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      03-06-2023, 11:28 AM   #1
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AliExpress Quad Exhaust Tips Installed

Just thought I'd share my experience with this product.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...andl_shipto=US

Install: VERY easy process. Removal of the existing tips took minutes (only two screws per side). The fitment was great and snug—once tightened, they feel very solid with zero movement.

Quality: I was really impressed here. I wasn't expecting much since the price was so low but to my surprise, the fit and finish were great. They almost have a stock look/feel.

Price: As noted above, these tips are relatively cheap in price but surprisingly great on quality.

Overall, I'm extremely happy with this product. I love the look and achieved exactly what I was hoping for. Looks are subjective but I feel it makes the rear more aggressive.
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      03-06-2023, 12:21 PM   #2
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Looks good for sure.

Your link shows a few different models. So you got the "Carbon Fiber J"?
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[QUOTE=ZM240i;29907792]Looks good for sure.

Your link shows a few different models. So you got the "Carbon Fiber J"?

No. I got black. I think the link just defaults to carbon for some reason.
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Looks great!
Thanks for sharing this info and providing an informative post
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They look great! Thanks for sharing the great photos and info. Very similar to WMS quad original black tips (before they went matte black) but without the logo on top. I would guess WMS might be higher quality but looks just about the same on the car.

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      03-07-2023, 04:01 PM   #6
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They look great! Thanks for sharing the great photos and info. Very similar to WMS quad original black tips (before they went matte black) but without the logo on top. I would guess WMS might be higher quality but looks just about the same on the car.
Thank you.

Yes, I originally wanted to order WMS but they no longer offered the original black tips. I also wasn't crazy about the logo on them—I prefer a more stock look.
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Just thought I'd share my experience with this product.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...andl_shipto=US

Install: VERY easy process. Removal of the existing tips took minutes (only two screws per side). The fitment was great and snug—once tightened, they feel very solid with zero movement.

Quality: I was really impressed here. I wasn't expecting much since the price was so low but to my surprise, the fit and finish were great. They almost have a stock look/feel.

Price: As noted above, these tips are relatively cheap in price but surprisingly great on quality.

Overall, I'm extremely happy with this product. I love the look and achieved exactly what I was hoping for. Looks are subjective but I feel it makes the rear more aggressive.
Looks great! I like these as they don’t have the logo. I am
Keeping my stock so when everyone has quad tips mine will look different.
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They look great. I just ordered the same exact set.
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They look great. I just ordered the same exact set.
Ditto. Thanks to OP!
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They look great for sure! I have the exact same ones on mine since 6 months.

So just a little warning… Unfortunatly, they only lasted about 6 weeks before the gloss black paint started to flake.
The paint quality is really poor on these Aliexpress tips, and not resistant to the heat the exhaust produces.
I did not give up on them, as they do look good and are the perfect size! So had mine refinished at a quality dealer. They had them refinished in a high heat resistant black finish. Wich is more matte/satin look. And are holding great ever since.
The price of the refinish was about the same as the tips themselfs.
I was told that any high gloss black finish will most likely always flake off after a while.
Also the WMS ones are flaking apparently after a short time.

Just a heads up, that if it happens to you, there’s still a solution ;-)
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      03-09-2023, 05:30 PM   #11
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[QUOTE=Nicolas05;29919799]They look great for sure! I have the exact same ones on mine since 6 months.

So just a little warning… Unfortunatly, they only lasted about 6 weeks before the gloss black paint started to flake.
The paint quality is really poor on these Aliexpress tips, and not resistant to the heat the exhaust produces.
I did not give up on them, as they do look good and are the perfect size! So had mine refinished at a quality dealer. They had them refinished in a high heat resistant black finish. Wich is more matte/satin look. And are holding great ever since.
The price of the refinish was about the same as the tips themselfs.
I was told that any high gloss black finish will most likely always flake off after a while.
Also the WMS ones are flaking apparently after a short time.

Just a heads up, that if it happens to you, there’s still a solution ;-)

Thank you! I appreciate this input.

I figured they had to be too good to be true—price is right, install was easy and they look incredible. Fingers crossed I get some longevity out of them.

Thanks again for sharing your experience.
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That ThunderNight really pops in the sun! Great pics, was ready to jump on these but then the spoiler alert....flaky paint. Bummer. Keep us posted on how yours hold up.
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      03-09-2023, 11:53 PM   #13
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They look great for sure! I have the exact same ones on mine since 6 months.

So just a little warning… Unfortunatly, they only lasted about 6 weeks before the gloss black paint started to flake.
The paint quality is really poor on these Aliexpress tips, and not resistant to the heat the exhaust produces.
I did not give up on them, as they do look good and are the perfect size! So had mine refinished at a quality dealer. They had them refinished in a high heat resistant black finish. Wich is more matte/satin look. And are holding great ever since.
The price of the refinish was about the same as the tips themselfs.
I was told that any high gloss black finish will most likely always flake off after a while.
Also the WMS ones are flaking apparently after a short time.

Just a heads up, that if it happens to you, there’s still a solution ;-)
Thanks for the info! You got photos of the refinished tips? I am curious to see how your matte/satin tips look with the high gloss "diffuser".
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Thanks for the info! You got photos of the refinished tips? I am curious to see how your matte/satin tips look with the high gloss "diffuser".
I just ordered the "silver" finished ones. If the finish fails, I will scuff-sand and recoat with a high heat primer / satin aluminum / clear for a low gloss finish.

The original factory exhaust exits are not high gloss, so a matte / satin finish on quads should look fine.
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Mine showed up today. I haven't put them on yet. I was surprised at how fast they came. 6 days from order to delivery in Florida. Hopefully, the finish will hold up. If not, I guess I will have them powder coated.
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Mine showed up today. I haven't put them on yet. I was surprised at how fast they came. 6 days from order to delivery in Florida. Hopefully, the finish will hold up. If not, I guess I will have them powder coated.
Mine are right behind yours. I ordered 3/10, ETA 3/16.

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Mine are right behind yours. I ordered 3/10, ETA 3/16.

Post pics when you can
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perfectlyfrank Looks great! Thanks for the photos. I already got mine in the mail today and when I put them on, I'll post pics on what they look like on my Melbourne Red.
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Amazingly, mine arrived in only 4 days from order, but then again shipping isn't cheap. I will be installing after work today

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Couldn't wait for end of the work day.. Installed (might need a tweek or 2)..
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This thread motivated me to install a silver set I’ve had for a few months.

Let me say, this is not for those with OCD lol. Spent longer then I should have aligning them.

I found to tighten the top Allen, loosening the exhaust hanger just to the last threads and a stubby ratchet gives enough room to tighten.
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