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Old 12-16-15, 03:55 PM
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Default Ls400 1998-2000 celsior 20 aimgain rear mufflers buy or pass

Hey all so im on craigslist looking at the ls400's i came up on a couple of aimgain parts like exhaust stated on title i was wondering if anyone else has these and if 700 is a steal or a bust. also wondering if im going to have to make some cut outs on the stock bumper since these exhaust tips are dual please let me know i know the items wont last long heres the url from craigslist anything will help before i buy thanks.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/5339552020.html
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you are basically paying for the name, and this exhaust looks to be modded already to sit higher up into the bumper which will most likely need to be cutout. you can always have the exhaust shop hang the mufflers lower so no bumper modding is necessary.

as for the price, i have a brand new axle back exhaust from JIC Magic and it cost me almost half that price. just a thought...and yes i have both canisters, no modding necessary on the bumper or on the exhaust itself.
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
you are basically paying for the name, and this exhaust looks to be modded already to sit higher up into the bumper which will most likely need to be cutout. you can always have the exhaust shop hang the mufflers lower so no bumper modding is necessary.

as for the price, i have a brand new axle back exhaust from JIC Magic and it cost me almost half that price. just a thought...and yes i have both canisters, no modding necessary on the bumper or on the exhaust itself.
Less than $700 for both sides? Where did you find that deal?
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modded, scratched and dented...basically no f*ks given by previous owner(s) -- $700 no thanks but that's just me.
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I've come to the conclusion to pass lol thanks ya'll but timmy got a jic magic exhaust for half that price ill look somewhere else and yeah i was basically paying for the name but i did noticed that it was modded to a extent where it would be higher and i did not want to get a after market bumper cuz that means paint and stuff would be in the mix too and cutouts would just rip me a new butthole thanks.

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Originally Posted by Hiroshi12
Less than $700 for both sides? Where did you find that deal?
Originally Posted by SteezyLS98
I've come to the conclusion to pass lol thanks ya'll but timmy got a jic magic exhaust for half that price ill look somewhere else and yeah i was basically paying for the name but i did noticed that it was modded to a extent where it would be higher and i did not want to get a after market bumper cuz that means paint and stuff would be in the mix too and cutouts would just rip me a new butthole thanks.
well i suppose mine is special that it was one of those deals on craigslist that come once in a lifetime. upon pickup, i realized the seller actually worked at JIC Magic here in so cal. all the cool race cars in the lot gave it away . funny thing is i sold it just yesterday for under $400, unused, after being in the classifieds (not here) since september!

check yahoo auctions japan for exhaust prices, then add about $200 for importing it into the US and you should get a ball park figure on the cost. it can be as much as $700 but you should have more to choose from.
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
well i suppose mine is special that it was one of those deals on craigslist that come once in a lifetime. upon pickup, i realized the seller actually worked at JIC Magic here in so cal. all the cool race cars in the lot gave it away . funny thing is i sold it just yesterday for under $400, unused, after being in the classifieds (not here) since september!

check yahoo auctions japan for exhaust prices, then add about $200 for importing it into the US and you should get a ball park figure on the cost. it can be as much as $700 but you should have more to choose from.
Awesome deal too. I put them on yesterday. I need a rear lip now or something because it looks like it just sits there.
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Originally Posted by Pistachio
Awesome deal too. I put them on yesterday. I need a rear lip now or something because it looks like it just sits there.
Any pictures by any chance
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Originally Posted by SteezyLS98
Any pictures by any chance





Not many pics for now.
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
well i suppose mine is special that it was one of those deals on craigslist that come once in a lifetime. upon pickup, i realized the seller actually worked at JIC Magic here in so cal. all the cool race cars in the lot gave it away . funny thing is i sold it just yesterday for under $400, unused, after being in the classifieds (not here) since september!

check yahoo auctions japan for exhaust prices, then add about $200 for importing it into the US and you should get a ball park figure on the cost. it can be as much as $700 but you should have more to choose from.
Yeah, tried that already but with digi tail lights and I got burned. Besides the outrageous postage costs from Japan - most sellers (especially with used products) will not allow returns. That's risky business unless you can be 1000% sure your purchase will fit. JMO.
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LOL I had my entire exhaust made for less than that.
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