Tips for exhaust stall coming up
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So I went with RPI and when it comes I will hopefully do my own install. I have installed two other exhausts before, however RPI uses a pipe that goes much further back. Problem for me is I do not have access to a lift and the other two I literally slid myself under the car and could do it.
However I never had to cut my exhaust since that was done by the very first install which was a pro-
1.What tool do you use to cut your exhaust pipe
2.Rubber hangers-I had the hardest times both times getting the metal hanger out of the rubber hanger-mine are new and tight too and can someone show me a tool that works for this. I had to end up literally cutting one off to get the hanger out.
Obviously this is all much harder on your back laying under the car. But for 200 bucks Ill do my best.
Second-would this be safe to do with your car on jack stands in the rear or too much movement with exhaust going on and off?
However I never had to cut my exhaust since that was done by the very first install which was a pro-
1.What tool do you use to cut your exhaust pipe
2.Rubber hangers-I had the hardest times both times getting the metal hanger out of the rubber hanger-mine are new and tight too and can someone show me a tool that works for this. I had to end up literally cutting one off to get the hanger out.
Obviously this is all much harder on your back laying under the car. But for 200 bucks Ill do my best.
Second-would this be safe to do with your car on jack stands in the rear or too much movement with exhaust going on and off?
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Originally Posted by darkboyz68' post='1004284' date='Sep 10 2009, 06:55 PM
Hello Diamond, i thought RPi's exhaust are straight bolt-on? 
Why do you need to cut the pipe?
Did you buy an RPi exhaust designed for another 5er?
Why do you need to cut the pipe?
Did you buy an RPi exhaust designed for another 5er?
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The stock 5 series exhausts are one piece so if you are installing an axleback, youll have to cut. Only the M5 full systems are direct bolt ons (for e60).
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Originally Posted by Diamond' post='1004239' date='Sep 10 2009, 04:58 PM
So I went with RPI and when it comes I will hopefully do my own install. I have installed two other exhausts before, however RPI uses a pipe that goes much further back. Problem for me is I do not have access to a lift and the other two I literally slid myself under the car and could do it.
However I never had to cut my exhaust since that was done by the very first install which was a pro-
1.What tool do you use to cut your exhaust pipe
2.Rubber hangers-I had the hardest times both times getting the metal hanger out of the rubber hanger-mine are new and tight too and can someone show me a tool that works for this. I had to end up literally cutting one off to get the hanger out.
Obviously this is all much harder on your back laying under the car. But for 200 bucks Ill do my best.
Second-would this be safe to do with your car on jack stands in the rear or too much movement with exhaust going on and off?
However I never had to cut my exhaust since that was done by the very first install which was a pro-
1.What tool do you use to cut your exhaust pipe
2.Rubber hangers-I had the hardest times both times getting the metal hanger out of the rubber hanger-mine are new and tight too and can someone show me a tool that works for this. I had to end up literally cutting one off to get the hanger out.
Obviously this is all much harder on your back laying under the car. But for 200 bucks Ill do my best.
Second-would this be safe to do with your car on jack stands in the rear or too much movement with exhaust going on and off?
Then lift the exhaust so that the hanger is not tensioned and prise off with a screwdriver.It's always worked for me.
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