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Old 08-04-2008, 08:25 PM   #1
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Default 99 au fairlane v8 exhaust problems

hey all,
the middle bit of the exhaust on my 99 v8 fairlane crapped itself last year, so i replaced the centre bit, which cost close to 300 bux. now the problem is that the middle muffler is rubbing on the tailshaft and making an annoying noise while driving.
i took it back to the place i got it from, they said its a faulty exhaust,and the muffler is shitting itself, but they need my receipt so they can send it back to the company they got it from, and then order in a new one no problems.

only problem i cant find my reciept, ive looked everywhere to no avail.
So im asking, because i dont wanna spend another $300 atm, can i get the middle muffler hacked out, and just replaced with a straight thru pipe, so it doesnt rub ?

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Old 08-04-2008, 11:53 PM   #2
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hey all, .......can i get the middle muffler hacked out, and just replaced with a straight thru pipe, so it doesnt rub ?
Yes, you can, It will be noisier though.
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Old 09-04-2008, 10:08 AM   #3
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$300 bucks, thats heap expensive, i got basically a hole new system for $400 where abouts did u got to.
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Old 09-04-2008, 10:21 AM   #4
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Mate, I'd look at getting a brand new system fitted. If it cost you $300 for a middle section it shouldn't cost much more for a complete system. It will eleviate the noise thats annoying you and it should replace it with a noise that will give you an inevitable boner!

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