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      05-07-2021, 08:25 PM   #1
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MPE tip adjustment

It’s a small thing, but I feel like the MPE tips protrude just a little too far. Anyone else feel this way?

Plus, is there a way to adjust them?
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      05-10-2021, 04:32 PM   #2
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If you grab a pic I can compare to mine. From directly above, I can just barely see the corner of the outer tip. I think it looks spot on.

There does seem to be some adjustment via loosening the allenhead bolt securing the clamps. It not going to be easy with the exhaust on the car, but doesn't seem impossible.

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      05-11-2021, 08:17 PM   #3
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I think there is room for small adjustment, but it may be really difficult to get a wrench or socket in that gap without dropping the exhaust. Maybe post some pics?
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      05-12-2021, 12:20 AM   #4
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Thanks for the replies. I will get some pictures taken for comparison.
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      05-15-2021, 02:01 PM   #5
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*Updated with pictures*
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Based on the pictures, especially the first, it does seem to me that it does protrude quite a bit past the bumper line.

I had the same issue when I had my iPE exhaust installed and was able to easily make adjustments as the bolt for the clamp was on the lower end of the pipe which made it easily accesible.

I guess my question is .. can you loosen the bolt on the clamps enough to rotate the clamp to where the bolts are on the bottom? This may be an easy way to make the adjustment without having to drop the exhaust.

The tips are big enough that the bolts will not be visible any way (at least I don't think so).

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
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Looks like your tips are extended pretty far out. Here’s what mine look like. You can see clearly from below that mine are nearly fully seated inward.
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Looks like your tips are extended pretty far out. Here’s what mine look like. You can see clearly from below that mine are nearly fully seated inward.
This looks way more encouraging. With mine, I feel they look like fake tips from Auto Zone...
Now the problem is I am very non mechanically capable, is this something I can manage on my own with minimal tools?
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This looks way more encouraging. With mine, I feel they look like fake tips from Auto Zone...
Now the problem is I am very non mechanically capable, is this something I can manage on my own with minimal tools?
My assessment is that the rear section of the exhaust will need to be dropped in order to loosen the 5mm allen-head bolts that secure the tips. I can get a wrench on the bolt head, but there is zero clearance for movement even with a mini ratchet. I would take it up with your dealer.
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My assessment is that the rear section of the exhaust will need to be dropped in order to loosen the 5mm allen-head bolts that secure the tips. I can get a wrench on the bolt head, but there is zero clearance for movement even with a mini ratchet. I would take it up with your dealer.
That is wildly outside my skill set. Dealer it will be! Thanks for the information.
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saveywil1 just curious but did you notice this when you picked up the car in SC, or after you got home? I would have probably said something right then and there!
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I did, honestly I wasn’t sure if that was how it was intended to be. Very relieved that it is not!
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I did, honestly I wasn’t sure if that was how it was intended to be. Very relieved that it is not!
Let us know how the fix goes!
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If you remove rear diffuser , whole black cover not just center piece, easy to do some bolts and clips ,you shoud have alot of space to acces exhaust tips clamps , easier than dropping whole exhaust system IMHO
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