Tec 2 Into 2 Shorty Long Term

Ricobanko1977 · Sep 5, 2017

I've been thinking about getting the tec 2 into 2 shorty but I was wondering how they hold up long term? I've read reports of them corroding somewhat. Also from pics I've seen they seem to discolour quite badly. Sound wise they are awesome though from what I've heard

Hogster · Sep 5, 2017

Yep have the tec2-2 not perfect welding but as said value for money. Keep on top of the cleaning and they look great!

Ricobanko1977 · Sep 6, 2017

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I have the TEC 2 into 2 clubman system,I bought it second hand and have had it on roughly 3 yrs....it does turn a yellowish bronze on the downpipes (which I don't mind) but this cleans up like new with some WD40 and 0000 grade steel wool (the fine stuff) .It has been mentioned that some of the systems are a bit poor in places in regard to the welding,My right hand down pipe has a bit of a hiccup on the bend ,But it doesn't bother me,You pays yer money and you takes yer chances,Your other option is an Arrow system (much better quality) and at the moment reduced considerably.
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half ton said: ↑

I have the TEC 2 into 2 clubman system,I bought it second hand and have had it on roughly 3 yrs....it does turn a yellowish bronze on the downpipes (which I don't mind) but this cleans up like new with some WD40 and 0000 grade steel wool (the fine stuff) .It has been mentioned that some of the systems are a bit poor in places in regard to the welding,My right hand down pipe has a bit of a hiccup on the bend ,But it doesn't bother me,You pays yer money and you takes yer chances,Your other option is an Arrow system (much better quality) and at the moment reduced considerably.
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I didn't realise you could remove the browning as I thought it was the heat baking the pipes and turning then a different colour. Good to know it can be removed with a bit of effort

Ricobanko1977 · Sep 6, 2017

half ton said: ↑

I have the TEC 2 into 2 clubman system,I bought it second hand and have had it on roughly 3 yrs....it does turn a yellowish bronze on the downpipes (which I don't mind) but this cleans up like new with some WD40 and 0000 grade steel wool (the fine stuff) .It has been mentioned that some of the systems are a bit poor in places in regard to the welding,My right hand down pipe has a bit of a hiccup on the bend ,But it doesn't bother me,You pays yer money and you takes yer chances,Your other option is an Arrow system (much better quality) and at the moment reduced considerably.
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Any chance of posting a pic of the pipes?

TonyG · Sep 6, 2017

I've got a Tec 2 into 1 Tracker system. Welds seem ok to me and I quite like the 'industrial' look of it. Mine has gone bronze, but it is pretty evenly toasted, and I really like the colour personally. They are stainless steel so wouldn't have thought they would actually corrode as such, even if they are not the best quality of stainless. I have not seen any pipes that don't discolour, including stock and Arrows.