Stromung cat back Group Purchase

[Aikmanson]

that's good to know!

Also, that exhaust hanger bit looks like it's bent or something? Damaged in shipping? That aint right for sure.

I’d have to agree, it looks like it got bent in shipping. I’m curious how they will resolve it, or if they will have you bend it back yourself and knock some $$$ off the price. Has anyone else received theirs to confirm if they too have the same issue? Mine hasn’t shipped yet, but Scott mentioned mine would go out a week later.

[m3clutch]

For future reference, here is the timeline of this Group Buy (thank you again, Stan for organizing!)

4/05 - Stan initiates Group Buy (post #320)
4/07 - Group Buy reaches minimum of 10 (post #327)
4/11 - I put in order to Stromung (post #335)
4/12 - Scott emails, "I received your order and you are #5 on the GB list. I will be in contact on the finish date."
5/05 - Scott emails, "We are closing the group buy. We didnt quite get to 10 so the discount ended up -10% so your system cost is 598.00 and the shipping is 39.00. Is PayPal ok for payment?"
5/05 - Scott emails, "Ya we waited extra time but only got to 7. We dont do will calls unfortunately. I will send you a payment link a little later."
5/15 - Scott emails, "Sorry for the delay I was travelling. We will be shipping next week and here is your payment info;"
5/15 - PayPal invoice received and paid
5/20 - UPS tracking number generated
5/26 - UPS picks up package
5/27 - UPS delivers package

It took about 6-7 weeks for me to receive my exhaust. I'm not sure if others have received theirs or are still waiting.

that's good to know!

Also, that exhaust hanger bit looks like it's bent or something? Damaged in shipping? That aint right for sure.

[projectJTv4]

For future reference, here is the timeline of this Group Buy (thank you again, Stan for organizing!)

4/05 - Stan initiates Group Buy (post #320)
4/07 - Group Buy reaches minimum of 10 (post #327)
4/11 - I put in order to Stromung (post #335)
4/12 - Scott emails, "I received your order and you are #5 on the GB list. I will be in contact on the finish date."
5/05 - Scott emails, "We are closing the group buy. We didnt quite get to 10 so the discount ended up -10% so your system cost is 598.00 and the shipping is 39.00. Is PayPal ok for payment?"
5/05 - Scott emails, "Ya we waited extra time but only got to 7. We dont do will calls unfortunately. I will send you a payment link a little later."
5/15 - Scott emails, "Sorry for the delay I was travelling. We will be shipping next week and here is your payment info;"
5/15 - PayPal invoice received and paid
5/20 - UPS tracking number generated
5/26 - UPS picks up package
5/27 - UPS delivers package

It took about 6-7 weeks for me to receive my exhaust. I'm not sure if others have received theirs or are still waiting.

[projectJTv4]

Not installed, ran into some issues. Maybe someone who has previously installed can help?



Looks like tab on driver's front side is oriented wrong? Can anyone confirm?




Having a little trouble getting driver's rear side to attach.




On the inner side, they seem to fit okay.

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I forgot I took this other picture earlier before trying to install. It shows the 2 tabs on the driver's side are not in the same orientation... I also just noticed the 2 rear weld tabs that are used for the hangers are not lined up, maybe that's why I'm having trouble bolting them together.




And I found this picture online, which shows the driver's side tabs are oriented the same, and that the rears are aligned for a hanger, which makes sense.

I'll call Stromung on Tuesday after the holiday and see what they can do about it, if anything. Hope everyone else's doesn't have any issues during the install. Please upload photos to share the build.

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Decided to take off the hangers and use zipties until its sorted out.



Also found this small image directly from Stromung's website...

[Stan]

Here is my follow up question to those who have installed.
How do you like the sound ?
Any drone ?
Too loud? Not loud enough?

[projectJTv4]

*her invoice. I was surprised how fast it was too from what I'd heard but Scott was fairly communicative though he seemed very busy. It'll probably get to you soon. Good luck!

corrected

no, you use the link in the OP and mention the R3vlimited group buy purchase. You don’t pay for anything at the time, it just starts a purchase order and Scott will reach out to you.

When I purchased mine last week, Scott told me they had a couple left so there is a chance you might be able to get one... but don’t hold your breath. I consider myself lucky.

I wonder what the actual number is now after those who mentioned they could not wait and the addition of a few more.

[Aikmanson]

Is there a discount code?

no, you use the link in the OP and mention the R3vlimited group buy purchase. You don’t pay for anything at the time, it just starts a purchase order and Scott will reach out to you.

When I purchased mine last week, Scott told me they had a couple left so there is a chance you might be able to get one... but don’t hold your breath. I consider myself lucky.

[Maybe Magpie]

Understood. I was just surprised when Magpie said she received her invoice (5/12) but I didn't when Scott said I would (5/5).

I'll try to be more patient. Thanks for responding with your experience with him.

I was surprised how fast it was too from what I'd heard but Scott was fairly communicative though he seemed very busy. It'll probably get to you soon. Good luck!

[hakstern]

go to the website and try to buy using the discount.

Is there a discount code?

[Stan]

Too late to join?

go to the website and try to buy using the discount.

[hakstern]

Too late to join?

[projectJTv4]

Received and paid invoice yesterday (5/15).

“we will be shipping next week”

[Aikmanson]

Nice! Did you submit payment already also?

Yes, I got my PayPal invoice and paid up. Scott said mine will probably ship a week or so after since I was a bit late but, I’m in.

[SOneThreeCoupe]

I'm in the same boat re: waiting for a PayPal invoice.

The project's quite a long way out from needing a cat back so I can afford to wait.

[projectJTv4]

Scott is not the fastest on replies but he gets there eventually. I get the impression he has multiple responsibilities and if he has nothing to add, postpones his response until he does.

Understood. I was just surprised when Magpie said she received her invoice (5/12) but I didn't when Scott said I would (5/5).

I'll try to be more patient. Thanks for responding with your experience with him.