Anyone have this muffler on through a northeast winter and can tell how it held up with all the salt and stuff? Did it rust out really fast?
1426255
I had mine through winter and it held up well. I also washed it a lot though
1426256
It depends on how much salt your cars going to see through out your season. Iv'e had mine for two years in NC and do a detailed clean on it every 6 months. Its held up after three winter storms were we had massive amounts of salt on the road. I dont think any exhaust system will be spotless in a Northeastern winter though. Since this is cheap you could get away with buying a new one every two years if it gets bad.
1426257
I didn't have it towards NE. But I had it near the beach where I live and it it never rust for the 4 years I had it
1426258
I had it on through the winter, the welds and the stainless steel held up with out any rust. I drove through alot of snow and salt that winter and it held up.
1426259
I had mine through a Missouri winter Lots of salt. The inside doesn't seen to rust and I've even sprayed mine out periodically with water. However the site where the hanger is welded on the outside will rust within a month or so. So try to have it done near the top or rear where you can't see it
1426260
I've had it on my chevy tracker for over a year now and it has held up fine there is some surface rust but nothing major. I love the looks and sound of it.
838702
We had ours almost a year and nothing yet (rust),..I believe the black paint is of a high temp grade. It looks really nice. We use Landmann's cover for this model (ordered it separately) and cover it during the 6 months of winter. We love ours!~
742814
I've had this speaker for a year and have left it on my 2013 Polaris 850xp outside in the rain and snow for days at a time. The only issue I have is there is a short that causes a crackling in the sound from time to time. And it isn't loud enough to hear really good unless you are parked. Hope this helps?
1788503
I have been trouble by the rust as well.... I have had mine for about 6 months too, and use it constantly.... Any ideas would be helpful because I LOVE this thing!!!!
1686611
No rust issues. The tubes and muffler are aluminized. The clamps are stainless.
570745
It is Silent .I put it away for the winter yet I have not noticed any Rust. We are very happy with IT !
1146845
I bought one of these 4 years ago. I move it outside for the warm months (May-Oct) and bring it in for the winter. I live in Washington, DC, so it has been out in the rain and sun. Mine has not rusted. I love it!
710000
Mine stayed out this winter exposed to snow, ice, & sub-zero temps and still sound great. One is mostly under cover, but the other is fully exposed to the elements & afternoon sun, and there is no noticeable difference in appearance.
203211
Rain and snow, but for salt, you should look for a rubber lock boot to slide over it. Salt will rust or oxidize anything. Either that or lots of oil to repel the sodium... Good luck my friend.
1647086
I haven't seen any rust issues so far. Buying better hardware certainly won't hurt anything, but I would recommend using some type of thread lubricant to protect the exposed threads as you would in any other outdoor application.
418245
Yes. I've had this installed for over a month and no corrosion. Discoloration is from the heat so if you buy, don't panic with a bronze-silver coloration beginging to develop. Ps, sounds great, great quality muffler and fitment, i ran mine with the strait pipe, install from the turbo back to the axel in that order
135817
I have not experienced any finish issues (pitting, corroding). However, I have not gone through a Michigan winter yet. Even with that, my experience has been that with any automotive accessory that is truly made from stainless steel, the finish will remain "as new".
1647085
I have had mine on my jeep for about 7-8 months and I have little to no rust on some of the tie down hardware. This is a great rack and I recommend the basket extension kit if you have a full sized Truck or SUV. I was missing a little bit of the hardware so I contacted the manufacturer and they overnighted what I needed. Real good customer service!!!
893221
No rust. Other then where the coals sit. I used it all year. In the cold and heat. The quality is ok at best. It is a 5 year grill maybe 8. The metal is thin so when it goes it will go fast.
1299896
I had it outside all Summer and it didn't show any signs of rust. I did put it away for the Winter.
915464
Left mine out from August to December last year. Had to take it down after the snow and ice started setting on it. It's back up now for this year. This is in western PA weather. I don't think they can handle harsh weather. Would rip and tear.
1928698
Same with my old lady, I haven't been able to try them. Only had one ride and my pipes scraped but I had long softail mufflers on it so went with short shots. Working at sea till end if June but hoping it doesn't bottomOut as we are goin toLaconia pretty much as soon as I get off.