AAM short tail fitment issues

FiftyFiv3 · 11-10-2015, 12:34 PM

So I purchased a set of used AAM short tails from a member here a couple of weeks ago. Initially I had some trouble getting them to line up properly and came up with what you see below. Comparing these to other pix I have seen these seem to stick out a tad far and the passenger side is hanging about a half of an inch lower than the other.

Any ideas? Should I loosen and reposition the tips? Redo the whole thing in the hopes that I can align them better?

Any input is greatly is greatly appreciated.

KN21283 · 11-10-2015, 01:47 PM

The easiest way to adjust the height is with washers. For the stick out, could the tails be for a nismo instead?

FiftyFiv3 · 11-10-2015, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KN21283

The easiest way to adjust the height is with washers. For the stick out, could the tails be for a nismo instead?

Just to confirm, where are washers placed?

I don't think these are nismo fitment as the tips aren't 5" could be wrong about pipes though.

KN21283 · 11-10-2015, 03:37 PM

The washers would go between the chassis and the hanger to lower it.

FiftyFiv3 · 11-10-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KN21283

The washers would go between the chassis and the hanger to lower it.

So this wouldn't be a viable option if I wanted to raise the passenger side tip?

KN21283 · 11-10-2015, 05:17 PM

Lowering the driver side to match the passenger side. If you want to raise the passenger side you would have to bend the hanger.

Zero dark · 11-10-2015, 06:10 PM

you can try loosening the passenger side up, and have one person hold it to the position you want with force as somebody else tightens the bolts up.

As the bolts get tight, you will feel the pipe fight you to go back lower, you can adjust a bit by holding it in place as the bolts get tighter.

and they dont look like aam short tails tips to me, could just be the angle. you got a shot of the tips directly behind and into the opening?

FiftyFiv3 · 11-10-2015, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero dark

you can try loosening the passenger side up, and have one person hold it to the position you want with force as somebody else tightens the bolts up.

As the bolts get tight, you will feel the pipe fight you to go back lower, you can adjust a bit by holding it in place as the bolts get tighter.

and they dont look like aam short tails tips to me, could just be the angle. you got a shot of the tips directly behind and into the opening?

They are really dirty but I'll try to post a pic up in a few

FiftyFiv3 · 11-10-2015, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero dark

you can try loosening the passenger side up, and have one person hold it to the position you want with force as somebody else tightens the bolts up.

As the bolts get tight, you will feel the pipe fight you to go back lower, you can adjust a bit by holding it in place as the bolts get tighter.

and they dont look like aam short tails tips to me, could just be the angle. you got a shot of the tips directly behind and into the opening?

Does this help?

FiftyFiv3 · 11-14-2015, 09:56 AM

Any other ideas?

37zeroZ · 11-14-2015, 03:37 PM

Compared to mine, it's looks about right. I did use the washers that came with the kit to adjust the height to even out both tails. I ordered the tails with titanium tips so it probably doesn't look as bad as polished tips with them sticking out further than OEM. I agree these do stick out further then OEM, but with me having the titanium tips I prefer the look. Here's a couple of pictures to compare to yours:

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FiftyFiv3 · 11-14-2015, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37zeroZ

Compared to mine, it's looks about right. I did use the washers that came with the kit to adjust the height to even out both tails. I ordered the tails with titanium tips so it probably doesn't look as bad as polished tips with them sticking out further than OEM. I agree these do stick out further then OEM, but with me having the titanium tips I prefer the look. Here's a couple of pictures to compare to yours:

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Hmm I wasn't even aware that washers came with the kit, is this so?

37zeroZ · 11-14-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FiftyFiv3

Hmm I wasn't even aware that washers came with the kit, is this so?

Here's what the washer look like. Notice the difference depth sizes between the two.

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FiftyFiv3 · 11-14-2015, 04:55 PM

Wow fitment is that far off? Curious as to why they just didn't get it right while making the pipes

KN21283 · 11-14-2015, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FiftyFiv3

Wow fitment is that far off? Curious as to why they just didn't get it right while making the pipes

I don't believe is the matter of fitment issue. I have fast intentions Cbe, I had to adjust it with washers and a collar clamp. I read somewhere 2012s used a different hangers than the previous Zs.

11-10-2015, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
FiftyFiv3 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CT Posts: 77 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 9	AAM short tail fitment issues So I purchased a set of used AAM short tails from a member here a couple of weeks ago. Initially I had some trouble getting them to line up properly and came up with what you see below. Comparing these to other pix I have seen these seem to stick out a tad far and the passenger side is hanging about a half of an inch lower than the other. Any ideas? Should I loosen and reposition the tips? Redo the whole thing in the hopes that I can align them better? Any input is greatly is greatly appreciated. Last edited by FiftyFiv3; 11-10-2015 at 12:37 PM.

11-10-2015, 05:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
KN21283 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nyc Posts: 312 Drives: Pw Rep Power: 13	Lowering the driver side to match the passenger side. If you want to raise the passenger side you would have to bend the hanger. Last edited by KN21283; 11-10-2015 at 05:24 PM.

11-10-2015, 06:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zero dark Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Baltimore Posts: 379 Drives: 15 PW Nismo 6 SPD Rep Power: 10	you can try loosening the passenger side up, and have one person hold it to the position you want with force as somebody else tightens the bolts up. As the bolts get tight, you will feel the pipe fight you to go back lower, you can adjust a bit by holding it in place as the bolts get tighter. and they dont look like aam short tails tips to me, could just be the angle. you got a shot of the tips directly behind and into the opening? __________________ MD Art Pipes, MD Shockwave exhaust, AAM Intakes, Stillen Crank Pulley, Z1 25 Row Setrab, Whiteline Diff Bushings, 20mm H&R spacers, BC-BR Coils, GT-R push button, 3M, Tommy Kaira Knob, Takata Drift III, Custom Harness Bar, Zwork Headlights, EVO-R, Uprev

11-14-2015, 03:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
37zeroZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 346 Drives: Truck Rep Power: 14168	Compared to mine, it's looks about right. I did use the washers that came with the kit to adjust the height to even out both tails. I ordered the tails with titanium tips so it probably doesn't look as bad as polished tips with them sticking out further than OEM. I agree these do stick out further then OEM, but with me having the titanium tips I prefer the look. Here's a couple of pictures to compare to yours: [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

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11-10-2015, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
KN21283 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nyc Posts: 312 Drives: Pw Rep Power: 13	The easiest way to adjust the height is with washers. For the stick out, could the tails be for a nismo instead?

11-10-2015, 03:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
KN21283 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nyc Posts: 312 Drives: Pw Rep Power: 13	The washers would go between the chassis and the hanger to lower it.

11-14-2015, 09:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
FiftyFiv3 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CT Posts: 77 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 9	Any other ideas?

11-14-2015, 04:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
FiftyFiv3 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CT Posts: 77 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 9	Wow fitment is that far off? Curious as to why they just didn't get it right while making the pipes