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Old May 30, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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For exhaust you can try using adjustable metal radiator hose clamps, I have done this to a few cars, or relocate the hangers by rewelding them.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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i'll take a pic of the fender liner.... i rub at bigger dips... i might not drive up this way... i might take the work wheels off for the drive up to Chicago... store them at your place till i go back... then i'll take everything else with me when i go back to indiana.... it's already zip tied... but it's loosened when i went up to chicago... and back down to indiana... i need a permanent solution.... make yourself free on the 17th weekend plssss

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Old May 30, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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I will give you a hand. Try what Gytis said. That will work. Its a common issue with the IS350. My GS didn't have this issue but it had another problem. One side sits out farther then the other? Good thing I had a custom exhaust so we could make it sit perfect.

If you look under my car its clear this missed QC some how and I always wondered why one side of my OEM exhaust "looked" sucked in. Oh well....looks good now.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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i will not relocate the hangers 100%...

Originally Posted by Joe Z
More like installation tips.....

Losen the pass. rear section bolts, but leave them snug.. Adjust flange counter clock wise a few millimeters..
It will raise the entire section & Tip upwards.

Same applies to Drivers side, however you turn the flange clock wise..

Your goal would be to have a one finger gap on each side..
As shown on my IS350.

Those sections are adjustable and are great for IS's with rear lips.

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that's what joe said... any idea what he means??? i might try this first before anything else.... afterall joe was involved in the design

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Old May 30, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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If your hanging lower there isnt anything that you can do. Its the car and not your exhaust. Its a common problem with the IS. I had it also with my Tanabe. We had my car on a lift at the dealer playing with it and ended up with some heavy duty zip ties they had and I never had to mess with it again. We can fix it next time your back.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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i'll try something and everything to get it solved permanently other than relocating hangers... i don't mind bending the hangers on the exhaust... not the car... cos the next owner probably wants it to lline up as well anyway

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Old May 30, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Looks hot Luv the wheels
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Old May 31, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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Looks great Andre! Looks better with matching wheels up front lol. Thanks for the side skirts

Who's Urmil? What's his username?
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Old May 31, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Nice wheels! You're probably rubbing on the fender tab. Most people have to adjust that by relocating the screw or hammering it up. Is it eating your tire sidewall yet?
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Old May 31, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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it ate up the thread side of the sidewall... not exxactly on the sidewall itself... i'll be hammering it... the local doctor already shaved my fender.... that's all good.... i am going to heat the fender liner and the tabs

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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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Andre,

I love the IS-F tails, CF interior plates, and the drop looks great!!!
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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On Randall Rd., there's Just Tires.

7851 Miller Road
Carpentersville, IL 60110

They are lowered car friendly. I've had my cars aligned there for a 'hook-up' price through another friend. I don't know the manager's extended family....yet. Once I do, discount prices for EVERYONE!!!
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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^Sweeet!! Will be good to know for next time

I actually found a shop in town that would do and had it done today. They just used boards to put the car up the alignment rack.
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