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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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So my car got bumped in the parking lot today and the lady sped off, she didnt do much damage but bent my tip into an oblong and i cant straighten it without bending it more..

i have the true dual 3" AAM with the optional titanium burnt tips. Now i know the tips are just rivet on like 5" long sleeves, i just need to find one to replace it. Doesnt have to be aam just one that looks like it, i can drill holes in it etc.. myself. Any help would be nice. they look like this btw..

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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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send a PM to member "intensesales".. or call intense motorsports racing....you may need to do so a few times. They get swamped. I know they found someone who will make real TI tips for thier HKS knock off... same vendor as HKS uses i believe for thier original parts too... im sure they make them for AAM as well... youd be surprised.
Also, having an ID measurement inside diameter would be helpful... call AAM or google around for that.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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I would first contact AAM
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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Check the regional forum for a fabrication shop. THey will make you matching tips.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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damn that sucks. your tips must've been sticking out really far from the muffler. hopefully it won't cost an arm and a leg.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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good luck getting a hold of AAM
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 04:51 AM
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yea i found its impossible to get a hold of aam, so im gonna have to get some generics and cut them to length and just redo the pair so they match exactly.. sucks.

and no they are flush she scraped my bumper too..
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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i thought aam went out of business :/
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Are the HKS even really Ti? I had one and I think it was either inconel or a treated stainless. Most companies don't use real Titanium for their "ti" tips

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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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A reputable muffler shop may be able to use a pipe expander to push it back into a circular shape.
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