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phaznet
06-16-2013, 03:24 PM
So I was driving in Ottawa at night, a city i'm not familiar with, when I didn't notice a dip in the road where they were redoing the asphalt. The car went over the dip hard, resulting in my exhaust pipe being ripped apart where it connects to the muffler.

Thank goodness I have a CAA membership, they towed my car on a flatbed 196 km back to Kingston (where I live).

http://i40.tinypic.com/2wdvmfb.jpg

http://s10.postimg.org/5hqq0yjqd/IMG_0100.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/5hqq0yjqd/)

http://s24.postimg.org/3w2wmykk1/IMG_0101.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/3w2wmykk1/)

I've wanted for some time to get a new performance exhaust. I guess this would be the right time to do it.
racerb
06-16-2013, 03:38 PM
Wow that's a lot of damage! Check with the local DOT just to see if they might be willing to cover some of your damage cost, especially if there was not proper signs warning of the un-even pavement!!

racerb :mad:
Amdkt7
06-17-2013, 11:30 AM
looks like you need tires first!
tk-421
06-17-2013, 11:46 AM
looks like you need tires first!
^ +1
I had my only crash on this car with tires like that. Just sayin'.
Amdkt7
06-17-2013, 12:26 PM
Yep, I'd just about drive with an open exhaust over slicks... but exhaust fumes can be just as deadly. Fix the exhaust, and don't drive in the rain until the tires are replaced.... don't pay extra for a performance exhaust and then skimp on tires. Both are musts!
phaznet
06-17-2013, 12:50 PM
All very good points.

Going to get a quote in the next day or so. Hopefully I can find a place that can do the repair, install new tires, and do a wheel alignment.

Ill post a update when I get the quote.
SilverSquash!
06-17-2013, 02:08 PM
looks like you need tires first!

+1
JayPrimo
06-17-2013, 08:15 PM
yikes......WRECKAGE!!!! :eyebulge:

Sucks man, sorry to see that happened
phaznet
06-22-2013, 02:57 PM
So the entire exhaust system needed to be replaced. I guess the impact was so hard that it disconnected the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
So an entire new exhaust, wheel alignment, and NEW TIRES = 2500$

:(
Foot
06-22-2013, 05:27 PM
I guess depending on your tires, but 2500 seems a bit steep. Maybe canadian dollars are not worth as much, I have not checked the exchange rate lately. I would think 1000 american dollars should cover everything.
edmscan
06-22-2013, 06:29 PM
I guess depending on your tires, but 2500 seems a bit steep. Maybe canadian dollars are not worth as much, I have not checked the exchange rate lately. I would think 1000 american dollars should cover everything.

It is not uncommon for things to cost double in Canada than the US. Our dollar is like about $0.97 right now, but that isn't the issue.

The issue is that things just cost so much more in Canada. So US estimates are just that ... estimates that don't mean much up here in Canada. We are like on another planet when it comes to the price of things.

When I got tires for my Yaris .. they were just over $700. Very expensive compared to the price in the US.
TickleTimeTim
06-23-2013, 07:53 AM
I don't know which sucks worse, the damage caused or the cost to fix. Sorry man.
harda toenail
06-23-2013, 09:29 AM
Why not order a new exhaust and install it yourself? Then find the cheapest place for tires
Hershey
06-23-2013, 11:59 AM
:thumbdown: .
tk-421
06-23-2013, 12:11 PM
Why not order a new exhaust and install it yourself? Then find the cheapest place for tires

+1

Might end up even better than OEM for a lot less cash. :thumbsup:

I have a set of Kumho's that were ~ $800usd brand new which have worked out great so far.
mr_miles
06-23-2013, 06:49 PM
I have a stock axle back with less than 1500 miles on it I'd totally send to you for cheap! Depending on your route and what you want, pm me. and if someone decides they want to ship a custom mid pipe, I'll have a stock mid pipe i could send too!
Billhenry
06-26-2013, 05:40 AM
You can install exhaust by yourself but if you go any reputed car care center so they will also install but first check your budget and then decide for further action.
thebarber
06-27-2013, 02:06 PM
I have a 2.25" stainless header back exhaust sitting in my shed...$400 and ill meet you in east Toronto

Has high flow cat, resonator and borla muffler with a nice tip

PM me if you're interested
Shinare
06-27-2013, 02:56 PM
I have a 2.25" stainless header back exhaust sitting in my shed...$400 and ill meet you in east Toronto

Has high flow cat, resonator and borla muffler with a nice tip

PM me if you're interested

WOW :eyebulge:

OP, don't even think about it... take this man up on his most generous offer.