[Z06] Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved?
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Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved?
I just installed my Stinger today. Like many, I have an issue with the left tip sticking out considerably more than the right.
I saw a couple of posts about Borla shipping replacement parts for people with problems. Is this how Borla is resolving the issue?
[Modified by Chalky'sC5, 7:56 PM 8/25/2002]
I saw a couple of posts about Borla shipping replacement parts for people with problems. Is this how Borla is resolving the issue?
[Modified by Chalky'sC5, 7:56 PM 8/25/2002]
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (yelloz06)
It is my understanding that Borla has acknowledged a fit problem. If this is true, what have they proposed for a fix?
Considerably means to me that for $600.00, the fit should be good and the tips should be expected to match up in length.
If they propose nothing, I'll do what I have to to clear up the clearance and length problem on my own. :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:
[Modified by Chalky'sC5, 9:36 PM 8/25/2002]
Considerably means to me that for $600.00, the fit should be good and the tips should be expected to match up in length.
If they propose nothing, I'll do what I have to to clear up the clearance and length problem on my own. :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:
[Modified by Chalky'sC5, 9:36 PM 8/25/2002]
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (Chalky'sC5)
The following is only my own $.02 worth
For what those sell for, they should line up perfectly to the naked eye. I will not be ordering any, then, if they can't fix a simple problem such as described. And the more that we buy them and fix ourselves, why should they fix them? And if we continue buying them without bitching, then they are going to say, "What problem" "Nobody told us about a fit problem". I am in favor of using whatever resources necessary to force the vendor/manufacturer to resolve any quality issues. If enough buyers/users return the product, they will fix the problem, especially if the exhaust is sent back to them on their nickel.
Thanks in advance
Gary Wells
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[Modified by Gary Wells, 12:37 PM 8/26/2002]
For what those sell for, they should line up perfectly to the naked eye. I will not be ordering any, then, if they can't fix a simple problem such as described. And the more that we buy them and fix ourselves, why should they fix them? And if we continue buying them without bitching, then they are going to say, "What problem" "Nobody told us about a fit problem". I am in favor of using whatever resources necessary to force the vendor/manufacturer to resolve any quality issues. If enough buyers/users return the product, they will fix the problem, especially if the exhaust is sent back to them on their nickel.
Thanks in advance
Gary Wells
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[Modified by Gary Wells, 12:37 PM 8/26/2002]
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (kumar75150)
I am **** about those kind of things...tips have to be perfectly lined up! If I spend that amount of money I expect it to fit right. I went with the GHL system partly because of that reason. I did have to do some minor adjusting with the GHL's but it was no big deal since there are three different areas where adjustment is possible.
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (WWK888)
I looked at a coupe this weekend with a set of Borlas installed. The owner said they weren't perfectly lined up yet but it was unnoticable to me. I think the daul tips aren't as obvious when misaligned as the stock quad tips are. My stock tips are off only slightly and stick out like a sore thumb. I should have my Borlas this week. After seeing them up close this weekend I have to say that for the price ($599 shipped)...nothing else comes even close.
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (yelloz06)
yelloZ06:
I didn't measure. My question was simple or so I thought. If I try to make the tips line up better, I end up with the left side pipe hitting under the trunk.
1: Does Borla have a problem with the Stinger system regarding fitment?
2: Do they have a solution? If they have a solution, I don't want to beat myself up trying to repair a flaw. It is possible, very possible that my system is fine but needs to be adjusted for proper fit. My car is also lowered.
Now , the disclaimer,
1: I installed my system in my garage.
2: I am not a exhaust tech.
Finally, I do like the system, and the sound. I would buy another.
:cool: :cool: :cheers:
I didn't measure. My question was simple or so I thought. If I try to make the tips line up better, I end up with the left side pipe hitting under the trunk.
1: Does Borla have a problem with the Stinger system regarding fitment?
2: Do they have a solution? If they have a solution, I don't want to beat myself up trying to repair a flaw. It is possible, very possible that my system is fine but needs to be adjusted for proper fit. My car is also lowered.
Now , the disclaimer,
1: I installed my system in my garage.
2: I am not a exhaust tech.
Finally, I do like the system, and the sound. I would buy another.
:cool: :cool: :cheers:
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (Chalky'sC5)
bottom line... call borla.
you can't get anything resolved unless you go to the source.
from what i've read in the past, there was a batch with alignment issue and those had problems, they replaced them with another set.
don
you can't get anything resolved unless you go to the source.
from what i've read in the past, there was a batch with alignment issue and those had problems, they replaced them with another set.
don
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (Gary Wells)
Gary-
I just had Borlas installed on the Z06 last week. They went in easily and the fit is near perfect. The exhaust shop said the last few he's installed have been much better in ease of installation.
I just had Borlas installed on the Z06 last week. They went in easily and the fit is near perfect. The exhaust shop said the last few he's installed have been much better in ease of installation.
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (Chalky'sC5)
I had the worst set in the world when I first ordered them. The driver's side over the axle pipe was in contact with the floor pan and the tips were not only uneven, they were coming out at different angles. Well one call to Borla and they overnighted me a new system that fits WAAAYY better. Still had to monkey with the driver's side so that it wouldnt hit the pan when I went over bumps. Now they are straight, level and sound mean!!! It was worth the pain I went through.
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (BIG LAW MAN)
Big Law Man:
I called Borla this morning. First suggested that I remove the left muffler and try and bend the tip in towards the muffler to reduce the length difference in tips. The big problem was the pipe hitting the bottom of the trunk after it came over the axle.
Ultimately, after trying that fix and reinstalling the left side again, I called Borla back. After the tech discussed my problem with someone else at Borla, they agreed to send me a new over the axle pipe for the left side. I hope I don't have to wait the 6 weeks I was quoted for the pipe to arrive.
BTW, my manufactured date was 7/18/02. All in all, very good customer service by Borla.
I called Borla this morning. First suggested that I remove the left muffler and try and bend the tip in towards the muffler to reduce the length difference in tips. The big problem was the pipe hitting the bottom of the trunk after it came over the axle.
Ultimately, after trying that fix and reinstalling the left side again, I called Borla back. After the tech discussed my problem with someone else at Borla, they agreed to send me a new over the axle pipe for the left side. I hope I don't have to wait the 6 weeks I was quoted for the pipe to arrive.
BTW, my manufactured date was 7/18/02. All in all, very good customer service by Borla.
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (Chalky'sC5)
Chalky,
They sent me an entire new system overnight, so I would assume after a little pressure by you they will overnight that pipe to you. My manufacter date was somewhere around that same time, either the 12th or the 18th of July. If you still have problems with the new pipe, call them back and ask for Louis. He was awesome in helping me and another forum member that had similar fitament issues. He is aware of the problems.
They sent me an entire new system overnight, so I would assume after a little pressure by you they will overnight that pipe to you. My manufacter date was somewhere around that same time, either the 12th or the 18th of July. If you still have problems with the new pipe, call them back and ask for Louis. He was awesome in helping me and another forum member that had similar fitament issues. He is aware of the problems.
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (BIG LAW MAN)
They must have seen that you were packin "Big" :lol: :lol:
Friend of mine spoke to a Damian and got the same 6 weeks for just the left pipe, and he pays return shipping. If it aint right, I'll tell him to call Louis :yesnod: :yesnod:
:cheers:
Friend of mine spoke to a Damian and got the same 6 weeks for just the left pipe, and he pays return shipping. If it aint right, I'll tell him to call Louis :yesnod: :yesnod:
:cheers:
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Re: Are the Borla Stinger issues resolved? (yelloz06)
yelloz06:
Just curious but did your friend ever get his replacment over the axle pipe?
I am still waiting. I was told to expect an addition 10 days due to some in house issues. I am less than thrilled so far with Borla's time tables. It would have been easier to give me a credit to go to a repair shop and have the bend adjusted in the pipe.
Just curious but did your friend ever get his replacment over the axle pipe?
I am still waiting. I was told to expect an addition 10 days due to some in house issues. I am less than thrilled so far with Borla's time tables. It would have been easier to give me a credit to go to a repair shop and have the bend adjusted in the pipe.