HKS Ti carbon catback question

ninjaboy76 · 01-24-2005, 08:34 PM

I have an HKS Ti carbon catback installed on my car. It is connected to a Godspeed downpipe. The problem is, my catback knocks against the underbody of my car right underneath the drivers seat. If I shift it away from that spot, then it runs a greater risk of knocking against the rear diff. Has anyone else had any issues like this with HKS carbon Ti catback set up. A friend of mine has an 05 with the same catback connected to a Helix downpipe, and he said that he doesn't have any issues. I have already installed hardened hangers, but they really haven't help out that much. Any suggestions or feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jason

***staticx313*** · 01-24-2005, 09:51 PM

I have never heard of this... I would check all the hangers and make sure any support bracket is in there. Since you already have upgraded hangers, I dont know what else to check.

sorry bud

Robert~

ninjaboy76 · 01-25-2005, 06:48 PM

Thanks, I might just have to keep adjusting it till I can get it right.

Uncball123533 · 01-30-2005, 09:06 AM

ive read before that the carbon ti cat back doesnt clear the rear diff correctly so it doesnt usually fit correctly on the sti...i looked into it a lot before i bought my apexi gt spec because i really wanted the carbon ti. i believe www.rallysportdirect.com says its doesnt clear with the rear diff

Black_STi · 01-30-2005, 02:55 PM

Never heard of the not clearing thing before. Mine clears just fine, we'll see what happens when I get a downpipe.

edge · 01-30-2005, 03:23 PM

I'v heard it wont clear if you have rear diff guard.

949_STI · 02-13-2005, 10:43 PM

I had that knocking problem on my STI. I think the stock hangers were worn out. I got some kartboy hangers and that solved the knocking...

unix4linux · 02-15-2005, 12:19 PM

I have a Helix DP and the Ti and don't have any clearance issues at all...everything fits perfect...sorry I can't be much more help than that

01-24-2005, 08:34 PM	#1
ninjaboy76 Spec C Club Car: 08 CBR1000RR Fav Mod: None Location: Kansas Posts: 2,456 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	I have an HKS Ti carbon catback installed on my car. It is connected to a Godspeed downpipe. The problem is, my catback knocks against the underbody of my car right underneath the drivers seat. If I shift it away from that spot, then it runs a greater risk of knocking against the rear diff. Has anyone else had any issues like this with HKS carbon Ti catback set up. A friend of mine has an 05 with the same catback connected to a Helix downpipe, and he said that he doesn't have any issues. I have already installed hardened hangers, but they really haven't help out that much. Any suggestions or feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Jason This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-24-2005, 09:51 PM	#2
*staticx313* Platinum Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STI CG Fav Mod: 3" FP20G - 403WHP/417WTQ Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 5,274 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	Injen installation pics I have never heard of this... I would check all the hangers and make sure any support bracket is in there. Since you already have upgraded hangers, I dont know what else to check. sorry bud Robert~

01-25-2005, 06:48 PM	#3
ninjaboy76 Spec C Club Car: 08 CBR1000RR Fav Mod: None Location: Kansas Posts: 2,456 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	RE: Autodimming mirror/compass w/homelink install Thanks, I might just have to keep adjusting it till I can get it right.

02-15-2005, 12:19 PM	#8
unix4linux STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Converting to Subie Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 276 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	I have a Helix DP and the Ti and don't have any clearance issues at all...everything fits perfect...sorry I can't be much more help than that This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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01-30-2005, 09:06 AM	#4
Uncball123533 Junior STI Driver Posts: 164 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	ive read before that the carbon ti cat back doesnt clear the rear diff correctly so it doesnt usually fit correctly on the sti...i looked into it a lot before i bought my apexi gt spec because i really wanted the carbon ti. i believe www.rallysportdirect.com says its doesnt clear with the rear diff

01-30-2005, 02:55 PM	#5
Black_STi Grassroots STI Racer Posts: 557 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Never heard of the not clearing thing before. Mine clears just fine, we'll see what happens when I get a downpipe.

01-30-2005, 03:23 PM	#6
edge STI Driver Car: 05 STi & 08 WRX Fav Mod: Helix Down-pipe Location: Denver CO Posts: 294 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I'v heard it wont clear if you have rear diff guard.

02-13-2005, 10:43 PM	#7
949_STI Junior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STI Fav Mod: GT-30 Location: Dana Point, CA SoCal Posts: 66 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I had that knocking problem on my STI. I think the stock hangers were worn out. I got some kartboy hangers and that solved the knocking...