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Originally Posted by Anubis
I just want to say that after installing my vibrant exhaust tonight I can honestly say that this is NOT a bolt on system, at least not if you don't want leaks. No matter how hard you tighted the clamp exhaust leak is still present. The clamp is the biggest waste of time, and the dumbest idea i have ever seen. I would say take the exhaust to a shop to have it done, and get the two non-flanged pipes welded. I did the install myself and now i have to get it welded anyway due to leaks from the clamp. Trust me it can't be done.....
That said even with the crappy leak the overall design, and sound of the system is amazing. Nice deep tone, not rasp at all, no drone at all at least not enough to matter. I am happy with my purchase, but i wanted to give a heads up to you guys who plan to install it yourself.
P.S. my resonator had dents in it too........:Mad:
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Wow, that confirms what I feared all along that the clamp isn't really sufficient enough to keep the two ends together since there is always a tiny gap that will push out and cause a small exhaust leak.
I may just wait until I can get it to a shop and have them install it and weld those two pieces.
I think Tai already send a complaint to Vibrant about the dented Resonators.
Personally, I don't think it's Fed Ex's fault but the way the system is packaged and the resonator can bang freely against a pointed exhaust hanger that's why probably one of those hangers was bent a bit.
I can't wait to get the thing installed and hear the roar. Just wish Vibrant wouldn't have opted for cutting the pipe which may have cost them a little bit in shipping but it sure costs us more because we can't install them ourselves
without the fear of constant exhaust leaks.