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humfrz · 09-01-2020, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I determined the dash was too heavy so I cut it up to save weight. Maybe.

Good move. Back in the day there was a purpose for a dashboard, no so anymore. Just think of all the weight you could save if you took all the glass out of the car -

Stephen W. · 09-01-2020, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Good move. Back in the day there was a purpose for a dashboard, no so anymore. Just think of all the weight you could save if you took all the glass out of the car -

Heck, back in the day this was all we needed!

Dave-ROR · 09-01-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Good move. Back in the day there was a purpose for a dashboard, no so anymore. Just think of all the weight you could save if you took all the glass out of the car -

I did take the glass out of one of my other cars..

thekevinvo · 09-01-2020, 04:05 PM

Installed the Perrin Oil Cooler today to take care of the oil temps at the track.

Cedric · 09-02-2020, 01:39 AM

Broke the weld on my new Tomei front pipe. Luckily it wasn’t the actual front pipe, but the weld for the mount.

I know a guy who can weld titanium, so I’m not too worried, but it’s rattling like crazy now.

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soundman98 · 09-02-2020, 11:00 PM

doesn't look like a very good weld. looks like they cold-welded/spot-welded it to get the appearance of 'stacked dimes' at too low of a current...

humfrz · 09-03-2020, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cedric

Broke the weld on my new Tomei front pipe. Luckily it wasn’t the actual front pipe, but the weld for the mount.

I know a guy who can weld titanium, so I’m not too worried, but it’s rattling like crazy now.

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Bubba says to just jam an old screwdriver in there and wrap it up with baling wire till you can get it welded.

Cedric · 09-03-2020, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

doesn't look like a very good weld. looks like they cold-welded/spot-welded it to get the appearance of 'stacked dimes' at too low of a current...

Just seems strange. I’ve heard Tomei makes quality stuff. The welds on the actual piping seem extremely nice, I’m not sure how that weld snapped. I’ve also heard Titanium is super sensitive, but I don’t really know, I would have to do more research on it.

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Wally86 · 09-03-2020, 09:01 AM

Got this thing in the mail...

Unfortunately... it only mostly fit? lol

I assumed I'd either have to drill out the stock front pipe flange or buy some bolts in the correct size so off to Lowes...

I really wanted that quad tip look.

And thanks to cutting my hand, I didn't spend the time to loosen everything and straighten it up so... here's a picture of my crooked exhaust until I fix it LOL

DarkPira7e · 09-03-2020, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Wally86

Got this thing in the mail...

Any reason you can't use the stock bolts?
I was super happy with the fitment of my FT86SF x Remark exhaust- but I have an aftermarket frontpipe that isn't using the donut gasket

Stephen W. · 09-03-2020, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

doesn't look like a very good weld. looks like they cold-welded/spot-welded it to get the appearance of 'stacked dimes' at too low of a current...

Look at it closely. The bead just runs along the edge of the "L" bracket instead of over it melting/fusing it and the base together. Look at the other "L" bracket and you can see that the bead clearly blends into the bracket. Welder may have had the correct settings just missed his/her mark. A good inspector would/should have caught this before shipping.

Wally86 · 09-03-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Any reason you can't use the stock bolts?
I was super happy with the fitment of my FT86SF x Remark exhaust- but I have an aftermarket frontpipe that isn't using the donut gasket

So the stock bolts... have that spring... and i did in fact take a clamp to it to make that work but bottoming out the spring still wasn't enough to bring the flanges together. lol

BUT, now that I think about it... that was BEFORE I removed the donut gasket. It's not in the instructions but that thing definitely is NOT compatible with an aftermarket exhaust. Hence the supplied third gasket, I'm sure but it would have been nice to know.

FLIPDADY · 09-03-2020, 12:16 PM

Car just got back from the bodyshop after a tree fell on her. Installed some Eibach Sportlines on stock Sachs dampers, Perrin gurney flap and painted a few things differently.

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humfrz · 09-03-2020, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wally86

Got this thing in the mail...

And thanks to cutting my hand, I didn't spend the time to loosen everything and straighten it up so... here's a picture of my crooked exhaust until I fix it LOL

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Looks straight to me -

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