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ATTN: To those with aftermarket exhaust + coilovers/springs...

Old Nov 20, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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ATTN: To those with aftermarket exhaust + coilovers/springs...

This has been reported pretty widely on another forum, but I haven't seen much discussion here: Under hard driving, many (I wouldn't be surprised if all) aftermarket exhausts will rub on the axle if you are on coilovers or low springs - potentially even PASM guys. Next time you are under your car, make sure to check, especially the passenger side!

Here's what I originally saw:





The guys at Fabspeed were great and shipped me new pipes that resolved clearance issues:

 

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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Good to know.... What are you running suspension wise?
 
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Good to know.... What are you running suspension wise?
JIC coilovers.
 
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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good info!! thanks!!
 
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