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If you really want to see some debate over this, log onto any Subaru forum LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
So, the headers have been installed. And.... IT SOUNDS AMAZING! Very loud! But oddly, doesn't drone too much when cruising at highway speeds. I have only driven ito maybe 20 minutes total (it's late at night now), but I must say, I am so happy with the results! My girlfriend even asked why I didn't do this mod earlier lol
[emoji1316] Can't wait to hear it in person! So now you can help me install headers on the M when the time comes [emoji28]Quote:
Originally Posted by FL116
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It was a painful install lolQuote:
Originally Posted by bosszhp
Some video clips of the exhaust with the ebay headers installed.
http://youtu.be/infIl43wNMQ
http://youtu.be/838Y0RZ2qHE
Any of you with the Vibrant exhaust experienced any rattling noise during idle? The temperatures have dipped here to low single digits (38F-42F) in the mornings and when I went to drop by wife off at the subway station, as soon as she opened the door to get out, there was a loud rattling noise coming from the rear end.
Later, when I got to work and put my car to 'P' and got out of the car, the rattle was still there. I put my foot against the exhaust outlet for a quick few seconds and the rattle went away. Foot off the exhaust, and the rattle comes back. Any clues?
Might be bumping against the heat shield somewhere? Is the muffler welded on or bolted on? Maybe a nut is loose somewhere?
I just remember my father's 540i would get random clanking from the front right wheel when temps were around 32-37F. Turned out to be the dust plate was shifted in just the right way due to temps to make it bump against some other part of the suspension. No amount of tightening would fix it. Just ended up living with it.
Thanks! It is welded on. I will try to grab a better view of it later on...I too suspected a heat shield rattle.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Ok, figured out what was causing the obnoxious rattling sound at idle. Ironically, it seems like a vibration dampener piece had come loose and was resting on the exhaust pipes. Pics:
http://i.imgur.com/g8yjDJth.jpg
Closer look:
http://i.imgur.com/Fs4ndv6h.jpg
I yanked it out and will put it back on when the car is on lifts next time. Not sure how this could just come loose on its own
Note failure of black finish 14 months after installation-
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SucksQuote:
Originally Posted by Dual
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Dang, that's a bummer. Thanks for following up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dual
Can you get it replaced under warranty?
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Hope so. I've been right out straight and have to find the company (as opposed to Amazon).Quote:
Originally Posted by FungShui
An update- I received an email from Vibrant on the 13th saying "I am sorry to hear you are experiencing an issue with our product. Please provide photos and a copy of your invoice and we will get a replacement sent out to you."
I sent three photos, a copy of the invoice and a copy of the invoice from the exhaust installer. I added "If at all possible I would like to move to a stainless-finish product, since the flat black failed so completely and quickly. Please let me know if such a product is an option for me."
No response. I tickled them three days ago- nothing yet.
Not that I've given up on them- please view this simply as an update.
Fingers crossed
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They have stopped responding to my emails.
That's very disappointing to hear
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Have considered just to polish it by yourself to remedy it? Try to shoot them another email!
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They don't have polish version or just bare metal
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http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...oducts_id=3553Quote:
Originally Posted by rguti153
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...oducts_id=1153
Different design tips , mmmmQuote:
Originally Posted by Aeternalis
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After looking at all of the exhaust options, I have decided to go with this setup but just slightly modified. I spoke to my local exhaust installer and he convinced me to go with the Vibrant 1149 version since the 3" opening going into the muffler will be closer to OEM spec since the factory muffler has a dual 2" pipe going into the muffler. He also stated that I would get a better sound if I altogether remove both resonators and add a single Vibrant resonator in addition to the Vibrant muffler. I like this idea since he will remove the entire exhaust system as a single piece that way it will be easier to bring it back to stock if I need to.
I am looking forward to having this installed next week - my hope is that it ends up being just 10%-20% louder than stock with minimal drone and no rasp.