Exhaust Question

Jaws12 · 07-11-2009, 11:20 PM

I haven't done a search on this, but I noticed that my exhaust tips are not centered in the cutouts of the rear bumper.

The passenger side is a little to the left.

Is this a common problem?

dad · 07-11-2009, 11:22 PM

I haven't seen any off centered!

ZKindaGuy · 07-12-2009, 12:15 AM

Occassionally this happens with any dual-exhaust type car here and there. I had that on an SVT Mustang Cobra. I just lived with it. No one even noticed and if they did I never knew because it never bothered them either to ever even bring it to my attention. It just isn't anything worth loosing any sleep over or expending energy on.

davidyan · 07-12-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaws12

I haven't done a search on this, but I noticed that my exhaust tips are not centered in the cutouts of the rear bumper.

The passenger side is a little to the left.

Is this a common problem?

On aftermarket exhausts sometimes it happens. Is your exhaust stock? If it is, I would take it to the dealer and see if they can somehow adjust it for you.

370Z Purist · 07-12-2009, 12:36 AM

You shouldn't really worry too much. Unless it's somehow directing exhaust into the bumper (which can melt it, damage, etc.), you don't really have to worry; it's just cosmetic. Mine are "perfectly" centered. Not that I much care, since they're satisfactory to me.
Your dealer might be able to do something, if you can bother them to fix something like that.

Josh@STILLEN · 07-12-2009, 12:37 AM

Honestly.. it's the car. They aren't all the same. Which is why there needs to be some flexibility in aftermarket exhausts, and can take some minor adjustments to ensure the tips are where they need to be.

07-11-2009, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jaws12 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Exhaust Question I haven't done a search on this, but I noticed that my exhaust tips are not centered in the cutouts of the rear bumper. The passenger side is a little to the left. Is this a common problem? __________________ 2009 370Z Touring, Sport, 7AT, Mats, Splash Guards,Leguna Blue/Black

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	I haven't seen any off centered! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	You shouldn't really worry too much. Unless it's somehow directing exhaust into the bumper (which can melt it, damage, etc.), you don't really have to worry; it's just cosmetic. Mine are "perfectly" centered. Not that I much care, since they're satisfactory to me. Your dealer might be able to do something, if you can bother them to fix something like that. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

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07-12-2009, 12:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 375	Occassionally this happens with any dual-exhaust type car here and there. I had that on an SVT Mustang Cobra. I just lived with it. No one even noticed and if they did I never knew because it never bothered them either to ever even bring it to my attention. It just isn't anything worth loosing any sleep over or expending energy on.

07-12-2009, 12:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	Honestly.. it's the car. They aren't all the same. Which is why there needs to be some flexibility in aftermarket exhausts, and can take some minor adjustments to ensure the tips are where they need to be.