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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 11:01 PM
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I installed a Corsa Sport exhaust system today that I purchased used from another forum member. Install wasn't difficult, but I'm wondering if it's normal for the mufflers to sit so close to the body?

I think the tips look right, so believe that's adjusted correctly.



This is the passenger and driver's side mufflers from below, so you can see what I'm concerned about.




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My Corsa Indy Pace Car mufflers sit similar to yours. I'd say it is pretty normal.
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my xtremes look the same, I wouldn't worry about it
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Thanks to both of you - I wasn't sure if I needed to figure out how to move them inward.
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you might be able to move them a little closer towards the front of the car (so the muffler would move away from the bumper) by loosening the slip fit connection at the muffler and trying to push it further into the over axle pipe, that might move them a tad but there isn't a ton of wiggle room in that respect... as long as they aren't physically touching the bumper you should be fine, at speed there is plenty of airflow through that area to keep the heat of the mufflers from damaging anything
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My Corsa Indy's have looked like the ones you installed for the last 18 years with no problem.
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Thanks, guys. I was picturing melted body panels, so it's good to learn it's ok.
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What type of lift are you using?
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It is from the Lift Superstore. We had the car lowered on it quite a bit, and backed up on the ramps to help clear the stock muffler and pipes when removing them.

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