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YOOG · 05-25-2010, 08:59 AM

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FedEx showed up with set number two today and they were bent up also. Sent them back again.

Hi Droid,

Were the end of the pipes flattened (opposite end to the mufflers)? After seeing my pipes and reading a few comments, I think this might be "normal"! The packaging wasn't damaged and both pipes were flattened the same way.

I ended up taking the rounded end of a hammer to them and making them circular.

Cheers!

Droid6 · 05-25-2010, 09:36 AM

The first set were flattened but were also scraped up from being dragged on the cement. I'll post a pic of the set that came yesterday.

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Originally Posted by YOOG

Hi Droid,

Were the end of the pipes flattened (opposite end to the mufflers)? After seeing my pipes and reading a few comments, I think this might be "normal"! The packaging wasn't damaged and both pipes were flattened the same way.

I ended up taking the rounded end of a hammer to them and making them circular.

Cheers!

Droid6 · 05-25-2010, 09:54 AM

I wasn't home when they came and told my wife if anything was wrong with them to send them back. The first pic shows the dent in the pipe and that once again it was scraped on the cement and the second pic shows where it looks like the people at FedEx made a nice whole in the box so they had a nice handle to carry the box. The first set was almost flat but this set wasn't that bad but I'm over the days of trying to fix something I just paid nearly $400 for.

Primus · 05-25-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Droid6

FedEx showed up with set number two today and they were bent up also. Sent them back again.

When I got mine they were a bit D shaped but I just took them to an exhaust shop and they put them on the spreader. 3 seconds later they were perfectly round. No charge. I'm not the kind of person that can handle the wait of letting UPS take them back to the supplier and wait for the supplier to send a new set. Especially when it's an easy fix.

FirstCamaro2k10 · 05-25-2010, 10:25 AM

UPS delivered mine, box was in perfect shape. Sounds like Fedex, from what ive read on here, doesnt take to good of care with peoples stuff.

Droid6 · 05-25-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Primus

When I got mine they were a bit D shaped but I just took them to an exhaust shop and they put them on the spreader. 3 seconds later they were perfectly round. No charge. I'm not the kind of person that can handle the wait of letting UPS take them back to the supplier and wait for the supplier to send a new set. Especially when it's an easy fix.

I thought about taking them in to be fixed but my luck I would have to pay for it. I have plenty of patience and that's why I'm going to just get a refund and buy from somewhere that doesn't use FedEx.

FirstCamaro2k10 · 05-25-2010, 10:46 AM

Autoanything

YOOG · 05-25-2010, 11:31 AM

Hey Droid,

I see what you mean. Mine were not damaged like that!

Cheers!

Toasty · 05-29-2010, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cajun2010

just got home, went grab a bite, it is REALLY quiet inside with the resonated x-pipe.
If you want to hear more inside, i dont recommend.

I dont mind because i rather quiet, or music while inside...easier on dates to have a conversation! haha

how's drone @ highway speeds? (70ish MPH) ?

FirstCamaro2k10 · 05-29-2010, 10:44 AM

dont have any, i set my cruise at 70 everyday, and it just has a nice hmmmmmm to it goin down the road, very pleased with it.

rd-camaro · 06-02-2010, 01:16 PM

does anyone here that has the FM american thunder axel back have any kind of Long tube headers installed also? im wondering what this setup would sound like...

Camaro Freak · 06-02-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rd-camaro

does anyone here that has the FM american thunder axel back have any kind of Long tube headers installed also? im wondering what this setup would sound like...

Are you kidding?? Anything with Flowmasters sound Bad-assed!!!

rd-camaro · 06-02-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Freak

Are you kidding?? Anything with Flowmasters sound Bad-assed!!!

yeah i know that.

i am looking for performance and sound...just want to know how it sounds...

05-25-2010, 09:54 AM	#101
Droid6 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 291	I wasn't home when they came and told my wife if anything was wrong with them to send them back. The first pic shows the dent in the pipe and that once again it was scraped on the cement and the second pic shows where it looks like the people at FedEx made a nice whole in the box so they had a nice handle to carry the box. The first set was almost flat but this set wasn't that bad but I'm over the days of trying to fix something I just paid nearly $400 for. Attached Images

05-25-2010, 11:31 AM	#106
YOOG Drives: 2013 1SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 97	Hey Droid, I see what you mean. Mine were not damaged like that! Cheers! __________________ Dual Mode Exhaust \| 6 Speed Manual \| CAI Intake\| BMR 1" Springs\| Factory Reproductions 9" wheels

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