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Old 06-01-2010, 04:47 PM
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if it was supposed to fit the stock, then easy peasy, just take it back for one that fits, i mean
is it TUV(type approved) or purpose made or as i asked "universal"?
actually the connecting pipe of the Arqray is exactly the same shape and bend as oem, just the muffler is different.

if you are driving on smooth roads that is fine, imagine going over a nasty bump........

KC- i don't think it will mess the manifold up, but there will be a dent in the exhaust very soon, then he can wrap
some exhaust wrap around that part to stop the rattle against the stiff bar.....

or get a softer exhaust hang rubber, that way it hangs lower.

Alan it is very bad having a rattle in a German car, you have the options, go for it.


Originally Posted by kcleung
the way I look at it, the vibration frm the exhaust touching the bar will be transmitted to the other parts connected it so the cat, exhaust manifold will have some additional stress. whether that will cause any actual damage in the short or long term, i wouldnt know. if you want to keep the bars, I would do what song bill suggested.
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Originally Posted by kcleung
mike , the exiga has your name written all over it

http://carscoop.blog...er-minivan.html

and go for the 430
they sell this in HK?
like bill say Subaru in hk :thumbsdown:
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Originally Posted by pinguhk
they sell this in HK?
Yes, saw it onlocal paper a few days ago. Am sure water good company can help even if it isn't
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Originally Posted by pinguhk
they sell this in HK?
like bill say Subaru in hk :thumbsdown:
It's certainly not Toyota or Honda but it will be fun. It has the flat 4 boxer engine and that's music to the ears.
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Originally Posted by newbie2
David
I have installed the bars. I found that the rear and the middle bars also touch the pipes!!!

This is the rear bar
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This is the middle
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you will need to change the rubber that holds the exhausts to racing 1s which stiffer so the exhausts would not move and hit it.
BMW rubber are very soft and short

I did not install these rubber at AK, I did it at rainbow
I got the rubbers at MK 3 for $55
take a look at number 9.
http://forums.5serie...5&#entry1179735
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Originally Posted by mark_hk
I hear REFUND....
that ok can refund if you what.
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Originally Posted by billhk
but it was also on Capt's car, didn't he post a photo of bending his exhaust to fit the bars?

maybe you can try to bend the bar? try with Wilson or Rainbow to do it.

is it a UNIVERSAL fit item?
yes that right I did say need to be custom fit, not every car is the same.
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Originally Posted by billhk
denting is easy, you just hit it with an iron bar...hard

bending is done by Mandrel, leaving no wrinkles inside the exhaust pipe

Alan, i think you had better take it off or you will have rattles and more trouble,
maybe Capt can think of a solution.

but i heard from KC that the improvement in control was excellent!!!
yes rainbow can bend the pips.
they could have bend my 1 to fit, but he say it be better making a u channel to be safe.
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Originally Posted by mark_hk
thought it didnt fit on Capt car cos he has aftermarket exhaust but was meant to fit for cars with stock exhaust???
It dose fit need to change the rubbers
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It's just a theory of mine. U probably r right and might be it will be ok. Just since Alan asked for worst case scenario...

Originally Posted by billhk
if it was supposed to fit the stock, then easy peasy, just take it back for one that fits, i mean
is it TUV(type approved) or purpose made or as i asked "universal"?
actually the connecting pipe of the Arqray is exactly the same shape and bend as oem, just the muffler is different.

if you are driving on smooth roads that is fine, imagine going over a nasty bump........

KC- i don't think it will mess the manifold up, but there will be a dent in the exhaust very soon, then he can wrap
some exhaust wrap around that part to stop the rattle against the stiff bar.....

or get a softer exhaust hang rubber, that way it hangs lower.

Alan it is very bad having a rattle in a German car, you have the options, go for it.


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