PTS - Joe Z series Full Exhaust • Production version install for RWD 3IS
05-07-14, 02:12 PM
#211
I can honestly say the shop didn't half *** the job, because I sat there and watched the whole process....I'm very picky about who puts hands on my car.....no need to co-sign, advice taken!
05-07-14, 03:27 PM
#214
05-07-14, 03:50 PM
#215
So here are some photos after the install. The left side sits lower and farther out...the right side sits farther back and up higher. Not understanding why they aren't the same length...thoughts??
05-07-14, 03:58 PM
#216
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^^ Both sides need to be loosened & readjusted at the flange connections..
Could also be one got tightened more than the other ??
That is easily fixable..
Adjusting the flange clockwise raises the tips and pulls them in..
Adjusting the flange counter clockwise, lowers the tip and pushes out..
Also, each system is fabricated identically - it would be impossible for one to be longer than the other since the jigs are SOLID steel and only fit one way during welding..
Each tip should be adjusted to approx. 1-2 finger gap on each side.. Like below..
~ Joe Z
Could also be one got tightened more than the other ??
That is easily fixable..
Adjusting the flange clockwise raises the tips and pulls them in..
Adjusting the flange counter clockwise, lowers the tip and pushes out..
Also, each system is fabricated identically - it would be impossible for one to be longer than the other since the jigs are SOLID steel and only fit one way during welding..
Each tip should be adjusted to approx. 1-2 finger gap on each side.. Like below..
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 05-07-14 at 04:07 PM.
05-07-14, 04:15 PM
#217
Ok will try this...thanks
^^ Both sides need to be loosened & readjusted at the flange connections..
Could also be one got tightened more than the other ??
That is easily fixable..
Adjusting the flange clockwise raises the tips and pulls them in..
Adjusting the flange counter clockwise, lowers the tip and pushes out..
Also, each system is fabricated identically - it would be impossible for one to be longer than the other since the jigs are SOLID steel and only fit one way during welding..
Each tip should be adjusted to approx. 1-2 finger gap on each side.. Like below..
~ Joe Z
Could also be one got tightened more than the other ??
That is easily fixable..
Adjusting the flange clockwise raises the tips and pulls them in..
Adjusting the flange counter clockwise, lowers the tip and pushes out..
Also, each system is fabricated identically - it would be impossible for one to be longer than the other since the jigs are SOLID steel and only fit one way during welding..
Each tip should be adjusted to approx. 1-2 finger gap on each side.. Like below..
~ Joe Z
05-12-14, 02:46 PM
#220
Finally got my Joe Z Axleback!!! (Drove to Niagara Falls to pick it up and installed it the same day)
Barely fits in my Range Rover Evoque lol!
Old tip vs new Joe Z tips
Completed install:
Sound Clip
Barely fits in my Range Rover Evoque lol!
Old tip vs new Joe Z tips
Completed install:
Sound Clip
