Installed TP's... what to do with the stock bracket

[SilentAttack]

So I spent 3 hours on my back under my car installing my Test Pipes. It was a success with a sore back (now) but its worth it every time I hit that start button . Anyways onto my question. So you have two exhaust mounting brackets (passenger and driver) and only one is used once the test pipes are installed. What is everyone doing to keep the driver side bracket from rattling? I have the ACM test pipes and they dont have a spot to connect the pipes back to the stock bracket.

Thanks!

[AlpineE92M3]

I removed mine.

[SilentAttack]

Originally Posted by AlpineE92M3

I removed mine.

like the whole thing I assume? I thought about trying to put something rubber between it just because I hate exhaust rattle (it so honda/JDM)

[W Cole]

You're saying the bracket is just sitting loose on your x-pipe? Remove it or figure out a way to make it useful.

Without the bracket I can feel some vibration in the accelerator. I am going to try to find a way to attach it better.

[AlpineE92M3]

Originally Posted by SilentAttack

like the whole thing I assume? I thought about trying to put something rubber between it just because I hate exhaust rattle (it so honda/JDM)

Yes I removed the whole bracket. It doesn't serve a purpose.

[gazosnic]

Do u have a picture of what part your talking about?

[Robario12]

I removed the whole bracket from where it was bolted behind the trans.

compared to the weight of the cats, the test pipes are nothing

[Robario12]

Silent - did you use the clamps or did u weld?

[VictorH]

You shouldn't have a rattle or noise. It might depend on the test pipe but I was able to retain the passenger side bracket but not the driver's side. On that side you just have to remove the whole bracket (the thing that goes all the way around the pipe) and let it sit free.

I had a rattle initially too, on the driver's side but it was because the clamp between the header and test pipe was not holding the metal gasket tight so it rattled between the header and test pipe. This may be what yours is doing. Suggest going under the car, grab the test pipe and shake it back and forth, you should be able to figure out where the noise is coming from.

[SilentAttack]

Originally Posted by Robario12

Silent - did you use the clamps or did u weld?

I used the clamps.

[SilentAttack]

This is the bracket im talking about. Only the passenger side can be used. The driver-side is just in limbo...

[rantarM3]

Most installations I've seen have the bracket removed. However, I think AA's test pipes have a brace built in so that you can retain and use the bracket. Maybe you can look at them and get a brace fabricated and welded into your test pipes.

[s85e90]

That bracket is only for support for the oem unit as it is heavy in that spot due to the cats. It's supposed to be removed.

[Hujan]

I believe it also removes some exhaust rattle and drone. If you look at where it attaches, the holes appear to be rubber lined as if to dampen sound. My bracket is currently removed and there is some additional noise as a result.

[SilentAttack]

Originally Posted by s85e90

That bracket is only for support for the oem unit as it is heavy in that spot due to the cats. It's supposed to be removed.

Ok gotcha. Next time I have lift access I will remove it.

[M3PO]

Mine has been off the car for about three years now. Fabspeed setup with HFC.