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Deftones · 05-26-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutro

Yeah I'm probably gonna take it down and spend the money to have it fixed the right way. The dude (at the shop) that initially installed the whole system is a skilled mechanic and he gave up on it. He adjusted the hangers and screwed with fitment for quite a while but wasn't pleased with it either.

I've been modifying and working on cars for many many years and I know parts don't fit perfectly but the fitment usually gets better as the price goes up. Not in this case I guess.

I totally understand. It can be dissapointing and annoying. I learned to just cut my losses and get things to that point where I'm happy with it. (modifying something that shouldn't need to be modified)

*mlee* · 05-26-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

This actually scares me with the SW system. I'm considering going with a full Kooks system now...

...or ARH..

mikeyg36 · 05-26-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

...or ARH..

mikeyg36 · 05-26-2013, 10:17 PM

Just to make you happy, I'll go check out their website

EDIT: Hell will freeze over before I pay $2800 for that.

Nutro · 05-26-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

...or ARH..

I wish I could afford the stuff

*mlee* · 05-26-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

Just to make you happy, I'll go check out their website

EDIT: Hell will freeze over before I pay $2800 for that.

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Originally Posted by Nutro

I wish I could afford the stuff

LOL...I thought we were all lottery winners here. If you want great headers one of our vendors here now carries Big Flow Exhaust. 304 stainless / polished. Prices are lower than kooks.

mikeyg36 · 05-27-2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

LOL...I thought we were all lottery winners here. If you want great headers one of our vendors here now carries Big Flow Exhaust. 304 stainless / polished. Prices are lower than kooks.

Who carries them?

family man · 05-27-2013, 06:58 AM

I cancelled my order for this catback. There is no reason the customer should have to modify a catback to "make" it fit. And for SW to say it was damaged in shipping is just a cop out.

Irnwkrkev · 05-27-2013, 08:40 AM

It could be the car and not the catback. Ever notice how some have to clearance for headers while others don't?

nyrfan · 05-27-2013, 08:47 AM

I'm glad I went Corsa!

10aSSee D · 05-27-2013, 10:08 AM

Sucks you are having problems but SW are just as good if not better than ARH or KOOKS. Don't give up on them over something like this. I know it can be aggrevating but they are a good company and make very good exhaust products.

Supermaro585HP · 05-27-2013, 10:24 AM

I would look into SLP headers. Look great fit great great price.. I have had mine over a year now with no problems and the still look great..

*GTAHVIT* · 05-27-2013, 10:38 AM

Normally SW has top notch customer service... I'm surprised they didn't work with you...

FWIW. I've had ARH on my car since day one. I also had some alignment problems initially, but once we tweaked it all, I've not had a single problem.

FWIW, If you are looking for another option....

Stainless Works · 05-28-2013, 07:46 AM

Stainless Works Would be Glad to help with any issues that arise.

When a issue comes about there are a few things that need to be checked first before a total replacement of the product. You have to understand that not everyone is a skilled mechanic and not every car is absolutely the same. We have to jump through a couple hoops to figure out exactly what is wrong. IF IT IS THE PRODUCT, WE SWAP IT OUT!

After speaking with Nutro i did tell him to check the hangers and try to see if he could bend them to make the tips level. The hangers are really easy to bend and this would keep him from having to send the exhaust back. Even though the box was fine, that doesn't mean the material on the inside didn't shift and pressure the hangers to bend. Anything can happen in transit; we've seen it all!

NUTRO- GET BACK TO ME!
Checking to see if you can bend the hangers to align the tips was only the first step. I never heard back from you and assumed you had it fixed up (very few people tell me when they have it fixed).

Thanks Chris
Chris@Stainlessworks.net
800-878-3635

05-27-2013, 08:47 AM	#24
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05-27-2013, 10:08 AM	#25
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	Sucks you are having problems but SW are just as good if not better than ARH or KOOKS. Don't give up on them over something like this. I know it can be aggrevating but they are a good company and make very good exhaust products. __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

05-27-2013, 10:38 AM	#27
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Normally SW has top notch customer service... I'm surprised they didn't work with you... FWIW. I've had ARH on my car since day one. I also had some alignment problems initially, but once we tweaked it all, I've not had a single problem. FWIW, If you are looking for another option.... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

05-28-2013, 07:46 AM	#28
Stainless Works Drives: Fast Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio Posts: 183	Stainless Works Would be Glad to help with any issues that arise. When a issue comes about there are a few things that need to be checked first before a total replacement of the product. You have to understand that not everyone is a skilled mechanic and not every car is absolutely the same. We have to jump through a couple hoops to figure out exactly what is wrong. IF IT IS THE PRODUCT, WE SWAP IT OUT! After speaking with Nutro i did tell him to check the hangers and try to see if he could bend them to make the tips level. The hangers are really easy to bend and this would keep him from having to send the exhaust back. Even though the box was fine, that doesn't mean the material on the inside didn't shift and pressure the hangers to bend. Anything can happen in transit; we've seen it all! NUTRO- GET BACK TO ME! Checking to see if you can bend the hangers to align the tips was only the first step. I never heard back from you and assumed you had it fixed up (very few people tell me when they have it fixed). Thanks Chris Chris@Stainlessworks.net 800-878-3635 Last edited by Stainless Works; 05-28-2013 at 12:46 PM.

05-26-2013, 10:17 PM	#18
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Just to make you happy, I'll go check out their website EDIT: Hell will freeze over before I pay $2800 for that.

05-27-2013, 06:58 AM	#22
family man Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: . Posts: 1,085	I cancelled my order for this catback. There is no reason the customer should have to modify a catback to "make" it fit. And for SW to say it was damaged in shipping is just a cop out.

05-27-2013, 08:40 AM	#23
Irnwkrkev Drives: 2011 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 528	It could be the car and not the catback. Ever notice how some have to clearance for headers while others don't?

05-27-2013, 10:24 AM	#26
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	I would look into SLP headers. Look great fit great great price.. I have had mine over a year now with no problems and the still look great..