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Offline golfyste

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #190 on: 17 September 2012, 22:15 »
Use the Mikalor clamps and tighten them as much as possible!


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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #191 on: 17 September 2012, 22:15 »
I trimmed the centre mounting rods down as they were hitting the heat shields, use mikalor clamps. They give yOu better clearance over the rear axle and make a better seal. Seal it with high temp silicone or exhaust assembly paste. Had a bit of trouble with mine but it is running perfect now  :grin:

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #192 on: 17 September 2012, 22:37 »
I trimmed the centre mounting rods down as they were hitting the heat shields, use mikalor clamps. They give yOu better clearance over the rear axle and make a better seal. Seal it with high temp silicone or exhaust assembly paste. Had a bit of trouble with mine but it is running perfect now  :grin:

I can second that!! Think this system sounds the nuts.... Just need to sell my old exhausts befor I get it  :grin:  :wink:


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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #193 on: 17 September 2012, 22:39 »
i want one of these exhausts so bad, im thinking of selling my R32 rear bumper and getting a anni valance(petrol version)). Has anyone got pictures fitted with an anni valance with cutout? plus im quite low would this pose a problem with the exhaust hitting the rear beam?

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #194 on: 17 September 2012, 22:43 »
Rio I recon you could almost cover the cost with your anni rear box and decat. I still have my standard system if you want that while you sell yours.

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #195 on: 17 September 2012, 23:04 »
ok ill order some mikalor ones as the the other type jubilee clamp broke when tightening-
thanks guys

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #196 on: 18 September 2012, 06:25 »
Even Mikalors will snap if you tigthen too far.

One thing I did notice about the system, is that the expansions are a bit too big, so each section doesn't fit inside the next tightly, it's a bit open.

Plenty of High temp silicon and a good clamp should sort it, but it's not quite the glove like fit you get with a milltek

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #197 on: 18 September 2012, 10:10 »
Another observation whilst looking over the system and measuring up for some new clamps this morning.

the whole system is full 3'' internal the whole way, until the tailpipe.

the inward rolled end of the tail pipe actually reduced the final diameter down to 2.5''!

I'll be cutting mine down anyway as I want a raw looking straight exit, but thought it was worth noting :)

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #198 on: 18 September 2012, 10:38 »
Another observation whilst looking over the system and measuring up for some new clamps this morning.

the whole system is full 3'' internal the whole way, until the tailpipe.

the inward rolled end of the tail pipe actually reduced the final diameter down to 2.5''!

I'll be cutting mine down anyway as I want a raw looking straight exit, but thought it was worth noting :)

good job they give you an extra tip then  :wink:


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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #199 on: 18 September 2012, 12:00 »
exackery!!!!

I'll see which length tip is a 'typical' fitment, I assume the shorter one is the one to use. then I'll cut the longer one down to suit my needs. might even give it a slight upward kink as I always feel that looks better.