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MAC cat-back not fitting right

Old 07-15-2007, 10:01 PM
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i just got a MAC catback from LMperformance and opened the box. Looking at this exhaust its not gunna fit over the rear axle and it doesnt look like the MAC i thought i was getting. Its got MAC mufflers but the pipes are bent and one piece from the muffler to where you bolt the tipps on. Anyone have the same problem??? need help asap do not want to return?
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Old 07-15-2007, 11:04 PM
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Default RE: MAC cat-back not fitting right

depends on the size you bought... my 2 1/2 inch set up worked fine from MAC the mufflers and rear pipes fit over the rear and the rear tail pipes bolted fine to the part that went over the rear. don't know why you think yours won't work need more info???
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Old 07-16-2007, 08:43 AM
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Default RE: MAC cat-back not fitting right

Mine is one piece from the muffler back, not like the two pieces ive seen in all the pics ive been looking at. I tried to fit it but i can get it to go over the axle. the body is jack up all the way. i do not want to have to dorp the rear.
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Old 07-16-2007, 08:52 AM
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lol....you need to lift your car and put just stands along your frame rails to let the suspension drop. trust me it will get over the top. i had a friend make the same mistake
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Old 07-16-2007, 10:52 AM
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Mine fits just fine. Check the part number and make sure that it is the correct one.
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Old 07-16-2007, 11:01 AM
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+1...let your suspension hang...it gives you a lot more room to work with!
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Old 07-16-2007, 09:14 PM
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Default RE: MAC cat-back not fitting right

i did i had the car up on the pinch welds and the suspension was hanging. the instructions are for my car. looks like i have to drop the rear fora d*mn exhaust. customer service left me a voicemail i have to call back tomorow.
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Old 07-16-2007, 09:18 PM
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Default RE: MAC cat-back not fitting right

i can't speak from personal experience, because i have yet to order my MAC catback...
but all the catbacks i've been looking at clearly show a 2 piece after-muffler pipe.
so, i'd say hell no.
you got the wrong pieces..
dont dent 'em up anymore
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Old 07-16-2007, 09:22 PM
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no i called mac today and those are the new design. they said they arnt making the 2 piece anymore
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Old 07-16-2007, 09:23 PM
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so far not to happy should have gotten the pypes violator
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