kazman Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Hi all the exhaust on my newly aquired Zed is slightly wonky, The right pipe seems to be closer to flush with the rear bumper than the left side. Assuming this is not by design, can anyone advise on what may be causing it? There does not seem to be any damage on the pipes as they exit the back box and juggling the rhs mount does not seem to make any difference. If anyone has experience of this their views would be appreciated. Also, which of the two is wrong? Should they be near flush with the rear bumper or set back a few cms? It's a stick uk set up btw. Thanks! Quote
Ian Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Its normal Its much more noticeable with aftermarket exhausts Quote
Smudge Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 I guess z's are like most women the left one always hangs a little lower than the right hahaha and guys for that matter lol Quote
Digsy Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Just had to check that you didn't buy my old one that I reversed into a wall on the Wales run! Quote
kazman Posted January 26, 2010 Author Posted January 26, 2010 Heh, thanks for all the replys guys. So this is normal? Well I guess that's a relief! Quote
Ebized Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Heh, thanks for all the replys guys. So this is normal? Well I guess that's a relief! Yeah - Digsy was just upset his was straight and wanted it to look like everyone elses Quote
kazman Posted February 4, 2010 Author Posted February 4, 2010 Still don't think mine looks quite right after studying pictures on here of others... As you look from behind, the right pipe is much closer to the outside of the bumper than the left one. It's not a height issue, more that it looks twisted. Any thoughts? I was thinking maybe I need to play with the hangers etc? Quote
Digsy Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Heh, thanks for all the replys guys. So this is normal? Well I guess that's a relief! Yeah - Digsy was just upset his was straight and wanted it to look like everyone elses Yeah, that's my excuse! Quote
kazman Posted February 5, 2010 Author Posted February 5, 2010 Heh, will try and take a pic that captures what i am saying. I am getting the geometry done today, so might ask them to have a look at the hangers etc whilst its there... Quote
Chris`I Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 A competant garage or exhaust place will be able to fix it. Just requires the hangers to be adjusted, but they need to be good at it. Bit of a mallet or bit of heat should make it sit in place right. Quote
Digsy Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 A competant garage or exhaust place will be able to fix it. Just requires the hangers to be adjusted, but they need to be good at it. Bit of a mallet or bit of heat should make it sit in place right. Bigphil recommended heat to me. Quote
Husky Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 i managed to straighten a massively squint crash damaged exhaust using a hammer and soldering iron blow torch with the car on some axle stands. personally if your patient and have an eye for detail i think its easily done yourself. And i would say that an exhaust should never be squint from the manufacturer INCLUDING aftermarket Quote
Chris`I Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I think the problem with it not coming squint from a manufacturer rely on your car being straight too. Dont think its always possible, and easily sorted by a good garage if its a bit off. What I do find shocking are the ones out there that are miles off and always require correction, thats poor Quote
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