You bend it a bit, believe me when the engine has run a few times you can't see the inner pipe at all, despite the fact that it comes right to the end of the bottom angle. That's how they should be. Chris Parnham -----Original Message----- From: Martin Gutkowski [mailto:webmaster@xxxx] Sent: 13 March 2002 23:59 To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [doc] Flared tailpipes Yeah, I know that - I wanted to know how the tips were attached - is is there an inner tube that fits over the proper tailpipe. If they're welded on, how come the original pipe is in the centre of the tube? (ie not top or bottom) Chris Parnham wrote: > Yes the small pipe remains inside...as I said previously! > > CP > > -----Original Message----- > From: Martin Gutkowski [mailto:webmaster@xxxx] > Sent: 13 March 2002 21:23 > To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: Re: [doc] Flared tailpipes > > Okay (you're gonna love me for this) how are the flares attached? Is there a > smaller tube on the inside to slot over the > original pipe? > > Cheers! > > Martin > > Chris Parnham wrote: > > > Martin, > > > > The external diameter is 65mm > > The top length is 190 mm > > The bottom length is 117 mm > > > > That should give the proper angle. > > > > They should be welded on (tacked) so that the old inner pipe is just level > > with the bottom bit.(117mm). > > > > Hope that's clear enough! The things I do for you boys, laying on my back > > under my cold car port, with my glasses on, torch in hand etc. etc. > > > > Arkwright! > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Martin Gutkowski [mailto:webmaster@xxxx] > > Sent: 13 March 2002 09:43 > > To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Subject: [doc] Flared tailpipes > > > > Hiya > > > > Can someone tell me the outside diameter of the '83 flated exhaust tips > > please? I know a tubesmith quite well and would like them to make up > > some to fit the DeLorean - I dislike my "pea-shooters". > > > > Is the cut on the flaring 45 degrees? > > > > Cheers > > > > Matin > > > > DOC UK Website: www.delorean.co.uk > > Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxx > > ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed > > public and may be printed in the club magazine ** > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > > DOC UK Website: www.delorean.co.uk > > Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxx > > ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed > public and may be printed in the club magazine ** > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > DOC UK Website: www.delorean.co.uk > Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxx > ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed > public and may be printed in the club magazine ** > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > DOC UK Website: www.delorean.co.uk > Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxx > ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed public and may be printed in the club magazine ** > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ DOC UK Website: www.delorean.co.uk Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxx ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed public and may be printed in the club magazine ** Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/