Newbie Exhaust Fitment Question- Help!

drp087 · 06-03-2022, 11:57 PM

So I am attempting my first exhaust install! Never considered it as I do not have a lift, but I found a local shop that rents out lifts and all tools, so thought I might give it a shot.

Current setup is AA EL Resonated MP with AA Axleback. Looking to swap to the Remus Race. I did a test fitting at home, and all the Remus parts fit snug, but I can still rotate and adjust pretty easily. The Resonated AA pieces however, do not slide in too easily, as pictured. That is about the best I can get it in before using a mallet. This is the same on both left and right pipes.

Am I just supposed to force the pieces in? Or should I be "expanding" the Remus Pipe a little prior to applying? I feel like the middle adapter that came with the Remus should've been a hair thinner, and all would fit perfect.

Should I just leave this to the pros?

TIA!

CoffeeLife · 06-04-2022, 11:58 AM

I prefer using a dead blow hammer, but from my experience it is normal for half of the setups out there.

Info@mad-us.com · 06-06-2022, 02:00 PM

Don't like the idea of a reducer in the middle. If you have an exhaust shop near you you could have it expanded.

drp087 · 06-07-2022, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

Don't like the idea of a reducer in the middle. If you have an exhaust shop near you you could have it expanded.

You mean expand the AA resonator pipe to fit the remus pipe without the sleeves right? The sleeves are actually quite a bit thicker than the pipes themselves. 2mm+ thickness. Was everyone's sleeves this thick?

Info@mad-us.com · 06-08-2022, 05:15 PM

Well i was thinking that until you posted that photo. Not sure there is enough material to expand that much.

drp087 · 06-09-2022, 01:56 AM

Yea, if theres any expanding to be done, I feel like the reducer sleeve + Remus End should be expanded, but since the reducer sleeve fits perfect into the Remus end, feel like a thinner sleeve will be perfect. Any advice from exhaust experts?

squixs · 06-09-2022, 03:50 PM

I indeed used force to join these together. without the expander there is too much difference between the AA and Remus pipe. I still need to make adjustments as the fitment is not 100% yet.

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drp087 Second Lieutenant 233 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 21 BMW M2C Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Yea, if theres any expanding to be done, I feel like the reducer sleeve + Remus End should be expanded, but since the reducer sleeve fits perfect into the Remus end, feel like a thinner sleeve will be perfect. Any advice from exhaust experts?
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squixs Second Lieutenant 109 Rep 243 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I indeed used force to join these together. without the expander there is too much difference between the AA and Remus pipe. I still need to make adjustments as the fitment is not 100% yet.
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