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does anyone know rather the magnaflow exhaust's pipe stainless steel or not? i've been trying to get it weld it, but most shops aorund here can't weld stainless...
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Rep Power: 0 yes they have an alluminized series but they suck. all other magnaflows like the race series are stainless steel. at hottexhaust.com you can get the whole car back for like 350!!!!!!!!!!
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Rep Power: 0 waiit? uhhh, a cat-back is a bolt on. what would you have to weld? unless it doesn't come with flangees and hangers n such. and you live in folsom La?, i'm in slidell man. fairly close [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Nuts
waiit? uhhh, a cat-back is a bolt on. what would you have to weld? unless it doesn't come with flangees and hangers n such. and you live in folsom La?, i'm in slidell man. fairly close [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Nuts
waiit? uhhh, a cat-back is a bolt on. what would you have to weld? unless it doesn't come with flangees and hangers n such. and you live in folsom La?, i'm in slidell man. fairly close [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][hr]
by welding the cat-back the pipeswill not scrape
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Rep Power: 315 Hey guys, I've got the problem of it hanging too low...I'd like to get it welded, but nobody will hoist my car (lowered + skirts = death).
anyways, where can I get smaller hangers? Do you mean the rubber things? Even if I get smaller ones, it seems like it'll still hang too low. I can't even get in my garage anymore without scraping [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
the exhaust is fantastic, though. I'd recommend it to anyone!
anyways, where can I get smaller hangers? Do you mean the rubber things? Even if I get smaller ones, it seems like it'll still hang too low. I can't even get in my garage anymore without scraping [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
the exhaust is fantastic, though. I'd recommend it to anyone!
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[hr]Originally posted by: tekgnosis
Hey guys, I've got the problem of it hanging too low...I'd like to get it welded, but nobody will hoist my car (lowered + skirts = death).
anyways, where can I get smaller hangers? Do you mean the rubber things? Even if I get smaller ones, it seems like it'll still hang too low. I can't even get in my garage anymore without scraping [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
the exhaust is fantastic, though. I'd recommend it to anyone![hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: tekgnosis
Hey guys, I've got the problem of it hanging too low...I'd like to get it welded, but nobody will hoist my car (lowered + skirts = death).
anyways, where can I get smaller hangers? Do you mean the rubber things? Even if I get smaller ones, it seems like it'll still hang too low. I can't even get in my garage anymore without scraping [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
the exhaust is fantastic, though. I'd recommend it to anyone![hr]
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Rep Power: 0 I put it on last Friday and the hangers that came with it suck. I tightened it down and then tried to loosen it back up and the screw W/nut broke off.
I had to go to Home Depot to get another one. The only problem that I have had is with the one in the middle. It was hangn' too low, so I moved it around to where the screws are facing up, and now I have a vibrating noice. I am going to the the center one welded just so I will not have the vibration noise on my car.
I had to go to Home Depot to get another one. The only problem that I have had is with the one in the middle. It was hangn' too low, so I moved it around to where the screws are facing up, and now I have a vibrating noice. I am going to the the center one welded just so I will not have the vibration noise on my car. 
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Rep Power: 0 Most people have to have it welded if they lower their car. I have the cat-back and I live it, but the UBolts that come with it will not keep it tight enough and it sags in the middle, and thats where it scrapes, so hangers wont help any. I have to get mine welded sometime soon before I lower the car.
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[hr]Originally posted by: DaCurryman
If people dont want to hoist it, just find a shop that has the lifts that you drive onto, not one of the ones with the lift under your frame. This way, when it lifts you car, it'll be doing it by the tires (since the ramps lifts).[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: tekgnosis
Hey guys, I've got the problem of it hanging too low...I'd like to get it welded, but nobody will hoist my car (lowered + skirts = death).
anyways, where can I get smaller hangers? Do you mean the rubber things? Even if I get smaller ones, it seems like it'll still hang too low. I can't even get in my garage anymore without scraping [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
the exhaust is fantastic, though. I'd recommend it to anyone![hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: tekgnosis
Hey guys, I've got the problem of it hanging too low...I'd like to get it welded, but nobody will hoist my car (lowered + skirts = death).
anyways, where can I get smaller hangers? Do you mean the rubber things? Even if I get smaller ones, it seems like it'll still hang too low. I can't even get in my garage anymore without scraping [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
the exhaust is fantastic, though. I'd recommend it to anyone![hr]
They can't hoist it, nor can they drive it onto the ramp lifts. The reason they can't drive it on, is the side skirts. They'll scrape as the front end goes on the lift, and the rear wheels are still on the ground. It sucks, but I guess the only other alternative is to put wood down to lengthen the ramps, so that I can have both front and rear up on the lift at the same time.
THe lowest point of MY magnaflow seems to be the rear U-Bolt. It's whats scraping the ground. I've also scraped the bottom of the muffler (not tip, but the muffler) on a couple of driveways while trying to reverse into them.
I can't take it anywhere to be welded, because everyone says they can't lift the car up. If anyone knows of a trustworthy place in ottawa ON, let me know. I might have to drive down to MagnaflowGuy's shop and see if he can do it.
I'm starting to get really paranoid about the whole scraping thing with winter coming. I might have to take off my springs so that I'm not plowing the snow with my exhaust [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
any help would be greatly appreciated.
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waiit? uhhh, a cat-back is a bolt on. what would you have to weld? [hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Nuts
waiit? uhhh, a cat-back is a bolt on. what would you have to weld? [hr]
you have to weld, unless you want to scrape on every friggin bump you com across. a friend of mine welded mine for me. took about ten minutes after we got the exhaust off(damn its fun driving with no exhaust). the u-bracket that was used to hold the pipes together was worn down about an inch(and this is metal we are talking about) cuz of how much i scraped.
you wont notice a difference in performance or sound. except that you will not have anymore exhaust leaks. and i recommend getting a gasket for the catalytic converter/ midpipe joint. leaks like a ****.
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Rep Power: 0 ID, I told you already the magnaflow catback is stainless :-p
I'm getting mine welded after I put springs on, all on Saturday...The ubolts hang too low as it is and my car isn't dropped yet
Once you weld it, there will be no need for the ubolt [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] I don't know if they can do much for the muffler though, maybe push the pipes up a bit, but the tip is already pretty close to the bumper...
Good luck everyone
I'm getting mine welded after I put springs on, all on Saturday...The ubolts hang too low as it is and my car isn't dropped yet
Once you weld it, there will be no need for the ubolt [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] I don't know if they can do much for the muffler though, maybe push the pipes up a bit, but the tip is already pretty close to the bumper...Good luck everyone
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[hr]Originally posted by: lidcivic
ID, I told you already the magnaflow catback is stainless :-p
I'm getting mine welded after I put springs on, all on Saturday...The ubolts hang too low as it is and my car isn't dropped yet Once you weld it, there will be no need for the ubolt [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] I don't know if they can do much for the muffler though, maybe push the pipes up a bit, but the tip is already pretty close to the bumper...
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[hr]Originally posted by: lidcivic
ID, I told you already the magnaflow catback is stainless :-p
I'm getting mine welded after I put springs on, all on Saturday...The ubolts hang too low as it is and my car isn't dropped yet
Once you weld it, there will be no need for the ubolt [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] I don't know if they can do much for the muffler though, maybe push the pipes up a bit, but the tip is already pretty close to the bumper...Good luck everyone
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you didn't tell me anything! all you gave me was the link to hottexhuast.com
but is the pipe stainless? damnit!
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[hr]Originally posted by: tekgnosisThey can't hoist it, nor can they drive it onto the ramp lifts. The reason they can't drive it on, is the side skirts. They'll scrape as the front end goes on the lift, and the rear wheels are still on the ground. It sucks, but I guess the only other alternative is to put wood down to lengthen the ramps, so that I can have both front and rear up on the lift at the same time.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: tekgnosisThey can't hoist it, nor can they drive it onto the ramp lifts. The reason they can't drive it on, is the side skirts. They'll scrape as the front end goes on the lift, and the rear wheels are still on the ground. It sucks, but I guess the only other alternative is to put wood down to lengthen the ramps, so that I can have both front and rear up on the lift at the same time.[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 welding stainless is easy, any welder that tells you its hard aint a welder, but a chump with a lightstick. too bad you didnt live in wa i could hook it up. put a forklift under the car and voila!
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Rep Power: 0 I have the magnaflow and only thought the muffler was stainless. I thought the pipes were galivanized or something.
Anyhow, I had mine welded and they didn't even question me about it. The midpipe still hangs way too low though. I scape on all speed bumps and the muffors scrapes sometimes as well. My car is lowered with neuspeed sports though.
Anyhow, I had mine welded and they didn't even question me about it. The midpipe still hangs way too low though. I scape on all speed bumps and the muffors scrapes sometimes as well. My car is lowered with neuspeed sports though.
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[hr]Originally posted by: DaCurryman
DAMN! How many inches between the bottom of your side skirts and the ground? Must be crazy slammed to not even go up a ramp.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: tekgnosisThey can't hoist it, nor can they drive it onto the ramp lifts. The reason they can't drive it on, is the side skirts. They'll scrape as the front end goes on the lift, and the rear wheels are still on the ground. It sucks, but I guess the only other alternative is to put wood down to lengthen the ramps, so that I can have both front and rear up on the lift at the same time.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: tekgnosisThey can't hoist it, nor can they drive it onto the ramp lifts. The reason they can't drive it on, is the side skirts. They'll scrape as the front end goes on the lift, and the rear wheels are still on the ground. It sucks, but I guess the only other alternative is to put wood down to lengthen the ramps, so that I can have both front and rear up on the lift at the same time.[hr]
Hey, sorry for delayed response...
My sideskirts are probably about 4 inches off the ground. I have the goldline sports...definitely a worthwhile purchase!
Basically, the ramps are somewhat steep. Think of it like going up a big curb...when the back tires are just about to hit the curb, the underbody near the wheels is REALLY close to scraping hte curb. Well, in my case, it scrapes the curb anyways.
It sucks [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
But...I don't know anyone with a welder. I'm going to try to MacGuyver something tomorrow though. Hopefully by bending the metal things that attach to the hanger, I should be able to get it up closer to the car. Right now, I'm paranoid to drive anywhere that has speedbumps. I can't even go into my driveway if the end of it isn't shoveled!!!
Actually, this morning it snowed here (probably about 3"), and I could hear my exhaust (not muffler) plowing the roads. It was depressing!!
I'm glad I'm not the only one, though. This makes me feel a bit better!
It gives me hope to see that other people have fixed the problem!
Cheers guys!
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Rep Power: 0 i also have magnaflow and mine hangs low too. 
that sux
anyways i have question.
what are the advantages & disadvantages taking the resonator out?
i was thinking of taking out the resonator and get a custom pipe.
what do you guyz think? will this work?
i haven't installed springs yet b/c i've already exprienced scraping on speed bumpers.
that sux
anyways i have question.
what are the advantages & disadvantages taking the resonator out?
i was thinking of taking out the resonator and get a custom pipe.
what do you guyz think? will this work?
i haven't installed springs yet b/c i've already exprienced scraping on speed bumpers.
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