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Old May 23, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Has anyone else with this exhaust installed (the one with the cats) noticed small holes forming in the tailpipe? I've had mine on for about 6 months and in each tailpipe there is a small hole before the exhaust tip starts. I don't remember them being there when I had it installed but I may have overlooked it.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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That's normal, don't worry.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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I noticed b4 too..
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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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And BTW, holes don't start forming after 6months LOL
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Old May 23, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Aren't they for water drainage? I've seen them on F-sport exhaust too.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dojoman
Aren't they for water drainage? I've seen them on F-sport exhaust too.
Yes. All exhausts get condensation in them when you first start the engine. The holes allow the water a way out instead of sitting in the pipe and rusting it from the inside out. Even stainless steel will rust, it's just highly resistant to it compared to mild steel.
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Condensation / Water drain holes FTW!!!

Drilled into each Exhaust Tip....

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Old May 29, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Condensation / Water drain holes FTW!!!
Less weight FTW!

Had to expose your secret...
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Old May 29, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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minus tiny tiny ounces..
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Shinobi-X
Less weight FTW!

Had to expose your secret...
hahahahah
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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The hole was actually designed to hang this...

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