Re: Expensive muffler

[cyclops@mindlink.bc.ca (michael mulholland)]

>hi, i met the guys from mantis years ago when i lived in toronto. glad to
hear they're still around.
mike



 just got a Cat back exhaust from a place called Mantis Racing in 
>Oakville, Ont. They put in a 2-1/4 inch performance exhaust into my '85 
>5kcdt for a grand total of $290 installed (taxes extra). I had the exact 
>same thing that happened to you happen to me. This place was by far the 
>cheapest place I could find, but the exhaust seems of good quality. I can 
>really feel the difference over the stock exhaust that was on before and 
>so I recommend them as a place to go. The shop seemed very clean and they 
>were very professional, no "hidden" cost or other problems. They are also 
>a Bosch authorized service centre, which is good for us Audi folk. Since 
>you seem to be from Ontario, I recommend you give them a shout. Their 
>number is (905)-844-6219.
>
>On Mon, 29 Jul 1996, Solomon Ngan wrote:
>
>> Hi guys,
>> The hanger of the muffler broke on me.  That's no big deal. The big 
>> deal is that the exhaust pipe of the muffler hung onto the rear 
>> quattro drive coupling.  This burnt out a big hole on the exhaust 
>> pipe.  Expensive.  Luckily the coupling does not seem to be damaged, 
>> I hope.
>> The local muffler shop quoted me $ 675 Canadian fund, ($500 US) for 
>> an aftermarket replacement.  I think it is rediculous.  Anyone know 
>> where I can buy a muffler at better price than that ?
>> 
>
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