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Drivetrain Magnaflow installed flush with rear skirt (PICTURES)

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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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Finally getting around to it as I've been asked by several people for pictures of my Magnaflow installed flush with the rear skirt.

After the exhaust warms up the tips extend about 1/4 " beyond the skirt.

Enjoy,

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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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Flush set-up looks great. Are you saying that after the exhaust warms up the tips expand 1/4 inch? While I can understand some small expansion, 1/4 inch seems like an alot! Please clairify.

 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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apexer - all of the SS systems expand at least that much. I've seen some that expand up to 1/2"

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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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Thanks for the info Randy. Learned something today... another good day. BTW, plan is to pick up my 04 mcs Friday 10/10.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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You better not have them flush.. My system was like that and I got the bad drone.. I extended the tips 1/4 inch cold and it went away.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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Well, I've had the tips out an inch, out a half inch, in a quarter inch, and flush.
Guess what? DRONE, DRONE, DRONE AND STILL DRONE. Having tried these positions, I am not convinced that it makes a bit of difference.

I think I'll fill my boot with down and feathers...
 
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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The drone on your car is obviously from the 32 duct body kit
 
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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What is your opinion of tha Magnaflow, is it worth it?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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What is your opinion of tha Magnaflow, is it worth it?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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I think it is the best sounding I've heard sofar. Followed one through a railroad underpass today and it was orgasmic.

I notice a couple of guys who do AutoX/track have melted the bodeywork above their tips so slighly out cold is probably best way to avoid that happening.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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I think it is the best sounding I've heard sofar. Followed one through a railroad underpass today and it was orgasmic.

I notice a couple of guys who do AutoX/track have melted the bodeywork above their tips so slighly out cold is probably best way to avoid that happening.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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What is your opinion of tha Magnaflow, is it worth it?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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>>What is your opinion of tha Magnaflow, is it worth it?

I think its worth it for the pure joy experienced by the sound of the system. Currently you can find them for about $100 less than what I paid nearly a yr ago.

I absolutely love the sound and as stated above the sound is orgasmic.

Motor On.


 
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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 04:33 AM
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and an alternative placement...




 
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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 05:48 AM
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That looks great too :smile: in all applications.

My only regret with the tips buried is that I'm unable to see the "Magnaflow Performance Exhaust" which is etched into the stainless bugle tips for all to see.


 
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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 06:11 AM
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where did you get the Magnaflow sticker you have on your rear window???
 
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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 06:36 AM
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The Magnaflow decal came with it in the box, bought it all from RandyBMC Jan '03. There was also the same decal in black, and a different one.


 
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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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Oh, don't mistake my comment on the drone. I love the exhaust.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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Bisch,

Are there pics of your car posted anywhere?


Kevin
 
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