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Offline andy-gti84

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just lowered car an have a prob?????
« on: 04 July 2012, 20:16 »
hay all just lowered car an now exhaust is hitting some where under car what do i need to sort this? any help

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Re: just lowered car an have a prob?????
« Reply #1 on: 04 July 2012, 20:36 »
most likely the rear beam.....you just need to twist it usually (undo the middle box to tailpipe section and twist it so it clears the beam)
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Re: just lowered car an have a prob?????
« Reply #2 on: 04 July 2012, 20:42 »
sound cheers mate  will have a look tomorrow nite.  :smiley:

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Re: just lowered car an have a prob?????
« Reply #3 on: 04 July 2012, 21:21 »
Check the rubbers and/or mounts holding up the mid box.

These are known to sag and break in time
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Re: just lowered car an have a prob?????
« Reply #4 on: 05 July 2012, 09:54 »
I had the same problem after lowering the U-clamp on the back box was catchin the subframe had to pull the clamp forwards a touch 

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Re: just lowered car an have a prob?????
« Reply #5 on: 05 July 2012, 12:42 »
Check the rubbers and/or mounts holding up the mid box.

These are known to sag and break in time


This!

Mine went 3 times before I changed them to Powerflex mounts.
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