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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Kamil D.
so i dont have to raise the car to let the tire drop down ?
Just back up close to the edge and the oem mufflers should be able to tilt down and out from under the car. If you have an a4 you will have to loosen the anti-swaybar. Just unbolt the center bushings and let it hang down out of the way. If it's an M6 you can just unbolt the mufflers and roll them out.
Chock your wheels before doing anything.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Villain
Just back up close to the edge and the oem mufflers should be able to tilt down and out from under the car. If you have an a4 you will have to loosen the anti-swaybar. Just unbolt the center bushings and let it hang down out of the way. If it's an M6 you can just unbolt the mufflers and roll them out.
Chock your wheels before doing anything.
ok thank you
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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I found the parts I need they are PN 10429800 if anyone is interested. Here are the pics of it.

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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vette747
I took some pics when I installed the borla on my friend's Z.

Go on my site and click on the "Borla CatBack on Z06" link.

my site
http://pages.videotron.com/vette747/

I hope it will help.
Great website...tons of good info and pics in there!!!! Nice work!!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Villain
Just back up close to the edge and the oem mufflers should be able to tilt down and out from under the car. If you have an a4 you will have to loosen the anti-swaybar. Just unbolt the center bushings and let it hang down out of the way. If it's an M6 you can just unbolt the mufflers and roll them out.
Chock your wheels before doing anything.
Hmmm... I had not heard that the anti-swaybar didn't have to be unbolted on an M6 catback install. The link in vette747's sight shows the swaybar being unbolted on a Z06 to remove the stock catback.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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I didn't have to remove mine either time I've done a swap.
Either way, it's just a couple of bolts so if you have concerns go ahead and remove it.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Villain
I didn't have to remove mine either time I've done a swap.
Either way, it's just a couple of bolts so if you have concerns go ahead and remove it.
I assume you have a 6-speed Villian? Was your car on a lift?

I'm actually encouraged that I don't have to remove the sway bar. I would like to get the stock off without cutting if possible, but I really don't want to attempt lifting the rear 3+ feet in the air without a lift.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ytwokc5
I assume you have a 6-speed Villian? Was your car on a lift?

I'm actually encouraged that I don't have to remove the sway bar. I would like to get the stock off without cutting if possible, but I really don't want to attempt lifting the rear 3+ feet in the air without a lift.
Yep. I had access to a lift. My jack stands weren't large enough and I didn't feel comfortable with putting blocks underneath the stands and on the jack to get it high enough. BTW, it is a six speed.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Villain
Yep. I had access to a lift. My jack stands weren't large enough and I didn't feel comfortable with putting blocks underneath the stands and on the jack to get it high enough. BTW, it is a six speed.
OK thanks... I need to find a lift!
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