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Posted by BrostalSS (Member # 1830) on :
 
I am adding the CME to my SS soon. But before I install the tip I had an extra brace welded on to it for extra support. I hear the factory tip can crack or break.

I don't think this one will.

Next step is to polish it up and off to the powder coater.

I'm having the tip black powder coated in a high gloss. Should look awesome.


 

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Posted by CamaroSS2002LE (Member # 2023) on :
 
Nice job. I think the polish and black coating will look great. I got my CME kit this last week. SLP fixed the problem with the weak CME center weld with a really good brace across the back. They told me that once they got the CamaroSS OEM stuff back to NJ they could fix a few items, this being the first. Sorry, not able to post pics. Didn't realize that you needed a web host. Will fix in a day or so when I get time.
 

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Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
 
Now that should look awesome and yo uwill love the way it looks. I have the CME and am glad.
 

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Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
 
Should look great when you get them on . Post pics when they are installed .
 

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Posted by gauSSian (Member # 2027) on :
 
glad you found a polisher, can't wait to see how the powdercoating comes out.

Here's how the braced tips from SLP look:





Here they are polished...



and finally installed


 

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Posted by POFOMOCO (Member # 2193) on :
 
Great idea. I am having my CME fixed on Friday, as it is already broken. My LE/SS had the CME ordered on the car, and the odometer is reading right at 12,000 miles.



I am not sure how long the factory weld held, as I have owned the car a little over 1 month. It looks crappy, so I am having another brace welded into place and I am hoping the small welded section can be cut off or ground down smooth.

The powder coat idea is cool, also.

Pofomoco
 

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Posted by gauSSian (Member # 2027) on :
 

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Originally posted by POFOMOCO:
Great idea. I am having my CME fixed on Friday, as it is already broken. My LE/SS had the CME ordered on the car, and the odometer is reading right at 12,000 miles.



I am not sure how long the factory weld held, as I have owned the car a little over 1 month. It looks crappy, so I am having another brace welded into place and I am hoping the small welded section can be cut off or ground down smooth.

The powder coat idea is cool, also.

Pofomoco

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I would look into having it fixed under warranty. Mine broke because I had an aftermarket exhaust installed, so warranty coverage was not an option for me, but if your exhaust is factory, you may have a claim.

[ 11. February 2004, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: gauSSian ]
 

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Posted by POFOMOCO (Member # 2193) on :
 
It appears there has been at least one attempt to fix the original brace. I will check to see if it is under warranty as well, I did not think of that!!

Thanks,
Pofomoco
 

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Posted by Avengeance Z4C (Member # 2053) on :
 

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Originally posted by gauSSian:


Here they are polished...

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How much did that cost and who did that? GORGEOUS!
 

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Posted by gauSSian (Member # 2027) on :
 

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Originally posted by Avengeance Z4C:
How much did that cost and who did that? GORGEOUS!

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