New Pypes catback. ???'s on install

Grnstang · May 20, 2008

Hey all....Just installed my new Pypes catback. I am very satisfied with the sound and overall quality, but after installation I noticed the tips are touching my rear bumper. I tried loosening the clamps on the mufflers to make adjustments and also at the mid-pipe, but it just seems to want to stay right where it sits.....Against the friggin bumper :tickedoff: Anyone have any suggestions? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Knuckles281 · May 21, 2008

You'll probably have to modify the hangers somehow i think.

Goldmember · May 21, 2008

Knuckles' idea is your best bet, I also have Pypes cat-back. one of my tips is within 1/8" of the bumper. Or you can unbolt the cat-back at the midpipe and try to adjust that way.

Grnstang · May 21, 2008

Yeah...I tried to unbolt it now about three times and stabilized it with a jack under the x-pipe while I tightened it back down and as soon as I remove the jack, it just settles right back where I started. I'm thinking the hangers will be a good idea next....Thanks for the input guys. If all else fails, there's always beer. Goldmember, if I can only get it to around where yours is sitting at, 1/8, or so, do you think it'll still eventually burn the paint?

vermilion · May 22, 2008

get slightly longer rubber hangers from local parts store. :dunno:

Grnstang · May 29, 2008

Okay so after a buddy and I wrestled around with the pipes and made some minor adjustments, we managed to get them away from the bumper but they're still kinda close. They are around a pinky fingers width away from the bumper. Is this going to be far enouph so that it won't burn the paint? I've driven it a few times since and haven't noticed it burning anymore. What do you guys think?

Goldmember · May 29, 2008

That should be enough of a gap. Your problem highlights one of the issues I have with Pypes, plain and simple you get what you pay for. Low cost but poor fitment. Neither of my tails are in perfect alignment and the drivers' side tip is hitting the bumper, but just barely. No issues with burning the paint though...

realitygt · May 29, 2008

my stock one rested up against my paint for a few months it didn't do anything, it just rubbed alittle bit of paint of the bottom of it no burning it or whatever

uncltrvlnmatt · May 29, 2008

Get out the cut off wheel and notch your bumper.

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Red96GT · May 29, 2008

Grnstang said:
Okay so after a buddy and I wrestled around with the pipes and made some minor adjustments, we managed to get them away from the bumper but they're still kinda close. They are around a pinky fingers width away from the bumper. Is this going to be far enouph so that it won't burn the paint? I've driven it a few times since and haven't noticed it burning anymore. What do you guys think?

Yeah that's plenty of room.

Grnstang · May 30, 2008

Hey thanks for the input guys...Just concerned because I only had them repainted last year and didn't want a new paint job screewed up because I left the tails too close. Thanks again!