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2010CamaroRS · 08-03-2010, 08:51 AM

could be the clamps...or ur fuse is just a little shorter than everyone elses lol

FirstCamaro2k10 · 08-03-2010, 11:25 PM

i notice a litte drone from the passenger seat, but none at all while driving myself. I love it, sounds so good, always recommend it.

Markal · 08-03-2010, 11:34 PM

Try some sound deading/insulation in the trunk and under the rear seats...the drone will dissapear...you might hear it when the windows are down, otherwise problem solved.....

1naylor · 08-05-2010, 09:54 AM

I just got my Flowmaster system last night. Purchased it online from AutoAnything.com The box was busted completely open on both ends. It looks like everything is still there though.

Of course both of the inlet pipes are smashed to hell. I'm hoping the exhaust shop can open them back up and get it installed today.

GlowingBurrito · 08-05-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 1naylor

I just got my Flowmaster system last night. Purchased it online from AutoAnything.com The box was busted completely open on both ends. It looks like everything is still there though.

Of course both of the inlet pipes are smashed to hell. I'm hoping the exhaust shop can open them back up and get it installed today.

When I got mine from autoanything.com, one side of the box was busted open. Looked like the piping just smashed through during shipment but everything looked ok. Sucks that yours got damaged though :(

Nate33 · 08-05-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 1naylor

I just got my Flowmaster system last night. Purchased it online from AutoAnything.com The box was busted completely open on both ends. It looks like everything is still there though.

Of course both of the inlet pipes are smashed to hell. I'm hoping the exhaust shop can open them back up and get it installed today.

just got mine in last night after ordering last week. Same effin thing. Pipes all messed up. calling autanything today

FirstCamaro2k10 · 08-05-2010, 10:21 AM

i ordered mine from aa.com aswell but box was in perfect shape when it arrived.

rmpackers · 08-05-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate33

just got mine in last night after ordering last week. Same effin thing. Pipes all messed up. calling autanything today

I want to order mine later this fall. I talked with autoanything yesterday and the v-6 is on back order.
Are we thinking that with all this damage that has occured to so many shipments, that we should either not order anything from auotoanything, or does something need to be said to them about their poor shipping practice????

1naylor · 08-05-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate33

just got mine in last night after ordering last week. Same effin thing. Pipes all messed up. calling autanything today

Let me know what they say.

I emailed them last night and sent pics. No response. I'll try and get the shop to open the pipes back up where they are all smashed in. They will probably charge more money. Wheeee.

Oh and my Injen intake will be here today from AA.com as well. Hopefully it isn't mangled.

Moody'sSS · 08-05-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RED10LS

Im running the same setup as you. I am getting drone at 2000 and its anoying. I dont mind short rides but I was on the freeway for 25 minutes and it was anoying. Dont get me wrong I love having the exhaust but the constant drone at 2000 rpm is anoying.

I'm running the same setup..no drone at all..is your system welded?

Droid6 · 08-05-2010, 02:04 PM

I had returned two sets of Flowmasters because they came to me all bent and scraped from hanging out of the end of the box. My third set was perfect. The problem could easily be fixed by putting Styrofoam caps or bubble wrap on the ends to prevent them from stabbing out of the end of the box.

OrangeFury · 08-05-2010, 02:15 PM

I ordered from AA, as well. Box was in perfect condition, the pack job was just ok. I can see how the pipes would get damaged if the outer box took a beating. I guess it all comes down to how good your local UPS hub is, lol.

1naylor · 08-05-2010, 02:21 PM

Well got my system on at lunch. They fixed the bent up inlet pipes and then welded it all on.

It looks great (I even like the flowmaster tips) - and sounds like a V8 at low rpm just rolling around town. When I hammer it ... it's a whole different sound. I'm sure it will get better as I get a little carbon build up in the pipes and mufflers.

Overall I like it. There is of course some more noise inside the car - but I like that too. A 10 hour trip... it would probably drive me crazy. So I may dynamat the trunk and under the back seat at some point.

Thanks for the recommendations on this exhaust. It's very nice for what you pay.

SchwarzerDrache · 08-05-2010, 03:35 PM

Is their really that much more noice inside the car? I will need to take my car on long trips (10hrs or so). Will I regret the purchase?

08-03-2010, 08:51 AM	#155
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08-05-2010, 09:54 AM	#158
1naylor Drives: 2010 1LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 51	Damaged I just got my Flowmaster system last night. Purchased it online from AutoAnything.com The box was busted completely open on both ends. It looks like everything is still there though. Of course both of the inlet pipes are smashed to hell. I'm hoping the exhaust shop can open them back up and get it installed today.

08-05-2010, 02:04 PM	#165
Droid6 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 291	I had returned two sets of Flowmasters because they came to me all bent and scraped from hanging out of the end of the box. My third set was perfect. The problem could easily be fixed by putting Styrofoam caps or bubble wrap on the ends to prevent them from stabbing out of the end of the box. __________________ 2010 Camaro LS: Eibach Pro-Plus Kit, K&N Aircharger, Flowmaster American Thunder, Pioneer Audio

08-05-2010, 02:15 PM	#166
OrangeFury Camaros Of Northwest Ohio Drives: 2010 IOM 1LT, 1974 Corvette Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 396	I ordered from AA, as well. Box was in perfect condition, the pack job was just ok. I can see how the pipes would get damaged if the outer box took a beating. I guess it all comes down to how good your local UPS hub is, lol. __________________ Camaros Of Northwest Ohio is on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Nor...93610744003149

08-05-2010, 02:21 PM	#167
1naylor Drives: 2010 1LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 51	drone ? Well got my system on at lunch. They fixed the bent up inlet pipes and then welded it all on. It looks great (I even like the flowmaster tips) - and sounds like a V8 at low rpm just rolling around town. When I hammer it ... it's a whole different sound. I'm sure it will get better as I get a little carbon build up in the pipes and mufflers. Overall I like it. There is of course some more noise inside the car - but I like that too. A 10 hour trip... it would probably drive me crazy. So I may dynamat the trunk and under the back seat at some point. Thanks for the recommendations on this exhaust. It's very nice for what you pay.

08-03-2010, 11:25 PM	#156
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	i notice a litte drone from the passenger seat, but none at all while driving myself. I love it, sounds so good, always recommend it.

08-03-2010, 11:34 PM	#157
Markal White Lightnin Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro LS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gulf Coast - Biloxi MS Posts: 273 View My Garage	Try some sound deading/insulation in the trunk and under the rear seats...the drone will dissapear...you might hear it when the windows are down, otherwise problem solved.....

08-05-2010, 10:21 AM	#161
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	i ordered mine from aa.com aswell but box was in perfect shape when it arrived.

08-05-2010, 03:35 PM	#168
SchwarzerDrache No, it is not an SS Drives: SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 491	Is their really that much more noice inside the car? I will need to take my car on long trips (10hrs or so). Will I regret the purchase?

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