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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 03:49 AM
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http://www.mandrelexhaustsystems.com...EXHAUST/Detail

Am I missing something? Brand new Borla exhaust for $255?
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 03:58 AM
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wtf? haha aren't brand new borlas like $500+?
i wouldnt trust it
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:03 AM
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upon closer inspection...the muffler in the photos says "magnaflow"
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:04 AM
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also, the picture looks like the pipes are welded together...
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:05 AM
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There is an option to change to Borla at the bottom, also $255. Is it only for certain pieces maybe?
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:07 AM
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at the bottom.. it says choose a "muffler"
im going to guess they weld on the borla, magnaflow etc mufflers to some POS catback

*NOTE: Muffler shown in picture is Magnaflow. System can be purchased with other muffler options. Pictures shown are for reference only.*
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:08 AM
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also, it is made from aluminum, you want your exhaust to be made from stainless steel.
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:12 AM
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255 is for aluminized steel. 330 for stainless. i've bought from them before, was satisfied
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:15 AM
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Really? 330 for a brand new Borla? Same as like straight from the Borla website? Gotta be a catch right
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:31 AM
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i bought the midpipe kit. i dont know about the borla. when their SS tubing order was late they emailed me and let me know, they gave me free flanges, gaskets, bolts and hangers and welded the flanges and hangers on free of charge since i decided to wait for their order instead of getting a refund. i was a very satisfied customer
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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not bad at all.
Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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wow this is my new favorite place to go....i can make my dream exhaust with their exhaust kit......mmmmmmmmmm
Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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This is a good shop - they're known as "Miami Mufflers" down here. They made my 3" s-pipe and 3" exhaust... all mandrel bent.

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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:25 AM
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that looks and sounds pretty good..
i dont get it though.. i thought custom didnt use brand names? hence custom?
i see the magnaflow canister thing

sorry i dont know much about custom exhausts
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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custom as in pieced together and welded as well until a bolt-on that comes ready to install.
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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I thinking about using these guys to make a custom exhaust. Can anyone give any possible reasons why this wouldn't be a good idea? It really does seem too good to be true, but sometimes the modgods shine upon us...
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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wish i had found them earlier. would've made things a lot easier and saved me some money. i have my ideal exhaust now thanks to them at a great price too!
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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The prices are great but I would like to see some more reviews regarding them. I assume the kit includes everything to do it yourself. Is the pipe flanged so it can be bolted onto the mid-pipe? The pic says it is but I would confirmation!
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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I have a custom exhaust from my injen axle back all the way up to the down pipe and it sound amazing.. Go Custom. or piece by piece and spend money for brand names.. i spent 175
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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I plan on getting something but do not really have time to find a reputable shop and want something I can install myself. I want it to look good and be cost effective. Knowing axle backs to not add much hp does not bother me. It is either this website or a Strup, which I had on my xA (rest its soul)!
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