Cat Back Install
Melting Slicks
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From: Jensen Beach FL
Russell, I have model #15713 (axle back only) and they were about $1100 when I bought them 3 years ago (I tried to find the receipt but could not find it). They go on sale around this time of year so check Forum sponsor's to get your best deal. The mufflers and tail pipes are highly polished and very nice looking. Mine still look like new after 3 years. The fit and finish was perfect.
I just went on MF's site (MagnaFlow.com) and see they have a new model (#16732) which are much less expensive. Don't know the difference but you could contact them and ask.
I just went on MF's site (MagnaFlow.com) and see they have a new model (#16732) which are much less expensive. Don't know the difference but you could contact them and ask.
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From: TEMECULA CALIFORNIA
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GET THE PACE CAR CORSA. NO DRONE, PERIOD. DO THE X PIPE AND THEYLL SOUND GREAT AT IDLE AND EVEN BETTER WHEN YOU OPEN IT UP.
Melting Slicks
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From: Jensen Beach FL
A lot of folks like the Corsa's exotic sound but it is not for everyone. I liken it to the sound of a boat motor. Sound is a very individual thing and if you can hear different systems before buying that is ideal.
Racer
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From: Toronto Ontario
but it's not for the faint of heart
What do you mean??
What is the scary part?
P.S. If you are taking aftermarket off, and on, I don't think the sway bar is an issue, and car does not have to be lifted that high...Does it?? (I'm swapping my borla's out, so mine are two piece)
What do you mean??
What is the scary part?
P.S. If you are taking aftermarket off, and on, I don't think the sway bar is an issue, and car does not have to be lifted that high...Does it?? (I'm swapping my borla's out, so mine are two piece)
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Race Director
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Having the front end on ramps as you raise the rear, casues the car to roll.
You may have to separately jack the fron t end up to reposition the ramps...
The bottom of the rear fascia needs to be about 28 inches (MN6)or higher (A4) off the ground. That is a lot of lift and must be done slowly and carefully.
You may have to separately jack the fron t end up to reposition the ramps...
The bottom of the rear fascia needs to be about 28 inches (MN6)or higher (A4) off the ground. That is a lot of lift and must be done slowly and carefully.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Kansas City area
Hi Rick -
Well - I think it is almost impossible to remove the passenger side catback without swinging the sway bar down - at least it is a lot more trouble than just unscrewing the 4 18mm bolts/nuts on the sway.....
Try to find someone in your area that has a lift. Its a 20 minute job on a lift.
If you don't have any luck there, just fond a muffler shop that will let you watch and / or help with the install.
The stock catbacks are essentially worthless (except Z06 Ti's...), but as noted above, you might need to re-install the stock system for unknown reasons.....
best regards-
mqqn
Well - I think it is almost impossible to remove the passenger side catback without swinging the sway bar down - at least it is a lot more trouble than just unscrewing the 4 18mm bolts/nuts on the sway.....
Try to find someone in your area that has a lift. Its a 20 minute job on a lift.
If you don't have any luck there, just fond a muffler shop that will let you watch and / or help with the install.
The stock catbacks are essentially worthless (except Z06 Ti's...), but as noted above, you might need to re-install the stock system for unknown reasons.....
best regards-
mqqn
Listen to this man. Clearly, he knows exactly what he's talking about. I helped a friend install mine (using a lift). We dropped the sway bar easily. Just remember to torque back to specs. 
Drifting
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From: Dayton Ohio
but it's not for the faint of heart
What do you mean??
What is the scary part?
P.S. If you are taking aftermarket off, and on, I don't think the sway bar is an issue, and car does not have to be lifted that high...Does it?? (I'm swapping my borla's out, so mine are two piece)
What do you mean??
What is the scary part?
P.S. If you are taking aftermarket off, and on, I don't think the sway bar is an issue, and car does not have to be lifted that high...Does it?? (I'm swapping my borla's out, so mine are two piece)
You shouldn't have to go nearly as high. I suspect that you may need to let the rear end droop to fish out the over-the-axle pipes, though.
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From: Pittsburg Ca.
Job is done. Did it last weekend . For all you do it yourselfers it is very simple.1. Back up on ramps. 2. Drop sway bar. 3. Cut off mufflers. 4. Pull Mufflers out. 5. Unbolt axle pipes and muffler hangers. 6.Remove pipes and hangers. 7. Install new system in reverse order. Took me less than an hour to do. Saved 135 bucks,that was the cheapest I could find a muffler shop to do it for. The sound is awsome, They are not loud at all. There is only drone in 1 spot around 2500 rpm which you hardly ever see in an a4............
Racer
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From: Toronto Ontario
Jacking any car 2+ feet off of the ground using ramps/stands and a typical floor jack isn't for everyone. It just needs to be done cautiously and slowly.
You shouldn't have to go nearly as high. I suspect that you may need to let the rear end droop to fish out the over-the-axle pipes, though.
You shouldn't have to go nearly as high. I suspect that you may need to let the rear end droop to fish out the over-the-axle pipes, though.
Jacked it up, looked at it, cold (really cold here in Toronto!!) changed my mind
Took it in, and for $80.00 the Corsa is in with new Stainless bolts. And it was a pain for these guys (as the mufflers were on the pipes already)
Nice and straight, sounds pretty good
Melting Slicks
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Now I'm not one to just throw money around, but paying a muffler shop $80-100 to throw it up on the lift and do the install is a no brainer. Sure its not too hard to do it at home, but there comes a time when you just pay to make it easier and from a safety standpoint also. Lucky my buddy had a lift I used and I've recently bought one cause I was just getting fed up with jacking cars and crawling under them.