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Old 08-22-2018, 12:13 AM   #29
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Love the car! Sorry to hear the Corsa install was so frustrating, I for one wish they used v-band clamps or some other system. But once you get the install and alignment right, that sound makes all your troubles go away.
Yeah the sound definitely makes it worth it!
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Strange you had issues with it, I have the same Catback. I didn't use the spring bolts, I belive the instructions said to use their hardware. I just left every thing loose until I got all pieces installed then started aligning and tightening from the front back. My tips are perfectly centered but the drivers side sticks out about 1/2" further.

The Corsa sound is glorious.

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Yeah, that was definitely my mistake, as I bought the exhaust used, and was told to re-use the spring bolts. Otherwise yes, that exhaust note is indeed glorious!!!
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SOLD ZE40 17x8.5 +44
BOUGHT ZE40 F 18X9 +40 R 18X9.5 +43 and Tein Flex Z Coilover System

Waiting for a free day to install everything. Hopefully have some pictures up soon.
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Installed ZE40 F 18X9 +40 R 18X9.5 +43 and Tein Flex Z Coilover System
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Why the switch from 17 to 18 ZE40s?
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Why the switch from 17 to 18 ZE40s?
Form over function but on the real, I wanted more grip in the rear, as I plan on going FI in the future. Saw the opportunity, and just went for it.
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