is this normal for a new exhaust?
Sep 23, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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is this normal for a new exhaust?
Megan Racing, New in box, is this amount of rust normal?
Sep 23, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Looks to me, that's an used exhaust someone returned. That's sucks.
Sep 23, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Uhh it's just a poor weld job, some contamination or poor metals or maybe D. ALL OF THE ABOVE..but I don't think it was used.
Sep 23, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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so, do i just steel wire it, or sand it off? or just install it.
Sep 23, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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It's going to be covered in soot within a day so just leave it. Make sure you don't tighten the bolts too tight or forget the gasket.
Sep 24, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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This seriously does not look like a new exhaust. It may be poor craftsmanship and build quality, but I doubt it. You should talk to your seller about it. Hope you can get this issue resolved.
Sep 24, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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it was stapled, and everything. no signs of being re staple either. should i prime it first? im sure Megan Racing has a decent reputation.
Sep 24, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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to me it looks like a less than perfect weld job, because it sits where the weld was done. heat from outside, heats inside and expands and oxidizes?
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