what's the best way to cut off 4 inches of the tailpipe?(added chrome exhaust tip)

[bluemoose]

I "stole" a chrome exhaust tip for my 2007 Camry and installed it today.

It slipped on the tailpipe easily and I tightened the screw. The thing is that the tailpipe
is clearly visible inside the chromed tip, which shows clearly that it's a bolt-on.

What's the best way for me to cut off about 3 to 4 inches to make it look nicer? I don't have any real power tools that can cut metal pipes... would my Dremel works? Or is there some sort of small saw that I can get at HomeDepot?

Thanks for any advice!

[Silver Streak]

I tried using a hacksaw on my Accord with a metal blade, and man, it hardly put a dent. It was simply too thick. So I went out and bought a reciprocating saw for $29.99 and a metal cutting blade for $5 and it cut it in 2 minutes. I figure I need the saw for other things later on.

You could just go to a local mechanic who'll probably charge like $20 to cut it for you.

[njerald]

Electric or air Zip saw w/abrasive wheel.

[Twisted Sid]

i cut the pipe on my truck with a hacksaw and a new blade. it took like 10 minutes to go all the way through but it worked just fine.

[TRD VVTi]

A hacksaw with a good blade will work fine.

You could also use a pipe cutter, an angle grinder with a cutting blade, or a zawzall.

A hacksaw will be your cheapest bet.

[geoff5093]

I used a hacksaw on my old car, and it worked fine btu took a while. I would imagine it would go alot faster if the tailpipe was at a better angle to work on.

[bluemoose]

Thanks for all the replies!

I ended up ordering a tailpipe cutter for $22. It wraps around the tailpipe and all you do is turn the handle.... I'll spray some exhaust pipe paint over the edge to cover up any exposed metal. ...then the chrome exhaust tip will go back on...


Below is a pic of the tool...

For obvious reasons, I don't think women should
be allowed to have access to this type of tool....

[CamrySExxx]

^oh god.

i never wanna see that pic again!

[marc780]

ooh dude, you forgot the really easy way:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=31309

This thing is $25. Goes through a tail pipe like butter. You'd throw your hacksaw away for good!

[bluemoose]

Originally Posted by marc780

ooh dude, you forgot the really easy way:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=31309

This thing is $25. Goes through a tail pipe like butter. You'd throw your hacksaw away for good!

isn't that the thing that make a lot of sparks?
(like the woman who grinds her steel bra on Late Show with Letterman?)

Wow.... she has her own website: www.GrinderGirl.com

SHE CAN COME AND GRIND AWAY MY PIPE ANY DAY!

VIDEO of her performing on the Late Show
http://www.grindergirl.com/assets/vi...etterman_1.mov

[BlackCamSe]

Originally Posted by bluemoose

isn't that the thing that make a lot of sparks?
(like the woman who grinds her steel bra on Late Show with Letterman?)

Wow.... she has her own website: www.GrinderGirl.com

SHE CAN COME AND GRIND AWAY MY PIPE ANY DAY!

VIDEO of her performing on the Late Show
http://www.grindergirl.com/assets/vi...etterman_1.mov

lol, pickin a new thread to post funny shit in huh blue. lol

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

our other one got moved...

[bluemoose]

Originally Posted by Camralon2343

lol, pickin a new thread to post funny shit in huh blue. lol

not trying to be funny... just showing the incorrect usage of tailpipe cutting tools.........

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by bluemoose

not trying to be funny... just showing the incorrect usage of tailpipe cutting tools.........

[bluemoose]

Originally Posted by lammydi

lammydi,

I noticed that you have "eyelids" in your signature. however, I don't see them in the photos of your car... can you should me what the eyelids look like? Where did you get them?

Thanks!