BuddyClub Spec II Exhaust Question

[OperationSr20]

So I just got my order from FRSport delivered today, just as I was leaving to work. I ordered a Spec II Exhaust, Megan Testpipe & Circuit Sports Poly Hangers (old ones are destroyed & I had tax return money, so why not...)

Well I checked it out after I got home from work and everything looks good except...:

Aren't there supposed to be a set of springs that hold the 2 pieces together? cuz I dont have those...

[Broadfield]

I bought mine a couple years ago and I didn't receive them either. I used a couple carburetor springs I had laying around. The fit of the piping was so tight though that I removed the springs later down the road with absolutely no ill effects.

[Ragnarok043]

its suppose to come with it, mine did.

[Jdm.I.Am]

mine did, and then i lost them, home depot had springs that fit and hold it tight, have had no probs with it since.

[Brian]

You can

1. contact the people you bought it from.
2. Contact Buddy Club.

I'd go with choice 1 first.

[racepar1]

The springs are useless anyways. I used a 3" t-bolt clamp to stop the rattle from the slipjoint on my old spec2. Worked like a charm. You are also going to want to put a couple extra bolts in the silencer if you are going to use it. It rattles like hell and sounds really shitty if you don't.

[Brian]

haha, the silencer.
Mine started working well when i bent the tip of the piping at Willow Springs.
Before that, UGH.

[Brian]

oh, and please, spray paint the silencer when you get it. Flat black or something.

It looks horrible if you don't. A big round shiny circle.

[OperationSr20]

Haha thanks guys. Before I contact them, I wanted to be sure my understanding was correct on the springs. I will contact the company I bought it from first. It'll be a couple days before I can install anyways b/c we just got hit with more snow and my dads using the garage for his plow trucks =/

Secondly, when you guys installed, did you slide the 2 pieces together, after bolting it all up, or did you put them together then install. I'd say first one if it were me to make sure all is lined up. I don't see why they wouldn't just flange it but *shrugg*

I probably won't be using the silencer but ill be sure to reinforce it if I do, and yea when I saw it I even said to my buddy "this would look ugly as hell."

[lilredstiffy]

Put the pieces together and bolt it on, its simple. The two piece part comes into play when you want to change diff fluid/adjust toe/change axles.

Silencer helps keep it quiet (mostly by making the car sound WEIRD and crappy), like said above spray paint it flat black.
Make sure to use a lock washer or two on the bolt or you will lose it.

I would advise against poly exhaust hangers- use stock rubbery ones and place a hose clamp around it and tighten until you have it as snug as you can get it to body. This exhaust has fantastic ground clearance.

[Ragnarok043]

i also recommend chopping off the tow hook before installing for more clearance.

[racepar1]

I would advise against poly exhaust hangers- use stock rubbery ones and place a hose clamp around it and tighten until you have it as snug as you can get it to body. This exhaust has fantastic ground clearance.

I don't see why you would advise against it. By putting hose clamps around your stock hangers you are doing the same thing, making the hangers stiffer. I have urethane hangers on my car and they kick ass. My exhaust barely moves at all.

i also recommend chopping off the tow hook before installing for more clearance.

^^^This is NECESSARY for the spec2. Cut the tow hook off.

[xplicit240]

oh, and please, spray paint the silencer when you get it. Flat black or something.

It looks horrible if you don't. A big round shiny circle.

lol i should have done that. but looks like im gonna have to take it out or maybe jus paint it while its on

[ayuaddict]

lol i should have done that. but looks like im gonna have to take it out or maybe jus paint it while its on

isnt it held on by just one screw?

[OperationSr20]

I don't see why you would advise against it. By putting hose clamps around your stock hangers you are doing the same thing, making the hangers stiffer. I have urethane hangers on my car and they kick ass. My exhaust barely moves at all.



^^^This is NECESSARY for the spec2. Cut the tow hook off.

^^ Good to hear some feedback on the hangers, and I was already plannin on cutting the tow hook off. I love how this thing sits snug.

This exhaust has fantastic ground clearance.

You bet! That was another reason I went with the Exhaust, my roads are shit and I have 15's with low pro tires & coilovers, so I want to make sure i have the most clearance between it and the ground.


So should i just go to Home Depot and grab some springs to get this sucker on, not even worry about it... orr.... what do you think.

[lilredstiffy]

I don't see why you would advise against it. By putting hose clamps around your stock hangers you are doing the same thing, making the hangers stiffer. I have urethane hangers on my car and they kick ass. My exhaust barely moves at all.



^^^This is NECESSARY for the spec2. Cut the tow hook off.

I think the urethane hangers do a fine job of keeping the exhaust from moving - BUT using the hose clamps will get you an extra 1/2" or so of ground clearance.

I wouldn't worry about the springs- maybe get the shop that sold it to you to paypal you 5 bucks and go enjoy a delicious fast food meal.

[OperationSr20]

Hangers, no pun intended, are hanging in there. The exhaust doesnt move at all, as expected. Install went smoothly, I was actually able to use some Brake Springs to hold the 2 pieces together, they were perfect length and perfect tension.