Who's Interested in a 3rd Gen Cattman 2.5" Catback?
$120 is cheap, shipped to me shouldnt be too much. im not good with exhausts, so its just tubing and you add your own muffler/can correct? and the rest is bolt on? can you use 2.5" with boost?
I'm personally shocked we cant get 5 people, i would expect more would be interested
I'm personally shocked we cant get 5 people, i would expect more would be interested
So these guys know we're serious! I don't have a prblm with Danny offering an alternative solution to our problem.....What I'm doing is establishing an exhaust maker to startup a catback for everyone out there looking for one, not only on the Org but privately as well, it's an effort, I would love to see available and when it's complete, It's a simple email or telephone call to place an order for a 3rd Gen performance catback. Warpspeed should post some pictures of their system so we can see it and how it's put together as well as what components he's using...(They have good quality)....but this is bigger than them too! This will make it easier on WSP and Cattman if this goes down and we accomplish this feat! What I mean by that is! Now there's a kit that WSP and Cattman can order to build more 3rd gen catback and it's easier and cheaper for them as well if they order in bulk (It's pre-fabricated)......
So far theres 3 down with the idea.
1.Cmax03
2.Chrome91
3.James92SE
You just need two more. Yes Warp Speed makes it but its not for $120. If you want cheap then go MES. If you got extra paper then go Warp Speed. I say others should jump on this b/c at this point in the game how many after market companies are willing to invest time & effort in 3rd gen Maximas and not charge an arm and a leg?
If getting it welded is an issue for you to get then do what I did and get it slip fit. I have no leaks what so ever and if I decide to change it up later I just slip the old off and slide on the new.
1.Cmax03
2.Chrome91
3.James92SE
You just need two more. Yes Warp Speed makes it but its not for $120. If you want cheap then go MES. If you got extra paper then go Warp Speed. I say others should jump on this b/c at this point in the game how many after market companies are willing to invest time & effort in 3rd gen Maximas and not charge an arm and a leg?
If getting it welded is an issue for you to get then do what I did and get it slip fit. I have no leaks what so ever and if I decide to change it up later I just slip the old off and slide on the new.
Last edited by CMax03; Oct 10, 2010 at 04:48 AM.
I can really appreciate the effort put into opening options for 3rdgen owners. If I didn't just hook my exhaust up I would most def be down but it would be nice to have a 3" equal length bolt on system available if I need to upgrade from 2.5" equal length system. Don't give up on this, it's worth the effort your putting into making this happen. I'd personally like 2 see some put projection headlights into production for our 3rdgen Maximas', I've email a few companies that make them for later gen Max's but haven't received a definate answer yet from 1 company.
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Cmax03, I am in if there is a group deal. I have been looking to upgrade my y pipe, etc from Warpspeed for a while but I don't know enough about cars to make a buy yet. But, if I can order the parts easily and have a local muffler shop install it -- then I am in.
The MES catback interest List:
1. CMax03 (2.5")
2. Chrome91 (2.5")
3. James92SE (2.5")
4. Deadfall (3.0")
5. Maximajquery (2.5")
6. Chris Gregg (???)
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11. Everyone needs to Contact Josh with your real names and register: info@mandrelexhaustsystem.com
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1. CMax03 (2.5")
2. Chrome91 (2.5")
3. James92SE (2.5")
4. Deadfall (3.0")
5. Maximajquery (2.5")
6. Chris Gregg (???)
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10. ^please correct me if I'm wrong^
11. Everyone needs to Contact Josh with your real names and register: info@mandrelexhaustsystem.com
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Last edited by CMax03; Nov 10, 2010 at 09:02 PM.
Yes it's mandrel bent (Mandrel Exhaust Systems) MES.....You can push it I'm just trying to do as I stated previously regarding this being bigger than any of us, along with WSP and Cattman. Which means they could became WSP and Cattman's supplier.....get some pictures of the WSP stuff ok....
http://www.caligarage.com/product/GR...id=p216-c10149
they are still being sold, but so are tokicos and konis. afaik, neither of those are still available, unless somebody has them stocked in a warehouse (not likely for most retailers).
they are still being sold, but so are tokicos and konis. afaik, neither of those are still available, unless somebody has them stocked in a warehouse (not likely for most retailers).
GReddy FTW. Still rockin that unit on my blue one now. I got my GReddy foreeeever ago and I remember back then they'd been discontinued. Mine was from some leftover stock somewhere (as Ben said).
Mine is not full SS, but the one in the link Ben posted is full SS. IIRC, a few years back, there were rumors that GReddy was going to make the full SS version for the 3rd gen but I don't know if anybody has ever bought one and verified they actually exist(ed)
Mine is not full SS, but the one in the link Ben posted is full SS. IIRC, a few years back, there were rumors that GReddy was going to make the full SS version for the 3rd gen but I don't know if anybody has ever bought one and verified they actually exist(ed)
James92SE that sounds really nice! My 5.5th sounded like that when floored equipped w/the Cattman 2.5" bpipe and Oem Muffler...very quiet during normal driving but a beast when floor....!
I found Streetbeat still has a Pacesetter catback in stock for a 3rd gen $325......
I found Streetbeat still has a Pacesetter catback in stock for a 3rd gen $325......
Last edited by CMax03; Oct 11, 2010 at 01:02 PM.
Update my boys!! Straight from MES c/o:Josh.......
The pics were good.
I did a little research over the weekend... looks like there are only 2 main companies that seem to support this model: Warpspeed and Cattman.
I'll keep following the threads and looking into the system. I'll also let you know as I make contact with the people listed below.
Its been our philosophy to keep prices low because we feel this is what people should be paying for exhaust systems. The market is flooded with many high priced systems. As a result, we don't have much room for discounts. Normally we would offer a 10%-15% discount on group buys with 10+ people. In the spirit of trying to make this happen for your group, we can offer a 15% discount on the tubing kits. This would put the systems at:
$127.00 - 2.5 inch Aluminized
$190.00 - 3 inch Aluminized
This includes a $25.00 shipping rate.
There is no need to start sending any payments just yet. I will keep you updated on our progress. Hopefully, we can try to make some headway on this project within the next week.
The pics were good.
I did a little research over the weekend... looks like there are only 2 main companies that seem to support this model: Warpspeed and Cattman.
I'll keep following the threads and looking into the system. I'll also let you know as I make contact with the people listed below.
Its been our philosophy to keep prices low because we feel this is what people should be paying for exhaust systems. The market is flooded with many high priced systems. As a result, we don't have much room for discounts. Normally we would offer a 10%-15% discount on group buys with 10+ people. In the spirit of trying to make this happen for your group, we can offer a 15% discount on the tubing kits. This would put the systems at:
$127.00 - 2.5 inch Aluminized
$190.00 - 3 inch Aluminized
This includes a $25.00 shipping rate.
There is no need to start sending any payments just yet. I will keep you updated on our progress. Hopefully, we can try to make some headway on this project within the next week.
http://www.caligarage.com/product/GR...id=p216-c10149
they are still being sold, but so are tokicos and konis. afaik, neither of those are still available, unless somebody has them stocked in a warehouse (not likely for most retailers).
they are still being sold, but so are tokicos and konis. afaik, neither of those are still available, unless somebody has them stocked in a warehouse (not likely for most retailers).
im going to be surprised if someone finds Koni's or Tokico's in stock anywhere, me, someone else, and the owner of Shox.com tried all of Canada/US and nobody had any
Wow, $127 shipped? Nice.
CMax, yeah, the GReddy is awesome. It's very quiet at idle, doesn't drone at ALL, you can actually hear your stereo OVER the exhaust under all normal driving conditions, etc. Plus it sounds great. Hands down pwns the sound from virtually any universal muffler/fart pipe.
Thankfully I'm not up north though, because most of these non-SS GReddy's rusted out over the years
CMax, yeah, the GReddy is awesome. It's very quiet at idle, doesn't drone at ALL, you can actually hear your stereo OVER the exhaust under all normal driving conditions, etc. Plus it sounds great. Hands down pwns the sound from virtually any universal muffler/fart pipe.
Thankfully I'm not up north though, because most of these non-SS GReddy's rusted out over the years
Certainly not 15 more people from Maxima.org
Might want to hit up the NICO forums and some of the other generic car forums where there might be some 3rd gen people who somehow haven't stumbled upon Maxima.org...
Might want to hit up the NICO forums and some of the other generic car forums where there might be some 3rd gen people who somehow haven't stumbled upon Maxima.org...
i kinda doubt that lol. it seems to be either the true enthusiasts, or some granny/grampa with a handicap placard/middle aged Asian woman driving 3rd gens. i think all of the enthusiasts are on here already
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I'd be interested but i am right now focused on the suspension and drive train first plus my exhaust system in the end will be true dual and twin turbo once im to that point no need for me to mess with exhaust right now it flows well enough for the light mods i have.
Emailed Josh again yall! On 10-31-2010! Just trying to get an idea of which route I'll be taking MES tubing w/Magnaflow components or 100% custom mandrel bent tubing w/Magnaflow components.......I'll call them as well @ 305-378-9337 and anyone else interested please call Josh as well......
Last edited by CMax03; Oct 31, 2010 at 11:00 PM.
Got an email response from Josh for (5) tubing only 2.5" catbacks! He said they could be ready within 3 weeks. I have the following who are interested:
1. Myself (CMax03) 2.5"
2. Chrome91 2.5"
3. James92SE 2.5"
4. Maximajquery 2.5"
5. Deadfall 3" - still waiting on a response about them doing (1) 3.0" for the group!!!!
remember that's $127.00 included is a $25 shipping fee/3" ($190).....Who's still interested????
1. Myself (CMax03) 2.5"
2. Chrome91 2.5"
3. James92SE 2.5"
4. Maximajquery 2.5"
5. Deadfall 3" - still waiting on a response about them doing (1) 3.0" for the group!!!!
remember that's $127.00 included is a $25 shipping fee/3" ($190).....Who's still interested????
Last edited by CMax03; Nov 7, 2010 at 01:39 AM.
i found that Magnaflow muffler you mentioned on a VE 5spd at the junkyard today, took around a hour to get the exhaust down so i could saw the muffler off from the top, got halfway and my sawblade snapped in half 
might just buy one new off of Ebay, someone is probably gonna jack it by the time i get back there. the exhaust on the Mazda i wanted is already gone 
might just buy one new off of Ebay, someone is probably gonna jack it by the time i get back there. the exhaust on the Mazda i wanted is already gone
i found that Magnaflow muffler you mentioned on a VE 5spd at the junkyard today, took around a hour to get the exhaust down so i could saw the muffler off from the top, got halfway and my sawblade snapped in half might just buy one new off of Ebay, someone is probably gonna jack it by the time i get back there. the exhaust on the Mazda i wanted is already gone
might just buy one new off of Ebay, someone is probably gonna jack it by the time i get back there. the exhaust on the Mazda i wanted is already gone 
it was 12576, good shape just a bit dirty
the junkyard here is a waste though most of time, a good make year 2000 or older will get stripped because people can make profit on the parts, and most RHD cars and Supras/RX7/Integra get stripped but otherwise cars get wasted. theres 3 VE 5spd and 4 GXE's and only the clusters were taken off of 2 VE's and a GXE had some of its dash out but thats it, and one VE was in mint shape
theres a RHD Toyota Corolla wagon with the silvertop engine and full-time 4WD, just some interior parts taken
the junkyard here is a waste though most of time, a good make year 2000 or older will get stripped because people can make profit on the parts, and most RHD cars and Supras/RX7/Integra get stripped but otherwise cars get wasted. theres 3 VE 5spd and 4 GXE's and only the clusters were taken off of 2 VE's and a GXE had some of its dash out but thats it, and one VE was in mint shape
theres a RHD Toyota Corolla wagon with the silvertop engine and full-time 4WD, just some interior parts taken
I wish I was U! I would have it already for.....$20! I'm trying to put the biggest rear muffler and resonator I can fit.....I love a quiet/stealthy/performance exhaust! It wails only when stepped into....I also found an oval, slant cut, & resonated exhaust tip which will fit wonderfully in that void!
