You might want to check your alignment now. It might be all screwy after moving the subframe.

 

Yeah, the shop warned me about that. Not gonna have an effect on the rubbing though.

 

I guess the only question left would be whether it's fine to drive like this and ignore/live with the sound.

 

Anyone have a pic of this bolt?

http://www.lexusfforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3193

 

Tried searching for a heat shield bolt that could potentially get in the way, no luck. Seems the only part that could come in contact with the headers is the frame.

 

I'm reading some headers have problems with the dipstick rubbing, anyone got more info on this?

 

What rubbing?, sikky dipstick u have to relocated and bended to make it fit, make sure u lubricated and double for check for the leak. Once u relocated to new location still using oem bracket to tighten it.

 

i just installed my sikky headers last week and i have huge rubbing issue with the passenger side header. I get the rubbing/vibration especially when turning to the left under acceleration. Sikky told me to try and "massage" the header to fix the problem. I come back with an update once ive tried it. Hopefully it fixes it.

 

I have this too. ****!!!

 

Same issue here.

 

def would have gone PPE if i knew how popular of a problem this was...lame.

 

Hmm looks like maybe I will go the PPE route after constantly reading about sikky fitment issues.

 

Thank goodness I went PPE, more money but glad I did. Just waiting for delivery.

 

Hey guys. I just told VegasISF this in an email too, but I don't think massage is a term I would use to describe what you can do to clearance the headers. It's a little more than that. Being that there's about an 1/8" of tolerance between the headers and the frame rail, rubbing issues can sometimes arise. Techs in past have clearanced this accordingly in these situations. They'll get up in there with a pry bar and apply the necessary pressure to do so. Now if you'd rather not do this, aren't able to do this, it doesn't work for your car etc etc, then we of course warranty our products for manufacturing defects (since they technically shouldn't rub) and can get this going for you. Most customers just prefer to go with this option first since it doesn't take much time to at least give it a try. Hopefully I was able to help clarify that info. And please reach out to me if you continue to have issues or need anything else (sales@sikky.com). We 100% stand behind our products and will do what it takes to keep our customers satisfied. Thanks!

-Justin
Sikky MFG

 

So your suggesting bending the header tubing then? Won't that damage the ceramic coating?

Just curious, I had some fitment issues also.