Sagging ktec stealth

[Clart]

Due to the weight of these things, and only 2 hangers/mounting points under the car, i found myself adjusting my exhaust weekly. I would jack it up so it was above the bumper, and alter the mounts & clamps, then 2 days later it would have dropped 6 inches and twisted.

So i drilled 2 small holes in the wheel well, attached some cable ties and its as solid as a rock, not visible and hardly moves.

Its clearly a design flaw, so i recommend it to anyone sick of it not sitting correctly.

 

[maynard]

any pics of what you have done? sounds like a good idea.

 

[Clart]

yep will get some tomorrow - its basically just adding another hanger on the other side of the backbox.

 

[maynard]

nice one

 

[richy22]

Mine sags like a fucker too

Mid section is well low compared to the old yozza system

need to change my old rear mount anyway so il look at your pics and maybe do that too.

 

[TimR26]

I've got a rubber strap round bottom of the rear mount which stops it sagging.

 

[matt|H]

Mine makes some nasty noises on some bumps... Though my mounts ate buggered anyway. Will be interesting to see what you've done

 

[DannyR]

We done Greeny 172's fitted in about 45 mins and it sits perfectly!

 

[Daz.]

Not exactly a great solution drilling holes in the boot floor to accomodate an exhaust is it? or is it just me that thinks this?

 

[Clart]

No its not ideal, but you can't see it and it works, so i'm not bothered.

 

[Snails]

Mine makes some nasty noises on some bumps... Though my mounts ate buggered anyway. Will be interesting to see what you've done

Mine is the same on my ph1.

 

[ForceIndia]

They don't fit well at all. Pretty heavy, using the same mounts with my yozza and it fits like a glove. The middle section drop was horrendous with the stealth.

 

[iimushroomzii]

Not exactly a great solution drilling holes in the boot floor to accomodate an exhaust is it? or is it just me that thinks this?

Not a great idea really, hope the holes have been painted over or in a few months it'll be rust central

 

[Fletcher]

I've a had mine fitted for over a year now, no signs of sagging yet.

 

[TimR26]

I've a had mine fitted for over a year now, no signs of sagging yet.

Hasn't your rear mount failed yet? My new exhaust mount, fitted at same time as the stealth, failed in less than 6 months.

 

[Fletcher]

Hasn't your rear mount failed yet? My new exhaust mount, fitted at same time as the stealth, failed in less than 6 months.

No yet mate, I look after my 172

 

[TimR26]

No yet mate, I look after my 172

:slap:

 

[Henry]

could alternatively try using a decent clamp (Mikalor type), which should provide alot more clamping force than the usual u-bolt type

 

[Clart]

Its a bit of a dirty fix i agree, but i'm not going to lose any sleep over "rust central" Blobs of vaseline over the holes should stop it from rusting.

 

[Brett]

Does look good that. Alhough I don't think mine will ever sit right. The PH1 bumper is just too short. Mines kind of a half stealth.