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Old Nov 15, 2018 | 08:57 AM
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polyurethane exhaust hangers r56 s

Hi, im looking for polyurethane hangers for a R56S, it's worth it or not?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2018 | 09:01 AM
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Don’t see a good reason to do it.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2018 | 04:08 PM
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Polyurethane has a very low melting point (around 100C depending on mix), plus it is a thermoplastic and will soften as it reaches its melting point. Your poly hangers would probably melt.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2018 | 06:40 PM
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Don't bother the stock rubber ones are perfectly fine and reliable.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/rubber...9-r60-r61.html
 
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Old Nov 16, 2018 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by thebombardier
Polyurethane has a very low melting point (around 100C depending on mix), plus it is a thermoplastic and will soften as it reaches its melting point. Your poly hangers would probably melt.
So it's useless.

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Don't bother the stock rubber ones are perfectly fine and reliable.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/rubber...9-r60-r61.html
I can't access at your site, anyway, my rubber hangers are fine, in any case, thanks.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2018 | 04:39 AM
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The advantages of urethane exhaust hangers are to limit exhaust movement. I doubt they would be of benefit on the R56.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2018 | 09:31 AM
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If you want to limit movement just rip a big ol zip tie around the rubber ones lol
 
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Old Nov 16, 2018 | 12:24 PM
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I used a hose clamp around each front hanger to lift up my exhaust to keep it from rubbing before I can get it welded together. Hose clamps can be adjusted too, so they might help with alignment/fitment if you ever have that trouble.
 
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