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kenny17 · 07-01-2016, 06:41 PM

I am currently in this situation and I was wondering how important the brace is as well. Do you think I could just remove it and install the cutouts then order the aftermarket ones to bolt maybe in 2 weeks?

tonysplanb · 07-01-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenny17

I am currently in this situation and I was wondering how important the brace is as well. Do you think I could just remove it and install the cutouts then order the aftermarket ones to bolt maybe in 2 weeks?

As long as you don't race it on a track I can't see it doing too much damage. I believe everyone should remove the brace, install the cutouts and have the same muffler place weld up a new brace to replace the flimsy one that is on now.

kenny17 · 07-01-2016, 09:21 PM

I was thinking since I dont race it should be ok. Thanks for the feedback! I went yesterday and they told me they couldn't install because it wouldn't clear anywhere they put it

vgreid · 07-01-2016, 10:53 PM

I have heard about the qtp motors frying over time, so to try to protect them from heat, I put some Teflon header wrap on the pipes where the motors are. I wonder if this will help?

I will try to get a video to compare sound open and closed this weekend.

SSmith · 03-11-2017, 01:34 PM

Not to beat a dead horse, but hopefully my brace will give me the clearance I need for cutouts.
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tonysplanb · 03-11-2017, 05:14 PM

Its funny that you post this because I tried to have the cut outs that were installed by my muffler re-installed to that same location you show in the picture. The kid at the muffler shop gave me a good quote but another mentioned to him that it would cave in my chassis. I told him I had no plans to track the car and just wanted some noise on demand. Well long story short I get the call the next day that they wouldn't do it because of the possible legal complications of removing a standard part.
I wish I would have removed it first, had them install it and then take it to a weld shop to fabricate a plate like yours that would clear the cut outs and also brace the underside.
Good luck with your install and keep us posted. You can never stop beating a dead horse enough.

SSmith · 03-11-2017, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tonysplanb

Its funny that you post this because I tried to have the cut outs that were installed by my muffler re-installed to that same location you show in the picture. The kid at the muffler shop gave me a good quote but another mentioned to him that it would cave in my chassis. I told him I had no plans to track the car and just wanted some noise on demand. Well long story short I get the call the next day that they wouldn't do it because of the possible legal complications of removing a standard part.
I wish I would have removed it first, had them install it and then take it to a weld shop to fabricate a plate like yours that would clear the cut outs and also brace the underside.
Good luck with your install and keep us posted. You can never stop beating a dead horse enough.

I don't plan on tracking mine either, and added probably 20lb, but this brace isn't going to bend...easily! Got the idea from the short brace someone made on here. Picked up the materials for $5 and a friend welded it for free. Easy.

amit65 · 03-16-2017, 02:50 PM

Hi..

We have them our 2011 vert and 2009 G8 GT, no problem with ground clearence on both and these cars are lower then stock. Great product buy a set and enjoy

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BLU DUCE · 03-16-2017, 05:17 PM

My QTP'S on a 2011 1/SS not lowered.

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amit65 Drives: maruti celerio 2016 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: india Posts: 1	QTP Cutouts on a Vert Hi.. We have them our 2011 vert and 2009 G8 GT, no problem with ground clearence on both and these cars are lower then stock. Great product buy a set and enjoy PREVENTATIVE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Last edited by amit65; 03-18-2017 at 08:09 AM.

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BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	Spike III Build 2011 IBM 1SS/RS [COTW 6/25/12] My QTP'S on a 2011 1/SS not lowered. Attached Images __________________

07-01-2016, 06:41 PM	#29
kenny17 VILENT Drives: 2013 Wht ZL454 SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Aiea, HI Posts: 57 View My Garage	I am currently in this situation and I was wondering how important the brace is as well. Do you think I could just remove it and install the cutouts then order the aftermarket ones to bolt maybe in 2 weeks?

07-01-2016, 09:21 PM	#31
kenny17 VILENT Drives: 2013 Wht ZL454 SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Aiea, HI Posts: 57 View My Garage	I was thinking since I dont race it should be ok. Thanks for the feedback! I went yesterday and they told me they couldn't install because it wouldn't clear anywhere they put it

07-01-2016, 10:53 PM	#32
vgreid Drives: 2011 'verte SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 35	I have heard about the qtp motors frying over time, so to try to protect them from heat, I put some Teflon header wrap on the pipes where the motors are. I wonder if this will help? I will try to get a video to compare sound open and closed this weekend.

03-11-2017, 01:34 PM	#33
SSmith Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: May 2015 Location: Midwest Posts: 36	Not to beat a dead horse, but hopefully my brace will give me the clearance I need for cutouts.

03-11-2017, 05:14 PM	#34
tonysplanb Drives: 2014 1SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Cornelius,NC Posts: 124	Its funny that you post this because I tried to have the cut outs that were installed by my muffler re-installed to that same location you show in the picture. The kid at the muffler shop gave me a good quote but another mentioned to him that it would cave in my chassis. I told him I had no plans to track the car and just wanted some noise on demand. Well long story short I get the call the next day that they wouldn't do it because of the possible legal complications of removing a standard part. I wish I would have removed it first, had them install it and then take it to a weld shop to fabricate a plate like yours that would clear the cut outs and also brace the underside. Good luck with your install and keep us posted. You can never stop beating a dead horse enough.