tez162003 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I just bought and fitted a K1 exhaust, (fitted it Tuesday night) but the damn thing seems to sit slightly off. one a tad lower than the other, and one sticks out further than the other, now i could easily sort out the up and down part by adjusting it either on the rubber or at the connection where the gasket goes, as theres a bit of movement available there (i.e. bolt holes have movement for bolts to move about for postioning) But how can i sort out the fact one sits a tad further out than the other? Any one else had this problem? Proberly just be me being a plank when fitting. I have to say it sounds Crazy!! loving the sound but at the same time i think the look is a bit to ott for such a standard car like mine. Thinking about something different, i want that sound but in a more subtle style. Anyone fancy a swap or have any suggestions etc? Thanks Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Nismo and high flow cats and you are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Stock exhaust sits lower aswell, its just less noticable than aftermarkets Best solution - go single exit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 just the word nismo makes me think ££££ lol lets just say i had to save hard (and for a long time) to buy a 350z so kind of on a budget tbh running a 350z is bleeding me dry lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Where are you based bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 based in Silsoe, (between Luton and Bedford, 10 minutes from J11 and 12 of M1 and 15mins max from J13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Let me see if I can find someone local to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 thanks im no stranger to the spanners, but i cant see how you can alter the box into the bumper a tad. what i mean is the right one seems to stick out the bumper further than the left. only minor but i am proper picky and bit of a perfectionist, (2 days after having the zed i had a dent guy out removing the few little dents and is booked in for a new windscreen tuesday) I like the look of the K2 thinking about it, but it seemed a little to quiet for my liking, im a chav at heart and want some noise But typical me, i have the K1 now lol, I think id like it more with a few more mods but i said to myself i wouldnt spend much on this car lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I am sure a few others have had this issue and will see if there is anyone local that has overcome it. Sent a few pms out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmarky Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I have a similar problem with my exhaust which happens over time. My back box works its way lose from the centre box and because the back box only has one mounting it means the effect is one tail pipe sticks out further and slightly lower down. Being from Bedford myself I normally take my car to: William Rutters Unit 2, Hammond Road, Elm Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford MK41 0RJ 01234 217 060 They do all my work on all my cars and are a very good bunch of guys. Hope this helps, and if you do go there let me know, im only 5 mins away and could possibly meet up with you. What colour is your motor? Seen a few new ones popping up including a lovely solar one i saw the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tez162003 Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 I have a similar problem with my exhaust which happens over time. My back box works its way lose from the centre box and because the back box only has one mounting it means the effect is one tail pipe sticks out further and slightly lower down. Being from Bedford myself I normally take my car to: William Rutters Unit 2, Hammond Road, Elm Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford MK41 0RJ 01234 217 060 They do all my work on all my cars and are a very good bunch of guys. Hope this helps, and if you do go there let me know, im only 5 mins away and could possibly meet up with you. What colour is your motor? Seen a few new ones popping up including a lovely solar one i saw the other day. im afraid mines just a gun metal UK GT. (has all the extra's though ) id would have loved a blue one, but they seem to fetch more money, i couldnt afford that really. Saying that my fav would have been a white one. but never see them about. I like your orange one, but what can i say im a tad bias, (my last modified car) I tend to do everything on my cars myself, from paint to retrimming, only thing i dont do is weld, and i have a feeling the brackets may need altering do you run a K1 on yours then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmarky Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I run a Magnaflow on mine, ive heard many probs similar with what you are saying with the K1. Im the same as you, i do most stuff myself but dont have access to a ramp so if it needs to go in the air Rutters take care f it for me. I can also recommend Bedford Auto Panels 01234 217338 Unit 7, Aston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0JN They did all my custom body work so may be a better place for welding or moving brackets. Again a very nice family run freindly business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmarky Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Just out of curiosity who did you retrim on your old car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 have you ever used top gear in St Albans? (Powerflow/ Longlife) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo-R Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Top Gear in St Albans were the creme de la creme back in the days of when custom made exhausts took off! If anything they were one of the first to provide such service! Might be worth dropping it over there and I'm sure they can sort something out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Top Gear in St Albans were the creme de la creme back in the days of when custom made exhausts took off! If anything they were one of the first to provide such service! Might be worth dropping it over there and I'm sure they can sort something out i proberly will end up going there tbh, i go there alot, i kow all the guys, the boss jaz, main day to day manager Dave atc Just thought id see what peoples opinions on them were. As for retrimming of my old car, i did it myself. Like pretty much everything on that car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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