IMPORTIMAGE Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 sweet 1-941-257-9618 http://www.importimageracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Burning smell has gone away, tips sit pretty good. The mid to Y pipe clamp that doesn't work, needed a new clamp. I bought a 3.25" clamp as the 3" pipe fits inside a flared end, and the steel is 1/8" thick, so I was told by the local parts store to get a 3.25" clamp. This was a mistake as you need SOME resistance getting the clamp on, I had to put a piece of exhaust wrap around the join then put the 3.25" clamp on. Its all good, I just wish the guy would have listened to me at the store and sold me a 3.125" instead. The tips are sucked up pretty close to the bumper, I might hit AJW up for some discount hangers.... overall, still super happy. Only think I would change is switch to Flanges instead of slip on piping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPORTIMAGE Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 awesome man...new clamps are here!!!! 1-941-257-9618 http://www.importimageracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aken Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I have my FMS waiting to be installed when I get some free time and a helping hand. I have heard the slip joints still tend to leak with the clamps on. Would anyone recommend using an exhaust wrap in combination with the clamps to help this? I don't mind grabbing new clamps all around since I need to get a bigger one for the mid-to-Y connection anyway. Also do people recommend replacing the flange hardware, and if so, can tell me what sizes are best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPORTIMAGE Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 most install as is, we have the new 3.25inch clamps in stock now too so that takes care of...well all the "issues" they are good to go now, great quality/performance/sound and price 1-941-257-9618 http://www.importimageracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 cannot wait to get this exhaust in the spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPORTIMAGE Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 awesome, if there is anything we can do to help let us know! 1-941-257-9618 http://www.importimageracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Just had mine installed today by a friend. Exhaust sounds GREAT. The left tail pipe hangs low and kind of goofy. Anyone know best way to get that tucked up and sitting nicer? The left muffler and pipe almost looks longer than the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPORTIMAGE Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 that is odd, how are your hangers? 1-941-257-9618 http://www.importimageracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 They look OK to me, but I just peeked under there quick tonight. The person who installed the system did me a favor so I didn't want to nit pick about them being perfect, but they are far from perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPORTIMAGE Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 you would be the only one that is this way, ill send you a pm and we'll get it straightened out 1-941-257-9618 http://www.importimageracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Very cool thanks just got your PM. Will send over a pic. Yea I figured it was an install or hanger issue not a problem with the exhaust being everyone else seems good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPORTIMAGE Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 no prob at all, just want to make sure your happy 1-941-257-9618 http://www.importimageracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 here you go! Some idle clips, as well as inside the car during a drive. http://youtu.be/n2inr10yype \ nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Very cool thanks just got your PM. Will send over a pic. Yea I figured it was an install or hanger issue not a problem with the exhaust being everyone else seems good to go. I had this problem with another exhaust i installed it ended up being my hanger on that side was stretched a bit so I ordered new hangers fixed it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanrunner Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 my question though is, is this exhaust the same as the GMS, 202 stainless steel? or is it true 304? I would like my exhaust to last a little longer than a year before rusting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I have finally seen the CBE. Fits much like a GMS/XO2/CXLighting in that midpipe is way too high in tunnel. Pipe and clamps hit heat shield. It is definitely a Chinese copy of a Magnaflow. Looks like 202, but I did not test it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPORTIMAGE Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 thanks for product bashing mike, maybe you can talk them into your exhaust now, how are those intercoolers which stick out the bottom of the car doing? this is a totally different exhaust then the GMS, 2 different plants make these. 1-941-257-9618 http://www.importimageracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Did not bash. Stated what I see. I can take pix. Car is at my shop. Not a "sale" thread. An open forum thread titled "review". Said it fit like the GMS. Mid-pipe sits too high in tunnel and hits heat shield. Same thing with the GMS. Does not come from same fixture, it is a copy of the Magnaflow. GMS is a copy of the XO2. I do not know what plant they come from. But it is a Chinese manufacturer. Nothing against China. Many fine products come from their plants. Pipe clamp at mid-pipe to "Y"-pipe connection hits heat shield so hard it has dented it. Mid-pipe has a rub in it that took out polish from rubbing heatshield. Owner specifically listed trying to correct fit of CBE and stop leaks at DP connection (he had no adapter) when car was dropped off. I no longer make any CBE's. Limited production run of 60 (and yes, even being made in USA I had huge issues with manufacturing). So, nothing being sold here. I dont make the RacerX FMIC. RacerX does. I also no longer sell it. Have not for about 6 months. Only RacerX does. I stand by my review. I will take pix of the mid-pipe and fit. CNT catted down pipe on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 FWIW No racer-x I've ever seen sticks out underneath the car, including mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPORTIMAGE Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 fms catback is 304, just got info from the MFR. 1-941-257-9618 http://www.importimageracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 FWIW No racer-x I've ever seen sticks out underneath the car, including mine Mine does. Passenger side piping off the core hangs pretty low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 oh, the piping, yeah mine does but never considered it a problem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanrunner Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 i am not trying to start any bashing, and i know this is a budget exhaust system. I have just been reading mixed reviews of both GMS and FMS....i for one am in the market for an exhaust, but am carefully weighing my options. If i can save hundreds i will, but if it means a lower than expected quality and fitment, then HELL NO! i have been hearing the Chinese made products are of lower quality, as for fitment, not too big a problem if it can be adjusted...... Not really sure if i want to put down $400-500 for a system that will cost me more to make work, and will self destruct in no time, when i can spend more to begin with and have no probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblinaviator Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Budget being the key word here. Not to say budget pieces can't turn out to be amazing products in terms of value and performance, but more often than not you have to give up a little in certain areas to maintain that "budget". A few fitment issues and an improperly sized clamp was all I ran into. A little fidgeting fixed the fitment, and Josh sent out a free replacement on the clamp. Completely worth the "budget" exhaust that it is IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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