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switchlanez · 05-31-2012, 04:43 PM

Anyone know if the larger OEM Subaru chrome tips will bolt on without cutting?

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=26&submit.y=1

Draco-REX · 05-31-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by switchlanez

Anyone know if the larger OEM Subaru chrome tips will bolt on without cutting?

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=26&submit.y=1

Yup, if you can get a hold of them they'll just slip right on like the stock US pair.

arkybrz · 06-04-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by skoodge

EDIT: If anyone can provide a way to get that bolt out and the tip off, please let me know, I don't exactly feel safe driving around with a broken bolt holding on my exhaust tip. Thanks!

Get a set of bolt remover drill bits from Sears and it should come out no problem. I've had to use them before with a bolt that snapped off on my '02 WRX. Worked like a charm.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...51000P?cw=true

BillY2KFRC · 06-07-2012, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by switchlanez

Anyone know if the larger OEM Subaru chrome tips will bolt on without cutting?

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=26&submit.y=1

Very sweet, I'm psyched that it's such an easy mod. Can somebody confirm that "Tail Pipe Cutter" is just poor engrish translation for Tail Pipe COVER? I would hate to order and receive a big pair of scissors or something, lol.

eriktherod · 06-24-2012, 06:31 PM

I had my stupid bolts break just like skoodge's, will have to get a drill and extractor bit from the shop tomorrow.. ugh just annoying. They didn't use stainless bolts on the exhaust and they seize up EASY.

Smudgeous · 06-25-2012, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eriktherod

I had my stupid bolts break just like skoodge's, will have to get a drill and extractor bit from the shop tomorrow.. ugh just annoying. They didn't use stainless bolts on the exhaust and they seize up EASY.

That sucks to hear, man. Mine came off with an adjustable wrench without any real issues (a bit seized, but just kept gradually increasing the pressure I applied). I was at first unsure as to how they were attached to exhaust pipe and scratched it up during removal, but then figured it really won't matter at all since they're being covered back up anyway :P

eriktherod · 06-25-2012, 01:14 AM

Yeah, what pisses me off about it is.. this car is a little over two weeks old. The fact that I'm already able to break bolt heads is stupid, they couldn't have used stainless bolts for those... meh.

EvoXDD · 07-12-2012, 10:28 AM

mine came off with ease. almost finger loose to be begin with. the fact they broke is because they are a very low grade bolt not meant to be heated that hot, so word of advice....stop beating up your baby so hard lol i j/k

Phaedrus29 · 07-19-2012, 04:05 PM

Recently finished installing temporary tips to replace the yucky factory ones. Here are a couple quick pics:

You may be able to tell from the pics that the tips aren't quite centered evenly...I'll try to adjust it a bit but it just might be impossible to get them perfect. If you are somewhat OCD like me you might not be happy...but as a temp fix I think this is pretty good over stock.

I installed DC Sports tips which I THINK are model EX-1013. I say "I THINK" because I found that many of the DC Sports tips were mislabeled. Numerous cases in different stores of these tips with identical labels but clearly different parts. SO if you do go this route make sure to carefully examine the tips to make sure they match (and are the correct specs).

Here's a pic of the label (again though, this might not actually be the EX-1013 because I found multiple others with the identical EX-1013 label that look different):

This is what the inside looks like...the other EX-1013 I tried out (and returned because it didn't fit as well) had a larger diameter middle-opening:

Here is a pic showing one of the bolts...you can see this version has nuts affixed to the tip...the EX-1013 I returned that didn't fit as well and was less secure didn't have these nuts at all. So that's one thing to look for...you probably want the nut:

I found this brand of tips for sale at both Pep Boys and Advance Auto Parts. Let me know if you have questions.

[Also, I had no problem at all removing the bolts on the factory tips. I'd advise using a ratchet to make sure you are turning the right way, since maybe that's why people had issues!

]

RandomHero · 07-19-2012, 09:53 PM

What is the pipe diameter?

tonystewart · 07-21-2012, 01:08 PM

2.25"
Thank You Phaedrus29

Phaedrus29 · 07-22-2012, 06:54 PM

You're very welcome. A couple more pics today after I worked on evening them out a bit:

n7011n · 07-22-2012, 07:37 PM

Here are a few pics of the JDM exhaust tips compared to the aftermarket tips I had installed.

tonystewart · 07-22-2012, 09:55 PM

They are all quite nice! The ovals do an outstanding job of filling the area

05-31-2012, 04:43 PM	#15
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07-19-2012, 04:05 PM	#23
Phaedrus29 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: PA Posts: 683 Thanks: 106 Thanked 248 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	Recently finished installing temporary tips to replace the yucky factory ones. Here are a couple quick pics: You may be able to tell from the pics that the tips aren't quite centered evenly...I'll try to adjust it a bit but it just might be impossible to get them perfect. If you are somewhat OCD like me you might not be happy...but as a temp fix I think this is pretty good over stock. I installed DC Sports tips which I THINK are model EX-1013. I say "I THINK" because I found that many of the DC Sports tips were mislabeled. Numerous cases in different stores of these tips with identical labels but clearly different parts. SO if you do go this route make sure to carefully examine the tips to make sure they match (and are the correct specs). Here's a pic of the label (again though, this might not actually be the EX-1013 because I found multiple others with the identical EX-1013 label that look different): This is what the inside looks like...the other EX-1013 I tried out (and returned because it didn't fit as well) had a larger diameter middle-opening: Here is a pic showing one of the bolts...you can see this version has nuts affixed to the tip...the EX-1013 I returned that didn't fit as well and was less secure didn't have these nuts at all. So that's one thing to look for...you probably want the nut: I found this brand of tips for sale at both Pep Boys and Advance Auto Parts. Let me know if you have questions. [Also, I had no problem at all removing the bolts on the factory tips. I'd advise using a ratchet to make sure you are turning the right way, since maybe that's why people had issues! ]

07-22-2012, 06:54 PM	#26
Phaedrus29 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: PA Posts: 683 Thanks: 106 Thanked 248 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	You're very welcome. A couple more pics today after I worked on evening them out a bit:

07-22-2012, 07:37 PM	#27
n7011n Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ Limited 5MT Location: Chicago Posts: 16 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Here are a few pics of the JDM exhaust tips compared to the aftermarket tips I had installed.

07-22-2012, 09:55 PM	#28
tonystewart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 76 Thanked 373 Times in 253 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	They are all quite nice! The ovals do an outstanding job of filling the area

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