Broken Exghust

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Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on August 23, 2009 at 10:21pm

This is an Breathless Exhaust that broke away from the welds.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Pellant on August 23, 2009 at 10:28pm

Are Breathless going to replace it under warranty?
... and will you feel confident that a replacement will not fail in the same way?
(Gives meaning to the phrase: "boat anchor")

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Permalink Reply by Gilbert's on August 23, 2009 at 10:41pm

Good luck if they replace it will take forever to deal with them....

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Permalink Reply by Gilbert's on August 23, 2009 at 10:56pm

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f4/silencing-grumble-garble...

Check this out
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Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on August 23, 2009 at 11:24pm

I think I am not the first one to have this problem. Breathless has seen many of them come back.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Pellant on August 25, 2009 at 6:44pm

Are Breathless doing a recall?
Many a time in the US, I was dodging debris on the interstates... even a refrigerator (!). Having an exhaust drop off a smart and cause a crash is not a nice picture.

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Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on August 25, 2009 at 11:06pm

Yes we have to be careful when buying aftermarket upgrades. This is a problem that can cause deaths and crashes on the road. Breathless should look into it and do a recall.

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Permalink Reply by SergMadness on August 26, 2009 at 4:26pm

Kahn, sorry to hear about the exhaust. Please give me a call at the shop.

Sergio @ Smart Madness

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Permalink Reply by Dave on August 28, 2009 at 11:15pm

I have had a breathless exhaust for over a year. How long did you have yours on before it broke??
Is there any action I can take before it happens to me?
I was already thinking of getting a new exhaust with a flex joint.
Breathless will you work with me?

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Permalink Reply by SergMadness on August 28, 2009 at 11:57pm

If anyone is thinking of getting an exhaust to replace this we have just received the new SOLO side exit exhaust. Very reasonable pricing (380) and it is quieter than just about any of the exhausts out there except the REMUS BUT it still gives you the power improvement. It also exits in the stock location so you dont have to cut the valance.

That being said if anyone already has a cut valance we have replacement valances available at the shop. If anyone has any questions please drop me a line at the shop.

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Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on August 30, 2009 at 8:00pm

Check the joints on your exhaust. See for any crakes in them.

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