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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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Bent downpipe

So i kinda went off the track backwards into the tire wall... I noticed the exhaust was slightly noisy and went under the car there was a leak at the v-band so i replaced it not even thinking. It still leaks so i took a look at it and my risk racing downpipe his a small bend in the lip. I tried hitting it but i wouldn't bend back. Does anyone know if it can be just welded to the exhaust? It is black i think ceramic coated not sure if that will weld?
 
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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You can weld it but it will probably crack the weld. Take it to an exhaust shop and see if they can bend it back. If not, just have the exhaust shop make you one and then go have it ceramic coated again.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Dboard, I have a tendency to replace parts especially for the track. Just don't know how the repaired part will hold out and you don't want problems when you are there at the track.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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It's holding just fine just annoying because of the slight bend other people say they cent gear it over the exhaust its just annoys me lol i try and have a shop bend it if they can't ill live with it i dont need spend the money on another dp i need koni yellows more lol
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dboard7
It's holding just fine just annoying because of the slight bend other people say they cent gear it over the exhaust its just annoys me lol i try and have a shop bend it if they can't ill live with it i dont need spend the money on another dp i need koni yellows more lol
Understood. Track is one heck of a costly hobby. My wife told me to try golfing to save money.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Oh ya it is but its the most fun iv ever had, better than any other hobby but iy defiantly hinders the bank account but taco bell and ramen grows on you lol
 
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