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Old 04-16-2010, 10:08 AM
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Exhaust Ground Straps

Hi, I looked undernearth the X and notice one of these ground straps is cut off. I think I have to buy a new connector and reclamp it on the strap.

What do these do exatcly? Thanks
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Old 04-16-2010, 11:15 AM
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Old 04-16-2010, 01:41 PM
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I dont have a pic ( i can take one ) but as you look undernearth near your tail pipes you will see a strap that is mounted on the exhaust.
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If it is u shaped then it's the mufflers rubber hanger. Mine snapped so I bought a new one. It's only two bolts that hold it up, u should have no problem.
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Old 04-16-2010, 05:20 PM
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It's not the muffler rubber hangers. I believed the ground straps only appear on the facelift models. When I had the Remus installed, I had to have the muffler shop removed both traps off the OEM mufflers and re-welded onto the Remus.
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Here is a picture, I ended up buy a new connector and crimped it on.
Went for a drive and seem to be quieter and not that much frequency from the radio.
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If I remember correctly they are either for ground or corrosion protection
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