Need an exhaust shop in Hampton Roads
07-20-2010, 10:29 PM
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Need an exhaust shop in Hampton Roads
I'm looking for a shop in the area that will:
1. know how to lift a C5 without mangling it
2. swap out my stock exhaust for a used Z06 Ti axle-back I carry in.
I'd do it but you really need a lift. Any info would be appreciated.
1. know how to lift a C5 without mangling it
2. swap out my stock exhaust for a used Z06 Ti axle-back I carry in.
I'd do it but you really need a lift. Any info would be appreciated.
They installed the Corsa on my C4, great prices to boot. Id go back in a heartbeat.
07-21-2010, 04:33 PM
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Melting Slicks
You really don't need a lift. Unless you're just lazy. 
I installed mine myself in the dark while raining, on jack stands in the driveway, in January. The x-pipe can be tricky. But it's no big deal if you take your time.
Feel free to pm me if you want some solo install tips and save that $$$ for another mod.
The Lynnhaven section of VaB are some of my childhood stomping grounds.
I installed mine myself in the dark while raining, on jack stands in the driveway, in January. The x-pipe can be tricky. But it's no big deal if you take your time.
Feel free to pm me if you want some solo install tips and save that $$$ for another mod.
The Lynnhaven section of VaB are some of my childhood stomping grounds.
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07-21-2010, 06:02 PM
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You really don't need a lift. Unless you're just lazy.
I installed mine myself in the dark while raining, on jack stands in the driveway, in January. The x-pipe can be tricky. But it's no big deal if you take your time.
Feel free to pm me if you want some solo install tips and save that $$$ for another mod.
The Lynnhaven section of VaB are some of my childhood stomping grounds.
I installed mine myself in the dark while raining, on jack stands in the driveway, in January. The x-pipe can be tricky. But it's no big deal if you take your time.
Feel free to pm me if you want some solo install tips and save that $$$ for another mod.
The Lynnhaven section of VaB are some of my childhood stomping grounds.
07-21-2010, 06:37 PM
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Melting Slicks
Putting it on a couple near maxed 12-ton jack stands (the BIG ones) provided enough clearance for me to twist the stock stuff out.
The manifolds came out from the top. The X dropped easily from the bottom. And I was able to pull the mufflers/over-axle from the rear. I still have stock NPP's, but modded the over-axle to 3" instead of 2 1/2". (I have a hydraulic tube bender at home)
It does take some doing at the rear. But it was completed, solo, without the aid of a lift.
I guess it just depends on what it's worth to you. I like futzing about with my Vette and doing as much as I can myself. Some guys just can't or don't want to do the work...no shame in that.
And to be totally honest, I did have a little brother-in-law help towards the end. But the lions' share was done by myself.
The manifolds came out from the top. The X dropped easily from the bottom. And I was able to pull the mufflers/over-axle from the rear. I still have stock NPP's, but modded the over-axle to 3" instead of 2 1/2". (I have a hydraulic tube bender at home)
It does take some doing at the rear. But it was completed, solo, without the aid of a lift.
I guess it just depends on what it's worth to you. I like futzing about with my Vette and doing as much as I can myself. Some guys just can't or don't want to do the work...no shame in that.
And to be totally honest, I did have a little brother-in-law help towards the end. But the lions' share was done by myself.
Last edited by filmjay; 07-21-2010 at 06:57 PM.
08-01-2010, 09:12 PM
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Burning Brakes
FYI: if you are in the military or have access to a DoD base decal, just go to the auto hobby shop at NAS Oceana. They have 21 lifts, all the tools and it cost $3 an hour. No better deal in America...
