modified angle on the sidepipes
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From: gilboa ny
modified angle on the sidepipes
Got a set of stainless hookers for real cheap on ebay. PO had straightened out the mounting brackets so the side pipes exit point straight at the ground. I suppose in an attempt to make it quieter?
Im thinking of re-bending the brackets so they aren't pointing at the ground right in front of the rear tire.
Then I was looking at it and thinking it would look cool with the exit pointing at about a 45 degree angle to the ground. Anyone ever do that?
Im thinking of re-bending the brackets so they aren't pointing at the ground right in front of the rear tire.
Then I was looking at it and thinking it would look cool with the exit pointing at about a 45 degree angle to the ground. Anyone ever do that?
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Though it is not politically correct, I actually bent the brackets on my sidepipes so I could mount them underneath to the bottom of the frame. I did that so I did not have to mount them undeneath the body trim. Does not change the height or the angle of the sidepipes and you cant see I did it unless you are looking for it. I did keep the exits straight out, I think they look good that way. You can turn them at a 45 towards the ground, that would look good too. I wouldnt think straight down would look good, and you would probably get exhaust fumes bouncing back up towards the floorboard especially sitting in traffic, or at a light.
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From: gilboa ny
I did consider leaving the bracket the way it is and mounting to the bottom of the frame. Interesting that its been done. Any pics?
I also considered making a j-hook hanger and hang them from the holes the t-bolts go in.
I also considered making a j-hook hanger and hang them from the holes the t-bolts go in.
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I have had both, and split the difference, noise/just a pain to drive.
Driving on the highway listen to both and its easy to decide. Drive-ability/verse being an all you hear is the exhaust and drive-ability will win out all the time.
Its just too noisy, might look cool, still too noisy for me.
Just saying
Driving on the highway listen to both and its easy to decide. Drive-ability/verse being an all you hear is the exhaust and drive-ability will win out all the time.
Its just too noisy, might look cool, still too noisy for me.
Just saying
