My cf tip fell off.

Pauloh7979 · 10-27-2019, 11:33 PM

Trying to tighten it, but I have no clue what tool I should use? Hex shape didn't work

Any idea?

DataNerd · 10-27-2019, 11:38 PM

That looks like one of the rivets. There should be a screw directly on the bottom that requires an allen key.

Pauloh7979 · 10-27-2019, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DataNerd

That looks like one of the rivets. There should be a screw directly on the bottom that requires an allen key.

Sounds like I'm in trouble..
Do I have to remove the rivets to tighten it?
If so, how do I remove them?

DataNerd · 10-28-2019, 12:02 AM

No those hold the carbon fiber shell to the metal interior. They don't get removed. If those are loose then you're probably looking at replacing the tip, or taking it to a shop that can repair.

The tip itself is secured to the exhaust with an allen screw on the bottom.

Goodluck

Pauloh7979 · 10-28-2019, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DataNerd

No those hold the carbon fiber shell to the metal interior. They don't get removed. If those are loose then you're probably looking at replacing the tip, or taking it to a shop that can repair.

The tip itself is secured to the exhaust with an allen screw on the bottom.

Goodluck

The cf shell is loose. The titanium tip itself is still tight. Do dealerships bother fixing it? Or they r gonna tell me the only option is to replace the whole tip? ;\

Kooch · 10-29-2019, 04:36 AM

If it's just the rivets that are lose you should be able to drill out and replace. Pretty straight fwd if you have the tools.

4everkidd · 10-30-2019, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kooch

If it's just the rivets that are lose you should be able to drill out and replace. Pretty straight fwd if you have the tools.

OP doesn't know the difference between a bolt and rivet... replacing one would be like open heart surgery

Kooch · 10-30-2019, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 4everkidd

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kooch

If it's just the rivets that are lose you should be able to drill out and replace. Pretty straight fwd if you have the tools.

OP doesn't know the difference between a bolt and rivet... replacing one would be like open heart surgery

Haha. Fair point.

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