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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 04:39 AM
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Guy im getting my car soon and i made up my mind and i'm getting the invidia exhaust, if its too loud for me i guess i'll just try to sell it, i just have to have it tho or its going to bother me for ever, but know my ???? is what tools do i need to install this exhaust , or should i just take it to a local shop, i rather do it my self tho. thanks
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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1)u need 2 14mm socket or wrench. i prefer using socket than wrench for more grip.
2)jack and jack stand to raise the car.
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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check the FAQ for DIY on this and more

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=108435
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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You'll need a jack, jack stands, set of sockets/ratchet, and a can of liquid wrench. Depending upon how rusted up your bolts are you might need an impact wrench. I installed an invidia a few weeks ago and the bolts were so seized up that an impact wrench wouldn't break them loose along with liquid wrench. I ended up having to cut the bolts, but hopefully yours won't be too bad.
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by XclusiveAutosports,Jul 31 2006, 10:54 AM
You'll need a jack, jack stands, set of sockets/ratchet, and a can of liquid wrench. Depending upon how rusted up your bolts are you might need an impact wrench. I installed an invidia a few weeks ago and the bolts were so seized up that an impact wrench wouldn't break them loose along with liquid wrench. I ended up having to cut the bolts, but hopefully yours won't be too bad.
what the hell is liquid wrench?? is that a new term used for WD40?
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by NFRS2kSi,Jul 31 2006, 03:04 PM
what the hell is liquid wrench?? is that a new term used for WD40?
... its like WD40, but a different brand. I think its better than WD40 for using with seized or rusted bolts. Any hardware store should have it.
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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And I've decided that PB Blaster is even better than Liquid Wrench.

Consider buying a used Invidia so you won't loose too much of your money when you decide you can't take the drone any longer (like I did).
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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Pb Blaster ftw, works so much faster than liquid wrench.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by gotrpms,Aug 2 2006, 08:53 AM
Pb Blaster ftw, works so much faster than liquid wrench.
I rarely use those on my car, because i torque down every(if there's a spec availble from honda), use anti-seize on large bolt and there's no salt/rain around socal.

you might want to put some anti-seize on the exhaust bolt, they get hot and cool off everytime you drive the car, most of the time they are the one that seized one.

but for the tough job, silicon spray, torch, 5 foot breaker bar, 400lb impact gun and BFH will do
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NFRS2kSi,Jul 31 2006, 10:07 AM
1)u need 2 14mm socket or wrench. i prefer using socket than wrench for more grip.
2)jack and jack stand to raise the car.
10 mm for removing the sheild off the rear tie bar too.
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