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Old 06-08-2010, 08:27 AM
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Hi all!

I've been calling around muffler shops, and none seem lenient enough to install aftermarket downpipes. I know some out there will do it, but I guess my luck sucks.. Can anyone please direct me to a shop who'll do it?

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Have you tried calling any of the vendors/performance shops listed on the main forum page?
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Have you tried calling any of the vendors/performance shops listed on the main forum page?
+1, anyone of the tuning shop on here will do it.
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thanks guys! i actually found a better solution...got in touch with a friend who'll show me the ropes!

p.s. everybody here seems A LOT nicer and less negativity towards newbies such as myself compare to NASIOC. people in this forum are GREAT! its kinda like bashing on a newbie boxer just because he doesnt know how to fight back....that's not koo!
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Yeah, you can save some money doing it yourself
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if your guy falls through, im also in sj and ill help you throw it on.
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Since ur in SJ, you can go to GST in Hayward or Speed Element in fremont, 10-15 minute drive haha. But DPs are easy enough unless theres a stubborn *** bolt =). GL man
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Since ur in SJ, you can go to GST in Hayward or Speed Element in fremont, 10-15 minute drive haha. But DPs are easy enough unless theres a stubborn *** bolt =). GL man
+1 on doing it yourself and +10 on the bolts! I would soak the bolts area on PB Blaster or equivalent the night before to make the DP removal easier. You do not want to snap a bolt especially in the turbo's exhaust housing flange, than you definitely will need a visit to a shop

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yeah, you can save some money doing it yourself
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Originally Posted by Dnayukns
Since ur in SJ, you can go to GST in Hayward or Speed Element in fremont, 10-15 minute drive haha. But DPs are easy enough unless theres a stubborn *** bolt =). GL man
because they work on cars that should be used for "off road" only.

..but i would still do it myself. i'm sure someone on i-club can help you out for a 6 pack of beers or something. haha
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i can think of about 5 shops in 30 miles from my house lol
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Originally Posted by norcalbmxer4u
if your guy falls through, im also in sj and ill help you throw it on.
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because they work on cars that should be used for "off road" only.

..but i would still do it myself. i'm sure someone on i-club can help you out for a 6 pack of beers or something. haha
Originally Posted by LxJLthr
+1 on doing it yourself and +10 on the bolts! I would soak the bolts area on PB Blaster or equivalent the night before to make the DP removal easier. You do not want to snap a bolt especially in the turbo's exhaust housing flange, than you definitely will need a visit to a shop
Originally Posted by Dnayukns
Since ur in SJ, you can go to GST in Hayward or Speed Element in fremont, 10-15 minute drive haha. But DPs are easy enough unless theres a stubborn *** bolt =). GL man
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i can think of about 5 shops in 30 miles from my house lol
You guys are awesome!! I will definitely throw in a 6-pack or so if anyone can show me, then Im good. I tend to tread on a safer side by watching someone else do it, as suppose to reading about it then do it myself!

@norcalbmxer4u - Im sure my boy will fall through... Worse case scenario, I might have to bug you along with a 6-pack! hhaha thanks for the offer, man!
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i dont drink beer, so if you need a hand just text me, ill pm you my number.
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doing it yourself will save u alot of money. it only takes like an hour, unless you run into some stubborn bolts.
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