Element 114 Exhaust Group Buy?
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2fizzleforshizzle
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Element 114 Exhaust Group Buy?
I just saw that Never Enough Auto is doing a group purchase for Element 114 exhaust systems. Seems like a great buy for a catback, I'm considering this for my car. Its going to take a lot of people but here are the details... http://neverenoughauto.com/ind...14732
Re: Element 114 Exhaust Group Buy? (2fizzleforshizzle)
Sorry to burst your bubble, but I really wouldn't recommend their kit. It sounds nice, but that's about as far as it goes. The fit and finish so so. The finish is good, but the fit is not great at all.I actually had to get another kit sent to me due to the fact the first kit was damaged. Also, don't think you will be able to install this kit on your own without headaches. Unless the company who makes the kits for Element114 retooled their machinery that produces the systems for our cars, the tips will not fit within the bumper cut-outs correctly without modifications.The tips actually turn inward and one side will hang way lower than the other side. I tried adjusting them in all directions possible with no fix. I eventually took it to a custom exhaust shop to have them try and fix it. As it turned out, they told me I already had it adjusted as far as the kit adjustments would allow. Therefore, they said, the only way to make them fit correctly would be to cut off the tips and re-weld them on. At that point, I decided to go back with a dual tip on both sides. They were larger than the OEM tips and looks a lot better now. It even looks a lot better than the oval tips that the kit originally came with.
The price of the kit plus the extra $250 for the modifications was not worth it.Also, if you do a search, their was a large post over many members here that purchased the Element114 kit several months back. I was not the only one to complain of the above listed issues.
Also, don't be deceived with the photo Element114 posts with the picture of their exhaust kit. The muffles are not round, they actually come oval. The kit in the photo must have been modified to fit as good as it does. The tips will not be straight right out of the box.
I really would look at Stillen's kit over this one to be honest. I haven't heard any issues with the fit & finish of their kit.
That's why I would recommend their kit.Good luck!
J
The price of the kit plus the extra $250 for the modifications was not worth it.Also, if you do a search, their was a large post over many members here that purchased the Element114 kit several months back. I was not the only one to complain of the above listed issues.
Also, don't be deceived with the photo Element114 posts with the picture of their exhaust kit. The muffles are not round, they actually come oval. The kit in the photo must have been modified to fit as good as it does. The tips will not be straight right out of the box.
I really would look at Stillen's kit over this one to be honest. I haven't heard any issues with the fit & finish of their kit.
That's why I would recommend their kit.Good luck!
J