So I decide to try the new Tsudo jpipe

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Old 01-20-2015, 08:32 PM
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Cool So I decide to try the new Tsudo jpipe

its $265 on Best Deals on Tsudo 04-08 Acura TL 03-07 Accord V6 Catless J-pipe Down-pipe What do yall think







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Old 01-20-2015, 08:40 PM
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looks to be a flat out copy of the RV6 V3...although not nearly as nice.
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Old 01-20-2015, 10:00 PM
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damn already a copy. The bend looks kinda off
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Old 01-20-2015, 10:16 PM
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I would say the u bend looks like crap compared to the RV6's, the quality of the RV6 is worth way more than the few bucks saved on a knockoff and the flex pipes look like the $15 dollar EBay ones with no liner, sorry for my opinion if it offends you I just like RV6
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the flex pipes could become a problem eventually if they don't have that armadillo liner, if I remember right the first version of some of the aftermarket J-Pipes for the 3G TL had the flex portions collapse after some miles when they didn't have that liner
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That angry bee noise during decel is from the cheap unlined flexpipes. Looks like they didn't have access to tight radius bends so they welded to bends together off center line to form a U. The welds are pretty horrid.

RV6 imitated never duplicated.

Tsudo's business model. Find popular parts, send them overseas and make them for as cheaply as possible by cutting corners. Then under cut the original company.

This eventually kills the community. Legit companies will stop development on new products and all that will be left is copies of copies. For example the 2G TL community and trying to find a quality header.










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Old 01-21-2015, 08:12 AM
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don't buy knock off. support new development and research. Still waiting on that turbo kit
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Holy shit thats a world of difference. Thats no even comparing apples to oranges
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Yup, just look at the diff between the welds! Wow
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That tbthtbth noise at the end of each rev would annoy me senseless.
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Originally Posted by Richie v6
That angry bee noise during decel is from the cheap unlined flexpipes. Looks like they didn't have access to tight radius bends so they welded to bends together off center line to form a U. The welds are pretty horrid.

RV6 imitated never duplicated.

Tsudo's business model. Find popular parts, send them overseas and make them for as cheaply as possible by cutting corners. Then under cut the original company.

This eventually kills the community. Legit companies will stop development on new products and all that will be left is copies of copies. For example the 2G TL community and trying to find a quality header.
Don't want to be a dick, but that's not "this community" alone. It happens on all markets, whether it be car parts, computer parts, housing material or even computer repair in the newspaper.

Eventually if the community/stores resists enough, the cheap knockoffs that try to undercut everybody ends up dying because they don't even charge enough to keep their head up over the water. That or they get bad rep for their bad quality products or services.


Anyway, as others said, pass. Quality is shoddy, these welds are noob welds.
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Old 01-21-2015, 02:32 PM
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that piece looks really bad wow
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You know the sounds a dog makes when its angry and growling at you thats what this jpipe sounds like when he lets off the gas.
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Old 01-21-2015, 06:52 PM
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Congrats on the J Pipe, hope you like it. Could the welds be better, yes? Could the bend be better, yes? Should we support innovative companies, yes?
Question is, how do you like it? AZ can get annoying with people bashing others. You posted an alternative part that I wasn't even aware was out there. I have a Tsudo 2.5" CBE and like it. Looks good, sounds good, sure it added some power, and was half the cost of others. On the flip side I have RV6 ceramic coated Pre Cats and XLR8 J Pipe. To everyone their own. Keep us posted as to how it holds up. Thanks for sharing!

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Good example of getting what you pay for. Nonetheless, thanks for sharing OP.
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Old 01-21-2015, 09:28 PM
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I like them...I don't care what people think...But I'll keep yall posted on how they hold up.. I drive alot so they will be put to the test lol...I'm sorry that they copy rv6 jpipe sm
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