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Nov 26, 2009, 04:51 PM
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Repairing PERRIN exhaust - pics
I recently had my local performance shop install a brand new Perrin exhaust. Found out after installation that the exhaust tip had a minor flaw.
It was ordered directly from Perrin and the package arrived flawlessly. I unwrapped just the pipes, and they were in excellent condition. Hence, I expected that the main piece would be in the same condition. Unfortunately, I was wrong.
Once the car came back from a short test drive after the installation, I carefully examined the install and instantly noticed the flaw. I saw the installation from a glass door, so the shop could not have caused this. Hence, I quickly went home to call Perrin and sent a picture of it. Chris from Perrin offered a repair because it was considered used. I was hoping for a replacement but that was not an option. Chris stated that the repair will be unnoticeable as if its new. I hope his standards are high because I don't want it back if I see anything odd.
Anyways, I spent this morning, outside in the rain, removing the exhaust to ship it out. My car will be now down for 2+ weeks.
After wiping down and looking at the details, I also saw this:
The pipe bending is a little rough on one side compare to the other side. I guess this is Perrin's quality standard.
I will post the repaired pictures after getting it back from Perrin. Stay tuned!!!
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Nov 26, 2009, 06:44 PM
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WOW please update this post. I was really looking into Perrin's exhaust, but after seeing your pictures I am skeptical.
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Nov 26, 2009, 07:30 PM
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Weird. All the pieces except the one in the 4th pic is mandrel bent. Crush bent is junk and cheap. I would expect their quality to be as high as their prices are. Hope all works out for you.
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Nov 26, 2009, 07:36 PM
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That really sucks your car will be out of commission for 2 weeks. I hope it all works out for you. Just looks like a casting flaw in the metal, or a problem when bending the metal tubing... Usually Perrin makes pretty quality stuff..
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Nov 26, 2009, 08:38 PM
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man, I was considering a Perrin exhaust. The minor flaw in the tip I could deal with.. but that bend looks terrible. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread to see if it gets resolved and they stand up for their products.
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Nov 26, 2009, 08:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Srt-4 Turbo 7
WOW please update this post. I was really looking into Perrin's exhaust, but after seeing your pictures I am skeptical.
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I am in the same boat
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Nov 26, 2009, 10:57 PM
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That sucks. Hopefully you can resolve that issue painlessly.
My T1R exhaust was flawless, but the titanium tips got a little bent during shipping. Hybrid R didn't hesitate for a minute to send me new tips in express mail from Canada without any cost to me.
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Nov 27, 2009, 02:06 AM
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I'll keep you guys posted.
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Nov 27, 2009, 07:30 AM
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Yea ive dealt with Perrin in the past and have never had an issue like this. That bend is awful. I hope that they do the right thing and make this right for you.
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Nov 27, 2009, 09:01 AM
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Wow that sucks.
Did you pay the full $899.99 Perrin wants now for that exhaust?
In this economy, cutting corners is the norm I guess.
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Nov 27, 2009, 11:36 AM
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mandrel bent tubing... unless the mandrel wasn't far enough forward on the bend radius then you will get wrinkles like that
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Nov 27, 2009, 12:58 PM
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I got it on a typical Perrin sale. Arggg... Perrin is closed today.
Thank you guys for all the feedbacks.
I truly feel that this item was not even inspected prior to packaging. I don't even think China made products have a bend like that.
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Nov 27, 2009, 01:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nrgizeman
I got it on a typical Perrin sale. Arggg... Perrin is closed today.
Thank you guys for all the feedbacks.
I truly feel that this item was not even inspected prior to packaging. I don't even think China made products have a bend like that.
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in communist china, the pipe bends you.
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Nov 28, 2009, 09:13 AM
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That pipe bend looks like Shane Battier's head.
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Nov 30, 2009, 09:05 PM
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got a reply back from perrin. they want to see it first before making any decision. they should get it this friday.
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