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    Hey guys - long time no post, heh!

    My question is, I'm looking for a good shop to install my Magnaflow Catback that I will be receiving soon for my '03 Eclipse. Now, I would totally do it myself, but 1. I don't have a lift, and 2. I'm pretty sure the bolts under there are rusted as all hell, and I don't have the tools nor the upper body strength to remove them myself! Blah blah, excuses, I know - oh well, I'll pay someone to do it, call me lazy!

    So I haven't lived here long at all, but I'm slowly getting acquainted with GA, that's why I'm posting. I searched the forums and read the sticky, but I'm still not sure where any of these cities are, so I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction. I'm looking for a place close to Alpharetta (exit 11 off 400). Also, I'm looking for a trust worthy place, that I can rely on and put 100% confidence in doing a good job - but I'm sure that's obvious for anyone.

    Thanks a bunch guys, and I hope I didn't put this in the wrong place!

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    i cand do it for around 60 bucks...
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    btw i am not a shop nor do i work at a shop i work underneath my carport at my house with a big lot jack but i am good at what i can do...
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    hey this is Jordan_W from club3g.com

    i think we're the only posting 3G's on IA, woot.

    So why did you choose that over the Greddy EvoII or the Invidia?

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    I will do it for $50. Undercutting FTW.
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    Quote Originally Posted by imbosile
    hey this is Jordan_W from club3g.com

    i think we're the only posting 3G's on IA, woot.

    So why did you choose that over the Greddy EvoII or the Invidia?

    Hey Jordan

    My ex (oro on club3g) had the Magnaflow on his 01 Eclipse (he has a Z now) and I fell in love with the sound. Even Sintec ended up getting the Magnaflow after he heard oro's exhaust. I'm not into the ricey, Japanese sounding exhausts. The Magnaflow has a nice, deep rumble to it; I just love it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by §treet_§peed
    i cand do it for around 60 bucks...
    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle
    I will do it for $50. Undercutting FTW.

    You guys are sweet and all, but the only reason I'd pay is to get it done at a professional place. Other wise, if I knew someone with a lift, I'd just do it myself and with a friend.

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    Jackstands FTW...GTFO with this professional stuff.
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    Leg humpers FTL.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle
    Jackstands FTW...GTFO with this professional stuff.
    FUck jackstands nigga we use cynder blocks round here

    Quote Originally Posted by imbosile
    Leg humpers FTL.
    nah actually i rly didn;t pay attention to that fact that she was a girl until today lol.. i was half asleep last night so yeah not rly leg humping right now lol
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    mainstream in powder springs if your paying to actually do it
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    if you dont feel like going that far though, i have a lift but its in buford but im only there on weekends
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    topspeed is 12b off 400 or mainstream if u want to drive

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    ^^ Steveo good guy.. o and btw man i got that shit figured out.. somehting is fucked up with my car tho the air/fuel gauge lights tend to jump around like they are on crack
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    Main Stream Performance
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    They do custom exhausts all the time.

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    but Mainstream Performance FTW
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    Thanks guys. I really appreciate it.

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    I still don't understand why it matters if it goes on a lift or not. I think it is pretty stupid that the only way you will pay is if it goes to a shop. Hoe does your car going on a lift change anything? It's not like a lift magically makes your exhaust work better. Either way it is on your car... It's four fucking bolts... not rocket science.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sararose
    Thanks guys. I really appreciate it.
    so your buying the system and need it welded and installed or is it just a bolt on affair. Shit if its bolt on, just throw me $20 and ill give you directions and you can be out in 30 minutes lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle
    I still don't understand why it matters if it goes on a lift or not. I think it is pretty stupid that the only way you will pay is if it goes to a shop. Hoe does your car going on a lift change anything? It's not like a lift magically makes your exhaust work better. Either way it is on your car... It's four fucking bolts... not rocket science.
    damn you gonna take that he called you a hoe *~Instigate~*
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    Quote Originally Posted by §treet_§peed
    damn you gonna take that he called you a hoe *~Instigate~*
    Hahha that was an awesome mistype. I meant how.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle
    Hahha that was an awesome mistype. I meant how.
    lol thats what i was wondering.

    im still missing why she needs a lift for it if it doesnt need welding...
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    lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle
    I still don't understand why it matters if it goes on a lift or not. I think it is pretty stupid that the only way you will pay is if it goes to a shop. Hoe does your car going on a lift change anything? It's not like a lift magically makes your exhaust work better. Either way it is on your car... It's four fucking bolts... not rocket science.
    I have no idea what you're talking about . I don't care how it gets lifted, that wasn't my point . My point was, if I'm going to pay, I might as well throw the money towards a professional; that's all. 'Just how I want to spend my money. If something goes wrong with my exhaust later on, it gets lose, it falls off, it's not straight, the alignment is off, it's scratched up, etc., I can go after a shop - it's all about liability. Just how I personally feel, that's all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sararose
    I have no idea what you're talking about . I don't care how it gets lifted, that wasn't my point . My point was, if I'm going to pay, I might as well throw the money towards a professional; that's all. 'Just how I want to spend my money. If something goes wrong with my exhaust later on, it gets lose, it falls off, it's not straight, the alignment is off, it's scratched up, etc., I can go after a shop - it's all about liability. Just how I personally feel, that's all.
    if its a premade catback, its nothing but a few bolts and a hanger.....theres no alignment there unless we need to weld it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steveo
    if its a premade catback, its nothing but a few bolts and a hanger.....theres no alignment there unless we need to weld it
    That's what I'm not sure about to begin with, atm. I haven't received the catback yet, it's on the way, but I've been told by a few Eclipse owners that they had to get theirs realigned and welded, while others had a perfect fit . I guess it all depends. We'll see when it gets here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sararose
    That's what I'm not sure about to begin with, atm. I haven't received the catback yet, it's on the way, but I've been told by a few Eclipse owners that they had to get theirs realigned and welded, while others had a perfect fit . I guess it all depends. We'll see when it gets here.
    if its a model specific catback, there shouldnt be anything to do lol. If you havent gotten it yet, i would go to mainstream and just do a custom one IMO
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    ill do it for 10$

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    i think she's being smart about it, i would feel safer just knowing the shop isn't going anywhere and can be held liable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sararose
    I have no idea what you're talking about . I don't care how it gets lifted, that wasn't my point . My point was, if I'm going to pay, I might as well throw the money towards a professional; that's all. 'Just how I want to spend my money. If something goes wrong with my exhaust later on, it gets lose, it falls off, it's not straight, the alignment is off, it's scratched up, etc., I can go after a shop - it's all about liability. Just how I personally feel, that's all.
    A "professional" is required to use a socket wrench. Nor does paying him provide you any benefits over someone who doesnt own a business. That's not a wise way to spend money. Businesses incur more costs than individuals, so you are paying more money for the same labor.

    Quote Originally Posted by sararose
    That's what I'm not sure about to begin with, atm. I haven't received the catback yet, it's on the way, but I've been told by a few Eclipse owners that they had to get theirs realigned and welded, while others had a perfect fit . I guess it all depends. We'll see when it gets here.
    Well didn't the exhaust come off of another 3G eclipse? Chances are it bolts right up no problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BenefitX
    ill do it for 10$
    i ill do it for 8$ let me knw

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    Quote Originally Posted by imbosile
    i think she's being smart about it, i would feel safer just knowing the shop isn't going anywhere and can be held liable.
    have you even heard of someone installing an exhaust wrong, if i couldnt do it i would have one of the guys on hear do it just because it is damn near impossible to install wrong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dekalbsvt
    have you even heard of someone installing an exhaust wrong, if i couldnt do it i would have one of the guys on hear do it just because it is damn near impossible to install wrong.
    It's just a measure for safety, besides how much difference is it? He wanted $60 my shop charges $85 an hour. In this time The exhaust can be hung and if need be, can be welded or have hangers welded instead of bolted on. Also althought model specific exhaust systems are usually perfect, some are angled, some protrude further, so it depends, my Magnaflow I used to have on my Eclipse protruded further than a buddy who had the same 3g though I didn't mind it much, I liked it a little more that way. Do what you want to do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hulud
    ill do it for a 12 pack of beer

    dead serious i can do it today, or this weekend
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    If she's hot and single I'll do it for free.

    Lol, not really. But it's hilarious how when a girl makes a thread all the guys are like "ooh I will help." And everyone keeps undercutting each other to help her out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle
    If she's hot and single I'll do it for free.

    Lol, not really. But it's hilarious how when a girl makes a thread all the guys are like "ooh I will help." And everyone keeps undercutting each other to help her out.
    not I

    id charge anyone a 12 pack for a catback install

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