FYI - You CAN adjust exhaust tip / bumper gap
10-08-2018 | 11:05 PM
#16
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So Ive loosened the band clamp closest to the tips. Im not getting much up/down adjustment. Laterally and diagonally yes. But I was hoping to get some lift to get them flusher with the cutouts. Im not seeing how this clamp alone would achieve this. To be fair, I have 130k on the clock and don't know when or if the motor mounts were ever done. Car feels good though. By chance am I missing an adjustment here?
10-08-2018 | 11:40 PM
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10-09-2018 | 12:27 AM
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10-11-2018 | 01:05 PM
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John & Dan, thanks for the suggestions. Hopefully i'll have time this week to get her up and do some tweaking. The OCD is strong on this one. I'll probably end up doing the motor mounts anyway. One thing seems to always lead to another.
10-11-2018 | 03:01 PM
#21
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No, those band clamps attach the catalytic converters outputs to the inlets of the mufflers. There are two more smaller clamps on the outlet of the exhaust where the tips attach. On the stock exhaust, this is like a ball and socket joint. Loosen the clamp and the tip is able to move in a limited range. You MIGHT be able to get to them without removing the bumper, depending upon how it was last assembled (and if you live in an area without lots of corrosion).
10-11-2018 | 06:33 PM
#23
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Yup #22. The fit is kind of like a ball/socket. Once the band is loose you can move things around a bit and re-tighten. Mine were pretty rusted so I cut them off and replaced them.