dc5 strange noise when its wet

[crazyazn]

I am planning to install TODA headers soon. Do you think that this would solve the problem the same as installing JDM headers? My mate has a buddyclub exhaust and TODA headers and the rain has never been a problem for him.

[EK4R]

I am planning to install TODA headers soon. Do you think that this would solve the problem the same as installing JDM headers? My mate has a buddyclub exhaust and TODA headers and the rain has never been a problem for him.

i have the same setup , toda head + BC catback

never had this problem. never had it with stock or with my old setup either

[RedCod]

I've been following this thread closely and have gone through virtually every single posts on the web that I could find using the following keywords as the search criteria -
dc5, rsx, exhaust, rattling/vibrating, heavy, rain etc..

From all this, I found that the general consensus out there is that the problem is caused by the aftermarket exhaust (with the larger diameter) hitting on the under side of the car when the exhaust expand/contract in heavy rain.

The threads below illustrate this well.
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=542845
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mecha...ng-w-pics.html (not DC5)

What I would like to know is -

Has anyone managed to fix the problem? There are countless posts of suggestions/fixes from heating and bending the problem area away to using heat wraps but has anyone tried any of them and fixed the problem?

Cheers.