Troubles in paradise.
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From: Florida
Troubles in paradise.
Well, I've been having this horrible rattling in the rear of the car since I took my SLP Loudmouths and put the stock exhaust on. It was only a temporary thing because I was getting my flowmasters put on a couple days later. The sound is like something vibrating into the body of the car and it sounds horrible, and after the flowmasters the sound didn't go away.
I had some service done down in Florida when I drove down here, basic stuff... and really liked their service. Decided to see if they'd remedy the situation and immediately seeing the flowmasters they blamed it on the exhaust. So they want to charge me the non-warranty rate to diagnose the noise properly.
I feel this is going to get ugly already, and tried explaining that it was like that with the stock mufflers but obviously they've probably heard all the stories... Just feel like venting because I've been under there, smacked a few things around and couldn't get the thing to make any noise... The exhaust seemed solid... blah.
I had some service done down in Florida when I drove down here, basic stuff... and really liked their service. Decided to see if they'd remedy the situation and immediately seeing the flowmasters they blamed it on the exhaust. So they want to charge me the non-warranty rate to diagnose the noise properly.
I feel this is going to get ugly already, and tried explaining that it was like that with the stock mufflers but obviously they've probably heard all the stories... Just feel like venting because I've been under there, smacked a few things around and couldn't get the thing to make any noise... The exhaust seemed solid... blah.
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RE: Troubles in paradise.
It only started happening after you changed the exhaust? It's touching the frame some place whilst running, simple. If you're worried about Dealership costs drop into a local Midas or whatever and let them look at it. What could it cost? $25 for a re-hang?
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RE: Troubles in paradise.
I had the same problem,after I putthe Pypeskit on my 6er.(Sounds like a metalic clanking/grinding?). My dad and I looked at it last night and just stuffed some cardboard pieces inbetween the hangers and the actual pipe and I didn't hear the sound on the way to school this morning. Not sure how long this solution will last, but it seems to be working for now.
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RE: Troubles in paradise.
ORIGINAL: IrishGoalie31
I had the same problem, after I put the Pypes kit on my 6er. (Sounds like a metalic clanking/grinding?). My dad and I looked at it last night and just stuffed some cardboard pieces inbetween the hangers and the actual pipe and I didn't hear the sound on the way to school this morning. Not sure how long this solution will last, but it seems to be working for now.
I had the same problem, after I put the Pypes kit on my 6er. (Sounds like a metalic clanking/grinding?). My dad and I looked at it last night and just stuffed some cardboard pieces inbetween the hangers and the actual pipe and I didn't hear the sound on the way to school this morning. Not sure how long this solution will last, but it seems to be working for now.
Now seriously stuffing cardboard pieces next to your exhaust pipe doesn't sound very safe. Cardboard is very flammable. Exhaust piping gets extremely hot. The math is pretty easy here, your a fire waiting to happen. I'd get the cardboard out of there and fix the hangers, or take it to a muffler shop and have them do it.
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RE: Troubles in paradise.
ORIGINAL: jaiasmit
Be sure to post up the pics when your car goes up in flames. JK
Now seriously stuffing cardboard pieces next to your exhaust pipe doesn't sound very safe. Cardboard is very flammable. Exhaust piping gets extremely hot. The math is pretty easy here, your a fire waiting to happen. I'd get the cardboard out of there and fix the hangers, or take it to a muffler shop and have them do it.
ORIGINAL: IrishGoalie31
I had the same problem, after I put the Pypes kit on my 6er. (Sounds like a metalic clanking/grinding?). My dad and I looked at it last night and just stuffed some cardboard pieces inbetween the hangers and the actual pipe and I didn't hear the sound on the way to school this morning. Not sure how long this solution will last, but it seems to be working for now.
I had the same problem, after I put the Pypes kit on my 6er. (Sounds like a metalic clanking/grinding?). My dad and I looked at it last night and just stuffed some cardboard pieces inbetween the hangers and the actual pipe and I didn't hear the sound on the way to school this morning. Not sure how long this solution will last, but it seems to be working for now.
Now seriously stuffing cardboard pieces next to your exhaust pipe doesn't sound very safe. Cardboard is very flammable. Exhaust piping gets extremely hot. The math is pretty easy here, your a fire waiting to happen. I'd get the cardboard out of there and fix the hangers, or take it to a muffler shop and have them do it.
And be sure to thank your dad for the super quick fix.[:@][:'(]
Only kidding, but get the cardboard out ASAP.
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RE: Troubles in paradise.
ORIGINAL: Menace
Well, I've been having this horrible rattling in the rear of the car since I took my SLP Loudmouths and put the stock exhaust on. It was only a temporary thing because I was getting my flowmasters put on a couple days later. The sound is like something vibrating into the body of the car and it sounds horrible, and after the flowmasters the sound didn't go away.
I had some service done down in Florida when I drove down here, basic stuff... and really liked their service. Decided to see if they'd remedy the situation and immediately seeing the flowmasters they blamed it on the exhaust. So they want to charge me the non-warranty rate to diagnose the noise properly.
I feel this is going to get ugly already, and tried explaining that it was like that with the stock mufflers but obviously they've probably heard all the stories... Just feel like venting because I've been under there, smacked a few things around and couldn't get the thing to make any noise... The exhaust seemed solid... blah.
Well, I've been having this horrible rattling in the rear of the car since I took my SLP Loudmouths and put the stock exhaust on. It was only a temporary thing because I was getting my flowmasters put on a couple days later. The sound is like something vibrating into the body of the car and it sounds horrible, and after the flowmasters the sound didn't go away.
I had some service done down in Florida when I drove down here, basic stuff... and really liked their service. Decided to see if they'd remedy the situation and immediately seeing the flowmasters they blamed it on the exhaust. So they want to charge me the non-warranty rate to diagnose the noise properly.
I feel this is going to get ugly already, and tried explaining that it was like that with the stock mufflers but obviously they've probably heard all the stories... Just feel like venting because I've been under there, smacked a few things around and couldn't get the thing to make any noise... The exhaust seemed solid... blah.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: North Carolina
RE: Troubles in paradise.
I have a fix for you. You can buy my Pypes off road H-pipe, and you won't be able to hear the rattle if it's still there. I installed it yesterday, and I'm taking it off today. Too loud with my stingers for my daily driver. It does sound really good though. I'll give you a deal. 
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RE: Troubles in paradise.
"Now seriously stuffing cardboard pieces next to your exhaust pipe doesn't sound very safe. Cardboard is very flammable. Exhaust piping gets extremely hot. The math is pretty easy here, your a fire waiting to happen. I'd get the cardboard out of there and fix the hangers, or take it to a muffler shop and have them do it."
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