Why you should not buy a Megan DP.
Dec 17, 2006, 04:25 PM
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Why you should not buy a Megan DP.
If you have a IX DO NOT buy/install the Megan DP. I installed mine with a bit of room to spare between the ACD and the DP and from bumps etc. my car has sustained the damage pictured. It is the flex section that causes it and as far as I can tell there is no way to install it to prevent this from happening (other than using a spacer). I will be buying the Buschur DP which is made for the IX and I would recommend that if you have bought this DP you take a good look at your ACD...
Dec 17, 2006, 06:47 PM
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I've been posting this same quote I have saved on my desk top damn near since the IX was released. Only modifying it to adjust to the projected release date of a downpipe that WILL fit, and is ACTUALLY MADE FOR A IX! However, everyone SEEMS to know better than me, the guy who talks to Megan DAILY!!! You know, those vendors who are more interested in your money than what is right for your car. The ones who keep selling you guys 03-04 downpipes for your IX's. Well, I've about lost it with this, and say they are crooks, low people selling you whatever will get your money today.
The below is my standard reply to anyone wanting a XI downpipe...
The below is my standard reply to anyone wanting a XI downpipe...
The 05-06' downpipes are still on back order due to a redesign. Any vendor selling an 05-06 owner a Megan or Megan “type” downpipe (regardless of company) right now is selling a 03-04 fitment. There have been repeated fitment problems with these on 05's and up. It will be late December, early January before there will one available from Megan for 05-06 Evos.
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I've been posting this same quote I have saved on my desk top damn near since the IX was released. Only modifying it to adjust to the projected release date of a downpipe that WILL fit, and is ACTUALLY MADE FOR A IX! However, everyone SEEMS to know better than me, the guy who talks to Megan DAILY!!! You know, those vendors who are more interested in your money than what is right for your car. The ones who keep selling you guys 03-04 downpipes for your IX's. Well, I've about lost it with this, and say they are crooks, low people selling you whatever will get your money today.
The below is my standard reply to anyone wanting a XI downpipe...
The below is my standard reply to anyone wanting a XI downpipe...
BTW sorry to the original poster, that stinks that happened to you. I hope everything works out for you.
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Dec 18, 2006, 04:43 PM
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I dont know about the other brands listed in this thread but I do have several experiences with the DC downpipe on IXs. The only thing I did to make them fit is put a very small dent in the pipe, about the size of a quarter and they fit fine. good luck with your situation man
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As of this point I don't think that the damage is internal I think that it is just to the exterior of the case. I didn't jump on this with the knowledge that the DP would do damage to the ACD. At any rate I will be replacing it with the stocker tomorrow and installing the Buschur DP as soon as it comes in.
I would hope that since it is common knowledge that there is a fitment issue with these on the 05s and 06s that it would be made sticky...
I would hope that since it is common knowledge that there is a fitment issue with these on the 05s and 06s that it would be made sticky...
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