Megan Racing: Updated AWD Downpipe and Catback! (3in.) Opinions?

[Gary 420A RS]

Well, not in KY anyway. As long as it's not above a certain noise level, everything is good. Sucks for you then I guess.... Buddy.

J/K.

not really since i'm in the military i can claim cali exempt. have a florida plate and call it a day. so i get pulled over yet nothing comes of it.

 

[Nayr747]

you must not live in california buddy. tell the cop when he pulls you over here that its legal. your leaving with a ticket. you can fight it but it makes it worse. so look at the people talking about this subject there in CALIFORNIA.

Just because the cop says something is illegal doesn't mean it is. And just because he writes you a ticket doesn't mean that you actually broke a law. And fighting traffic tickets in court is a good idea and will usually get the ticket taken off. You can even fight it through the mail (good for tickets in other states) and if they deny your appeal you can still fight it in court as if you never contested it. For some reason the legal system goes out of its way to not let you be informed about your rights. For instance, did you know you can leave an interigation at any time? You don't have to stay there. Many cops also illegaly search people's cars with no justification. But people's ignorance of their rights allows them to continue these practices.

 

[eclipsegsx1736]

Ok, it's definitely gonna be the N1 style, BUT the tip isnt melon shooter size like the Apexi. I believe the Apexi N1 is 4.5", this one will most likely be 3.5" tip but not sure yet. I just need to know if you want stainless tip to match the rest of the exhaust and muffler, or titanium with the burned effect. So far I've gotten mixed answers, and because of that I'll ask them if they'll offer both, but it sure would be simpler if they could just have it one way or the other.

 

[D_Eclipse9916]

Burned tip!!

 

[MaNGiNa24]

I personally don't like the burnt effect. The main factors I'm concerned with are price and performance, with sound being a distant concern as well.

It will sound no different than your average, made in china muffler mated to some 3" tubing.

You can say goodbye to relating the word "cheap" to megan racing, their prices are steadily rising and recently thier catback have increased in price almost by 30%. Those of you who are interested in one better hope they get it completed soon, otherwise it's only a matter of time before they start upping the prices and reducin the quality.

 

[eclipsegsx1736]

but you have to go through boaux(spelling) if you want any questions from MEGAN. thats basicly what i was told. not hating just mad because what they told me when i asked them a question.

Not sure why they told you that...Maybe you talked to the wrong guy . Also that's NOT how you spell my name thanks.

 

[Bigglesworth87]

Not sure why they told you that...Maybe you talked to the wrong guy . Also that's NOT how you spell my name thanks.

Thats just Gary, he knows how to spell it. Just chooses not to spell it correctly. He sent me a PM once and he knows my name is MIKE but still called me Cupcake! Go figure!

 

[Shane2GSX]

It will sound no different than your average, made in china muffler mated to some 3" tubing.

You can say goodbye to relating the word "cheap" to megan racing, their prices are steadily rising and recently thier catback have increased in price almost by 30%. Those of you who are interested in one better hope they get it completed soon, otherwise it's only a matter of time before they start upping the prices and reducin the quality.

I've been checking on their site a few times per week and have noticed prices going up as well. The main reason I was attracted to Megan Racing was because they offered what appeared to be a quality piece for a cheaper price. Now that they are increasing their prices, I may consider something else.

 

[Shane2GSX]

If it's burnt tip, I am definitely not buying from Megan Racing. This is getting ridiculous. I thought their main concern was "performance".

 

[Bigglesworth87]

If it's burnt tip, I am definitely not buying from Megan Racing. This is getting ridiculous. I thought their main concern was "performance".

How is it getting ridiculous? It’s just an extra option, not that it will hurt performance. Is it ridiculous if Megan wants to give us what we want and not receive any more complaints on this particular product? What I think is ridiculous is the fact people have the nerve to get butt hurt on a damn thread on the internet instead of just doing what the original poster asked for. So you give +1 vote for plain tip! That’s all you have to say. As for me, even though my catback is already done I would like to see the burnt tip simply because it’s a little different then the N1.

 

[Shane2GSX]

Well, I don't like burnt tip personally. But obviously, no that won't hurt performance. I just don't think they should hold the product up over what the tip is gonna be like, if that is part of the hold up. My point was that if they are going to up the price do to the burnt tip (as one person suggested), than obviously performance is not their main concern. They are looking to charge more for styling.

 

[Bigglesworth87]

Well, I don't like burnt tip personally. But obviously, no that won't hurt performance. I just don't think they should hold the product up over what the tip is gonna be like, if that is part of the hold up. My point was that if they are going to up the price do to the burnt tip (as one person suggested), than obviously performance is not their main concern. They are looking to charge more for styling.

That's a very valid and good point Shane! I will agree with that 100%. Although, I do think Megan wants us to get off their backs with how our exhaust systems turned out from the original design. So if they give us EXACTLY what we want then we wont be complaining anymore. Beau, just tell them to ship it already if this is the final decision to ship it. Just plain tip and send it! Its obvious a lot of tuners are going to buy it regardless of the tip. : thumb:



OH and I apologize if I came off as a douche bag in my previous posts!

 

[Shane2GSX]

No, your fine man. I'm a little anal right now as well, as I have been waiting for this catback system to start modding. It's the only thing holding me up. I have $3500 sitting around I need to drop into my car.. .

 

[Nayr747]

Is the burnt tip muffler actually titanium? And why doesn't MR offer that muffler on their site?

I have been waiting for this catback system to start modding. It's the only thing holding me up.

You could get an exhaust shop to make you the same thing for around $200.

 

[DSM90AWD]

You could get an exhaust shop to make you the same thing for around $200.

Maybe a press bent mild steel setup. No way a mandrel bent Stainless Steel.

 

[eclipsegsx1736]

This isn't going to delay the process, but I basically told them that either way will probably be fine, and maybe offer both if it's convienent....

 

[Gary 420A RS]

i got tired of waiting for the megan so i oedered the apex-i N1 dp/cb and if they come out with it later which i know they will ill sell mine to get theres till then ill rock the N1.

 

[Shane2GSX]

I'll wait 2 more weeks max, then I'm going Apexi as well.

 

[DSM90AWD]

It is close to the bumper cover, but is likely because my 2.5" BR downpipe does not have any support hangers so it pulls the CB hangers. Still have room to "tweek" the hangers it comes with but want to wait until my MR 3" DP comes (if it ever does )

I just got the 3"DP installed and noted that it was slightly shorter overall than the one I had on but ended up tucking it more underthe car than shorten the overall length. The CatBack's exit is still ~2" to the rearmost portion of the bumper cover.

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The mounting at the O2 housing was perfect and easy to do due to the small 3" to 2.5" neckdown at the O2 allowing you to actually bolt this up to 1G/2G O2 housing

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The under car routing of all pipes and flanges was also very well done and kept it's distance from the Driveshaft and X-Fer case unlike my old setup (note the love it showed my DS below)

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Overall I'm highly satisfied, which is saying alot since I'm I critical SOB

 

[jimmybosox]

So, is this going to be standard for anyone who buys it? We'll have to find someone to weld in 3 more inches of pipe? Or are you talking about a different product?

 

[Shane2GSX]

^^ What jimmy asked...

 

[eclipsegsx1736]

Not sure about the 1g parts since I don't deal with them, but the 2g AWD catback/downpipe won't have any issues with clearing the bumper, as we're going to test fit it one last time right before production.

 

[Gary 420A RS]

are you with them? i keep hearing you say we're so your on the megan crue or what?

 

[Nayr747]

are you with them? i keep hearing you say we're so your on the megan crue or what?

That was already covered. He's not.

 

[Gary 420A RS]

That was already covered. He's not.

thanks i must of missed it where it was stated that he was not indeed part of megan racing.