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Aug. 26, 2011 3:53 p.m. ransom HalfDork

I know there are a few Portlanders on here, and for my future use, I'd love to know of a really good local muffler/exhaust shop...

But for now, we just have a slightly noisy 2000 Civic personal transport appliance, and I just want to have it quieted and involve as little suck as possible in the transaction.

Midas? Meineke? Do any of those type of places not suck a lot?

I had a local shop I'd been pretty happy with, but it seems they lost their one good guy... Now I'm adrift and assuming the next time it Really Matters I'm going to have to just do it myself.
Aug. 26, 2011 3:56 p.m. Javelin SuperDork

We have a really good shop up in Rainier, OR. I dunno about down in PDX though, I'll ask around.
Aug. 26, 2011 4:03 p.m. ransom HalfDork

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Probably not worth driving the Civic to Rainier, but I might bug you for the name the next time it comes up for a car that matters
Aug. 26, 2011 7:59 p.m. oldeskewltoy HalfDork

Darrel's Discount muffler off 82nd, a couple of blocks south of Powell. Loynings Engine Service recommended them to me. I had them build my cat/pipe unit that connected the KBD header to the Brave Exhaust.
Aug. 27, 2011 12:59 a.m. turboswede SuperDork

Ed's Mufflers on Mcloughlin

Exhaust Specialties on SE 7th, north of Powell.
Aug. 27, 2011 1:18 a.m. ransom HalfDork

Awesome! Thanks, guys!

Double bonus for arranging them all in a reasonable relationship to my house...
Aug. 27, 2011 9:29 a.m. Javelin SuperDork

This thread reminds me we all need to meet up one day and talk cars. We should invade Bryce's house to look at the Honda Challenge project.
Aug. 27, 2011 9:50 a.m. oldeskewltoy HalfDork

Javelin wrote:

This thread reminds me we all need to meet up one day and talk cars. We should invade Bryce's house to look at the Honda Challenge project.

How many??? Would be nice to meet a few of the local GRM crowd
Aug. 27, 2011 10:15 a.m. KATYB HalfDork

just go online find a place that sells goerlich and buy the oem replacement stuff u need and bolt it on.
Aug. 27, 2011 10:51 a.m. emodspitfire Reader

Did you know that Honda warranties most of their exhaust systems for life?

I bought one muffler for my car in 95, the subsequent 2 or 3 mufflers have been FREE !!!

(Not sure if this program applies to 2000 model year, but it is worth checking out.

Rog
Aug. 27, 2011 11:03 a.m. ransom HalfDork

In reply to KATYB:

I'm torn between the fact that this is obviously the grassroots answer, and the fact that the Civic is an appliance, and a vehicle for which I can muster very little enthusiasm for wrench-turning...

In reply to Javelin & oldskewltoy:

Yeah, it'd be really cool to meet the local GRMers. I think there are quite a few here.
Aug. 27, 2011 5:53 p.m. shifty New Reader

I was just going to ask this question! I'm in PDX and need an exhaust leak welded up on my Datsun.
Aug. 28, 2011 12:55 a.m. Nashco SuperDork

Javelin wrote:

This thread reminds me we all need to meet up one day and talk cars. We should invade Bryce's house to look at the Honda Challenge project.

Look at? Hell, I could use a hand, I'll put you to work too! Seriously, fridge is stocked with food and beverages and guests are always welcome. I'm in North Portland and at the shop literally every single day for the next month or so. Shoot me a message and I'll give you an address, come on down and witness the spectacle.

Bryce
Aug. 28, 2011 9:26 a.m. Javelin SuperDork

Well next weekend is a 3-day weekend. You want an invasion one day? I think we can all band together and bring our work gloves, right fellas?
Aug. 28, 2011 11:43 a.m. ransom HalfDork

Crud, I'm bicycling to Eugene to visit my folks on the long weekend, though it might end up being only two days. I'll be watching to see what shakes out... If I can sort the schedule, I'm totally there!
Aug. 28, 2011 12:41 p.m. oldeskewltoy HalfDork

Work??? How about we just raid the fridge, and watch as he works

seriously.... why not post up where your shop is... and anyone who choses stops by..... no? (now where's that innocent angel emoticon?)
Aug. 29, 2011 3:22 a.m. Nashco SuperDork

I don't feel like posting my shop location up since I post so many pictures of shop contents, I'm sure you understand. Seriously, if anybody wants to come out, shoot me a message and let me know. Guests are always welcome. Here's the latest update:

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/2011-n600-west-coast-challenger/33452/p...

/threadjack

Bryce
Aug. 29, 2011 8:39 a.m. Javelin SuperDork

I have been informed by SWMBO that there is a baby shower on Sunday the 4th in Portland. I am obligated to drive down with her and then go entertain myself. So who all can do the 4th at around 3PM?

Bryce, will you be there?
Aug. 29, 2011 2:04 p.m. turboswede SuperDork

I'll be Astoria meeting with a photographer for engagement photos.

SWMBO may be headed to Seattle the weekend after to shop for Wedding dresses and I might have the 924 on the road by then. Speaking of needing help, anyone feel like stopping by some evening the next couple of weeks and helping R&R the clutch in the toofah? :)

It would be nice to meet up with some local GRM dorks and lend Bryce a hand with their Challenge ride :)
Aug. 29, 2011 6:56 p.m. Grudge New Reader
turboswede wrote:

Exhaust Specialties on SE 7th, north of Powell.

I second that one. But I've only had old stuff done there. Three old Fords to be exact (49, 58 & 66), and that was 8 years ago...on second thought, don't listen to me
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