a trick to aligning CL mufflers

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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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a trick to aligning CL mufflers

this will help to make the mufflers height adjustable. you need a couple hose clamps, size 7/8 - 2 3/4".

remove the rubber mount for the muffler (to make it slide off easy spray it w/ some wd40)




place the hose clamp around the rubber mount, then reinstall the mount in a fashion which allows you to adjust the clamp w/ a screwdriver.




once it's back on you should be able to tighten the clamp a few turns and even out your mufflers. it also helps to cut down on the side sway that our exhaust tends to have.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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Will this also stop them from swaying back and forth?

EDIT: I didn't read to the end.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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i have a clamp on both sides and my exhaust doesn't sway.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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Good stuff I'll have to try that.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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I'll be going to Home Depot tomorrow, thanks Matt!
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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Excellent Idea. Send this to the FAQ thread.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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We need after installed pics, Mr. Creative
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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hmm, i dont understand
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by darrinb
hmm, i dont understand
The clamps will help you control the amount that the exhaust hangers extend thereby giving you adjustability into the height of the exhaust tips.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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Haha, I did this to my VW exhaust, didn't know it would work on this car. Excellent!

Did you buy a set for all the hangers or only the rear?
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 05:22 AM
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Hm. Anyone got pics or a DIY (for dummies) of how to do it? I noticed my exhaust pipes are hangin a little lower than I'd like, and this sounds so great to do.

Thanks in advance
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 07:23 AM
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Matt,

Nice post. I did this several years ago and they ended up snapping. The harsh weather took a toll on those clamps.

The best solution is to get under the car with a piece of pipe and slide the hanger bracket into the opening and bend the sucker into the right spot.
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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pretty smart.... now if I only had exhaust
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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Most of those clamps can be taken apart fully - you just unscrew it - wrap it around the rubber mount and tighten - saves having to take off the mufflers...
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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good stuff matt!
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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If this stops the swaying, i'm down!

Nice find.
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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matt, can you reupload the pics?
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 01:15 AM
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done
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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I tried that, eventually the clamps slip off. So I got rid of the rubber part and just kept metal clamp. that helped.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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Excellent post... however, is this for the OEM or CT exhaust or does it matter? I can't remember what you've got.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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doesn't matter. it will work for either.



and mine have been on for months and haven't slipped off the rubber isolator.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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Still haven't gotten off my lazy ass and done this... I suX0r
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mattg
doesn't matter. it will work for either.



and mine have been on for months and haven't slipped off the rubber isolator.

Yeah, but I had mine soooo tight, for some reason, one of my exhasut was sitting very low, maybe from when one of the dealers backed up into the curb a few years agao. Friggin idiots. but def a good idea.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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not to rain on your parade but i think my way might be better... 2 hangers F/R on the side that hangs low...mine have been on for 3 years
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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you mean 2 rubber mounts on each hanger?
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by mattg
you mean 2 rubber mounts on each hanger?
yes
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