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Old 01-15-2008, 09:38 AM
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Default Center exhaust clamp questions :P

Can anyone verify that the center clamps use 17mm nuts? I've managed to get a 17mm socket on there, but it doesn't feel quite right. And what techniques have you guys used to loosen the nuts on those clamps? (and yes, I STFA Press
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Default PB Blaster and some heat...but a lot of the time I just break 'em and buy new ones.

YMMV.

And yes, it's 17mm from what I recall helping an S4 buddy remove his exhaust.
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i really like the rotating sig you have of front of car on track and super dark tint window look
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You can almost see Mr. Grumpy's face ; )
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Dude, do you go to the gym? ;-)
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Default I work out a little TOO much ; )

I was afraid that I would break them. If you take a look at the post above, I abandoned the idea of switching exhausts for now.


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