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Re: Thunderbird Borla Club Members
Hey, Julie.
I took the picture of the two cars side by side just to illustrate how much further these new tips extend beyond where the original system does.
I can live with 'em sticking out a bit but these are just a little too in your face for me.
I'm not too worried about the heat shield and honestly I'd really like to gain the clearance at the differential housing this will provide at the same time. I'm not talking an especially big move in-ward.The heat shield really won't be a problem.
It's flexible and while I really don't expect it will be required.....I can "work it" the little bit necessary with a push of my hand (Gloved prefferably
.........the edges are a little sharp, no need to end up in the emergency room for a tetanus shot here)
I'm not looking to get so far in that it will look as the stock system did. That would require a far bigger move forward than I'm looking at here. I'm looking to go in an inch at most.
Originally posted by Borla Babe
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Steve, the Borla's were made specifically to fit the Thunderbird, that little "nubby" you speak of is there for a purpose. The "nubby" stops the pipes from being pushed up too far and prevents the pipes from knocking against the heat shield and causing a very annoying rattle.
Now, let me also add this....I do know of a couple of people who did sand down that "nubby" and shoved the pipes in further and do not hear a rattle, BUT I know of more who sanded it off and then began complaining of a rattle. Those people ended up with an additional expense of having to take their car to an exhaust shop and having that little "nubby" welded back on.
As you mentioned above, it is "your car and your choice", all I suggest is you might want to rethink pushing the pipes in further.
I too do not like advertising on the things I buy and will remove labels whenever possible, BUT you are driving a $40,000 car and the Borla name is pretty impressive and draws a lot of attention. Many people have walked past my car and read the BORLA on the tips and said "WOW, BORLA'S!".
Good luck on whatever choice you make Steve.
Now, let me also add this....I do know of a couple of people who did sand down that "nubby" and shoved the pipes in further and do not hear a rattle, BUT I know of more who sanded it off and then began complaining of a rattle. Those people ended up with an additional expense of having to take their car to an exhaust shop and having that little "nubby" welded back on.
As you mentioned above, it is "your car and your choice", all I suggest is you might want to rethink pushing the pipes in further.
I too do not like advertising on the things I buy and will remove labels whenever possible, BUT you are driving a $40,000 car and the Borla name is pretty impressive and draws a lot of attention. Many people have walked past my car and read the BORLA on the tips and said "WOW, BORLA'S!".
Good luck on whatever choice you make Steve.
I took the picture of the two cars side by side just to illustrate how much further these new tips extend beyond where the original system does.
I can live with 'em sticking out a bit but these are just a little too in your face for me.
I'm not too worried about the heat shield and honestly I'd really like to gain the clearance at the differential housing this will provide at the same time. I'm not talking an especially big move in-ward.The heat shield really won't be a problem.
It's flexible and while I really don't expect it will be required.....I can "work it" the little bit necessary with a push of my hand (Gloved prefferably
.........the edges are a little sharp, no need to end up in the emergency room for a tetanus shot here)I'm not looking to get so far in that it will look as the stock system did. That would require a far bigger move forward than I'm looking at here. I'm looking to go in an inch at most.
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