Paul K Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 So i've been considering an Exhaust upgrade for some time, especially as i think one of the flexys is packing up on my Y pipe.. So i had been considering the Invidia Gemini.....But!! as its approximately a grand for the cat back system, do I save the bit extra and go for the ARK Grip? 1st world dilemmas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Ark grip do sound lovely, but then again so do the invidia 🤔 ark for me bud 🙂 Sent from my iPhone using a hammer and chisel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppoJeff Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I've got the invidia and i love. Beautiful sounding exhaust...loud when you want it to be and no clearance issues that you get with the ark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Ark Grip is the clear choice! How could you not love the look of this... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 clearance issues that you get with the ark Wasn't aware of clearance issues with the Ark....anyone care to add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 clearance issues that you get with the ark Wasn't aware of clearance issues with the Ark....anyone care to add? Hmm, haven't had that myself. As you can see in my photo below, it does sit quite low, but the low part is directly at the axle - so it will raise up when your wheels go over a speed bump. I've never had that part scrape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASemper Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Ark! No horrid rasp, was perfect fitment for me, never had clearance issues and sounds great whilst easy to daily when i had cats in. Decat'd now and I love it even more! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Edited May 23, 2017 by ASemper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Must.. resist.. bumper... tuck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASemper Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Must.. resist.. bumper... tuck... No more resisting! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 i think the bumper tuck is a must...got to show off them cans!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 clearance issues that you get with the ark Wasn't aware of clearance issues with the Ark....anyone care to add? Hmm, haven't had that myself. As you can see in my photo below, it does sit quite low, but the low part is directly at the axle - so it will raise up when your wheels go over a speed bump. I've never had that part scrape. What about those stupid humps that don't go the full width of the road, I scrape on them now!!, so i've taken to not driving across them on the angles, but go over 2 humps so it raises the car up with the gap where the exhaust sits now......actually i'm pretty sure thats what messed my existing exhaust up......hmmph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASemper Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 clearance issues that you get with the ark Wasn't aware of clearance issues with the Ark....anyone care to add? Hmm, haven't had that myself. As you can see in my photo below, it does sit quite low, but the low part is directly at the axle - so it will raise up when your wheels go over a speed bump. I've never had that part scrape. What about those stupid humps that don't go the full width of the road, I scrape on them now!!, so i've taken to not driving across them on the angles, but go over 2 humps so it raises the car up with the gap where the exhaust sits now......actually i'm pretty sure thats what messed my existing exhaust up......hmmph How lowered are you? I am still stock height so probably not the best example but I can 'straddle' those speed bumps (basically drive over them) and I dont scrape Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Running Tein S springs.....so 17mm at the front 14mm at the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty6Speed Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I'm selling my Invidia Gemini cat back system if you're interested great condition, just need to polish the tips up a bit! £700 if paid for this week! Will be shipped direct from Tuned UK when removed direct to your door or garage of choice! Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks for the offer, unfortunately, not quite ready to bite the bullet just yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Running Tein S springs.....so 17mm at the front 14mm at the rear Currently running the same springs and all ok here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 We have 2 zeds, both with Ark systems, been on a couple of years now. No issues whatsoever. Both lowered on Teins. Mine has standard cats which I'm very happy with. My son's is decatted and sounds superbly mental! Living out in the sticks here, you can hear him approaching miles away. Bloody brilliant exhaust!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Cheers all, thanks everyone for all of the info......just got to decide when to do it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASemper Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Ark brigade roll out! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Our numbers are forever growing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Both great exhausts. I had the Invidia and loved it. It had a nice deep tone with no rasp. It's probably down to personal preference to which you prefer the style of. The Arks cans probably look better, but I think the Invidia tips are nicer, especially since you can choose style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I've an Ark on mine and I adore it! Looks epic and everyone always comments on how ace it sounds and looks. With regards to scraping etc i'm on standard HR suspension and have only had one or two small scrapes but nothing to worry about. In fact i'd say get the other system, just so the Ark's stay more rare & unique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 In fact i'd say get the other system, just so the Ark's stay more rare & unique! that just makes me want to get the ARK..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Had the Ark on the 350, looked and sounded the part. Got the Invidia on the 70 and equally impressed. Cannot go wrong with either imo Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 They are both true dual systems! Get one pipe of an Ark, and one pipe of a Gemini. Combine the two and have a truly unique system . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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