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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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I was wondering is there a way to angle the exhaust without it leaning over to the sides a little bit shown almost everywhere? I would like it to be straight so it wouldnt burn my rear bumper.
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The HKS Hi-Power exhaust does not burn the bumper.

If you want it to be straight, you may want to get the Tsudo N1 exhaust system.
Tsudo N1 system is a catback system as well.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...tsudo++exhaust
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alright thnx
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by David616
The HKS Hi-Power exhaust does not burn the bumper.

If you want it to be straight, you may want to get the Tsudo N1 exhaust system.
Tsudo N1 system is a catback system as well.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...tsudo++exhaust
oh one more thing...are you sure its legit about the HKS exhaust? Like it dosnt even leave those black burnt marks like on most bumpers with big exhausts?
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I've had my exhaust on for over a year and a half and I have no marks whatsoever on my bumper from my HKS, not even black soot/dust marks.
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 05:50 AM
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no black marks here
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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I have a pretty big exhaust and i didnt slant it. and i dont have any burn marks either. I have a megan racing 4.5" tip haha thats a pretty big tip. I have at most quarter of an inch clearance on top and maybe an eighth of an inch to the left and another quarter of an inch to the right.
i guess the muffler guy didnt align it all that great but im still happy. he had it tough to get it straight but its possible
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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i have the hks and it is fine...it hangs far enough below the bumper i dont see how it could burn it
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Oh yeah does anyone have information on the Tanabe Concept G exhaust? Performs the same as the HKS?
Old Nov 17, 2006 | 06:35 AM
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they all seem to perform fine. you are probably looking for the tone. I dont have either so I cant tell you.
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Ultraflo is the way to go. There isn't a better sounding muffler IMO
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uhh.... the hks is the best sounding exhaust out there. its loud tho. i sold mine last week bc i was getting pulled over too much
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You don't know loud until you run Ultraflo with headers and no
cat. Sounds sweet....
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I think the HKS is a great sounding exhaust, and I have not seen any burn marks or any issues with the HKS tip either.
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Originally Posted by hPower
I think the HKS is a great sounding exhaust, and I have not seen any burn marks or any issues with the HKS tip either.
agreed
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