Hey guys. I'm picking up a used apex n1 catback tomorrow for the R.

I was wondering what I need for the install. I have 4 car stands, 1 jack, 1 torque wrench, 12mm socket, a catback system, the R and a buddy.

Is that pretty much all i need? Do i need stuff like new gaskets or hangers (2001 itr with 7000kms)?

Thanks a lot.

BTW, how high do I roughly need to jack up the car? I have a feeling I won't be able to get it high enough. Any ways to boost it up?

 

12" to 18" is good. you might need a 13mm-16mm just in case. i forget if i used those. new gaskets are always good. i hope you are getting hardware with that catback as well. easy install, good luck.

 

also a breaker bar... and also w40 to get the rubber hangers off

Good Luck!

 

the 3 bolts from the b pipe to the cat are a B!TCH. the top bolt is damn nearly impossible even with a torque wrench. make sure you have alotta lube and a long extension for your wrench. other than that it's simple. good luck.

 

hangers need wd40 like mentioned, fairly easy if you let it soak a bit. the cat if you never took off the cat before, you will see lots of rust. i dont even thinkg you will have clearance to get the leverage to use a breakerbar properly.

a lift would make it much easier

edit: also wear glasses or goggles if you dont want crap to fall into your eyes


[Modified by Soup ****, 5:39 AM 9/13/2002]

 

You best bet for the bolts on the cat are stop by a shop and sweet talk a mechanic into hitting them with an air gun. break them loose and hand tighten them back.

The top bolt of the 3 is a bitch to get off regardless

 

Agreed, go to a shop and have them bust those three bolts behind the cat off w/ an air gun, I've spent tons of time on my back trying to break those loose with no leverage, it's no fun to say the least...
M

 

Not much to it! The worst part is braking the old bolds off.......

 

Thanks for the advice everyone.

but it's all wasted now.

I went straight from the bus terminal (went hom from uni) to meet the guy at 12:30 in the morning. Waited 1 hour. Called him 3 times. No reply.

I get home to find an email saying that he sold it to someone else.

Damn bastard.

Don't buy from DC8888 or spoon3168@hotmail.com

 

what an assclown.


[Modified by sackdz, 1:50 AM 9/14/2002]

 

it's a pretty hart pounding process you'll make it thow.
good luck