Ended up cutting into the rear apron high enough that it will require cutting into the bumper to get motor high enough to slip in. Anyone have their pipes running through apron and FB'd in? Still waiting to hear what systems others are running on a CMC 1835 with clearance issues for exhaust.
Would like to see pics of any custom FB'd tips in apron
This is nuts cause the 4 tip monza cheap-o exhaust had no problems using the cutouts in the aprons--now I have a mess to fix--the madness continues.
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It sure sounds like you got an exhaust for a bug and not a kit car. Post some pictures. At least one person did the thru the bumper over-riders BUT they used what look like real (costly) 356 bumperettes. Even with those bumperettes - it will exit just below the bumper.
FB'd?
Fiberglassed in ???
I'm thinking with a slightly larger trim ring or item to cover and protect FB from heat
FB'b = SOL? Fu-barred?
Heritage, We are talking about the Monza exhaust right? I had one on my car.
Can you post up some pictures showing the problem area. I can't believe you're have such difficult fitment issues.
Maybe put the exhaust on after the motor goes in.
I have an 1835 also. What exhaust are you trying to fit. I have a Tri-Mill that I'm thinking about trying out for a different sound.
I installed Phat Boy exhaust on my 2110 cc CMC. Sounds great but car was so low when installed, it hits bumps occasionally. I'm real careful driving slowly over speed bumps.
Bill - He had Monza but new one is a tri-mill with dual exhaust tips.
Got it, just saw the other thread.
What style Trill are you trying to fit?
http://www.socalautoparts.com/...-chrome-tips-p-12551
I have the 4 tip monza 1 3/8 which came out thru cutouts on the apron--just u shaped up about 1.5 inch. Now I'm up 3" and its a mess--got way to frustrated.
Now I'm a good
The one I ordered is suppose to the exact one Kirk at VS uses and is 1.5" tubing--they haven't changed the listing--so they say.
Yes, should had put engine in wo exhaust--brain dead on that one. Then I could had either not used it or drilled perfect area for tips to run thru--made myself a mess so will have to learn to fiberglass FB for short. Several pointed me to this exhaust since its 1.5" and very reasonably priced.
One choice is--Apron will have to be reworked and may just run nerf bars.
Another choice is what I'll probably do is dump this exhaust and fix apron so I can run the bumpers which look so much age appropriate.
This is why I'm looking for exhaust choices in 1.5" that won't interfere with apron or bumper--I can't put bumper back on because it hits the tips.
Bumpers can be notched too.
Anyone running this exhaust--noticed its only 1 3/8
Save up and do it right. A- system and be done with it.
That SoCal model says it exits thru the existing VW bug rear cut outs. That's 2-3" above what you need. As Bill says Contact Tiger Vasques at A-1 Performance exhaust in Santa Anna CA.
Save up and do it right. A- system and be done with it.
X3 on A-1.
Cheap exhaust systems are usually a PITA to install, and often don't last long. Do it right the first time and buy an A-1 system, or something with similar quality.
