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DanD · 08-01-2009, 08:30 AM

the tips need to be at least as far as the plastic.. The exhaust can not get any hotter than what it is stock.. better flow would IMO make it cooler. I think they just left them in a 1/2 to an inch too far.

cmgolfr212 · 08-01-2009, 09:23 AM

I hate to say it but thats what you get when you take your car to a chain service company. I went to Jiffy Lube one time in Jacksonville with my WRX and they lost 2 of my lugnuts. I donno why they even jacked my car up since they have the hole in the floor for oil changes but needless to say, you might want to take it to a reputable place. "its the midais touuuchhh"

H3LLJumper · 08-01-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmgolfr212

I hate to say it but thats what you get when you take your car to a chain service company. I went to Jiffy Lube one time in Jacksonville with my WRX and they lost 2 of my lugnuts. I donno why they even jacked my car up since they have the hole in the floor for oil changes but needless to say, you might want to take it to a reputable place. "its the midais touuuchhh"

I guess you didn't read that my
dealer did it. Lol...plus, I have had lexus, acura, lincoln, chevy, lambo, Ferrari, and Aston Martin and maserati techs work on my cars. Not one of them is as good as
leesburg Midas. I wish they DID install them. I wouldn't be having this problem if they did.

cmgolfr212 · 08-03-2009, 09:26 PM

"work on my cars."

What other cars do you own as a 17 year old?

GMtothecore · 08-03-2009, 09:36 PM

That's total crap, they're trying to cover their own asses. For what reason, I don't know....because all they have to do is warranty the plastic.

bobby35ny · 08-03-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3LLJumper

I guess you didn't read that my
dealer did it. Lol...plus, I have had lexus, acura, lincoln, chevy, lambo, Ferrari, and Aston Martin and maserati techs work on my cars. Not one of them is as good as
leesburg Midas. I wish they DID install them. I wouldn't be having this problem if they did.

WHAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Midas!!

SicSix6 · 08-03-2009, 10:54 PM

Muscle Master · 08-03-2009, 11:00 PM

What about an insulator or heat shield between the pipes and the surface of the plastics ?

Edit- Now that I think about it .... the Engineers were kinda stupid for surrounding exhaust which reaches 100+ degrees with plastic ... the Challenger is the same way ....they could of use fiberglass or sometype of cheap carbon fiber .... America really need to stop with the plastics

GaryTucker · 08-03-2009, 11:09 PM

The dealer did install your exhaust THEN you took it to MIDAS and had it modified by them...so I'd say the dealer is off the hook since you didn't give them a chance to fix what you claim they messed up BEFORE you had it modified by a third party. Cutting a pipe to install a diverter most definitely could cause what we are seeing here.

If the dealer does fix this...they deserve a big thank you. Midas would NEVER touch one of my cars.

chevyridinghigh · 08-07-2009, 11:12 PM

Where are you guys ordering your GMPP exhausts? I couldn't find them on the GMPP website???

CamaroScotty · 08-07-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

Where are you guys ordering your GMPP exhausts? I couldn't find them on the GMPP website???

Well, My parts guy DAVE is selling them - a he's shipped quite a few!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28306

ffrcobra_65 · 08-07-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3LLJumper

I guess you didn't read that my
dealer did it. Lol...plus, I have had lexus, acura, lincoln, chevy, lambo, Ferrari, and Aston Martin and maserati techs work on my cars. Not one of them is as good as
leesburg Midas. I wish they DID install them. I wouldn't be having this problem if they did.

There is more to this story than being told here.

JDBeck23 · 08-08-2009, 06:32 AM

I just got done installing ARH longtubes and Magnaflow street catback (as soon as I get the damn clamps to stop leaking, I'll post a vid). But I had alot of problems aligning the driver's side exhaust tip. Since the two systems arent designed to work together, I finally broke down and called a custom exhaust shop to make some new connection pipes and do it right...

What im getting at is that for 2 days my tips were sitting VERY close to the edges of the plastic... and they didnt burn or melt them at all. Im not sure of the heat wicking properties of stainless versus oem exhaust material, that may have something to do with it...

SGOS252382 · 08-08-2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDBeck23

I just got done installing ARH longtubes and Magnaflow street catback (as soon as I get the damn clamps to stop leaking, I'll post a vid). But I had alot of problems aligning the driver's side exhaust tip. Since the two systems arent designed to work together, I finally broke down and called a custom exhaust shop to make some new connection pipes and do it right...

What im getting at is that for 2 days my tips were sitting VERY close to the edges of the plastic... and they didnt burn or melt them at all. Im not sure of the heat wicking properties of stainless versus oem exhaust material, that may have something to do with it...

Something very weird happened to his car (got very over heated by the look of the tips). And if the tips were sitting real close to his car, they could definately melt it.
I have the GMPP off road version axle back on my car. It has the same exhaust tips as the regular GMPP exhaust. Yesterday, on a 90+ degree day I drove around for long time and then went to a spot I know about to practice doing launches. I did a bunch of launches with lots of wheel spin. Of course, my engine was pretty hot after that. I kept checking my GMPP exhaust tips just to be sure nothing was melting. My tips still looked new, and no meltiing. So I don't see this as a GMPP exhaust issue.
I still can't figure out why the inside of his tips look like they were on fire? After 2 weeks of hard driving, my tips still look new.

08-01-2009, 08:30 AM	#43
DanD Drives: 6 camaros Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ma Posts: 320	the tips need to be at least as far as the plastic.. The exhaust can not get any hotter than what it is stock.. better flow would IMO make it cooler. I think they just left them in a 1/2 to an inch too far. __________________ 2010 IOM RS/SS TVS2300, cam, stall, headers 2002 Z28 427 2002 SSLE Convertible 1968 383 Camaro 1968 327 Camaro Convertible 1967 RS 327 1967 Pro-Tour LS3 in progress

08-03-2009, 09:36 PM	#47
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	That's total crap, they're trying to cover their own asses. For what reason, I don't know....because all they have to do is warranty the plastic. __________________

08-03-2009, 10:54 PM	#49
SicSix6 The Demon Photographer Drives: 2010 1SS IOM Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 756 View My Garage	__________________ 1SS IOM LS3, GM 4-pack guages, SLP SS Front Emblem, Roto-Fab CAI, Solo Performance Mach X Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Throw Shifter

08-07-2009, 11:12 PM	#52
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	Where are you guys ordering your GMPP exhausts? I couldn't find them on the GMPP website??? __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

08-08-2009, 06:32 AM	#55
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	I just got done installing ARH longtubes and Magnaflow street catback (as soon as I get the damn clamps to stop leaking, I'll post a vid). But I had alot of problems aligning the driver's side exhaust tip. Since the two systems arent designed to work together, I finally broke down and called a custom exhaust shop to make some new connection pipes and do it right... What im getting at is that for 2 days my tips were sitting VERY close to the edges of the plastic... and they didnt burn or melt them at all. Im not sure of the heat wicking properties of stainless versus oem exhaust material, that may have something to do with it... __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

08-01-2009, 09:23 AM	#44
cmgolfr212 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS with SLP SC Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 94	I hate to say it but thats what you get when you take your car to a chain service company. I went to Jiffy Lube one time in Jacksonville with my WRX and they lost 2 of my lugnuts. I donno why they even jacked my car up since they have the hole in the floor for oil changes but needless to say, you might want to take it to a reputable place. "its the midais touuuchhh"

08-03-2009, 09:26 PM	#46
cmgolfr212 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS with SLP SC Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 94	"work on my cars." What other cars do you own as a 17 year old?

08-03-2009, 11:09 PM	#51
GaryTucker Drives: 09 Vette GT1, 06 350Z, 82 MSE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 573	The dealer did install your exhaust THEN you took it to MIDAS and had it modified by them...so I'd say the dealer is off the hook since you didn't give them a chance to fix what you claim they messed up BEFORE you had it modified by a third party. Cutting a pipe to install a diverter most definitely could cause what we are seeing here. If the dealer does fix this...they deserve a big thank you. Midas would NEVER touch one of my cars.

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