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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knows if the mega cat back drift spec exhaust fitment issue had been resolved im thinking about buying it
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Its fixed, no bumper burning on mine. Ive already put 3000miles on it as well. You can drive to PA and ill show you if you want.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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I'm not positive but I think that there is 2 different versions.. if you buy it new it should be the updated version without fitment issues.

Or you could wait a few more weeks and the OEM style should be available.


Edit: damn zer0 and his fast post replies.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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lol, v2 is the only version they sell at the moment for drift spec.
Old Jun 3, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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ive put about 1,000 miles on my megan drift spec with no burning at all. i do notice the exhaust hitting on the brace thats underneath the car though, ive been trying to fix that without bending the brace.
Old Jun 4, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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Just bend the mounting rods on the midpipe closest to the bracket upwards and it goes away.
Old Jun 4, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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no fitment issuses! had mine installed 1 week after i got my car.. which was a month ago. Sounds excellent, and no bumper burning!
Old Jun 5, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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thanks guys you made my descion easier
Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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hahahaha i just looked at my car, and my bumpers melted. oh well i guess they aren't all fixed up after all
Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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lol. ouch
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:04 AM
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haha.. when did you get your exhaust d_gage? I got mine a month ago..
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:07 AM
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Mine is fine an dandy. If you install it right you shouldnt have a problem...
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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got mine about a month ago also, and yes i installed it correctly. i didn't do the clamp mod to the exhaust hanger like most people did. maybe i should though... ill put it up on my lift tonight to see if i missed anything when i installed it
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by zer0
Mine is fine an dandy. If you install it right you shouldnt have a problem...
yup
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Maybe you got a older version that was sitting in stock somewhere.
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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^ Yea, Depends who you bought it from.
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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hey zer0 where did you get your exhaust from and how much was it
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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$300 shipped frm C2AUTO, a sponser here on SL.
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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got a website or number or link
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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