Stock S3 exhaust?

TomBlueS3

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• May 14, 2019

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Hi all,

I’ve recently had my stock S3 exhaust refitted and can’t help notice the tips appear to hang a lot lower than they did originally - is this just in my head because I’m used to aftermarket exhausts filling the gaps more or do I have a problem?

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• May 14, 2019

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They're definitely sitting lower than they should.. I'd recheck the mounts...

 

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Definitely lower mate, at the correct height there's about a hands width gap (just about), know this from polishing the exhaust tips.

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• May 14, 2019

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Thanks guys! Annoying as this is at least I’m not going mad. Cheers

 

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After fitting my res delete I’m convinced mine are marginally lower too. Can we have some rear end shots please to reassure me I’m not going mad

 

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Managed to find a few @Marky79 unfortunately don't have any direct rear-end photos that aren't top down.

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Sportback

 

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Cheers fellas mucho appreciated. I’ve just got this feeling something isn’t right with mine? I cut the pipe through the middle dot, and used new sleeves.

 

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• May 15, 2019

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Don't waste your time going to the dealer. Lift the car and correct it yourself.

When I did the res delete I just took the exhaust off, much easier, and I could get the fitment 100% as I wanted afterwards - res delete or not.

Here's a picture that might help you if you want to do it yourself. Gives you an idea of where the brackets are placed.

 

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• May 17, 2019

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You will need to pull the exhaust down where the bend enters the back box as it’s been cut! I had a similar problem with my Milltek.