So, I kinda damaged the two honeycomb parts of my HKS exhaust by scraping them on speedbumps a few times. I've been told it was the "flex pipe"? I was quoted 175$ replaced with different brand pieces (cut and welded back to the piping)

so my questions:
1) What are the cons of leaving these alone as is?
2) Is 175$ worth it to replace?

Here is a picture of the pieces im exactly talking about:


I dont have a picture of mine but it just looks hairy on the bottom

 

if you don't have any exhaust leaks at the flex pipes, I would just let them be.

 

+1 if there are no leaks, leave them. it's hard to imagine that anyone doesnt have scraped up flex joints.

 

okay thanks for quick the response guys

 

Mine have been scraped up for a while now.. No problems!

 

What he said, everybody has their flex joints damaged, just face it.