i installed my brand new HKS today and it's sitting lower on the passenger side than on the driver's side. i have no clue what the problem could be. i assembled the pipes correctly (the only way they can be assembled) and played around with the hangers but it's still sitting crooked. i tried adjusting the test pipe (the spring bolts make it somewhat mobile) but i still had no luck. did i get an exhaust that was messed up from the factory?

 

Common problem. Loosen the side, have someone hold it in place while you tighten the bolts.

 

could you explain a little more? which side do i loosen/retighten? thanks for the quick response

 

Wow.. I'd like to know this too, cuz my HKS is coming in next week.
Did you try playing w/ the hangers?
I think you might have to bend the passenger side hanger.
Some people mentioned that slight modification was needed.
Good luck, and keep us updated!
Thanks.

Dan

 

i really don't see how i can bend the metal hanger.
kamui157 seems to know but i need some more information on his method.

 

Loosen the bolts next to the rear resonator. Don't have to remove the bolts but enough so you can move the canisters around. Have someone hold it in a position where you want it (Hold tightly) and secure the bolts.

At first, my install was perfect, but I messed around and took off one canister for cleaning. When reinstalling, the one side I took off was hanging higher than the other. Probably due to hanger position. Someone advised me what to do what I just said earlier and everything is level again.

 

ohhhhhhhhh i see what you're saying. the bolts don't just go in dead center and that's it. i need to position it then bolt it in the exact position i want it. hmmmm ok thanks!

 

so should i unbolt the pipe that the mufflers connect to? or the pipe that connects to the test pipe?

 

See your pictures? The bolts to the left and right of the resonator? Those...

 

ahhhhhh ok.

thanks a lot for the help!

oh and does your screen name have anything to do with Gackt?