Received my Borla today, but WTF>>
08-27-2005, 09:15 PM
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Sounds like a small disaster. Get a call tag, ship the parts back and start over with a better vendor.
If that is really a Borla weld, I would go elsewhere. That is total garbage work.
If that is really a Borla weld, I would go elsewhere. That is total garbage work.
08-27-2005, 11:15 PM
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Not the best, but I've seen worse.
I say wait til Monday when you can talk to someone that might be able to explain the situation, then decide if you want to ship it back.
08-28-2005, 03:57 AM
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This is mine which I received from TT-Stuff...>>
<img src="http://images4.fotki.com/v41/photos/5/58883/308391/DSCN0631-vi.jpg">
It didn't align proper so I took it to a muffler shop (this past spring no less) and got it fixxed.
It didn't align proper so I took it to a muffler shop (this past spring no less) and got it fixxed.
08-28-2005, 05:04 AM
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It hurts to see your hard earned $ pay a high premium for pipes but...
the welds look complete so I would not worry about it. Put the system on once you hear the sweet sounds you'll never think about the welds again.
08-28-2005, 05:27 AM
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I was going to mention the same thing: I'm no weld expert
but my welds look similar - I didn't think the welds were "sloppy" and it in no way affects the function of the exhaust.
08-28-2005, 07:05 AM
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Some steel wool or a scotch bright will help.
You can get out the discoloration and improve the "grain" but as soon as you run it, it will begin to turn a bit brown at the hot spots. On the other hand, it will likely last forever. Borla did a muffler for my 1982 DeLorean ten years ago. Looked about the same as the photos you guys have posted here.
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