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Old 31 January 2012, 08:13 PM
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I've just had the dustbin of a backbox removed from my WRX and the prodrive backbox fitted, the result is just what i wanted, something much quieter but still with that lovely burble, however.... when i got home i realised the exhaust doesnt sit straight, the tip is pointing inwards towards the car (only slightly, but now ive noticed it's going to play on my mind and annoy me no end!) - i phoned the garage who told me they couldnt do anything about it as that's "just how it hangs".... ive tried giving it a bit of adjustment myself but it doesnt seem to have any movement to speak of and still points inwards towards the middle of the car, maybe i have OCD.
Old 31 January 2012, 08:16 PM
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Christ, i'd hate to be you in a real drama.
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Pic? My prodrive box had a dead straight pipe on so it would only point dead straight out the car!
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Pics would show us just how major or minor it is
Old 31 January 2012, 08:27 PM
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Pics! Prodrive box should be straight!
Old 31 January 2012, 08:29 PM
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Maybe its the car thats squint
Old 31 January 2012, 08:37 PM
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My prodrive box is dead straight too
Old 31 January 2012, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by g7prs
Maybe its the car thats squint
Sounds like the chassis is twisted! (a tenner says he'll be under the car in 10 mins checking!) lol
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Probably need heating with a blow lamp and pulling straight. It would annoy me to.
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Originally Posted by mestonian
I've just had the dustbin of a backbox removed from my WRX and the prodrive backbox fitted, the result is just what i wanted, something much quieter but still with that lovely burble, however.... when i got home i realised the exhaust doesnt sit straight, the tip is pointing inwards towards the car (only slightly, but now ive noticed it's going to play on my mind and annoy me no end!) - i phoned the garage who told me they couldnt do anything about it as that's "just how it hangs".... ive tried giving it a bit of adjustment myself but it doesnt seem to have any movement to speak of and still points inwards towards the middle of the car, maybe i have OCD.
yep it would annoy me too!

I was thinking of getting a prodrive backbox for my wrx (when i find one) as i dont want nothing lairy and loud. I may change my mind though!
Old 31 January 2012, 08:55 PM
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Prodrive pipe is straight and true on my Hawk, but you made me look...
Old 31 January 2012, 08:58 PM
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I bet it could be adjusted if the nuts were all cracked and redone holding it where it should be You can pull the down pipe over by about 10mm for a start !
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Originally Posted by the hamster
Sounds like the chassis is twisted! (a tenner says he'll be under the car in 10 mins checking!) lol
Definitely the chassis OP, i had the same problem. I managed to wedge the front of the car against a wall and then knock the back end straight with a sledge hammer. Dont go mad with it though as you'll twist it back to far and have to knock it back the other way
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Seriously though my Prodrive backbox sits flush and straight. Have you looked at the pipework to see if anything is bent?
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