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08-24-2019, 08:25 AM | #47 |
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I'm installing this this weekend and mating it to an Akra evo axle back, catless dp already in. I'll upload some pictures and video once it's all up and running. But we're going to have to but some small spacers on the centre brace to avoid rattling clearance. Little bit of custom fab needed on one side. Can't wait to hear it. Keep you all posted. |
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08-25-2019, 01:38 PM | #48 |
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Just installed mine over the weekend- oem dp & oem zcp Exhaust.
Fitment was pretty good other than I could not get the cross brace back without the pipe sitting on it to save my life. Honestly a couple of washer wouldn't even do the trick for me. Kept it off for now until I figure something else out. My lower dp bolts were rusted and had to be grinded off and the studs drilled out- what a night mare. If I had an aftermarket dp probably would of been a different story. Upper bolts were fine. Overall the rasp is gone and in high rpms the car screams in sport/ sport plus. When casually driving around town you can barley tell any difference from stock. The car sounds great and for the price I do recommend the single downpipe. Just wish the clearance issue with the cross brace was figured out. I'll upload vids/ pics soon
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08-25-2019, 05:16 PM | #49 |
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I'm in the exact same boat as you. I could not get the brace on no matter what we did and this includes washers and putting brace under the rear suspension arms. I don't see how it is possible without a new brace.
I have email vrsf support and I'm waiting to here back. |
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08-26-2019, 02:19 AM | #50 |
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Getting this midpipe installed at an exhaust shop tomorrow. Can anyone explain to me in detail about the whole clearance issue with the center brace and what can be done to fix it? I’m seeing some people mentioned something about washers?
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08-26-2019, 03:53 AM | #51 | |
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Need a different shaped brace, AA makes / made one that clear their midpipe |
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08-26-2019, 04:27 AM | #52 |
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Not always the case. I’ve had an AA mid-pipe installed for 3.5 years and I’ve had zero issues with contact between the stock brace and AA mid-pipe. Also, I did not have to add washers to lower the stock brace.
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08-26-2019, 07:20 PM | #53 |
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Same here. I'm running Eisenmann DPs and an AA mid and it clears the brace without issue.
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08-27-2019, 08:37 AM | #54 |
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So one side is perfect. The other side would require the VRSF to be cut where it's bending. Fabricating a small section there with the VRSF pipe to make that joint straight. Finished photos later today. But here's the joint before. Fit's not that far off really.
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08-27-2019, 10:17 PM | #55 | |
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08-28-2019, 07:26 AM | #56 |
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Spacing down the center brace solved it for me. No rattles. I am also running VRSF downpipe and I imagine that might help in terms how it's designed to fit.
Just drove it home though and WOW the sound is pretty incredible. Should be able to take a video today or tomorrow. |
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08-29-2019, 01:30 AM | #60 |
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How thick was your spacer? I used 4 thin spacers and was maxed out cause of the size of the bolt and midpipe is still sitting on the center brace. I'm going to go out and buy longer bolts and thicker spacers to try and make it work. But base on a lot of feedback from the recent customers that bought it, this midple has a clearance issue.
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08-31-2019, 06:46 AM | #63 |
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My VRSF fits with issues. First, I’ll need to have a piece fabricated to correct the angle of the mid pipe to my Akrapovic exhaust. I’ve contacted VRSF and never heard back. Next, the pipe sits on the brace. I ordered an Active Autowerke brace and my order was actually cancelled because I don’t have an AA mid pipe.
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08-31-2019, 09:04 AM | #65 |
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I'm wondering why there are now 2 manufacturers that can't tweak their jig to give more clearance for the brace. There seems to be plenty of room in the tunnel.
Also, is it just me, or does the exhaust still sound raspy in the video? I know he was enamored with the pops and burbles, but it's hard to make out a sound difference. |
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