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MusclezMarinara · 11-02-2011, 10:40 PM

Are those dents extra charge

i wonder if these guys ever get packages delivered damaged..do they not understand things cost MONEY! UGH sorry pissed off for u bro

Sal@AUTOcouture · 11-03-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild Bill

Well here are a few pictures, i am not completely unwrapping it because it was damaged and has to be sent back.

The last 3 pictures, one of a good tip, and 2 of the other dented tip.

Oh well, I will call them tomorrow and see how they want to handle it.

WB

ESC OFF · 11-03-2011, 12:13 PM

Mine arrived today (1 day early which is cool because I stayed home to receive my winter set-up). Everything arrived undamaged, quality looks pretty good. Better (non cell phone) pictures will follow.

Das Ein · 11-03-2011, 01:54 PM

So lets see...

One arrived damaged...

One arrived undamaged...

And mine... they sent me the wrong exhaust! Does anyone need an Magnaflow for a 96-99 Chevy Tahoe?

WTF!

Wild Bill · 11-03-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Das Ein

So lets see...

One arrived damaged...

One arrived undamaged...

And mine... they sent me the wrong exhaust! Does anyone need an Magnaflow for a 96-99 Chevy Tahoe?

WTF!

I called them this morning and reported the problem and sent them the pictures, they said it should be no problem sending out a new one and picking up the old one.

The only problem is that John and the rest of the crew are at SEMA and it probably won't get solved until they get back.

I sure hope they don't send me your Tahoe exhaust

WB

ESC OFF · 11-03-2011, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Das Ein

So lets see...

One arrived damaged...

One arrived undamaged...

And mine... they sent me the wrong exhaust! Does anyone need an Magnaflow for a 96-99 Chevy Tahoe?

WTF!

Oh man that sucks....

robertm · 11-03-2011, 03:08 PM

So two for three fail. If they had any idea just how many of their perspective 1M sales are watching this right now..

Das Ein · 11-03-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by robertm

So two for three fail. If they had any idea just how many of their perspective 1M sales are watching this right now..

Yeah, totally.

But it looks like Magnaflow caught their mistake after they shipped me the wrong one, and sent the correct one the next day. So I will have the correct part tomorrow!

carchrism5 · 11-03-2011, 03:11 PM

Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow via FedEx, we shall see which exhaust I get.

MusclezMarinara · 11-03-2011, 03:14 PM

I thought it looked off !

ESC OFF · 11-03-2011, 09:39 PM

Ok I just spent 20 minutes writing my impression of the Magnaflow installation and the system itself, and my internet connection died. I don't have it in me to re-write everything again, so here's an abbreviated version.

Intstallation on a scale of 1 (easiest) to 10 (hardest) I'd rate the Magnaflow a 3. Install required a 14mm socket and a 15mm socket.
Comparison to the stock exhaust:
Magaflow feels about 2 - 3 lbs heavier.
Stock exhaust sounds better at start-up, under load and overall. I prefer the slight rasp and metallic sound of the stock system, the Magnaflow is quieter at start-up and while driving.
Magaflow has less drone.
Butt dyno felt no performance difference in systems.
This exhaust is much more mellow than stock, for those considering a new exhaust I'd look elsewhere.

keinz · 11-04-2011, 02:04 AM

quieter in general and possibly heavier? damn..

wkndwrrr · 11-04-2011, 04:56 AM

^+1
Disappointed, I wasn't expected anything amazing, but I was really hoping for slight weight savings, slightly better sound & on-par-with-stock build quality.

ADVANT123 · 11-04-2011, 07:30 AM

Is it me, or does it look like the stock piping is just as big (if not bigger) than the magnaflow piping??

MusclezMarinara · 11-04-2011, 07:49 AM

WOW what a bummer guys ! I regret ordering mine ! now

carchrism5 · 11-04-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

WOW what a bummer guys ! I regret ordering mine ! now

x2

Although if this does reduce drone it may work better than stock with catless downpipes

ESC OFF · 11-04-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wkndwrrr

^+1
Disappointed, I wasn't expected anything amazing, but I was really hoping for slight weight savings, slightly better sound & on-par-with-stock build quality.

Weight is more, again I'd estimate 3-2 pounds, build quality is very good, fit was very good.

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Originally Posted by ADVANT123

Is it me, or does it look like the stock piping is just as big (if not bigger) than the magnaflow piping??

Stock size piping to the muffler is the same, the single outlet from the muffler to the talipipes are larger on the Magnaflow when compaed to the 2 outlets (each side) on the stock unit the size is equal.

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Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

WOW what a bummer guys ! I regret ordering mine ! now

Of course this is only my opinion, I've had systems by Remus, Milltek and Neuspeed on previous cars. I can't compare these against each other however in every other case the replacement exhaust was more agressive in both performance and sound. I know that exhausts "open" up a bit after use however I don't expect that dramatic a change on this system.

I'm rather dissapointed in the system (again for me personally) and I felt that my opinion for whatever it's worth should be posted. I don't have a good recording device for sound, if I can get one I'll post a sound clip.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 11-04-2011, 08:27 AM

From my experience with the 10+ magnaflow's we've done on e9x M3's the sound got louder/ deeper with miles as it broke in. However, the initial start up was definitely noticeable compared to stock.

Ordered mine from my supplier a couple days ago, should have it any day now, so will post video once I get it.

If its not loud enough, I may just gut the inside or possibly throw an electric cutout on it..

We'll see.

ESC OFF · 11-04-2011, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sal@AUTOcouture

From my experience with the 10+ magnaflow's we've done on e9x M3's the sound got louder/ deeper with miles as it broke in. However, the initial start up was definitely noticeable compared to stock.

Ordered mine from my supplier a couple days ago, should have it any day now, so will post video once I get it.

If its not loud enough, I may just gut the inside or possibly throw an electric cutout on it..

We'll see.

Hopefully the system will wake up from hiberation and come to life. I'm very interested to hear your opinion on the system after it's installed.

MusclezMarinara · 11-04-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sal@AUTOcouture

From my experience with the 10+ magnaflow's we've done on e9x M3's the sound got louder/ deeper with miles as it broke in. However, the initial start up was definitely noticeable compared to stock.

Ordered mine from my supplier a couple days ago, should have it any day now, so will post video once I get it.

If its not loud enough, I may just gut the inside or possibly throw an electric cutout on it..

We'll see.

Oaktree · 11-04-2011, 10:31 AM

How does it look? I do like that larger tips than stock.

Why would Magnaflow make a system that is quieter and has less character than the original?

MusclezMarinara · 11-04-2011, 10:42 AM

I cancelled my order

11-03-2011, 12:13 PM	#47
ESC OFF Major Drives: 1M (AW) & CaymanS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,012 iTrader: (0)	Mine arrived today (1 day early which is cool because I stayed home to receive my winter set-up). Everything arrived undamaged, quality looks pretty good. Better (non cell phone) pictures will follow. Attached Images __________________ The faster you go, the better it feels

11-03-2011, 09:39 PM	#55
ESC OFF Major Drives: 1M (AW) & CaymanS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,012 iTrader: (0)	Rather Dissapointing Ok I just spent 20 minutes writing my impression of the Magnaflow installation and the system itself, and my internet connection died. I don't have it in me to re-write everything again, so here's an abbreviated version. Intstallation on a scale of 1 (easiest) to 10 (hardest) I'd rate the Magnaflow a 3. Install required a 14mm socket and a 15mm socket. Comparison to the stock exhaust: Magaflow feels about 2 - 3 lbs heavier. Stock exhaust sounds better at start-up, under load and overall. I prefer the slight rasp and metallic sound of the stock system, the Magnaflow is quieter at start-up and while driving. Magaflow has less drone. Butt dyno felt no performance difference in systems. This exhaust is much more mellow than stock, for those considering a new exhaust I'd look elsewhere. Attached Images __________________ The faster you go, the better it feels Last edited by ESC OFF; 11-03-2011 at 09:53 PM.

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11-02-2011, 10:40 PM	#45
MusclezMarinara Banned Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 5,026 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [5.00] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [4.67]	Are those dents extra charge i wonder if these guys ever get packages delivered damaged..do they not understand things cost MONEY! UGH sorry pissed off for u bro

11-03-2011, 01:54 PM	#48
Das Ein Captain Drives: 2013 Audi TTRS (on order) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 798 iTrader: (3)	So lets see... One arrived damaged... One arrived undamaged... And mine... they sent me the wrong exhaust! Does anyone need an Magnaflow for a 96-99 Chevy Tahoe? WTF!

11-03-2011, 03:08 PM	#51
robertm Captain Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dfw Posts: 730 iTrader: (0)	So two for three fail. If they had any idea just how many of their perspective 1M sales are watching this right now..

11-03-2011, 03:11 PM	#53
carchrism5 Captain Drives: 1M, Z4 35is, R32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 910 iTrader: (3)	Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow via FedEx, we shall see which exhaust I get.

11-03-2011, 03:14 PM	#54
MusclezMarinara Banned Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 5,026 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [5.00] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [4.67]	I thought it looked off !

11-04-2011, 02:04 AM	#56
keinz Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 1M ~ too be Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	quieter in general and possibly heavier? damn..

11-04-2011, 04:56 AM	#57
wkndwrrr Private First Class Drives: 1M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	^+1 Disappointed, I wasn't expected anything amazing, but I was really hoping for slight weight savings, slightly better sound & on-par-with-stock build quality.

11-04-2011, 07:49 AM	#59
MusclezMarinara Banned Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 5,026 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [5.00] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [4.67]	WOW what a bummer guys ! I regret ordering mine ! now

11-04-2011, 10:31 AM	#65
Oaktree Private First Class Drives: 2012 X5 - 2010 M3 - 1999 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 158 iTrader: (1)	How does it look? I do like that larger tips than stock. Why would Magnaflow make a system that is quieter and has less character than the original?

11-04-2011, 10:42 AM	#66
MusclezMarinara Banned Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 5,026 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [5.00] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [4.67]	I cancelled my order