hurt to ask...

Count me in

Cool...anyone else?
Anyone have any connections at EAS or ESS? Sometimes it's not what you know but who you know...
OP, sorry for the thread jack...glad you're getting the right part

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8600RPM Lieutenant Colonel 657 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	evolve makes a MUCH nicer xpipe that is manufactured by supersprint which is the supreme exhaust manufacturer in the world. It makes an amazing sound and in my view, especially if you want a high flow cat version is much much better than ESS or any company that puts the cats in the primary position. That is the worst position for putting any kind of cats from a power standpoint. Evolve fit perfectly
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05-26-2016, 02:26 AM	#31
loveskiing Lieutenant Colonel 968 Rep 1,612 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	OP, sorry to hear that you had to go through so much difficulty...I saw the YouTube that matched the Corsa and ESS X-pipe and loved the sound... I was thinking of ordering an ESS X-pipe with HFC too...I wonder if there are a few of us if EAS would do a group buy? It couldn't hurt to ask...
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05-26-2016, 10:44 PM	#32
jagman First Lieutenant 30 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 2008 Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (1)	I already purchased mine directly through ESS. They've done a good job of staying in touch. I've heard from them at least 3 business days a week since it happened and they've been responsive. These things happen. It's not like this is a new product that they poorly designed. It's an established design and their manufacturer somehow screwed up the fabrication process after it was set in motion. I just hope ESS didn't get a batch of bad ones.
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