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ztrevs 01-30-2017 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by justinco (Post 2842340)
Apparently there is a bolt on the underside of the tip. You can loosen said bolt, and slide the tip back and forth for desired tip effect. I am going to be testing it out this week!

(really I'm just going for more tip lines from jefe :lol: )

PLEASE make a video on this! Would be super interested on how this works and will do it on my own as well!

JohnnyK 01-30-2017 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ztrevs (Post 2842472)
PLEASE make a video on this! Would be super interested on how this works and will do it on my own as well!

Err, I don't think a video is necessary. It sounds just like 99% of all exhaust tips with a set screw (or bolt pulling it together like a clamp). Loosen set screw/bolt, adjust, tighten set screw/bolt.

jvincent 01-30-2017 10:35 PM

Just an FYI, the odds of actually loosening the screw on the exhaust tip successfully, i.e. not snapping the head off, are close to zero unless the car is brand new.

BboyRuda 01-30-2017 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jvincent (Post 2842483)
Just an FYI, the odds of actually loosening the screw on the exhaust tip successfully, i.e. not snapping the head off, are close to zero unless the car is brand new.


How come?

jvincent 01-30-2017 11:16 PM

Nearly everyone has ended up either cutting them off or using a hammer to bang it off.

They simply get corroded and the bolt has a small diameter and it just snaps off.

justinco 01-30-2017 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ztrevs (Post 2842472)
PLEASE make a video on this! Would be super interested on how this works and will do it on my own as well!

I'll be doing a follow-up of this video where I will go over the exhaust tip adjustment, plus some solutions for the other dislikes.

Exhaust tip adjustment looks pretty simple like Johnny mentioned...

RallySport 01-31-2017 12:46 AM

I love mine, well worth it. :party0030:

~el~jefe~ 01-31-2017 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinco (Post 2842340)
Apparently there is a bolt on the underside of the tip. You can loosen said bolt, and slide the tip back and forth for desired tip effect. I am going to be testing it out this week!

(really I'm just going for more tip lines from jefe :lol: )

ok, so you grab the nut, twist it hard, then slide the tip back and forth till it is elongated. Got it. I recommend some lubricating copper grease on your nuts to keep them healthy and shiny for years to come.

~el~jefe~ 01-31-2017 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ztrevs (Post 2842472)
PLEASE make a video on this! Would be super interested on how this works and will do it on my own as well!

I have a lot of *similar* videos to this in my private dvd collection in my closet.

Dadhawk 01-31-2017 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK (Post 2842480)
Err, I don't think a video is necessary. It sounds just like 99% of all exhaust tips with a set screw (or bolt pulling it together like a clamp). Loosen set screw/bolt, adjust, tighten set screw/bolt.

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Originally Posted by ztrevs (Post 2842472)
PLEASE make a video on this! Would be super interested on how this works and will do it on my own as well!

Here's a photo where you can see it. The one on the right is the OEM one that came on the 2013, but it's basically the same. The bolt that was holding it tight (its basically as set screw) is on the left. This is from my Owner's Journal where I replaced mine.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1340553188

Tcoat 01-31-2017 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ~el~jefe~ (Post 2842577)
ok, so you grab the nut, twist it hard, then slide the tip back and forth till it is elongated. Got it. I recommend some lubricating copper grease on your nuts to keep them healthy and shiny for years to come.

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk (Post 2842650)
Here's a photo where you can see it. The one on the right is the OEM one that came on the 2013, but it's basically the same. The bolt that was holding it tight (its basically as set screw) is on the left. This is from my Owner's Journal where I replaced mine.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1340553188

Is there any difference to Jefe's process when dealing with a big black one?

Barefootdan 01-31-2017 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2842654)
Is there any difference to Jefe's process when dealing with a big black one?

Might need some more of that copper lube to make sure it slides in without problems

XK4 01-31-2017 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jvincent (Post 2842508)
Nearly everyone has ended up either cutting them off or using a hammer to bang it off.

They simply get corroded and the bolt has a small diameter and it just snaps off.

Penetrating oil and patience may help. :popcorn:

jvincent 01-31-2017 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by XK4 (Post 2842683)
Penetrating oil and patience may help. :popcorn:

I tried the penetrating oil, but clearly my patience wasn't enough. Mine had been through two winters or salt and grime as well so my odds were pretty low.


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