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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 03:11 PM
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Hi everyone.

not sure if it was like this previously, but you can see from the picture below that the right exhaust tip is noticeable lower than the left. I did manage to lightly bottom out the left side exhaust end going up a steep driveway because I hit the gas too soon after clearing the front while turning right. Didn't even think it was possible le. All I heard was a light scrape noise and the saw a little scuff where the tip gasket connects to the muffler.

Is is it possible I messed up the alignment? I also see that the long pipes further down towards the middle of the car is positioned differently where the rubber band supports are. Not sure if this is normal.

I played around with both of the rubber band supports at the exhaust tip but it hasn't helped.

The odd thing is that the left exhaust tip looks like it's seated nicely whereas the unaffected right tip seems too low.

Any advice is appreciated!!!
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 09:19 PM
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I know its new car and you want everything to be as new, but the exhuast tips level difference is really not noticeable. I noticed it because you pointed out, otherwise I wouldn't know. You could little force the exhaust to the required position if it bothers you, but you have to watch out to avoid breaking the bands.
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 03:56 AM
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could it possibly be the rubber hangers that metal wire sticks through? check under the exhaust if some metal wires is sticking out
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 07:03 AM
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Not seeing it. Both your pics have the right side in shadow.
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 11:55 AM
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you can check and see if one of the tips was installed slightly tilted down

my 2016 which had oval tips had one of them slightly rotated, I just tapped and twisted it back straight.
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 01:35 PM
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i think they look normal... i swear i’ve seen ur car before where are you located in NJ?
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jmull3r
i think they look normal... i swear i’ve seen ur car before where are you located in NJ?
Morris County, Parsippany area.
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 04:37 PM
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Just an update. After reading up on people having similar issues, a well concurred solution is use of zip ties. Are used for, two for each exhaust behind the rubber band hangers. They look much better now. I forgot to take pictures earlier I know it is dark out so I will take pictures tomorrow and post. Thank you.
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