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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Does anybody have a good picture of the underside rear exhaust on their C6. My concern is where it run straight to the back then branches off to axle over. I'v got ARH install and I'm almost complete but I see some rubbing areas and I have to figure out how to rid those rub points. I'm working from the ground. Hard to really see. Any help greatly appreciated.



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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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The only place mine came close to rubbing was on the pass side, just before going in the tunnel. I was told to either cut or bend the lip with pliers for extra clearance.
The rest I left loose until it was all installed, then I moved them in place for the best all around spacing, then I tightened them.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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There shouldn't be any rubbing. It will be VERY tight, but shouldn't rub.
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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Thank you for your imput on rubbing headers. I cranked it last night for an hour to let it heat up so I could re torque nuts and bolts. I did have to put a stainless band where the hangers are located to pull inward about 1/8 of an inch to stay off sheild bolts. All good now. Thanks again.



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