How often do you tighten your T-clamps?

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Oct 28, 2010 | 11:42 AM

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RB185AFM

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I have had to tighten mine every two weeks for 10k miles now. Very annoying. ETS sent me a second set for my kit and they still losen up every two weeks.

Oct 28, 2010 | 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RB185AFM

I have had to tighten mine every two weeks for 10k miles now. Very annoying. ETS sent me a second set for my kit and they still losen up every two weeks.

Try the ones from NAPA. That's what I have. ~26PSI and never an issue in 4 years.

Oct 28, 2010 | 02:33 PM

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I only have to tighten them when the IC pipes pop off....38 psi makes it tough to hold em tight.

Oct 28, 2010 | 08:36 PM

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Tighten the T-bolts until the nut stops turning (if you have SS piping anyway) and you'll never have to tighten again.

I'm worried i'll break the clamp if I do that.

Oct 28, 2010 | 09:17 PM

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I'm worried i'll break the clamp if I do that.

If your using good SS clamps (Breeze, etc) it won't break. Tighten the nut till it doesn't move anymore if your using SS piping and you'll be set.

Oct 28, 2010 | 09:56 PM

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If your using good SS clamps (Breeze, etc) it won't break. Tighten the nut till it doesn't move anymore if your using SS piping and you'll be set.

yeah I think ETS uses breeze now.

Oct 28, 2010 | 10:33 PM

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Are you using the two piece UICP? I had this problem with my Ralli, thats why when I get my X, I'm going with the one piece Nisei pipes.

Oct 28, 2010 | 10:40 PM

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Are you using the two piece UICP? I had this problem with my Ralli, thats why when I get my X, I'm going with the one piece Nisei pipes.

I have the UR 2 piece UICP. It's possible I guess, but having the 2 piece lets the pipe flex.

Oct 29, 2010 | 12:33 AM

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I actually have one of mine that the bolt head is stripped off... I guess a new bolt put on there will be fine right? With the plastic insert?

Oct 29, 2010 | 06:45 AM

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Get a new clamp

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