sidemarker

yeah yeah this should be easy but i just cant get it.

i got the quiet tips used from crazy sellout and they are in good condition but i need help installing them. i tried using a drill and a small drill bit but i cant make a dent with that thing. do i need to use any special tools?

could someone please scan the comptech instructions and post them?

sidemarker

1gCL

iTrader: (1)

I need help too. Those suckers have been sitting in my trunk for the past 2 months. Do you have to drill the hole perfectly perpendicular to the exhaust tip or can it be slanted?

I have the Comptech instructions, but they're not very detailed. I'd scan and post it for you but I don't have access to a scanner. The instructions should be on the Comptech website so check that out.

PhiTL_RENAMED

I had the same problem at first but an automatic center punch really helped. It allow you to make a dimple in the metal. This will keep the drill bit from walking. You'll need to apply some pressure as well but it will go through.

-I'm loving these inserts.

Phi

cforez

I have an extra set of screws, instructions, & drill bit from Comptech if you want them- no charge. Center punch is a must. Took a while with my brother's Makita drill, had to use oil to lubricate the bit.

sidemarker

thanks for the offer

sidemarker

H@mmerm@n

I also had a little difficulty getting the silent tips installed but was eventually successful.

As I recall, it was hard to drill the hole in the correct spot. Initially it didn't seem like the quiet tip fit snugly or far enough back into the pipe so I tapped it a bit with (lightly) with a hammer to get it set in place. I only had to do that with the pipe on one side; in the other side seemed to sit firmly in place.

Once in place I held it there while marking the point where the hole needed to be drilled. It was hard to drill through the inner wall of the pipe but I eventually got it. I also think you can/should drill the hole at an angle if you can.

It's worth the effort, though. If, like me, you bought it because you don't really care for the droning sound ~ 3-4K RPM you will love it. It keeps the character and tone of the exhaust but removes the droning.

threetwoseeL

is there any reason the comptech axleback exhausts wont fit on a 2003?