[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by zmaknojia20

I have just received my midpipe and I did not see the MAD brace in there. I will not install it until I receive confirmation from MAD that the brace is not supposed to included in the box for the RESONATED midpipe.

you should install the MAD brace for the best clearance, if you install it with the stock brace, you need to use washers to create enough clearance

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by zmaknojia20

I have just received my midpipe and I did not see the MAD brace in there. I will not install it until I receive confirmation from MAD that the brace is not supposed to included in the box for the RESONATED midpipe.

It’s definitely included! Apologies for the oversight! It seems the brace might have been missed during the hectic Black Friday shipping period.

I believe you already sent us an email? If so, we’ll ensure your brace gets shipped out to you today. Thank you for your patience and I apologize for the inconvenience!

[FAN460]

I just got mine today. I saw a small protrusion on both flanges. Is this concerning? Trying to get an idea before I go under the car. Also, is the cut on the middle dimples for both sides?

Top pic is the higher one.

[FAN460]

I just installed mine today. The fitment is fine, not 100% flush like OEM, but there's no leak. The included brace could be beefier as well. It's not as thick as the OEM. Overall I'm happy with the result. There's almost no volume difference in comfort mode with the valve closed, but it growls in sports mode with the valve open.

Thanks to Good 4 2 reasons for helping me along the process.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by FAN460

I just installed mine today. The fitment is fine, not 100% flush like OEM, but there's no leak. The included brace could be beefier as well. It's not as thick as the OEM. Overall I'm happy with the result. There's almost no volume difference in comfort mode with the valve closed, but it growls in sports mode with the valve open.

Thanks to Good 4 2 reasons for helping me along the process.

Congrats

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by FAN460

I just installed mine today. The fitment is fine, not 100% flush like OEM, but there's no leak. The included brace could be beefier as well. It's not as thick as the OEM. Overall I'm happy with the result. There's almost no volume difference in comfort mode with the valve closed, but it growls in sports mode with the valve open.

Thanks to Good 4 2 reasons for helping me along the process.

The flanges look plenty close and tight to me. As long as the gasket is sandwiched between the two flanges you will not get a leak. We do take all the feedback seriously and will be making minor adjustments to make the fit as perfect as possible.

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

The flanges look plenty close and tight to me. As long as the gasket is sandwiched between the two flanges you will not get a leak. We do take all the feedback seriously and will be making minor adjustments to make the fit as perfect as possible.

That’s awesome. It’s nice to see how active you are on customer feedback. Kudos to you guys for that.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

That’s awesome. It’s nice to see how active you are on customer feedback. Kudos to you guys for that.

Appreciate it.

[priitserk]

Info@mad-us.com

And Im having exactly the same issue
Midpipe flushes kinda OK to upper mad downpipe but the lower one does not. Exactly the same issue as guys are describing...

I dont know, I'll try to unbolt but looking at it it seems you have production issue. Downpipes as well did not fit into turbo housing, had to sand it down.

I'll need to visit someone to test if the downpipe to midpipe connection leaks or not, but there is around 5mm gap on.

Maybe EU g87 have slight differences or the cnc calibrations are off.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by priitserk

Info@mad-us.com

And Im having exactly the same issue
Midpipe flushes kinda OK to upper mad downpipe but the lower one does not. Exactly the same issue as guys are describing...

I dont know, I'll try to unbolt but looking at it it seems you have production issue. Downpipes as well did not fit into turbo housing, had to sand it down.

I'll need to visit someone to test if the downpipe to midpipe connection leaks or not, but there is around 5mm gap on.

Maybe EU g87 have slight differences or the cnc calibrations are off.

Please send me some photos So I can take a look at what your reffering too. Info@mad-us.com

USA and eu have the same flange specs.

[priitserk]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

Please send me some photos So I can take a look at what your reffering too. Info@mad-us.com

USA and eu have the same flange specs.

Yeah, sent an email with picture. Im completely out of ideas.
Upper one flushes but lower just does not have enough length, around 1.5cm gap.

[priitserk]

Originally Posted by priitserk

Yeah, sent an email with picture. Im completely out of ideas.
Upper one flushes but lower just does not have enough length, around 1.5cm gap.

More "experienced" mechanic suggested to just torque the bolts down so that the flex part stretches a bit. Utterly bad idea imo but ok. Results is attached. Still a gap. Dunno, gonna do the leak test.

By the way, new gaskets are not included... Used the old ones currently.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by priitserk

More "experienced" mechanic suggested to just torque the bolts down so that the flex part stretches a bit. Utterly bad idea imo but ok. Results is attached. Still a gap. Dunno, gonna do the leak test.

By the way, new gaskets are not included... Used the old ones currently.

Do not overighten the bolts. Those flanges look close enough to press that gasket against both sides . Turn it on and feel for any leaks.

As for gaskets they typically don't need to be replaced unless damaged.

[priitserk]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

Do not overighten the bolts. Those flanges look close enough to press that gasket against both sides . Turn it on and feel for any leaks.

As for gaskets they typically don't need to be replaced unless damaged.

1) unfortunately i didnt have welder so I had to tighten the bolts pretty hard. I only can hope that while going hard the vclamp wont fail. Dunno how much the flex part actually stretches and how much additional pull force vclamp currently has. IMO that midpipe section that connects to lower downpipe has to be around 0.5cm longer.
2) the upper downpipe design. Right where it connects to midpipe, there is a flange and there is an O2 sensor. And they are very close... The bolts that were included fitted but they are way too long... OEM solution has a welded bolt there and it makes much more sense. As there is very little room its really hard to tighten the bolt. Welded bolts would imo make the install way easier
3) the bolts that were included are with much smaller diameter than flange holes. Why? You need to be very careful not to bend nor position incorrectly. Just send bigger bolts 😃

Currently downpipes installed, midpipe installed and last section will be done after Christmas.

MAD, thanks for help and for active discussion. Appreciate! And Merry Christmas and fingers crossed that the vclamp holds 😃