Bark41

I did it, I ordered the B&B cat back system today. I called AJUSA racing in San Diego and they were as cheap as BAVAUTO and they do the installation as well!!! $688 including tax. Is there anything I should know about the installation so I can tell them?? By the way if you don't live in San Diego, you can order on line too.

www.ajusa.com

mcorliss

Make sure AJUSA uses a shorter exhaust hanger to seat the pipes higher up in the rear valence. If you use solely the stock hanger, the pipes hang down way too low. Some people have gone to the effort of making custom brackets. Not necessary. I actually had my install shop use two shorter hangers to handle the job. Also, don't forget to have them plug the vacuum tube that connects to the stock exhaust, otherwise you will have an error message.

The B&B is incredible sounding and to look at. You will be very pleased.

I have said it before and I will say it again. Do not be surprised if it seems a little loud at first. I feel as if mine has mellowed as it has burned in with carbon from driving. The other thing that I noticed is that since I have a Steptronic, if I drive in sport mode, I get a much better sound, especially on the downshifts.

Best of luck!!

Bark41

Thanks for the advise!! I knew there was something that had to be done.

ch7656

You'll love it but as has been mentioned already it may seem a little loud at first, but trust me it becomes totally addictive real fast.

Here's a link to a thread that I started over in the Parts, Accessories and Mods forum a while back right after I had my B&B installed...some good info (and pics) there from many different people, you may want to check it out...


B&B Thread

soc_fans

Hello, can you elaborate more on that ? I have eisenmann quad exhaust on my car but at the left part it seems to be lower than the right one. Hope you are able to help me out. Thanks

mcorliss

Hello, can you elaborate more on that ? I have eisenmann quad exhaust on my car but at the left part it seems to be lower than the right one. Hope you are able to help me out. Thanks
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Sure, but it is pretty straight forward.

I noticed several other posters refer to needing a customized bracket (i.e. the short one that is bolted to the car) to connect via a rubber exhaust hanger to the bracket attached to the exhaust itself. When I was having mine installed, I brought pictures of the "customized piece" to guide my installer. At first the installer tried a single, shorter hanger. However, for some reason, it broke and the exhaust was clearly hanging too low.

When I brought it back to the shop, they tried using two narrow but short hangers and they worked like a charm. The exhaust has plenty of clearance from the valence and looks fabulous. My biggest concern was to not modify the bracket on the car since I am leasing. Therefore, I accomplished my goal and with the double hangers, I actually have a very secure fit. I always hated driving behind some guy with an aftermarket exhaust that is loose and moves around when they hit bumps. Instead, mine is more secure than the stock one and clearly looks / sounds much better. Hope this answers your question better.

soc_fans

Thanks

JiMmY912

i just checked out that site but its $704.97 pus tax..... did u get any hook ups or something????