Nissan 370Z Forum  

AAM short tail fitment issues

So I purchased a set of used AAM short tails from a member here a couple of weeks ago. Initially I had some trouble getting them to line up properly

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain > Intake/Exhaust


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11-10-2015, 01:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 77
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 10
FiftyFiv3 is on a distinguished road
Default AAM short tail fitment issues

So I purchased a set of used AAM short tails from a member here a couple of weeks ago. Initially I had some trouble getting them to line up properly and came up with what you see below. Comparing these to other pix I have seen these seem to stick out a tad far and the passenger side is hanging about a half of an inch lower than the other.

Any ideas? Should I loosen and reposition the tips? Redo the whole thing in the hopes that I can align them better?

Any input is greatly is greatly appreciated.




Last edited by FiftyFiv3; 11-10-2015 at 01:37 PM.
FiftyFiv3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2015, 02:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Nyc
Posts: 312
Drives: Pw
Rep Power: 13
KN21283 is a jewel in the roughKN21283 is a jewel in the roughKN21283 is a jewel in the rough
Default

The easiest way to adjust the height is with washers. For the stick out, could the tails be for a nismo instead?
KN21283 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2015, 02:48 PM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 77
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 10
FiftyFiv3 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by KN21283 View Post
The easiest way to adjust the height is with washers. For the stick out, could the tails be for a nismo instead?
Just to confirm, where are washers placed?

I don't think these are nismo fitment as the tips aren't 5" could be wrong about pipes though.
FiftyFiv3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2015, 04:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Nyc
Posts: 312
Drives: Pw
Rep Power: 13
KN21283 is a jewel in the roughKN21283 is a jewel in the roughKN21283 is a jewel in the rough
Default

The washers would go between the chassis and the hanger to lower it.
KN21283 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2015, 04:54 PM   #5 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 77
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 10
FiftyFiv3 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by KN21283 View Post
The washers would go between the chassis and the hanger to lower it.
So this wouldn't be a viable option if I wanted to raise the passenger side tip?
FiftyFiv3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2015, 06:17 PM   #6 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Nyc
Posts: 312
Drives: Pw
Rep Power: 13
KN21283 is a jewel in the roughKN21283 is a jewel in the roughKN21283 is a jewel in the rough
Default

Lowering the driver side to match the passenger side. If you want to raise the passenger side you would have to bend the hanger.

Last edited by KN21283; 11-10-2015 at 06:24 PM.
KN21283 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2015, 07:10 PM   #7 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Baltimore
Posts: 379
Drives: 15 PW Nismo 6 SPD
Rep Power: 10
Zero dark is on a distinguished road
Default

you can try loosening the passenger side up, and have one person hold it to the position you want with force as somebody else tightens the bolts up.

As the bolts get tight, you will feel the pipe fight you to go back lower, you can adjust a bit by holding it in place as the bolts get tighter.

and they dont look like aam short tails tips to me, could just be the angle. you got a shot of the tips directly behind and into the opening?
__________________
MD Art Pipes, MD Shockwave exhaust, AAM Intakes, Stillen Crank Pulley, Z1 25 Row Setrab, Whiteline Diff Bushings, 20mm H&R spacers, BC-BR Coils, GT-R push button, 3M, Tommy Kaira Knob, Takata Drift III, Custom Harness Bar, Zwork Headlights, EVO-R, Uprev
Zero dark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2015, 07:18 PM   #8 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 77
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 10
FiftyFiv3 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Zero dark View Post
you can try loosening the passenger side up, and have one person hold it to the position you want with force as somebody else tightens the bolts up.

As the bolts get tight, you will feel the pipe fight you to go back lower, you can adjust a bit by holding it in place as the bolts get tighter.

and they dont look like aam short tails tips to me, could just be the angle. you got a shot of the tips directly behind and into the opening?
They are really dirty but I'll try to post a pic up in a few
FiftyFiv3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2015, 07:35 PM   #9 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 77
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 10
FiftyFiv3 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Zero dark View Post
you can try loosening the passenger side up, and have one person hold it to the position you want with force as somebody else tightens the bolts up.

As the bolts get tight, you will feel the pipe fight you to go back lower, you can adjust a bit by holding it in place as the bolts get tighter.

and they dont look like aam short tails tips to me, could just be the angle. you got a shot of the tips directly behind and into the opening?
Does this help?



FiftyFiv3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-14-2015, 10:56 AM   #10 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 77
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 10
FiftyFiv3 is on a distinguished road
Default

Any other ideas?
FiftyFiv3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-14-2015, 04:37 PM   #11 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dallas
Posts: 346
Drives: Truck
Rep Power: 14168
37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Compared to mine, it's looks about right. I did use the washers that came with the kit to adjust the height to even out both tails. I ordered the tails with titanium tips so it probably doesn't look as bad as polished tips with them sticking out further than OEM. I agree these do stick out further then OEM, but with me having the titanium tips I prefer the look. Here's a couple of pictures to compare to yours:


[IMG][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]
37zeroZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-14-2015, 04:40 PM   #12 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 77
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 10
FiftyFiv3 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 37zeroZ View Post
Compared to mine, it's looks about right. I did use the washers that came with the kit to adjust the height to even out both tails. I ordered the tails with titanium tips so it probably doesn't look as bad as polished tips with them sticking out further than OEM. I agree these do stick out further then OEM, but with me having the titanium tips I prefer the look. Here's a couple of pictures to compare to yours:


[IMG][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]
Hmm I wasn't even aware that washers came with the kit, is this so?
FiftyFiv3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-14-2015, 05:53 PM   #13 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dallas
Posts: 346
Drives: Truck
Rep Power: 14168
37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute37zeroZ has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by FiftyFiv3 View Post
Hmm I wasn't even aware that washers came with the kit, is this so?
Here's what the washer look like. Notice the difference depth sizes between the two.

[IMG][/IMG]

[IMG][/IMG]
37zeroZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-14-2015, 05:55 PM   #14 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 77
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 10
FiftyFiv3 is on a distinguished road
Default

Wow fitment is that far off? Curious as to why they just didn't get it right while making the pipes
FiftyFiv3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-14-2015, 06:43 PM   #15 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Nyc
Posts: 312
Drives: Pw
Rep Power: 13
KN21283 is a jewel in the roughKN21283 is a jewel in the roughKN21283 is a jewel in the rough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by FiftyFiv3 View Post
Wow fitment is that far off? Curious as to why they just didn't get it right while making the pipes
I don't believe is the matter of fitment issue. I have fast intentions Cbe, I had to adjust it with washers and a collar clamp. I read somewhere 2012s used a different hangers than the previous Zs.
KN21283 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Tow Hook FItment Issues/Question kbc749 Exterior & Interior 6 02-19-2015 11:00 AM
Issues with Fender fitment? TopgunZ Exterior & Interior 7 10-26-2013 05:39 PM
anyone have any fitment issues with Carbonsignal CF difusser? Rangerz Exterior & Interior 7 07-31-2013 04:33 AM
VIS Carbon Hood Fitment and Quality Issues? COSMO Exterior & Interior 32 07-22-2013 08:32 PM
Evo R rear diffuser, still have fitment issues? FairladyZ Exterior & Interior 8 09-25-2012 01:06 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:11 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2