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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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I just got my JP Vizage lip kit installed and I have the Injen exhaust that burned and peeled the back lip around the exhaust! My exhaust sits behind the lip and I see many other exhausts on SL that protrude passed the opening in the bumper, which I think would solve the problem. I am thinking I could cut the bumper up a half inch or so to hopefully give enough room for hot exhaust, some how extend the exhaust so it does not rest behind the lip, or buy a CF cover to place around the opening. Of these options or others that I may not be aware of, what would work the best?

I will post a pic tomorrow! Thanks
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:11 AM
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I had the same problem with my SP2. You could try changing the exhaust hanger. They have longer hangers that will allow the exhaust to sit lower.
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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my megan d-spec burned a hole in mine. It sucks hardcore!
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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HKS burnt my kaminari bodykit. Kinda sucks. Not sure other than using a different hanger so its away from the bumper.
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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where can you buy these longer hangers?
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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My Dang BBP exhaust burned my bumper and melted into my bumper...Had to Yank it out!....Then I just stuck a few bottle caps into the rubber hanger...Problem Solved!
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Yeah... where can these longer hangers be found?

On another note... you don't think cutting the bumper or half inch would help?

or even buying a plate to position around the lip of the bumper?
Old Jun 10, 2008 | 04:58 AM
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bump for where to get longer hangers
Old Jun 10, 2008 | 05:00 AM
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i have the megan drift spec exhaust with a carbon fiber heat sheild to protect my bumper, i also just heated the hanger and bent it away from the bumper to insure a better fitment

so just try heating and bending for a quick fix idk where to get longer hangers
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i got the megan drift spec exhaust too, but its on stock hangers and the tip sits high as hell
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by SVicksTC
i have the megan drift spec exhaust with a carbon fiber heat sheild to protect my bumper, i also just heated the hanger and bent it away from the bumper to insure a better fitment

so just try heating and bending for a quick fix idk where to get longer hangers
Where did you get the carbon fiber heat guard and how would I know if it will fit the JP Vizage kit mouth?
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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anyone have a problem with trd exhaust?
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:21 AM
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^^ TRD fits fine

CF Heat shields can be found on ebay I think
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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thats one reason i went with the NIA lip it has a big opening and its design for straight or angled exhaust.

Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:33 AM
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very nice!! what dose the front look like?
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by alexfire
very nice!! what dose the front look like?
you can see pics of the the kit at www.NIAbodykits.com
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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for hangers, go to kartboy.com. but in the comments, ask for a 12mm i believe, or just ask for a scion tC one since they don't have it on their website anymore.
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 03:50 AM
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hey guys would an HKS Hi Power melt the stock bumper??
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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anyone??
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Originally Posted by jsingh
hey guys would an HKS Hi Power melt the stock bumper??
no.

also with that CF heat shield... the one on ebay won't fit your kit... it's made specifically for a stock tc bumper... so it looks like you need to fix your exhaust or get a complete new one.



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