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Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby Basho » Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:40 am

I'm thinking of buying a Magnaflow cat back does anyone know of an Australian dealer that would sell these ?

I've been spectacularly unsucessfull in locating one so far :frown:

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby ralt » Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:38 am

Hi.
Contact exotic exhausts in Sumner Park here in Brisbane they use a lot of magnaflow product. Speak to Simon they are very good at what they do.

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby RecursiveLoop » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:13 am

Thats real close to my house, I might check them out too...want to make my MX5 sound a bit more aggressive.

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby Basho » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:46 am

ralt wrote:Hi.
Contact exotic exhausts in Sumner Park here in Brisbane they use a lot of magnaflow product. Speak to Simon they are very good at what they do.


Thanks for that . :beer:

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby Basho » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:47 am

I just got a quote (NOT from exotic) for a Magnaflow cat back supply only--$1300.00,

This is for a set up that retails for $489.00 in most of Magnaflows recomended retailers in the US.---(p&p inc in the USA)

Given that the frieght may be $200 ----------------------?.

I'll never buy through the web again--honest :evil:

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby Steampunk » Wed Jan 04, 2012 1:14 pm

$1,300 is ridiculous. For that price, even a complete system from headers to tip can be had for cheaper.

I don't understand your last comment.

Did you find this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIATA-MX5-90-97-MagnaFlow-Cat-Back-Exhaust-15715-/150664311898?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AMiata&vxp=mtr&hash=item23144af45a

Works out cheaper than buying separate parts and getting custom-made/fitted pipes.

My fave exhaust shop closed down a few years ago, so last time I took it to Right Price Exhaust at Slacks Creek and they did a great job with custom pipes.

I was going to use Pipewerx over in Browns Plains as he has a top reputation.
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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby Basho » Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:23 pm

1red5 wrote:$1,300 is ridiculous. For that price, even a complete system from headers to tip can be had for cheaper.

I don't understand your last comment.
Did you find this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIATA-MX5-90-97-MagnaFlow-Cat-Back-Exhaust-15715-/150664311898?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AMiata&vxp=mtr&hash=item23144af45a
Works out cheaper than buying separate parts and getting custom-made/fitted pipes.
My fave exhaust shop closed down a few years ago, so last time I took it to Right Price Exhaust at Slacks Creek and they did a great job with custom pipes.
I was going to use Pipewerx over in Browns Plains as he has a top reputation.


:D Thanks for that.

Reference is to the complaining retaiers like Harvey who bitch about tax avoidance by the scumbags who traitorously purchase goods from overseas sellers who flog thier wares via the heathen internet which leads me too, thanks for the Fleeeeebay link , nope I missed that one. :beer:

Just had a second look--"NOT AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA" and on a third look I can't find on reseller of Magnaflow product who will supply direct to Australia in fact most state that they wont.

So unless theres a reseller in AUS that can put the right price on them I'd guess the genius Magnaflow and thier greedy suppliers aren't going to be flogging many cat-backs here.

I have talked to Aaron at Rob Bliss in Geebung and they will put a 2 1/4" manifold back including a 200 cel metalcat , on the car , for $650.00.

At this point I suggest that Magnaflop eat drood and die.

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby Steampunk » Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:32 pm

Ah damn, sorry, on the listing page it looked like the seller ships here.

$650 is a good price.

If you are REALLY hung up on Magnaflow, then buy a muffler separately and bring it to the exhaust shop to fit it, and the rest.

Archer's used to do good work many years ago down GC, no idea if they are still around.
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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby Basho » Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:56 pm

1red5 wrote:Ah damn, sorry, on the listing page it looked like the seller ships here.

$650 is a good price.

If you are REALLY hung up on Magnaflow, then buy a muffler separately and bring it to the exhaust shop to fit it, and the rest.

Archer's used to do good work many years ago down GC, no idea if they are still around.


Hey , who would have picked it . I went through a halfdozen more US suppliers on a different criterea search and found a few that do ship here , ha -with shipping costs starting at around $575.00 ----idiots.

The Fagnaflop seemed like a good one stop affordable DIY solution to a tired exhaust situation.

I had a look at SMB as I used one of thier turbo backs on a WRX I had and it was primo but at $1160.00 for a cat back in a car thats not going to play on the track and redbooks at about $8K , ah hem (+$640 for the cat) I dont think so. :lol:

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby ralt » Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:14 pm

Hi Basho.
Ring Simon at exotic say you know Terry with the mx5 etc. I have enquired before about magnaflow and yes they can make a complete system including hiflow cat using magnaflow product in stainless fitted. Price ?talk to Simon.

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby timk » Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:23 pm

I left my Magnaflow rear muffler with Simon earlier this week as I had the standard rear muffler fitted again. I must be getting old. Anyway if you want a Magnaflow rear muffler they could probably do a good deal on my old one. They have always been helpful and accommodating unlike most exhaust places.

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby Basho » Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:26 am

saboteur wrote:I left my Magnaflow rear muffler with Simon earlier this week as I had the standard rear muffler fitted again. I must be getting old. Anyway if you want a Magnaflow rear muffler they could probably do a good deal on my old one. They have always been helpful and accommodating unlike most exhaust places.

Cheers


Thanks for that --to noisey ?

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby timk » Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:49 am

Combined with 2.5" mid pipe and a set of their custom extractors yeah!!

With the stock muffler it's pretty good though. :)

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby Basho » Thu Jan 05, 2012 10:28 am

saboteur wrote:Combined with 2.5" mid pipe and a set of their custom extractors yeah!!

With the stock muffler it's pretty good though. :)


Thanks again , I'm having a rethink I might just replace the OE cat with a 2" 200cel metal jobby and leave the rest alone , the left over money can go on new rotors and pads when they're due or towards YellowSpeed coilovers which is the only other mod I'm likely to do.

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Re: Magnaflow cat back-where to buy ?

Postby RecursiveLoop » Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:00 pm

I'm going to see Simon from Exotic Exhausts in the morning. Basho, do you still want the Magnaflow or you ok if I ask for it?
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