Re: [DML] DMCH performance exhaust (rust issue - need opinions)

[DMCVIN6683 <dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx>]

You are the 3rd person I know with this issue. I have the same issue.

$1500 for rusty exhaust in less than 1 year.

Mark V


On May 19, 2007, at 2:32 PM, coreysmoo wrote:

> In August of last year, I bought DMCH's performance exhaust system.
> I have no problem with the system itself and love it.  My problem is
> that I have had the system on the car for roughly 7 months and there
> is a nice build up of surface rust on it already.
>
> One of the mechanics at DMC Midwest told me that it looks like rust
> that should take years to build up.  I don't drive the car every
> day, and keep it in a garage under a cover, so it is not exposed to
> the elements very much.
>
> Steven Wynne personally took a look at the exhaust at the DMC
> Midwest grand opening and told me that they get these systems coated
> by Jet-Hot coatings and I would have to talk to them to fix this
> problem.
>
> I called Jet-Hot and they told me that they will correct the problem
> for free under warrenty for up to 3 years, but I would have to send
> in the exhaust system to them to be repaired.  They also told me
> that I am responsible for shipping and any other costs not covered
> by the warrenty.
>
> Now, my question is, do you think DMC should have to flip the bill
> for removing the exhaust, shipping, and putting it back on the car?
> I didn't pay $1,500 for a system that I would have rust problems
> with after only 7 months of being on a garage kept car.  I don't
> have ready access to a lift and it would be quite a pain in the ass
> for me to get the exhaust on and off in my garage.
>
> Penny for your thoughts?
>
> Corey
> 2423
>
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