problems with aftermarket NSX exhaust

[nsx1164]

Had some recent problems with an aftermarket NSX exhaust from B&B Triflo

I hope B&B will stand behind their product

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Whilst cleaning up after a DriverEd event at Sebring today, I noticed that the exhaust had generated a LOT of heat on the right side, enough to cause some damage:
- melting of the foam toolbox (and destroying several tools including the compressor)
- melting of part of the lower valance

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Finally got the exhaust removed
- two large HOLES at the top surface, right side of the exhaust. Larger hole approx 3.5" x 3.75"; smaller hole approx 2" x 3". Holes joined by a crosswise crack approx 2.5" long
- upper seam (weld) on right side had cracked open -- approx 6.5" of seam was open

I believe the 2 holes were responsible for frying my trunk (deformed the external heat shield, melted down my toolkit, etc). I suspect the side crack/leak was responsible for melting my lower valance.

See pix uploaded to http://public.fotki.com/nsx1164/nsx_exhaust/

See more discussion on NSX Prime Forums -> http://www.nsxprime.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000145.html

[Jay!]

Oh, man!! That looks terrible!!

Do keep us posted on the possible warranty coverage, please. I can't imagine holes like that would be from anything but faulty craftsmanship...

Oh, man!! Your car! :cry:

[91HBSi]

Dude your car is awsome, that sucks that all that happend. I sure hope they pay for it, or something