Mazdaspeed Exhaust failure (no warranty)
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Mazdaspeed Exhaust failure (no warranty)
I had the Mazdaspeed SS catback system installed in September 2007 by the dealership. The baffle/pipe within the canisters have separated from the canisters and are now 'jingling' like a loose exhaust shield (drives me nuts when at the drive-thru). Mazda says no-luck 1-year warranty on Mazdaspeed parts. I had Midas cut the tailpipe off the canister, tack the baffle pipe and TIG-weld the tailpipe back on (they did a great job ~$100). Now the LH-side is loose.
Has anyone else had this issue? The cost of the system has gone from $850 in 2007 to $1250. So I may as well look at any of the after market systems to replace the Mazdaspeed.
Has anyone else had this issue? The cost of the system has gone from $850 in 2007 to $1250. So I may as well look at any of the after market systems to replace the Mazdaspeed.
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the racing beat system is amazing. Really really happy with mine. The mechanic that installed it actually called Racing Beat himself to tell them how impressed he was with the build quality.
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I knew someone who had a problem with his but it was on a mazdaspeed 6. Same problem you were having, I think it got replaced with something different though.
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I have the single and I've had zero issues. As for the specs i'm not really sure about the weight difference but the sound is great and from what I understand it's just slightly quieter at WOT then the dual but not by much.
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Bad luck in your case? I also had a chance to have a look at a Racing Beat exhaust and the welds were not up to the mazdaspeed's ones so i guess that that's just a matter individual luck.
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