race pipe
09-13-2008, 10:36 PM
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You can. The stock bolts on the manifold to midpipe (triangular 3-bolt flange) have teeth in them that mate with flange on the midpipe (to prevent them from spinning) so they usually don't want to slide out. I just put a spare nut on the tip, to avoid mushrooming the treads, and hammered the bolts out.
09-13-2008, 10:52 PM
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really? maybe im doing something wrong because i jacked up my car today and couldnt get the midpipe of because i didnt have the right tools but it didnt appear that they would fit... but ill see tomorrow. and be posting some pics of it?
09-14-2008, 02:33 AM
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Out of the seven times I've removed an RX8 midpipe, these are tips I've learned:
- Make sure the pipe is cool before attempting to remove the nuts. Remember that metal is soft when hot and you can easily round off the corners.
- I had better luck accessing the bolts with the rear on jack stands instead of the front (never know until you try).
- Don't use a short metric socket. Make sure the nut is completely in the socket before you start torquing on it.
- The top passenger side bolt to the exhaust manifold is easier to ratchet with a short extension.
- Try to use a 6-point socket instead of a 12-point.
- Breaker bar is your friend (especially if this is your first time removing these bolts)!
- Jacking the front of the car can help for extra leverage.
- Don't try to remove the O2 sensor while under the car. Just disconnect it at the harness and deal with it once its out.
- Hand soap is very helpful while removing/installing the grommet.
- Once you get these bolts off the first time, the other times are much easier.
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09-14-2008, 11:24 PM
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thanks. ya i got them off eventually. some of the nuts were practically welded on my midpipe so i had to go buy some new ones. BUTTT, after 5 hours i finally got it done. and nowwww, my exhaust shoots flames 
and im in love.
and im in love.
09-15-2008, 02:19 AM
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edit: but i agree...id be pimpin it mad style too...i mean...an 8 in HS...thats PIMPTASTIC
09-15-2008, 09:58 AM
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hahah yeah other than the girls that dont know jack **** about cars and drive c300s, for the nicest car its betweeen me and this kid with an sti. mines got the looks though
09-15-2008, 11:41 AM
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in the end...
the RX attracts "CHICKS"
the STi attracts "CHUCKS"
i can drive down the street and have people look and check my car out...i often walk up to the car and have people taking pictures of it...
the most he gets is...dudes wanting to look into the hood...
its fugly...and now with the update...it looks like a ford fuckus...
turblown-econoboxen FTL! haa haa
09-15-2008, 08:22 PM
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09-15-2008, 09:00 PM
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