X-Force Exhaust - Review
03-05-17, 06:07 PM
#393
i have installed a number of these in australia as i run a lexus workshop after hours
its practically same design with JOE-z with **** quality i hear its actually a copy of JOE-Z
its a pain in the *** to fit it in as theres too many parts to it and needs adjusting every pipe to get it sit right
i guess all i can say is you get what you pay for
but i wouldnt even consider X-Force or anything like that in the same sentence with Joe-Z
support genuine guys
its practically same design with JOE-z with **** quality i hear its actually a copy of JOE-Z
its a pain in the *** to fit it in as theres too many parts to it and needs adjusting every pipe to get it sit right
i guess all i can say is you get what you pay for
but i wouldnt even consider X-Force or anything like that in the same sentence with Joe-Z
support genuine guys
03-06-17, 05:14 AM
#394
Well, it's not really a copy. There's only a handful of ways to route a dual exhaust so there's always going to be similarities but it's quite different. It's also a third of the price, and even half the price of the next cheapest system which isn't even flanged. So for $630 shipped I'd say people are getting exactly what they expect.
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03-06-17, 08:01 PM
#395
maybe the product you get is not the same as the products i see here
iv installed both X force and Joe-z and they look remarkably similar and yes i was one of the first ones in australia to install a X force onto a customers car
and just incase you are wondering i did a side by side comparision with the joez stock i had on hand
iv installed both X force and Joe-z and they look remarkably similar and yes i was one of the first ones in australia to install a X force onto a customers car
and just incase you are wondering i did a side by side comparision with the joez stock i had on hand
03-07-17, 07:04 AM
#396
i've had mine for about 9 months and it still looks good. i've driven 30-40 minutes, put car on lift and touch the exhaust with bare hand and it isn't even very hot. haven't noticed any corrosion ect either. I got mine NIB for $500 shipped from a member here.
03-07-17, 12:01 PM
#397
I've had mine on for 10 months now with no issues. Still sounds great, no rusting, no leaks so I'm very happy overall. The tips did have to be trimmed a few inches during install but other than that it fit well(not sure if this has been addressed with the 'revised' version). The welds may not be as pretty as the JoeZ exhaust but they work and being a 1/3 of the price is hard to ignore unless you like to lay under your car and admire your exhaust welds.
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03-07-17, 03:08 PM
#398
The Xforce is a very good product no problems fitting it, no drone and sounds great, price $ 1700 fitted and delivered and a 5 year warranty. I couldn't even get a joe Z or a set of ppe extractors from Chatswood Lexus Australia because they don't import them any more. Price in the USA is pretty cheap I think a set of PPE extractors is around $2200 plus fitting, if you can find them over here. I think RR Racing should open a shop down under I will manage it for you free of charge 
03-08-17, 11:45 AM
#401
Been running the Varex earlier model for over a year now. Overall happy, sounds great but did have a few initial issues:
1. After 1 week it would stop working. The remotes was not responsive, the motor on the varex mufflers wouldnt work. Kept blowing fuses. After replacing fuses about 2-3 times the installer agreed to have a more in depth look and traced it back to a wiring issue. Fixed it and its been working great since except for 1 time.
2. About 1 month ago, drivers side muffler stopped opening/closing. Took back again, motor ceased on the muffler so they replaced it.
So besides these minor issues, overall its been great. Compared to an Armytrix etc, the remotes are a bit cheap looking however not a deal breaker. Newer models offer the bluetooth module that you can control the mufflers via your phone. Again not a deal breaker for me, maybe more to go wrong but for the money, it was a great option for me at the time.
1. After 1 week it would stop working. The remotes was not responsive, the motor on the varex mufflers wouldnt work. Kept blowing fuses. After replacing fuses about 2-3 times the installer agreed to have a more in depth look and traced it back to a wiring issue. Fixed it and its been working great since except for 1 time.
2. About 1 month ago, drivers side muffler stopped opening/closing. Took back again, motor ceased on the muffler so they replaced it.
So besides these minor issues, overall its been great. Compared to an Armytrix etc, the remotes are a bit cheap looking however not a deal breaker. Newer models offer the bluetooth module that you can control the mufflers via your phone. Again not a deal breaker for me, maybe more to go wrong but for the money, it was a great option for me at the time.
03-08-17, 12:40 PM
#403
I got mine installed at the Xforce head office in Syd, its a massive warehouse and they had their advertising room, black curtain everywhere to photo the exhausts etc. They promote alot in the states now with the Mustang etc but like you say, Armytrix market really well and associate themselves with the likes of R35's, Audi's etc.
03-08-17, 01:27 PM
#404
I have had my Varex since June (about 9 months - 3K miles) on my F:
Pros:
- pipes still look perfect
- motors have worked perfectly for me but then again I drive with flap open 99% of time
-I thought the quality of the welds were ok overall. Not nearly as good as JoeZ and others, but not crap either IMO.
Cons:
- had a slight fitment issue in which it would be a little clank at slow speeds on bumpy roads (only audible with windows down). This went away after the shop adjusted the pipes slightly.
- have a rubbery squeak sound on cold startup - lasts about 1 min then goes away. Also makes same squeaking noise when I shake the the exhaust. Not sure if it is the hangers or something else.
Overall I am very happy with the exhaust and the ability to quiet it down on the fly.
Pros:
- pipes still look perfect
- motors have worked perfectly for me but then again I drive with flap open 99% of time
-I thought the quality of the welds were ok overall. Not nearly as good as JoeZ and others, but not crap either IMO.
Cons:
- had a slight fitment issue in which it would be a little clank at slow speeds on bumpy roads (only audible with windows down). This went away after the shop adjusted the pipes slightly.
- have a rubbery squeak sound on cold startup - lasts about 1 min then goes away. Also makes same squeaking noise when I shake the the exhaust. Not sure if it is the hangers or something else.
Overall I am very happy with the exhaust and the ability to quiet it down on the fly.
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