deestyle28

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Hi!
I'm new to CL and just purchased an F sport exhaust for my car. Any recommendations on reputable locations where I can go get it installed for a quality job and good price? I searched on the forums but I might be looking in the wrong places (still figuring out how to use this site lol). Southbay locations are preferred but I'm open to others as well. Worse case I'll just have the dealership install it. I know, I know... dealership labor is expensive

Your recommendations are much appreciated! Thanks!

KL411

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There's Elite Performance in Burlingame - knowledgeable guys

Serifiyah

I'm sure any muffler shop can install it. No need to take it to the dealership. I would yelp some local muffler shops and call for their prices.

lysis250

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Install it yourself and have a friend help you out, it is literally like a 30 minute job to take the old one off and put the new one on. Personally I would never pay anyone to do something that can be done by yourself.

metaleckz

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Its very easy. I don't have any previous experience but I installed it myself. But took me an hour.

pheonix72

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Yes, it is a simple 30 minutes diy (2 bolts and 6 exhaust hangers).
Bring the car (along with 12 packs) to my place and I will help you out;-)
Seriously, the shop shouldn't charge more than 1 labor hour.

deestyle28

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Thanks everyone for the feedback!

Does anyone know if my extended warranty will be affected if I opt to do it myself or have a muffler shop do it?

don

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It's a quick, easy and fun job - just simple bolt ons.

Your warranty will still be good.

DryEye

Do the install yourself, very easy to do. It took me 30-45 minutes installing the exhaust on my own. The only hard part about the install for me was getting the stock exhaust off of the rubber hangers and swapping two of the rubber hangers out for the ones that are supplied with the F-sport exhaust. soap and water did make it easy for me to slide the rubber hangers off.

Bonus: you feel good afterwards knowing that you installed the exhaust yourself.

richng

SpeedElement in San Jose - they do quite a lot of work for Lexus of Stevens Creek

shadowman

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Like others said, I did the install myself for the first time. It's a simple remove and replace.

Use WD-40 or Liquid Wrench on the hangers... they slide off like a charm.

Depending on the age of the exhausts on your car... the bolts may be rusted. Spray WD-40/Liquid Wrench on the bolts and let it soak over night. Tap on the bolts to help the lubricant seep into the thread.

You should have no issues unscrewing the bolts.

Take it to Speed Element or a muffler shop like Midas... they charged my cousin $20 bucks to install exhaust on his Integra. Shouldn't be that expensive to remove and replace.

don

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If you provide pizza and beer, I'm sure you would get a lot of volunteers from here to do it for you.

is250916

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spring install on 2is in Sacramento area. Anyone got a hook up?

RMMGS4

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Don't know a place in SAC but Autosport 209 in Stockton is an expert on Lexus. He's a member here on CL and has owned several Lexus as well.

He is also holding a meet this Saturday. Check out the other thread announcing AS#15.

Several heavily modded Lexus will be out there. Some have had their work done at this shop.

G4lexboi

Who wants to install my coilovers??? I can come to you!! 06 IS350 BC coils. Food, beer, money? Not much of that, but I can pay lol. Hit me up!