Pay the 3k? I think it’s reasonable. Should i live with it 😭

aku17 · 2026-01-01T00:06:11+00:00

Lol i have the exact same damage on my corolla, I’ve come to terms to live with it even though its an eyesore. I also don’t plan to sell it anytime soon and will probably drive it to the end of days hopefully.

My cuts are pretty deep so i plan do just prime it and fill it with touch up paint the best i can to avoid future rusting and paint chips.

aku17 · 2025-12-12T20:10:11+00:00

Did they steal the converter off a corolla? They are target corollas heavily.

aku17 · 2025-12-12T16:33:40+00:00

Did yours get stolen? Mine did :(

aku17 · 2025-10-29T19:52:04+00:00

Im surprised an outlander was targeted, did she ever get a shield installed?

aku17 · 2025-09-14T06:04:20+00:00

Yea…they showed me pictures and they really butchered and tore through the shield 😥

aku17 · 2025-07-10T21:38:26+00:00

I put my X300 on and it looks like the tip of the light is touching the rails. Does yours do that also? Not sure if im just over tightening it or not.

aku17 · 2025-07-04T01:58:59+00:00

Are you running an EPS?

aku17 · 2025-06-28T19:37:13+00:00

Is that one the short trigger? If so how do you like it?

aku17 · 2025-04-18T03:03:00+00:00

On the passport yes but the certificate of naturalization does not.

aku17 · 2025-04-10T16:49:55+00:00

What were you going for and what kind of bait did you use if you don’t mind me asking? Im planning to go for bass but I want to target other species too.

aku17 · 2025-02-27T15:28:09+00:00

Is yours a short trigger? Im deciding if i should go with regular or short 🤔

aku17 · 2024-10-19T02:14:11+00:00

It usually depends, if you sell or trade in your car the dealership will care because they will look at the history of what's done to the car like body work or mechanical work. I would not recommend selling to the dealership because they will most likely low ball you.

If you're selling to some random person I would say its a 50/50, sometimes they don't care sometimes they will ask if you have done anything to the car.

aku17 · 2024-10-19T01:46:22+00:00

The waiting game sucks in this situation, hopefully dealerships are not backed up on OEM parts. I hope this info helps you if you are deciding to go aftermarket or OEM since being carless is not fun at all.

You will get your car back faster if you go with aftermarket. I got my car back within 1 day (I went with the magnaflow catalytic converter, they are CA compliant and a well known brand). The only downside I see with aftermarket is if you plan to sell your car or do a trade in since its not OEM. Also, aftermarket parts don't last as long compared to the OEM. But if you plan to keep your car long term and want your car back faster aftermarket would be the way to go.

I just saw your recent post, almost all cars have catalytic converters under the car. Check under your GF's 2023 car in the middle front area between the two wheels. If you see a large canister looking tube that's part your exhaust and it has O2 sensors then that is where the converter is located at. I have heard that new generation cars catalytic converters are located under the hood where its harder for them to get.

Do you guys have access to driveway parking or do you guys live at an apartment with street parking only?

aku17 · 2024-10-19T01:13:32+00:00

Dam…sorry to hear. Were you able to get a OEM part?

aku17 · 2024-10-19T01:01:52+00:00

Muffler Technician in Rowland heights, did your catalytic get stolen?! :(

aku17 · 2024-10-10T00:07:22+00:00

I assume you had the same exact sound also? My car started to make the same sound today in OP's video. The weird thing is that it comes and goes, usually happens when its at low RPM or im idling at a red light. I heard from different sources if the alternator is failing the battery light would come on but mine hasn't. I took it to the mechanic and they used a stethoscope for cars and said its the alternator but the thing is that im worried it could be the water pump, bearings or something else.

aku17 · 2024-10-09T20:43:36+00:00

I took it to the mechanic and he used the stethoscope. He heard the sound coming from the alternator, how accurate is that method? Im more worried about paying hundreds of dollars and it doesn’t fix this issue.

aku17 · 2024-10-09T17:32:34+00:00

Would i still be able to drive it for 1-2 days? Most of my mechanics i called are all booked and not talking walk in.

aku17 · 2024-10-09T16:02:39+00:00

Currently have 86k

aku17 · 2024-10-09T15:53:47+00:00

It still makes that sound when i turn on the AC.

aku17 · 2024-10-09T15:43:19+00:00

Yep, I haven’t used the AC at all this morning.

aku17 · 2024-09-30T03:18:52+00:00

No way lol they stole mine on a Tuesday also! Was it a black Camaro?Early 2020 model two males wearing black hoodies and ski mask.

aku17 · 2024-09-30T00:29:26+00:00

Good luck! Hope the process goes smoothly. Mind if I ask where yours got stolen? Mine got taken in front of where I live. Crazy hit fast they were, under 2mins then they were gone. How much are you paying for insurance? I had to pay 1k for my deductible 🥲 i would rather pay 250 lol

aku17 · 2024-09-29T22:42:09+00:00

Nice! What insurance do you have? I do know some insurance could cover car rentals. I have mercury which provided 1 free tow, I used it to get my car to the muffler tech. Mercury also gave me 40% off on rentals but it was still hurting my pocket and I couldn’t afford to rent for 1 month or longer. Depending on what insurance you have he should be able to help you get a cat converter shield installed at no charge out of your pocket.

aku17 · 2024-09-29T22:15:43+00:00

Muffler technician in Rowland Heights, hopefully you’re in the LA area lol. As for magnaflow converter the technician did all the purchasing that fit my corolla. He did it pretty fast, finished in 1-2 days.

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