Not impressed with Zoomers

1blackx · 11-11-2006, 07:58 PM

On 5/24/06 I purchased a zoomers catback exhaust because everyone on this site raves about them. Today I discovered that the rear most hanger is completely detached leaving just a hole. Imagine my delight. Anyone else have any issues with this? I don't beat my truck in the slightest. The most offroading it sees is an occasional dirt road....

**ArmyAviation** · 11-11-2006, 08:00 PM

cheap weld there, i would send a pic to them and see what they would do for you

**redneckpapa1996** · 11-11-2006, 08:05 PM

That is the saddest excuse for a weld i have seen in a while....I would let them know and send a pic with it...I was a welder for 5 yrs. before i got into construction and that is sad...

brighterside · 11-11-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1blackx

On 5/24/06 I purchased a zoomers catback exhaust because everyone on this site raves about them. Today I discovered that the rear most hanger is completely detached leaving just a hole. Imagine my delight. Anyone else have any issues with this? I don't beat my truck in the slightest. The most offroading it sees is an occasional dirt road....

IM NOT SURE THAT IS JUST THE WELD BECOUSE THE HOLE PROVES THE PORTION OF THE PIPE TORE OUT. THIS MAY SOUND DUMB, BUT HOW DO U LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE??

**redneckpapa1996** · 11-11-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brighterside

IM NOT SURE THAT IS JUST THE WELD BECOUSE THE HOLE PROVES THE PORTION OF THE PIPE TORE OUT. THIS MAY SOUND DUMB, BUT HOW DO U LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE??

There was plenty of room to put a good bead of weld on both sides of the brace..All i see is about 1/2 inch on both sides when it could have been a good inch+ on both sides...Bad welding job.....

1blackx · 11-11-2006, 08:28 PM

I was liking it up until now. It's loud without being unbearable. I have e-mailed them and included a picture. We shall see what they say.

AgTitan06 · 11-11-2006, 08:42 PM

Well, I'm certainly glad I got the Volant. I think I remember someone raving about the Zoomers saying you get what you pay for...I guess the $700 wasn't enough!! lol..

That sucks. Hopefully they will replace it free of charge.

I picked up my Volant for $450 shipped. Volant Exhaust Installation w/PIX

smokeTXtitan · 11-11-2006, 09:16 PM

For the price tag, they ought to take care of it. I am liking my 350.00 magnaflow set up more and more every day.

titanse05 · 11-11-2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AgTitan06

Well, I'm certainly glad I got the Volant. I think I remember someone raving about the Zoomers saying you get what you pay for...I guess the $700 wasn't enough!! lol..

That sucks. Hopefully they will replace it free of charge.

I picked up my Volant for $450 shipped. Volant Exhaust Installation w/PIX

That makes two of us!

AgTitan06 · 11-12-2006, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AgTitan06

Well, I'm certainly glad I got the Volant. I think I remember someone raving about the Zoomers saying you get what you pay for...I guess the $700 wasn't enough!! lol..

That sucks. Hopefully they will replace it free of charge.

I picked up my Volant for $450 shipped. Volant Exhaust Installation w/PIX

Ahhh, here it is!! I knew it was somewhere!

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Can we get this back on topic I really hate advertising for someone else! Just a reminder you get what you pay for...

I'm hoping this is just an isolated event, because I know several people have the Zoomers exhaust, and I hope they don't experience this problem either. Hopefully your vendor and/or Zoomers will take care of you and get everything fixed for you.

AgTitan06 · 11-12-2006, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 1blackx

On 5/24/06 I purchased a zoomers catback exhaust because everyone on this site raves about them. Today I discovered that the rear most hanger is completely detached leaving just a hole. Imagine my delight. Anyone else have any issues with this? I don't beat my truck in the slightest. The most offroading it sees is an occasional dirt road....

Another thought...Could have been an angry/jealous Hemi owner that stepped on your exhaust tip???

I do agree, though, that it was a very crappy weld. Seems like Zoomers should have welded it better. Here is one of the welds on my new Volant exhaust system. Seems to be a little more robust, and more of the hanger was actually welded to the piping.

Howie Kaluha · 11-12-2006, 08:10 AM

Zoomer's actually did the install? If not, then I don't see how any this would be Zoomer's fault. I've had their cat back now for over a year, with no issues at all. I took the exhaust to an exhaust shop, and it took 25 minutes at the most to put it on my truck. No welding issues here. That's just a smacktard welding job.

AgTitan06 · 11-12-2006, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Howie Kaluha

Zoomer's actually did the install? If not, then I don't see how any this would be Zoomer's fault. I've had their cat back now for over a year, with no issues at all. I took the exhaust to an exhaust shop, and it took 25 minutes at the most to put it on my truck. No welding issues here. That's just a smacktard welding job.

The Zoomers comes welded. It's a direct bolt-on exhaust system. That is why it is Zoomers fault, because they did a crappy weld-job from the factory.

Aquaholic · 11-12-2006, 08:50 AM

Look at how thin the wall of the piping is. Looks a little thin there. So thin it couldn't hold up to the twisting and bending your exhaust takes. Looks like you are paying for the name not the product.

Howie Kaluha · 11-12-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AgTitan06

The Zoomers comes welded. It's a direct bolt-on exhaust system. That is why it is Zoomers fault, because they did a crappy weld-job from the factory.

My system didn't come welded.