Bending tail pipes?

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Post Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:02 am

Is it possible? Maybe with heat?
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Post Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:56 am

I doubt it. You simply don't have the length to create any sort of curve without kinking the pipe, and they're too short to get a pipe bender on.

What's the problem?
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Post Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:00 am

I got a new Bosal back box and it sits too far to the left of the cut-out. I can't really move it over as it's already almost touching the wheel well. I'm probably being fussy but I like things right!
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Post Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:08 am

I have to agree with the OP, every B*oody E30 i've ever owned has had a tailpipe alignment issue ( often caused by Scorpion backboxs on standard hangars ) and it's driven me mad - If i ever finish my cromie they will sit straight even if i have to cut and reshape the pipes.
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Post Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:05 pm

get them red hot and use a snug fitting length of pipe inside the tailpipe so you dont deform the end and you should be able to give them a bit of a tweek.

or cut them off at the backbox join and trim the base to change the angle slightly and weld them back on.
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Post Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:18 pm

I will take a pic later of my bosal it fits pretty perfect really
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