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02-27-2010, 05:35 PM | #4 |
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Just keep in mind we're supposed to use 'full stainless steel' rivets (per SOCAL), and they alone run $30 (plus rivet gun, or another $30).
I asked our friend SOCAL if we could use aluminum, since the rivets' only job is to hold tips in place (zero shear force, etc), but he never replied. Maybe somebody else can answer that. I want to remove the tips before powdercoating my muffler for extra safety, but not if it costs $60. Take care. |
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You might be able to find them in quantities of less than 100 in a local specialty hardware store as well. Either way <<<<<< aftermarket exhaust.
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I believe he has the right rivet dimension, but I was hoping for a less expensive alternative. If you found one that fits properly, like those 100 for $12, can you please post the part number? Check out the above number for correct size. Thx. |
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07-14-2010, 09:24 AM | #7 |
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I just replaced my tips with black BMW chrome tip and cost me a total of $5 bucks
So i bought a revit gun at home depot for $10 bucks then bought the revits (aluminum) for $5 bucks Its only a bitch when taking the revits out cause ur going to end up using different size of drill bits Once i was done i returned the revit gun refund of $10 bucks well i really have no use for them so returned it. |
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So do you drill into the middle hole in the rivet, or put the drill bit covering the entire rivet? Ive never drilled a rivet before. Rivet......cool word.
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I just made a thread asking this as im wondering too.
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I don't think there is a way to drill out the rivets without taking the exhaust off the car. There are 2 rivets within easy access from below, but the other 2 rivets between the exhaust and the heat-shield are impossible to get at. There is no way of squeezing a drill in there!
I read this DIY about removing the exhaust, it is a 90 minute job. it seems to be the only way. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299777 If anyone else has a way to remove the tips without removing the exhaust, I am definitely interested. |
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Exhaust upgrade
Best solution is to think big and just switch out the crappy stock unit, IMO.
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That only make the delta higher?
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NOT TRUE.. aluminum will do just fine just make sure you have the correct size then your OK....
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