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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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I am presently waiting on Borla to start shipping their full Cat Back Stinger system for the 09 so I can pull the trigger.

Several different install threads state to lift the car high enough, move the sway bar, etc, etc to get the OEM rear backs off.

Why not just break out the Reciprocating saw and turn the factory system to Spaghetti?

The more I think about it, why in the heck do I want to trip over the OEM exhaust system for the next several years?

I really can't see a prospective buyer for my car who is walking away doing a 180 when I shout out, Oh Yeah I saved the original exhaust too.

If many of you save the exhaust, what do you expect to really gain from holding on to it?
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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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IF you sell your car, swap factory exhaust back in and sell the Borla here.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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IF you sell your car, swap factory exhaust back in and sell the Borla here.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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I put my stock system back on after a year. I'm glad I saved it. I stored it in the attic.
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Originally Posted by USAF-Vette
IF you sell your car, swap factory exhaust back in and sell the Borla here.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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I guess I will crawl underneath the car with the intention to save the exhaust.

The second I see blood though that saw is coming out.

I know what you guys are saying, thanks.

What made me think of this is when I went out to my shed yesterday and noticing a factory exhaust system for my Road King.

It's not even off the Road King that I am riding now
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