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Gravter,Nov 23 2006, 08:07 AM Wrote:I was thinking of getting one for my '07 ST but here is the response I got when I emailed MBRP:

"HI
This exhaust has not been confirmed for the 2006-2007 models ...... not looking like we will be bringing this car in for a while. I can tell you that some guys have ordered up and fit to the 2006 and from what I know very little had to be done for the 00-05 system to fit. Minor changes to the flange and first hanger.
Ed Roberts"

So, I'm gonna wait until spring and see what becomes available for the '07 ST.  Nice offer BTW.
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That's not exactly a complete statement ... to make the '04 system a "bolt up" installation on an '05+ apparently requires the removal of a second cat and that's straight from Ed at MBRP. Alternately an installation with the second cat requires extensive modifications or replacement of the "intermediary pipe" (??)

And when I offered my car for a day or two to assist in engineering a revised system for '05+ they declined saying they have no interest at this time in "expanding" the Focus line of exhausts ... so waiting for MBRP wouldn't seem to be the answer.

Additionally when I offered to pay MBRP to alter and install the system, they couldn't give me a solid quote (even after doing it to Daniel's car) and said it would take anywhere from 2 to 5 hours at $75 per hour -- didn't give me a great feeling of comfort. $150 I'm okay with, $425 for installation is too much.

I bought mine for the '07 wagon I just got, and I do not want the second cat removed so I'm paying a shop here in Brampton to make the alterations (and also install the Eibach Pro Kit).

This is the shop that made a custom s.s. exhaust for my Mystique from scratch using 2 expensive magnaflow mufflers and a nice tip, all for $600 -- even with measuring and bending the tubes by hand and with trial fit after trial fit ... it took them less than 4 hours to make a whole exhaust - and it was flawless.

That's what I know so far, anyway.