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Ultramaroon · 02-09-2024, 08:06 PM

http://catalog.remflex.com/COLLECTOR..._p/gs16511.htm

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5.) Remflex material can easily be cut with a sharp utility knife or razor blade. Trace your pattern first then punch out any bolt holes. Next, cut your ID and OD.
6.) Practice! We will provide you with several sample pieces of the material to practice on before you begin your project. We highly recommend that you do this and get a feel for the material before you handle the material blank.

spcmafia · 02-10-2024, 11:38 AM

Well, it was a noob mistake. I was putting the Front Pipe to the OP while the FP was all tightened to the catback.

I removed the FP from the CB and matched FP to OP, the fitting was perfect. Completely flat.

Slapped myself a few times and installed the gasket. All good now.

Spuds · 02-10-2024, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

Well, it was a noob mistake. I was putting the Front Pipe to the OP while the FP was all tightened to the catback.

I removed the FP from the CB and matched FP to OP, the fitting was perfect. Completely flat.

Slapped myself a few times and installed the gasket. All good now.

Been there, done that.

On the bright side we all learned about that remflex stuff which is pretty neat

Stephen W. · 02-10-2024, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

Well, it was a noob mistake. I was putting the Front Pipe to the OP while the FP was all tightened to the catback.

I removed the FP from the CB and matched FP to OP, the fitting was perfect. Completely flat.

Slapped myself a few times and installed the gasket. All good now.

You must be exhausted after all that.

bcj · 02-10-2024, 12:36 PM

Autopian has sort of heard about Initial D!

NoHaveMSG · 02-10-2024, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

Which one am I looking at. I don’t see anything for the FA20

Should be same as EJ for head to header. The 2 bolt you need to measure but also universal on Subarus. Should be 2.5 inch. Double check though.

wolffbite · 02-10-2024, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

Im assuming you used the RTV seal in lieu of the gasket?

Nope I just "painted" the faces of the gasket with a small layer, and then used a gloved finger to smooth out any excess. I didn't want it to be totally glued together and difficult to remove if it has to come off some day.

spcmafia · 02-10-2024, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen W.

You must be exhausted after all that.

I was fuming, all while dealing with a lot of back-pressure and pain.

spcmafia · 02-10-2024, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bcj

Autopian has sort of heard about Initial D!

The new game JDM is extremely close to Initial D. I think their demo is about to end. Fantastic graphics.

x808drifter · 02-10-2024, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bcj

Autopian has sort of heard about Initial D!

Really ballsy considering the Foxes lack of steering angle.

Ultramaroon · 02-10-2024, 03:16 PM

He pussed out with FUJI FARMS. Really? As if we wouldn't get the reference otherwise.

Still giggled. 8.5/10

LOL @ comments

Ultramaroon · 02-10-2024, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

Well, it was a noob mistake.

This is how we learn. I guarantee that you will carry this lesson forward anytime you assemble practically anything in the future. Order of operations in an imperfect world is actually a tall concept.

Sincere congratulations!

Stephen W. · 02-10-2024, 03:46 PM

He who has never made a mistake,
has never made a discovery!

humfrz · 02-11-2024, 12:43 AM

^

That's what he gets for riding a street bike in the dirt!

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