02-21-2012, 08:57 PM | #29 |
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I just look at my stainless steel MRT mufflers and they look as good as the day I put them in, (maybe they have a chrome finish) but the OBX have started to rust already. Like I said I would have gone and had them coated. Oh well. Still Love the power they produce.
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02-21-2012, 09:08 PM | #30 |
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Remember, there are different grades of stainless. It's been a while, but if I remember correctly some of the lower grades have a higher iron content which allows them to rust. Stainless yes, but not exactly rust free stainless steel.
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To Bill they are 304 stainless which is what the others are doing as far as I know. I havn't had any issues myself and really sorry to hear someone is. I have been highly recomending as I have had mine for about 9mths with zero issues.
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Well either way I'm perfectly happy with my SW 1.75" long tubes.
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Yes, I know there is different levels of stainless. And since these were supposedly made from 304 similar to all the rest I was banking on not having and issue. I was wrong. I will post some photos later tonight.
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02-22-2012, 06:11 AM | #34 |
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Hmmm, well if it's the same stainless other manufacturers are using, then I don't know. Maybe time for a call to the customer service hotline for those having rusting issues?
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Sent an email got no response. I plan to send another every day with photos until someone contacts me back. Thanks.
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02-22-2012, 06:47 AM | #36 |
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Hope you get a resolution soon. It always sucks to spend $$$$ on a product and not get what you paid for.
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Well rtman id hate to say it but i just looked and from the side laying on the ground it appears that there may be some surface rust Ill update further after this weekends oil change.
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02-22-2012, 07:57 PM | #38 |
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Here is what I found the other day when I got under my Camaro to get a closer look at the rust.
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Have you guys contacted OBX? If they truly are stainless, you shouldn't be seeing that.
And man, I could've had a free set of ARH but my damn conscience wouldn't let me keep them. I'm loving the power of the BBK long tubes though but I miss the DT shortie sound.
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Yes, I have sent off two email to OBX with no reply to either yet. Pictures were sent with the second email. I agree they should not look like this after after 30 days.
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They would be in serious trouble if they ended up being mild steel. What grade do they advertise? 304?
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