DIY on Exhaust?
10-21-12, 09:20 AM
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grabbed exhaust today. called around and shops want 7-10 bucks for EACH bolt and around 10 bucks for gaskets (need 3)
I used new bolts but oem ones are just as good. gaskets are definitely going to have to be new. if you want cheap bolts go to autozone. Take one of your oem bolts and compare them to theirs.
10-21-12, 11:26 AM
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I was told by a friend that using cheap bolts have repercussions such as leaks, melting into the car, etc. is this true?
10-22-12, 10:14 PM
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attempted this tonight but the nuts are welded onto the car
gotta wait till tomorrow to run to hardware store and buy some nuts.
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10-22-12, 10:42 PM
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vroom vroom for an old friend
10-22-12, 10:47 PM
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attempted this tonight but the nuts are welded onto the car
gotta wait till tomorrow to run to hardware store and buy some nuts.
MIne were welded on too. I thought that they rusted on. just get new nuts and youre good to go.
10-22-12, 10:50 PM
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vroom vroom for an old friend
who is this?
did u change your sn.
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MIne were welded on too. I thought that they rusted on. just get new nuts and youre good to go.
yeah just mad cause i had the car on jackstands and everything was going well took four bolts and realized nuts were welded on.
my question is is this also true for the midpipes? or the nuts actually separated for those. do we need washers in between?
10-22-12, 11:35 PM
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who is this?
did u change your sn.
yeah just mad cause i had the car on jackstands and everything was going well took four bolts and realized nuts were welded on.
my question is is this also true for the midpipes? or the nuts actually separated for those. do we need washers in between?
I think all the bolts are welded on and no washers needed just gaskets in between the pipes.
10-23-12, 11:14 AM
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I think all the bolts are welded on and no washers needed just gaskets in between the pipes.
thanks a lot, looks like i'll jjust have to pick up nuts correct? not bolts.
10-23-12, 12:53 PM
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thanks a lot, looks like i'll jjust have to pick up nuts correct? not bolts.
Yah just nuts. You can use your oem bolts or just buy new ones so you have no problems.
10-23-12, 02:03 PM
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Kevin, just hit up Freddie from Autofashion and have them put the exhaust on for you.
10-23-12, 03:33 PM
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Kevin, just hit up Freddie from Autofashion and have them put the exhaust on for you.
i already bought all the hardware and stuff, doing it tonight
i was gonna pick up your exhaust but came across a good deal.
10-23-12, 03:58 PM
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10-23-12, 04:19 PM
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A hell of a deal...
thanks again buddy
im doing the rest of the install tonight, will post up some pics and videos once done.
11-18-12, 10:55 AM
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Sorry I took so long here's a teaser
11-18-12, 09:34 PM
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Sorry I took so long here's a teaser
Looks Great. I would get a medallion if I had the funds.
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