alright i guess i'll be simple and to the point i am currently running MM full length subs and required the use of side exhaust or dumps with my steeda five link. i went ahead and purchased a spintech side exhaust knowing i might encounter some problems... and i did. the pipes didnt want to clear my subs right were they have a bend in them to go down the the torque box. i got the exhaust cleared by tilting the mufflers themselves and rotating the u pipe and was successful in getting the pipe around the subs, but lost a good amount i ground clearance. i countered that by adjusting my ride right in the rear via steeda billet adjustable control arms. everything seemed to clear, even on speed bumps, driveways and such. i thought i was in the clear until this week. apparently when i slam on my brakes (something i overlooked) the dive of the car causes the pipes at their lowest point to touch down. obviously this is an unacceptable situation. 
. so i brainstormed for a while and came up with a idea and wanted to run it by you guys. if i heated up the subs at their bends and a couple other points and used a long screw jack and bent them to hug the floor in about a 8 inch area on both sides of the car would that affect anything? chassis? strength? i think notching them is outta the question, and this idea seems perfectly safe given the proper envirment and safety precautions. my concern is any affects this MIGHT have. if i am in the clear someone PLEASE let me know otherwise address your concerns and enlighten me by all means 
. i want to do this this weekend if at all possible. my only other option would be to buy some specialty subs from spintech... but i dont wanna go through all that hassle again to swap. thanks again everyone.. hopefully someone can help me out! 
. so i brainstormed for a while and came up with a idea and wanted to run it by you guys. if i heated up the subs at their bends and a couple other points and used a long screw jack and bent them to hug the floor in about a 8 inch area on both sides of the car would that affect anything? chassis? strength? i think notching them is outta the question, and this idea seems perfectly safe given the proper envirment and safety precautions. my concern is any affects this MIGHT have. if i am in the clear someone PLEASE let me know otherwise address your concerns and enlighten me by all means . i want to do this this weekend if at all possible. my only other option would be to buy some specialty subs from spintech... but i dont wanna go through all that hassle again to swap. thanks again everyone.. hopefully someone can help me out! 
. i wanted to try something different form the popular Torque arm setup and i must say i am extremely satisfied with the five link. the install is a little involved and will take a couple days if you are mechanically inclined. its a true point and shoot driving style. the rear end is extremely stable and you can get on the throttle mid corner for a HARD drive drive outta the turns. my brake dive ( big ass baer brakes) has been signifigantly reduced and my rear squat under hard accerleration is little to none... just hard core traction. 
