help! rattle underneath car from new exhaust

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Sep 11, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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i just installed a cat-back stillen exhaust on my 03 G sedan and everytime i hit a bump it feels like 1 of the pipes is rattling against something...i love the sound of the exhaust but the rattling sound is driving me crazy...it may be the pipe that goes over the sway bar but who knows...i did the install myself and everything came out perfect EXCEPT FOR THIS FRIGGIN RATTLING!!! somebody lend some advice please...thanks guys
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Sep 12, 2009 | 01:26 AM
  #2  
Something is probably not tight. Maybe a gasket got pinched weird or something?
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Sep 12, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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How did you face the clamps? Just go back under and double check your clearance around everything. Adjust as needed.
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Sep 12, 2009 | 09:38 AM
  #4  
I have the same exhaust and don't have this problem. Also did my install myself. Check under the car, something is loose or not installed properly. While you're under there push up on the exhaust and move it around to duplicate the rattling and figure out where it's coming from.
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Sep 12, 2009 | 08:33 PM
  #5  
make sure the forward mount braket nuts are tight (the ones near rear door)... its metal on metal and will clatter.
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Sep 12, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Quote: i just installed a cat-back stillen exhaust on my 03 G sedan and everytime i hit a bump it feels like 1 of the pipes is rattling against something...i love the sound of the exhaust but the rattling sound is driving me crazy...it may be the pipe that goes over the sway bar but who knows...i did the install myself and everything came out perfect EXCEPT FOR THIS FRIGGIN RATTLING!!! somebody lend some advice please...thanks guys

stillen test pipes? its called rasp...i just installed mine today. that rattling is called rasp and i hate it sounds like a civic =[

heatwrap i herd does the trick tho.... i hope =[
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Sep 12, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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let us know if u heatwrap it!




Quote: stillen test pipes? its called rasp...i just installed mine today. that rattling is called rasp and i hate it sounds like a civic =[

heatwrap i herd does the trick tho.... i hope =[
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Sep 13, 2009 | 09:58 AM
  #8  
im going to check out my local auto place and see if theyre open but its sunday so im not sure but i will let you know!
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Sep 13, 2009 | 05:18 PM
  #9  
Rasp doesn't occur when you hit a bump... OP has a clearance/loose piece problem.
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Sep 13, 2009 | 05:36 PM
  #10  
It might be a loose heatshield or even an exhaust leak.
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Sep 14, 2009 | 11:01 AM
  #11  
^ +1. i was going to mention the heatshield as well. make sure the exhaust is not contacting the heatshield.
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