Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) - Focaljet

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-26-2006, 03:49 PM

Pictures say it all. Hopefully they will just send me a new one and not ask for my old one first. My car just can't stay parked. No ride=no work.

**jdh0526** · 11-26-2006, 04:04 PM

wow, that thing is quite messed up, How do your motor mounts look? It looks like the motor had to be moving quite a bit to have that much damage done to that cat..

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-26-2006, 04:06 PM

Motor doesnt move that much. I think it just hit the pan pretty good and loosened a weld. From there it looks like it split down the weld and now just lost all integrity. I am going to meineke tomorrow to see if we can adjust the exhaust hangers to relieve some tension and temp weld it till I get a new one.

**Reza** · 11-26-2006, 04:43 PM

did you bought it brand new or used?

**Spatakula** · 11-26-2006, 04:50 PM

ew yuck. that sucks man. throw a couple of welds over thet thing and you should be good. i have never seen a RT cat do that. wierd.

-spatakula

**boosted00focuszx3** · 11-26-2006, 04:59 PM

I dont think they will warranty something you banged up

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-26-2006, 05:33 PM

I didnt do that lol. It began to split at the weld, not like i took a chisel to it. I am thinking from pressure or hitting the pan. That is still product defect. They have had problems with thier first batch of cats. Supposively they sent me one from the second batch.

Ill keep yall posted on what happens. Tomorrow I am going to meineke to adjust the exhaust and remove the cat so it can be rewelded.

**boosted00focuszx3** · 11-26-2006, 05:41 PM

Eh ok, Just pick up a CFM stainless orp

solve your problem

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-26-2006, 05:54 PM

I would like to still pass emissions. I have a few friends that will let me slide with Highflow Cat. But once I go ORP, they have been saying dont bring it here. They dont want to risk losing their state inspection license.

But tomorrow it gets a temporary weld and the pictures are getting send to Random Technologies in the morning. I did buy the warranty and they have had past problems with thier welds. They technically should replace it. But stranger things happen with aftermarket suppliers and the Auto world!

**boosted00focuszx3** · 11-26-2006, 05:59 PM

Yeh depends on the mood of the person working that day. I passed emissions with my ORP and O2 cheater, with the location of the cat they would really need to crawl under the car to find it. most places around here don't bother doing that. All they do is plug in, hey no codes your good to go.

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-26-2006, 06:02 PM

I know. I love the "lazy" guy!

**kennan J** · 11-26-2006, 06:07 PM

damn rough pics bro good luck wit that

**SVTADAM** · 11-26-2006, 10:02 PM

That sucks. If they dont replace it, just bring it to a reputable shop to get it welded. Good luck

**belacyrf** · 11-26-2006, 10:54 PM

Wow... that really sucks, I didn't think this RT cat would have that problem since it seems so well made. Bummer, sorry for your bad luck!

**elderfeces** · 11-27-2006, 12:06 AM

Holy Crap. I am going to check mine out first thing in the morning... I too thought something like that wouldn't happen.

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-27-2006, 11:35 AM

*Update*

Just got it welded today. Here are some crappy cell phone pics of just how badly it had cracked and kept splitting. Then there is the super-weld the "no-english" employee did.

They were pretty cool. Charged me $60 for welding the cat and putting up some new exhaust hangers. I pretty much did everything else.

**Ataru** · 11-28-2006, 12:18 PM

Damn that is one UGLY ASS weld!

As long as it holds I guess.....

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-28-2006, 12:25 PM

I dont care what the weld looks like, its under the car. Just want it to hold together. Its obvious the "pretty" weld didnt penetrate to well and didnt hold well either.

You can make my cat look like it has elephantitus, as long as she stays in one piece, especially for $300 cat.

**Ataru** · 11-28-2006, 12:41 PM

Actually, I was concerned from the look of the weld that it didn't penetrate the metal enough to give it a strong enough hold.

**Heathen 2.0** · 11-28-2006, 12:52 PM

God, either your cat's got a malignant tumor, or they need to take that guy's welding rig away. But I guess if it works, that's all that matters. Hope they don't give you any flack about honoring that warranty.

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-28-2006, 12:52 PM

I think he doubled the weld. Filled the crack/void with the first go. Then did another weld on top?!? Does that make sense? I know he took his time doing the cat. The guy didnt treat it like it was just an exhaust hanger.

**hksvt_03** · 11-30-2006, 01:29 AM

I've seen worse welds (usually on my buddies RX-7) hold together. Hopefully that will last until you can get a new one.

11-26-2006, 03:49 PM	#1
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,487	Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) Pictures say it all. Hopefully they will just send me a new one and not ask for my old one first. My car just can't stay parked. No ride=no work. __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 CarDomain Profile Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

11-26-2006, 04:04 PM	#2
jdh0526 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,469	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) wow, that thing is quite messed up, How do your motor mounts look? It looks like the motor had to be moving quite a bit to have that much damage done to that cat.. __________________ 06- mazdaspeed 6- Daily Driver 04 s2000 Berlina black - weekend fun 08' ninja 250r- gas saver 02 F-svt- Sold 03 Comp Orange SVT- Pending sale

11-26-2006, 04:06 PM	#3
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,487	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) Motor doesnt move that much. I think it just hit the pan pretty good and loosened a weld. From there it looks like it split down the weld and now just lost all integrity. I am going to meineke tomorrow to see if we can adjust the exhaust hangers to relieve some tension and temp weld it till I get a new one. __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 CarDomain Profile Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

11-26-2006, 04:43 PM	#4
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,504	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) did you bought it brand new or used? __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , TCE Brakes, Bridgestone.

11-26-2006, 04:50 PM	#5
Spatakula cUsToM tItLe - You're Welcome. - Drew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 7,929	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) ew yuck. that sucks man. throw a couple of welds over thet thing and you should be good. i have never seen a RT cat do that. wierd. -spatakula __________________ 2002 SVTF #602

11-26-2006, 04:59 PM	#6
boosted00focuszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Granby, CT Posts: 3,809	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) I dont think they will warranty something you banged up __________________ FOR SALE: 02 SVT Pitch Black Fully Loaded "Nitrous is like a hot chick with AIDS. You wanna hit it, but you're afraid of the consequences." My Daily :) Goldie 01 Zx3 Jackpot Gold 149k and Still Ticken. My Weekend Black 95 Trans AM LT1 V8 M6 275hp/325ft TQ totaled :( Bullet 01 ZX3 Charcoal Grey Metallic "Rags to Riches" totaled :( Shoot me a PM if you need a tracking #

11-26-2006, 05:33 PM	#7
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,487	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) I didnt do that lol. It began to split at the weld, not like i took a chisel to it. I am thinking from pressure or hitting the pan. That is still product defect. They have had problems with thier first batch of cats. Supposively they sent me one from the second batch. Ill keep yall posted on what happens. Tomorrow I am going to meineke to adjust the exhaust and remove the cat so it can be rewelded. __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 CarDomain Profile Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

11-26-2006, 05:41 PM	#8
boosted00focuszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Granby, CT Posts: 3,809	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) Eh ok, Just pick up a CFM stainless orp solve your problem __________________ FOR SALE: 02 SVT Pitch Black Fully Loaded "Nitrous is like a hot chick with AIDS. You wanna hit it, but you're afraid of the consequences." My Daily :) Goldie 01 Zx3 Jackpot Gold 149k and Still Ticken. My Weekend Black 95 Trans AM LT1 V8 M6 275hp/325ft TQ totaled :( Bullet 01 ZX3 Charcoal Grey Metallic "Rags to Riches" totaled :( Shoot me a PM if you need a tracking #

11-26-2006, 05:54 PM	#9
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,487	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) I would like to still pass emissions. I have a few friends that will let me slide with Highflow Cat. But once I go ORP, they have been saying dont bring it here. They dont want to risk losing their state inspection license. But tomorrow it gets a temporary weld and the pictures are getting send to Random Technologies in the morning. I did buy the warranty and they have had past problems with thier welds. They technically should replace it. But stranger things happen with aftermarket suppliers and the Auto world! __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 CarDomain Profile Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

11-26-2006, 05:59 PM	#10
boosted00focuszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Granby, CT Posts: 3,809	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) Yeh depends on the mood of the person working that day. I passed emissions with my ORP and O2 cheater, with the location of the cat they would really need to crawl under the car to find it. most places around here don't bother doing that. All they do is plug in, hey no codes your good to go. __________________ FOR SALE: 02 SVT Pitch Black Fully Loaded "Nitrous is like a hot chick with AIDS. You wanna hit it, but you're afraid of the consequences." My Daily :) Goldie 01 Zx3 Jackpot Gold 149k and Still Ticken. My Weekend Black 95 Trans AM LT1 V8 M6 275hp/325ft TQ totaled :( Bullet 01 ZX3 Charcoal Grey Metallic "Rags to Riches" totaled :( Shoot me a PM if you need a tracking #

11-26-2006, 06:02 PM	#11
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,487	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) I know. I love the "lazy" guy! __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 CarDomain Profile Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

11-26-2006, 06:07 PM	#12
kennan J Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaverton Oregon via Alexandria VA Posts: 2,583	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) damn rough pics bro good luck wit that __________________ IF YOU AIN'T BOUT IT, DON'T SHOUT IT! 07 RS4 Graduation present to myself , 02 SVT JRSC New numbers 246hp 190tq WMI, 2006 SRT8 Jeep Loaded www.acuzio.com

11-26-2006, 10:02 PM	#13
SVTADAM Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,036	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) That sucks. If they dont replace it, just bring it to a reputable shop to get it welded. Good luck __________________ Black Aria...#1211 built in 2002 Rain...1990 Ford Escort Wagon "Dear Diary...Jackpot!" Giggity Giggity Goo!

11-26-2006, 10:54 PM	#14
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,282	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) Wow... that really sucks, I didn't think this RT cat would have that problem since it seems so well made. Bummer, sorry for your bad luck! __________________ 1995 Miata... Former owner of Turbo SVTF

11-27-2006, 12:06 AM	#15
elderfeces [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,639	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) Holy Crap. I am going to check mine out first thing in the morning... I too thought something like that wouldn't happen.

11-27-2006, 11:35 AM	#16
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,487	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) Update Just got it welded today. Here are some crappy cell phone pics of just how badly it had cracked and kept splitting. Then there is the super-weld the "no-english" employee did. They were pretty cool. Charged me $60 for welding the cat and putting up some new exhaust hangers. I pretty much did everything else. __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 CarDomain Profile Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

11-28-2006, 12:18 PM	#17
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,411	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) Damn that is one UGLY ASS weld! As long as it holds I guess..... __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

11-28-2006, 12:25 PM	#18
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,487	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) I dont care what the weld looks like, its under the car. Just want it to hold together. Its obvious the "pretty" weld didnt penetrate to well and didnt hold well either. You can make my cat look like it has elephantitus, as long as she stays in one piece, especially for $300 cat. __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 CarDomain Profile Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

11-28-2006, 12:41 PM	#19
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,411	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) Actually, I was concerned from the look of the weld that it didn't penetrate the metal enough to give it a strong enough hold. __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

11-28-2006, 12:52 PM	#20
Heathen 2.0 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Great Lakes, IL Posts: 1,049	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) God, either your cat's got a malignant tumor, or they need to take that guy's welding rig away. But I guess if it works, that's all that matters. Hope they don't give you any flack about honoring that warranty. __________________ "I am an agnostic; I do not pretend to know what many ignorant men are sure of." - Clarence Darrow '01 ZeteX3 - The Wampus Kitty (120k and still trucking) Taste the Depravity

11-30-2006, 01:29 AM	#22
hksvt_03 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Iowa Posts: 432	Re: Random Tech Cat Blues (Pics) I've seen worse welds (usually on my buddies RX-7) hold together. Hopefully that will last until you can get a new one. __________________ "Never, under any circumstance, is it a good idea to stir fry naked." JCM Racing #136

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