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So after reading everyone's concerns about the o2 sensors, I got under the car and took some pictures of the wires, they seem pretty badly twisted, I have some pictures that I will attach. I hope this doesn't turn into an issue later on! Maybe I need to unplug them and untwist, then reconnect? Any advice is appreciated.
You can always reinstall and pre twist then tighten in place so it’s straight. Just get the 02 socket. Btw how did you haul the exhaust to the shop? Did it fit inside the rc f? Lol I just took it out of the box and it’s 5 pieces lol.
Originally Posted by Ab175
So after reading everyone's concerns about the o2 sensors, I got under the car and took some pictures of the wires, they seem pretty badly twisted, I have some pictures that I will attach. I hope this doesn't turn into an issue later on! Maybe I need to unplug them and untwist, then reconnect? Any advice is appreciated.
You can always reinstall and pre twist then tighten in place so it’s straight. Just get the 02 socket. Btw how did you haul the exhaust to the shop? Did it fit inside the rc f? Lol I just took it out of the box and it’s 5 pieces lol.
Nope lol had my brother drive my GX to the shop behind me and drop off the exhaust in its box. It definitely won't fit in the back of the RCF.
Took mine out of the box today and no major damage. There was a slight dent in one of the piping but nothing that will be visible from outside. Invidia just doesn’t pack these well lol. I can see how they can easily be damaged from shipping. Luckily my fedex delivery took 2 guys to deliver it in the front door and not one guy trying to carry and potentially damaging it. I might just end up installing it myself, nothing that’s hard. I’ve done extensive car work in the past and this should be straight up bolt on.
You can always reinstall and pre twist then tighten in place so it’s straight. Just get the 02 socket. Btw how did you haul the exhaust to the shop? Did it fit inside the rc f? Lol I just took it out of the box and it’s 5 pieces lol.
See the rubber plug? Pull that out and twist the wires back a bit and put it back in. I pulled mine today from the interior. They are about 16 inches long in the cabin so there’s plenty of wire you can use to make them not so twisted up.
See the rubber plug? Pull that out and twist the wires back a bit and put it back in. I pulled mine today from the interior. They are about 16 inches long in the cabin so there’s plenty of wire you can use to make them not so twisted up.
See the rubber plug? Pull that out and twist the wires back a bit and put it back in. I pulled mine today from the interior. They are about 16 inches long in the cabin so there’s plenty of wire you can use to make them not so twisted up.
Did you happen to snap any pics from the interior on the o2 plugs at all. Just want to visually guesstamate location to see if that's something I want to do when I eventually get an exhaust.
Originally Posted by AlexAviles
Mine came today as well. Left side muffle tip damaged even though the box and contents showed no sign of damage.
Arg! That's so annoying. Let us know what the company (who did you go with again) comes through and takes care of that. I'm frustrated for you on that dent.... :-(
Side note: I noticed that the o2 sensor shield has a hole in it. Could one put a tool in there to unscrew it that way or just using a normal longer o2 socket does the trick? I still feel like it's probably best to unplug them from the inside. Remove exhaust. Remove o2 sensor. Attach o2 sensor on new exhaust pipe. Install everything making sure it's correct, then plugging the o2 sensor back inside the cabin.
Did you happen to snap any pics from the interior on the o2 plugs at all.
Side note: I noticed that the o2 sensor shield has a hole in it. Could one put a tool in there to unscrew it that way or just using a normal longer o2 socket does the trick? I still feel like it's probably best to unplug them from the inside. Remove exhaust. Remove o2 sensor. Attach o2 sensor on new exhaust pipe. Install everything making sure it's correct, then plugging the o2 sensor back inside the cabin.
-Nigel
No way could you stick something in those holes turn it with enough force. I had to use a breaker bar. When they didn’t just come right out, I was too afraid to slip off on the wires or crush one that I decided to just eyeball where they might be in the cabin and viola, I just so happened to pull on the carpet right where it connected to the car. It is then clipped with a slide on clip to piece of sheet metal.(slides right off). Then I fished it down and pulled, and moved, and wiggled the wire till it came out. Was very easy but getting it back in might be harder. I was kinda full sending it with the carpet so if you have the time you might want to pull back some trim first, the way I think it should be done without shorcuts. I’ll know tomorrow.
The driver side is really close to the gas pedal and it looked like the pedal may have a flap that pops open. I bet there’s a way loosen the pedal and free up more wiggle room in the carpet.
