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11-17-2008, 04:29 PM
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Anyone else still waiting for their Megan Racing catback?
I ordered a Megan Racing 2.5" catback setup back in July from Upscale Automotive.
 It still hasn't been shipped!
I've been told repeatedly that due to the high demand and Megan Racing having a manufacturing problem, many buyers of this exhaust have had to wait.
I've been asked if I want a refund, but I did enough research, and this setup was the perfect balance of price, performance, and build quality. I will continue to wait until it arrives.
I've been too busy to install it anyway, laying around on the couch waiting to be done with chemo. Well now chemo's over, and I want my exhaust!! 
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With a 4spd auto, liquid-filled motor mounts, leather, sunroof, heated seats and sound by Bose, this pearl-white '00 Maxima GLE seems more like a luxury car. But with a Tokico suspension, front strut tower brace, 350Z rims, 245/45 series Fuzions, a Megan Racing exhaust, a custom intake and halo projector headlights, the sporting intent shines through. This 9-yr old Maxima's modern looks even make some '09's seem out of touch.
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11-17-2008, 05:44 PM
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The original VQ...
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my buddie ordered his from ebay not to long ago and got it in just a few days....
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Originally Posted by sixteenXnine
I ordered a Megan Racing 2.5" catback setup back in July from Upscale Automotive.
It still hasn't been shipped!
I've been told repeatedly that due to the high demand and Megan Racing having a manufacturing problem, many buyers of this exhaust have had to wait.
I've been asked if I want a refund, but I did enough research, and this setup was the perfect balance of price, performance, and build quality. I will continue to wait until it arrives.
I've been too busy to install it anyway, laying around on the couch waiting to be done with chemo. Well now chemo's over, and I want my exhaust!! |
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11-17-2008, 06:42 PM
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We have had a few of them on order with Megan Racing for a month or more.
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11-17-2008, 06:53 PM
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Since July?? I would have gotten a refund awhile ago...
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It's slowly a work in progress...
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11-17-2008, 06:58 PM
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if it ain't come in the first 2 weeks it ain't coming.
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11-18-2008, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by PulsarGTS
if it ain't come in the first 2 weeks it ain't coming.
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That is totally not true. If a part is not in stock with the manufacturer it may take them a while to make it and get it in stock here in the USA. Megan Racing and most of the other exhaust and aftermarket parts are made overseas. So that is about a month for shipping time, give or take a week for customs delays in most cases if they have it made already. If they don't have it overseas then you would have to add production time onto that. And you also have to add in time for the manufacturer to order it. They get shipments on containers on big ships so they are not just ordering 5-10 parts at a time. Most manufacturers make orders monthly and they won't get a shipment unless it is at least a full container or two. After the manufacturer gets it they normally don't drop ship directly to the end customer. They will make a big shipment to another warehouse in the USA and from there it will go to the customer. So getting the part is not just as easy as ordering it and shipping it out every time. If not available it may take some time. And from me personally dealing with smaller/newer companies such as Megan Racing, their shipping and ETA times are not always exact. And I have many times had to wait for the next container to come in just to find out that the manufacturer got shorted on what they where supposed to get and that would make it wait till the next overseas shipment.
I am not sure who you ordered from but just because it isn't their in a week or two doesn't mean you got ripped off or anything. |
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11-18-2008, 10:29 AM
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LOL take it easy buddy, maybe the sarcasm wasn't evident enough. Anyway this guy ordered back in July. The part not being in stock in the warehouse here or the manufacturer over sea isn't the consumers problem its the companies. Its not like we are even talking about a rare exhaust here. He's in the fifth month of waiting, cancellation should of happened months ago.
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11-18-2008, 10:43 AM
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I am taking it easy. Just explaining the whole process so you all know what us dealers go thought to get stuff sometimes.
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11-19-2008, 07:48 AM
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mine was on backorder for at least 2 months. if you pay for it, it will come... 
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11-19-2008, 11:11 AM
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my vis cf hood took over 2 months to arrive. 
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11-19-2008, 11:53 AM
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Maybe the Pirates in Somalia have it . 
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11-19-2008, 06:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bladerunr
mine was on backorder for at least 2 months. if you pay for it, it will come... |
True it took about 2 months to get mine its worth the wait you won't be dissapointed
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11-19-2008, 07:20 PM
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Still waiting on mine Ive had good comm with importcarparts thats who I ordered mine from. I just hate waiting, anyway I tell myself good things come to those who wait but it still sucks a$$.
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12-10-2008, 04:06 PM
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woohoo!! finally!!
As soon as my Max gets back from the garage (again!) after getting the cam position sensor replaced due to an SES, I'm firing up the shop heater and throwin' this on!!
Do these Megan's have all the necessary tabs? There's no extra welding required, is there?
... There's much more to do on this car, but for now, I'm just gonna enjoy the fact that I have a stainless steel cat-back.
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With a 4spd auto, liquid-filled motor mounts, leather, sunroof, heated seats and sound by Bose, this pearl-white '00 Maxima GLE seems more like a luxury car. But with a Tokico suspension, front strut tower brace, 350Z rims, 245/45 series Fuzions, a Megan Racing exhaust, a custom intake and halo projector headlights, the sporting intent shines through. This 9-yr old Maxima's modern looks even make some '09's seem out of touch.
Last edited by sixteenXnine; 12-10-2008 at 04:08 PM.
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12-10-2008, 05:51 PM
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congrats dude Im supposed to get mine next tuesday. I totally understand your picture. I feel like I should have some celebration when mine shows up. I feel like its been the most antisipated thing ever. Was yours boxed well and in perfect condition when you received it. I just hope nothing happens in shipping (knock on wood). This should be a complete bolt on no modification unless you have some really rusted parts. The rear section is a pain alot of people jack the rear of the car way up to get the rear section flange over the rear axle. I just take my impact and loosen the bolts that hold the axle in place not too much or it could drop but just enough to get the rear section over the axle the rest is cake. good luck and I hope you enjoy.
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12-10-2008, 06:07 PM
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It should bolt right up no problem I had some banging issues with mine it was swinging side to side and banging on the post that the rubber bushing for the mid pipe is attached to I had a second hanger welded to the b-pipe where it turns towards rear of the car to keep it from swinging. If you have this problem let me know I'll try to get you a pic of what I did to solve it. Oh and don't use the crappy gaskets that they send you they will deffinalty leak go to any muffler shop and get some good heavy duty gaskets they should only cost like $3 each. Good luck with the install.
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12-10-2008, 06:15 PM
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i should be getting mine in on friday.too bad the car is going in hibernation for the winter so im gonna have to wait a couple months to install it.
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12-10-2008, 08:46 PM
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ha finally...congrats
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2001 GLE
It's slowly a work in progress...
Winter Setup
Stillen Intake--Flowmaster Muffler/Magnaflow Tips (Going bye-bye soon)--Front Strut Bar--Grounding Kit--Timing Advanced--6000K HID's--SE Tails--AE Key--Smoked Sidemarkers
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12-12-2008, 07:35 AM
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Is this exhaust generally quiet especially with stock exhaust manifolds and y-pipe?
I sure hope I notice some sort of audible difference in the cabin... just a little one. And outside as well.
I'm either gonna re-do my GAB mod or put my home-built CAI from the GXE on the GLE to accompany the exhaust...
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With a 4spd auto, liquid-filled motor mounts, leather, sunroof, heated seats and sound by Bose, this pearl-white '00 Maxima GLE seems more like a luxury car. But with a Tokico suspension, front strut tower brace, 350Z rims, 245/45 series Fuzions, a Megan Racing exhaust, a custom intake and halo projector headlights, the sporting intent shines through. This 9-yr old Maxima's modern looks even make some '09's seem out of touch.
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12-12-2008, 07:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sixteenXnine
Is this exhaust generally quiet especially with stock exhaust manifolds and y-pipe?
I sure hope I notice some sort of audible difference in the cabin... just a little one. And outside as well.
I'm either gonna re-do my GAB mod or put my home-built CAI from the GXE on the GLE to accompany the exhaust...
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It will drone a little with the stock exhaust manifolds, but it isn't unbearable. And you will definitely hear it in the cabin. I remember having to cruise over 2500 rpms if I didn't want to hear it. |
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12-12-2008, 08:07 AM
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3-Peat!!!!!
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my Frankencar muffler will be arriving soon to join the Frankencar b-pipe already on the car
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12-12-2008, 08:11 AM
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my Frankencar muffler will be arriving soon to join the Frankencar b-pipe already on the car
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I still win...
And just to not take this completely off topic, here's a video clip of the Megan under load. I know, it is still on a dyno and indoors.
Btw, this car has headers, so this is louder than average.
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12-12-2008, 08:17 AM
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3-Peat!!!!!
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but my 1 will be ON my car...better than 2 in the garage
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12-12-2008, 08:23 AM
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Owns a Maxima
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but my 1 will be ON my car...better than 2 in the garage
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Just one now... and it's on the car.
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