AA EL Mid Clamps

[delz0r]

For the second time the clamps from my AA EL midpipe to muffler are failing again due to rust.

I see AA sell replacements now. However they are expensive! Are there alternatives? I’m based in Ireland so between shipping and taxes they could add up to almost $200

https://store.activeautowerke.com/pr...47264483344664

[xwilkinx]

Can't you use any exhaust clamp here?

I've used a couple different 65mm exhaust clamps for attaching BMW mufflers in the past and haven't had issues. Usually around $20 each.

[mapster37]

Buy the bmw oem exhaust clamps and you'll be good to go.

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by delz0r

For the second time the clamps from my AA EL midpipe to muffler are failing again due to rust.

I see AA sell replacements now. However they are expensive! Are there alternatives? I’m based in Ireland so between shipping and taxes they could add up to almost $200

https://store.activeautowerke.com/pr...47264483344664

I replaced mine from the get go with Jegs (yeah not fancy). Theyve held up nicely for 20k miles and I live in Boston with a ton of road salt and potholes etc

Theyre actually 45% off rn on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WHJS9V...roduct_details

[delz0r]

Originally Posted by mapster37

Buy the bmw oem exhaust clamps and you'll be good to go.

I think this may be the best forward for me. Do you know the correct part number? They sell so many different clamps.

[Kilabyte]

Originally Posted by delz0r

For the second time the clamps from my AA EL midpipe to muffler are failing again due to rust.

I see AA sell replacements now. However they are expensive! Are there alternatives? I’m based in Ireland so between shipping and taxes they could add up to almost $200

https://store.activeautowerke.com/pr...47264483344664

Mine rotted through as well, they sent me some chit replacements, scared to look under the car now

[mapster37]

Originally Posted by delz0r

I think this may be the best forward for me. Do you know the correct part number? They sell so many different clamps.

Put your Vin into realoem.com
Go to section 18- exhaust, click on picture of exhaust then you should see a picture of a clamp

[taz2ko0]

I bought some genuine Audi exhaust clamps from eBay. They worked perfectly. No rust and made in Germany

[usc335]

I have an M2 Comp and replaced the exhaust clamps with Vibrant Performance TC Series High Exhaust Sleeve Clamps (2.5" OD, 3.5" Wide). These are stainless steel (with Grade 8 galvanized mild steel hardware) = no more rust!
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-1171

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by taz2ko0

I bought some genuine Audi exhaust clamps from eBay. They worked perfectly. No rust and made in Germany

please share the link for others

[taz2ko0]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

please share the link for others

I believe the part number is 1K0253141P (65mm). KICO makes these for Audi.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26661806844...Bk9SR-aNsK60Yw