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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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So what does everyones headers look like?

I've seen people talk up CTI's work non-stop on this forum. How amazing their downpipes are, and how good their header looks... has anyone actually ordered the set? Because mine looks like this....



















Needless to say, I want to order from someone else. Anyone have some actual CUSTOMER photos of their header/downpipe combo? I want to compare and decide who to spend my money with.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Yeah return that bull ****... my grandma can weld better than that... apparently they dont have QC
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Yeah return that bull ****... my grandma can weld better than that... apparently they dont have QC
agreed, the primaries almost look melted around the edges
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Return that crap and get a Clear Image header combo, absoultely the best quality for the buck out there, top notch header at a great price, and none of that horrible build quality you have there.

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agreed, the primaries almost look melted around the edges
They welded the inside very poorly and didn't blend it, just stuck the flange on the belt sander and shipped it. Very shitty way to do things.

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I know everyone talks up and down about CIA, but people did the same with CTI....


I want pictures. Actual pictures, because it seems like people in the cobalt scene jump on the "oh this is an awesome product!" bandwagon without actually owning the damn thing.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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Wow never seen that in a CTI product b4. I have there cat back(3") and the welds at the flanges look awesome!!!
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Wow never seen that in a CTI product b4. I have there cat back(3") and the welds at the flanges look awesome!!!!
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Opi
I know everyone talks up and down about CIA, but people did the same with CTI....


I want pictures. Actual pictures, because it seems like people in the cobalt scene jump on the "oh this is an awesome product!" bandwagon without actually owning the damn thing.
I'll see what I have of mine. I loved my clear image, but sold it recently after going back to stock basically. Gimme a sec...
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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I just know from now on that no ones opinions mean **** to me without proof they own the product, because this sadly isn't the first time it's happen.

I know I'm steering people away from CTI from now on. Go check out OTTP's GB on this combo... so far no ones happy and has the same "quality" i do.


(note: i in no way am blaming OTTP. I'm blaming CTI since this was sent directly FROM CTI's warehouse... or whatever)
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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i've seen their stuff before this gb and it looked top notch. makes me think they rushed this stuff just to get the orders done and out. kinda sad to be honest.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Yea, it is, because they done pissed off a lot of people


what's even MORE sad is OTTP warned them they'd be getting a bunch of orders... yet they still didn't order parts in advance.

Anywho, i want pictures of headers! Lets see em! damnit... i want my money back from this group buy and to give it to someone else!
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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I'll be going with the hahn or CIA one when I do a full exhaust... wow, I thought CTI would look better than that
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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that blows, send that back asap and get something better and then send them a picture of what a real weld job looks like when you get a new header/dp combo.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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umm that looks like ass. the welds look like a blindfolded monkey had a seizure while welding them. return that ****.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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please remove my quote

i hate when people do that :P


and yea, i'm posting this **** on every forum i'm on so people don't buy CTI products

no excuse for this
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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wow...that looks horrid
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ItalianJoe1
Return that crap and get a Clear Image header combo, absoultely the best quality for the buck out there, top notch header at a great price, and none of that horrible build quality you have there.

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x2 i love my image header and dp combo here are a few/only pics i took.







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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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once again, opinion means **** to me unless i see customer pictures.

i'm sick of people talking products up without either having live experience with it, or owning it themselves.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Cefaln452
Yeah return that bull ****... my grandma can weld better than that... apparently they dont have QC
Agreed, return that, it is not worth it. As stated they must not have any quality control there... If it looks that bad, who knows what it perform.... Make them pay the shipping to bring it back and get a full refund (including all shipping)...
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Oh yea, i have every intention on returning it for a full refund, including shipping. I will not loose a dime on this. I refuse. Just waiting to hear back from OTTP....


any good sales on the vibrant header/dp aaron?
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Oh yea, i have every intention on returning it for a full refund, including shipping. I will not loose a dime on this. I refuse. Just waiting to hear back from OTTP....


any good sales on the vibrant header/dp aaron?
You know there is quality there We have never seen a vibrant header look anything close to being that bad. Vibrant is very high quality and they have an awesome quality control.

Difference is we will not sell junk, or poor quality products on our site. That is why we dont carry any ebay/china made items like tusdo.

I will send you a PM.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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vibrant FTMFW

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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by compucarnut
vibrant FTMFW
wow vibrant quality looks amazing nice buy
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^^^ Now that is quality and beautiful! Vibrant FTW.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Thank you! So far with Aaron's customer service, and my first requested picture, Vibrant may be my next choice. Still waiting on CIA examples.


Heard to many horror stories for ZZP sadly. Damn shame too, as from my experience, they have some of the best customer service.
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