[Z06] Exhaust removal
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Ft. Myers FL
Exhaust removal
How high did you have to jack up the back of your car to remove the stock Ti exhaust without cutting it? Going to be installing some Stingers soon and just wondering what i'm getting into.
Racer
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From: sc
I am sure there are some very creative ways to get your car nearly 4 feet off the ground. BUT, if you have any regard for your personal safety, go rent a lift. Many garages will rent their lifts by the hour. Very inexpensive and VERY safe.
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Melting Slicks
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From: N Cal
Be safe, these cars are light weight, but not that light!!
Safety Car
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From: Philadelphia PA
I did it a couple times and on the first attempt, when I was getting the car up near the height it needed to be, as I was pumping the jack handle one last time, the rear end started shifting. Needless to say I backed off and lowered it back down. If I had it do over again, I would find a lift.
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From: ABQ NM
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Or even just have a shop do it. It can be done in about a half hour; for $50 the safety is worth it.
Race Director
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From: Pasco WA
I used the 4 jackstands method, which is much safer. I first raise the front about a foot, and secure it on jackstands, then raise the back end. This reduces the total angle you have, and it seems rock solid. It'll take you a couple of stages, but worth the effort for safety.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Georgetown TX
You basically HAVE to raise the front on stands, otherwise you'll touch the nose of the car to the ground because of the height you need to jack the rear.
I did mine on stands in the garage.