Originally posted by Stazi:
I just think the title of your topic was a bit much, on something like an exhaust system as it wasn't based on the actual performance of the product, but because of a few slight imperfections. Whe someone answers "not good" to me on a question - I usually expect something bad to be happening.

I honestly think you came off as a little harsh because the thing couldn't be assembled without a little effort.

An exhaust sysem I would label as not good would be the Bosal as people had to have those SERIOUSLY adjusted with cutting and welding and shaping - for a $700 cat-back!

I'd dread to see your reaction if you had bought one of those - I'm thinking you'd be out on a shooting spree!



Maybe I did come off a little harsh but basically my point is that I am dissapointed in the quality and if you buy this kit don't expect to open the box and bolt it right on. I guess I am lucky or whatever you want to call it, but look at this from my point of view. I have bought 2 other "bolt-on" catback kits in the past and both I had zero problems with quality or installation.

Originally posted by Stazi:
the thing couldn't be assembled without a little effort

To me that means a broken bolt, the use of a BFH, bloody knuckles, a few beers, and some swearing which is a typical install for most "bolt-ons". It does not mean buying / renting / paying for a pipe expander.

How hard could it have been for Truebednz to check the pipes after they expanded them to see if they did a good job / did their job right, before they shipped them. It only took me about 1 minute to see that 4 pipes were not going together without some more money.

Stazi I think about some guy that barely has enough tools to change his oil and thinks "I wil buy this bolt-on kit, a set of sockets and hook up my car". Fortunately for me that is not the case, but I wanted to make people aware of the fact that my kit wasn't a true bolt-on. Next time something like this happens my post will read "buying a Truebendz cat-back you will probably need a metal file and a pipe expander."

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