New Corsa exhaust not level
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New Corsa exhaust not level
Hello i bought a Corsa extreme exhaust, and i had a muffler shop put it on, the left side mufflers are fine but the right side is crooked and not level it's about one inch inward then the left side, they also spot wielded the clamps onto the pipe, how can i go about fixing this, can wields easily be broken? Or should i take it to a different muffler shop to get it fixed? Thanks
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Hello i bought a Corsa extreme exhaust, and i had a muffler shop put it on, the left side mufflers are fine but the right side is crooked and not level it's about one inch inward then the left side, they also spot wielded the clamps onto the pipe, how can i go about fixing this, can wields easily be broken? Or should i take it to a different muffler shop to get it fixed? Thanks
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Hello i bought a Corsa extreme exhaust, and i had a muffler shop put it on, the left side mufflers are fine but the right side is crooked and not level it's about one inch inward then the left side, they also spot wielded the clamps onto the pipe, how can i go about fixing this, can wields easily be broken? Or should i take it to a different muffler shop to get it fixed? Thanks
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They asked me if i wanted them spot wielded they said it would insure the pipes won't move, maybe i should have said no, before they spot wielded the clamps, i seen that the pipes were not level crooked inward, they said it was an Illusion, yeah whatever, another muffler shop said they could fix it, i would hope so it don't look right at all. And the pipes sound awesome, when in the cockpit with the windows down it sounds amazing, they are very Loud when i stood away from the car while my wife was revving the engine, the stock pipes on a corvette are a joke! The Corsa extreme was a awesome purchase and makes my car sound mean and vicious, i would love to add headers to it one day to make it even louder Haha i have to beware of cops i love to play with my Vette to much, i fly on the interstate sometimes and hit 100, it's so much fun, i need a real good radar detecter where i can fly in some places…. Thanks
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Depends upon the extent of the tack weld that was done on how easy it is to break. The design of the pipes/clamps is such that the tips can relatively easily be made level BEFORE tightening up the clamps. Welds should NOT be needed.
I personally would take it back to the shop that did the work and insist they make it right. Why pay twice for the same job....
I personally would take it back to the shop that did the work and insist they make it right. Why pay twice for the same job....
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If the weld can't be broken, then they owe you a new exhaust system IMO. I'm sure it'll work out fine though. If they couldn't line up the tips correctly, their welds are probably sub par as well. I would take it back to them and demand they fix the issue. If they're uncooperative, screw 'em. It should be a simple fix, and someone else will help you out for little to nothing. Glad you're enjoying the new sound. It's intoxicating I'm sure. Be careful with the mod bug though... When it bites, it bites hard!
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Depends upon the extent of the tack weld that was done on how easy it is to break. The design of the pipes/clamps is such that the tips can relatively easily be made level BEFORE tightening up the clamps. Welds should NOT be needed.
I personally would take it back to the shop that did the work and insist they make it right. Why pay twice for the same job....
I personally would take it back to the shop that did the work and insist they make it right. Why pay twice for the same job....
No reason to accept shoddy work from the shop. Insist they fix it.
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it sounds like they didn't install the over axle pipes into the canisters evenly so that's why the tips don't match up when looking from the side/top... once the spot welds are broken and clamps loosened up you can either push the pipes in tighter or pull them apart, whichever it needs to be in proper adjustment... the welding might also void the warranty, check with corsa about that if it's of any concern... they should have paid more attention to what they were doing but I would give them another shot to fix it right if you don't want to tackle it yourself... there isn't a whole lot you can screw up by bolting on an axle back so surely they would take a little more care the second time around
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Did you pay the guy when he was done? That would have been the time to say they are not straight. I don't know your age, or experience, but this might be a life lesson for you. You never pay anyone until it meets your satisfaction. Many shops do have a satisfaction guarantee, but I would imagine a shop like this that did not take pride in their work to begin with, would not want to do work over , especially when you have no real leverage. Holding back on the payment would have been the leverage you needed when you inspected the work. That's all water over the dam now... You could go back and try to guilt them into a fix. being welded, usually just means a tack when C5 exhaust all come with clamps. If they welded the whole seem, you might as well forget about it.. unless of course you paid with a credit card... You could then file a claim for unsatisfactory work.
Good Luck.. If this doesn't work out for you, at least learn from this for the next time. Make sure everything is right before you pay anyone.
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Good Luck.. If this doesn't work out for you, at least learn from this for the next time. Make sure everything is right before you pay anyone.
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I got home after having my Corsa Touring exhaust put on at a shop. It wasn't level either. So I got under and saw how to adjust it and it was an easy fix.
By the way, I like the touring exhaust. Good sound on take off with no drone on the highway. An old man's exhaust I guess.
By the way, I like the touring exhaust. Good sound on take off with no drone on the highway. An old man's exhaust I guess.
