Please help. FI exhaust mufflers are ruined

babbagandu · 05-19-2012, 06:22 PM

Backed into a curb. Dented both of my mufflers. Here is a pic of the left one which is a bit worse than the right.

What are my options? Is this repairable? Will I need to get replacements mufflers from Tony and have them welded on?

Huckleberry · 05-19-2012, 06:27 PM

doesn't look all that bad.

babbagandu · 05-19-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

doesn't look all that bad.

It's driving me crazy man

LakeShow · 05-19-2012, 06:29 PM

You should ask Tony. Post this in the Fast Intentions thread, see if someone can help.

Huckleberry · 05-19-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

It's driving me crazy man

maybe try one of those mobile dent repair? they might be able to pull the dent out.

F.I. Inc. · 05-19-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

Backed into a curb. Dented both of my mufflers. Here is a pic of the left one which is a bit worse than the right.

What are my options? Is this repairable? Will I need to get replacements mufflers from Tony and have them welded on?

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but that muffler is toast! If the other side is even close to that than it will need to be replaced as well.

Now from a cost standpoint it is not cost effective to just replace the mufflers. Here is your best two options.

1) Send the rear section to us and I will see if i can just cut the 2 mufflers out and weld new ones in.

2) Purchase a new rear section from us. Option 1 will be slightly less money but this way you will not have any downtime.

Give me a call on Monday and we can go from there.

Thanks, Tony

babbagandu · 05-19-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but that muffler is toast! If the other side is even close to that than it will need to be replaced as well.

Now from a cost standpoint it is not cost effective to just replace the mufflers. Here is your best two options.

1) Send the rear section to us and I will see if i can just cut the 2 mufflers out and weld new ones in.

2) Purchase a new rear section from us. Option 1 will be slightly less money but this way you will not have any downtime.

Give me a call on Monday and we can go from there.

Thanks, Tony

Thanks Tony. I will call you on monday

RUFFSTUFF · 05-19-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but that muffler is toast! If the other side is even close to that than it will need to be replaced as well.

Now from a cost standpoint it is not cost effective to just replace the mufflers. Here is your best two options.

1) Send the rear section to us and I will see if i can just cut the 2 mufflers out and weld new ones in.

2) Purchase a new rear section from us. Option 1 will be slightly less money but this way you will not have any downtime.

Give me a call on Monday and we can go from there.

Thanks, Tony

I think the best option is to stop looking at it. I bet it is functionally fine...

babbagandu · 05-19-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

I think the best option is to stop looking at it. I bet it is functionally fine...

Yeah it works just fine but it looks like **** lol

frost · 05-19-2012, 09:59 PM

Can you even see it without crawling on the ground? Does it sound any different?

babbagandu · 05-19-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Can you even see it without crawling on the ground? Does it sound any different?

Yeah it's clearly visible from behind but I don't think the sound changed at all

RUFFSTUFF · 05-19-2012, 10:21 PM

Well then....

Stop.
Looking.
At it.
And drive.

G37Sam · 05-20-2012, 07:20 AM

LOL I was expecting to see the muffler shattered in pieces. This is nothing man

370Z Purist · 05-20-2012, 07:45 AM

As long as it is structurally sound and does not leak or cause flow issues, this is only a cosmetic thing... which means you can run it without any problems.

If the looks really bother you, then I guess you just need to lighten your wallet once again.

DIGItonium · 05-20-2012, 10:50 AM

The corner edge of the mufflers both of mine are pretty bad as well (just 1" section). Ever felt a 4" drop in the parking lot? Yea, that ruined my night.

05-19-2012, 06:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Huckleberry Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 410 Drives: Z Rep Power: 13	doesn't look all that bad. __________________

05-19-2012, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	You should ask Tony. Post this in the Fast Intentions thread, see if someone can help. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-19-2012, 10:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
RUFFSTUFF Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 370Z TOURING Rep Power: 13	Well then.... Stop. Looking. At it. And drive. __________________ 2012 370Z Touring w/ NAV, Black Powdercoat, aFe Takeda CAI, Invidia Gemini Ti-tip Catback Exhaust, DVD/NAV bypass

05-20-2012, 07:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 20	LOL I was expecting to see the muffler shattered in pieces. This is nothing man __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

05-20-2012, 07:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 18	As long as it is structurally sound and does not leak or cause flow issues, this is only a cosmetic thing... which means you can run it without any problems. If the looks really bother you, then I guess you just need to lighten your wallet once again. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

05-20-2012, 10:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	The corner edge of the mufflers both of mine are pretty bad as well (just 1" section). Ever felt a 4" drop in the parking lot? Yea, that ruined my night. __________________

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