View Full Version : Weapon R hard piping kit
hiroshi988
04-16-2008, 02:24 AM
Don't get it. I just got it installed, and I regret not getting the turbohoses or ********** ones. First of all not all the clamps they give you fit. they were all the same size except for one clamp that was actually branded as weapon R. The inlet for the intercoolers and the turbo are smaller than the piping, so the clamps they gave were too big for them. I had to use the stock clamps for them. Also, the hoses are small and i dont feel comfortable with them. The clamp that connects to the throttle body sucks. too small, and it popped off three times already. And yes it was tight, i triple checked it, my dad double checked it, and a mechanic checked it. So i had to order a bigger hose and t-bolt clamps so it wont come off. It's coming off from the engine popping it off from letting go of the gas at high speeds, but they should have given you a better hose for that. Also, we triple checked the tightnes of the clamps, and then after driving them, they continuously open up and get looser. They shouldnt be loosening up like that. I wish i just went with the freaking turbohoses hard piping kit like i was going to do originally.
orng1
04-16-2008, 03:28 AM
Wow that sucks, you don't have to explain it anymore. I didn't see this until after. Thanks for the heads up, maybe they'll see this and fix their mistake. Did you speak to them about it yet?
Pumpkin_Speed
04-16-2008, 05:00 AM
Wow lol and i was thinking about getting these...custom piping i guess now lol thanks for the info
TheMAN
04-16-2008, 09:13 AM
the pipes are good quality from what I heard, just that what comes with them for you to install them sucks (couplers, clamps)
for the price, you'll have to be crazy to complain about them... considering weapon-r is a crap brand like APC and ractie
cmahlig
04-16-2008, 12:01 PM
can you tell me all the bends used for each pipe, for instance, what degree each pipe is bent at
mikeski
04-16-2008, 12:05 PM
wow.....im glas i spent the extra money for the turbohoses then! thanks for the heads up!
knightey
04-16-2008, 05:08 PM
I installed them on my MSP as well and had trouble with them blowing off....but as soon as I changed the clamps to t-bolt I have not had any problems at all....and even with spending a little more on the t-bolts they are still a good deal
hiroshi988
04-17-2008, 10:59 AM
to knightly, i just got my t-bolt clamps too. i haven't put them on yet. also, i ordered a new silicone coupler that is longer to prevent the pipe from popping out again.
so basically, if you buy the weapon r kit, also plan on buying some new couplers and investing in some new t-bolt clamps. that way, you still spent less money than the other kits, and everything should be fine.
the kit on its own sucks though.
the pipes do look really good sitting in the engine bay though.
In4am0sPuN
04-17-2008, 03:35 PM
I just installed the weapon R kit and its badass... Well ACTUALLY i just installed the Weapon R pipping with REAL SILICON, the right size clamps, and t-clamps... I actually thrown the couplers they give, cuz if u squeeze them and hold it for about 5 secs... the couplers stick together.. Whats up with that?
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