Misaligned Borla exaust
06-19-2016, 05:14 PM
#1
Misaligned Borla exaust
So I just put on my Borla catback ( have BHR Midpipe) and the exaust tips do not match. The left side (from back) protrudes out 1" further (from shroud) than the right side.
All hangers are connected and hang plumb. Also, it seats to the mid pipe just fine. So it seems that the problem is coming from the bend just before going into the muffler. It does not seem to be an install problem as I have messed with all 3 connection points and nothing changes.
Has anyone else run into a similar situation?
All hangers are connected and hang plumb. Also, it seats to the mid pipe just fine. So it seems that the problem is coming from the bend just before going into the muffler. It does not seem to be an install problem as I have messed with all 3 connection points and nothing changes.
Has anyone else run into a similar situation?
06-21-2016, 03:56 PM
#3
Its hard to hold this and take a picture by myself but you get the idea. It is VERY noticable
Could someone else please do the same and let me know how far they stick out? Idk what "normal" is because Ive never seen a Borla on an RX8 in person before
Could someone else please do the same and let me know how far they stick out? Idk what "normal" is because Ive never seen a Borla on an RX8 in person before
06-21-2016, 05:48 PM
#7
Hell no, shes perfect. As far as adjusting, short of putting a slice in the muffler feed pipe, bending it, welding it back up, there is nothing else. If I bend the hanger rods, its just going to stretch the rubber mounts. Ive already tried moving both connection points on the Borla and it did not change anything
06-21-2016, 05:51 PM
#8
Also, it would help if I knew how far out the tips should actually be. That way I will know if the bend in the main pipe is tweeked, or if its just the one (removable) tip.
07-09-2016, 07:05 PM
#18
Spoke with a guy at Borla and after an email exchange they are sending me out a whole new system!!! Thats customer service right there!!!! No bullcrap or anything, just sent him these pictures. Will post when I find out what exactly was wrong
07-10-2016, 10:37 AM
#19
Sorry for not getting back to this. I was going to measure the same way you did but I couldn't find a square.
From my eyeball vantage point, mine hang perfectly even, so I can see it being a possible fabrication error. Great that they're sending you a whole new kit, though! Knew I liked my Borla for more than just its sound :D
From my eyeball vantage point, mine hang perfectly even, so I can see it being a possible fabrication error. Great that they're sending you a whole new kit, though! Knew I liked my Borla for more than just its sound :D
07-10-2016, 12:02 PM
#20
Oh its all good.Yeah I couldnt beleive how they acted towards this situation. If in a couple days I actually get a brand new kit, I will never buy another brand exaust again
07-11-2016, 10:18 AM
#22
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07-11-2016, 05:14 PM
#24
Please send me an email at davidb@borla.com or call the direct line to my office at 805.246.6067 and I'll take care of whatever issues you may have with our stuff.
