I need a few 97/98 Max owners to do some measuring for me. I need to know the distance from the rear axel to the end of the rear bumper. I am doing my measurement under the car. From the middle of the rear axel, under the muffler, to the end of the bumper. Right where the cut out is for the muffler tip.

The reason is that I am getting an Apexi WS catback. I know the tip on the 97/98 Max is inset a bit. I have seen BriguyMax's 97 w/ the Apexi WS and the inset of the tip would be fine for me. Any more of an inset would be too much. Visually the I30 rear end looks a little longer, some #'s would be nice to clarify this.
If my rear end is longer then I will need to have a exhuast shop lengthen the cat back for me. Which will keep me from doing the install my self.

I am getting 42.5" on my car. If I could get 4 or 5 different measurements that would be great. I'll just average them.

thanks for everyones help in advance.

Mike D

 

What nobody have a tape measure??? It will just take a couple minutes. Please.

 

I think its because everyone is at work?

 

Good point. I forget not everyone works nights.

 

Exactly give it an hour or two and maybe they will come along.

SuDZ

 

OK it's not the most accurate measurement but I got about 40" from the center of the axle to the nearest edge of the cut out - about 42" to the far edge (the furthest point on the rear bumper at the cut out)

I have a 97 GXE

 

Thanks.

 

Any one else want to get in on this?