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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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so heres the deal, my exhaust tip sits butt up against my bumper which of course is melting it...i have seen carbon fiber inserts to prevent this from happening but usually see them on EVOs and STIs...anyone know of a place i can find this mystery part.
Old Sep 4, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Just get some Plastic bottle caps and stick a couple into the Rubber Muffler hanger.
Old Sep 4, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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^^^def works. sounds dumb but works. have had the same one in my hanger for 5 years and still going strong
Old Sep 4, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Saw a friend of mine do that. I thought he was crazy, but it works, lol.
Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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ill try that...thanks for the input, if anyone knows where to get that carbon fiber piece im still interested in that option if it isnt too expensive

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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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^^you'll have to do some looking around for it as i dont think its been produced for a few years. when i had it i got used on ebay
Old Sep 4, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2010-Sc...ht_1299wt_1393
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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nice find...how is that installed, im thinkin rivets but i have never done anything like that
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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my guess would be to try 3m auto tape first, that stuff is like mighty putty...
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