Jombi Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 I'm wondering what all of your general opinions are on this tiny mod--reverting to the round exhaust tips over the odd vertical-trapezoid stock tips on the 2019 Edge ST? This is a "round peg in a trapezoid hole" scenario, but I think it works--I had a very odd and strong aversion to the shape of those stock tips. These replacements are stainless, were 9" length with 2.5" in and 4" out, about $40 for the pair. I believe the actual size of the muffler exit pipes are 2.25, but it appears Ford punched an oval flare die into the exit pipe (not sure why--it's hidden). So to get these to slip on without sawing off the flare, I got the 2.5 size inlet for the new tips, used large channel locks to de-oval the exit pipe flare, and to make the clamp work on the smaller pipe after I'd cleared the flare, I had wrapped several layers of aluminum heat tape around the pipe, and the 2.5 clamp worked perfectly. There are 3 stainless 8mm bolts that hold the stock tips to the bumper (they are not connected to the muffler exit pipes). Two bolts on either side--very easy--but one bolt is on top and very hard to see or reach. I used a flex-extension on a 1/4 drive ratchet and blindly found the hex head and got it out. There is also a plastic sort of mounting bracket, which I thought was a fairly elaborate piece of molded plastic for just holding the stock tips. Anyway, I left that in--some of the torx screws were behind the tow-bar cross-frame, so that ended any thought of removing those. But you can't see them unless you get down real close and look. Plus they're black, and I put tiny strips of black gorilla tape over the now-empty bolt holes and tab-slots, so it doesn't have that "something's missing" look. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 I like it! ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) I see what you did there! You brought the sexy back, to the back of the ST! If I'm not mistaken the oval cut out you mentioned is there to help the exhaust soot from accumulating on the rear bumper. Edited October 5, 2019 by onyxbfly 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggie Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Looks nice!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2FAST4U Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 "Jombi", it does look like you said in your first post --> "a round peg in a trapezoid hole". Claude. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jombi Posted October 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, 2FAST4U said: "Jombi", it does look like you said in your first post --> "a round peg in a trapezoid hole". Claude. Yes, that was my only hesitation, but I'll stick with it for now, I think in general it works. There are other maker's models where a horizontal trapezoid looks fine, like the Acura MDX, but something about the vertical look was too...Cadillac-ish for me. I of course saved the stock tips so if I go to sell it I can bring it back to full stock. Who knows--maybe this will start a trend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggie Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 On 10/6/2019 at 8:50 AM, Jombi said: Who knows--maybe this will start a trend! Ok, so your FB post about this has me thinking about this mod again. Where did you find the exhaust tips? Thanks - Deron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jombi Posted July 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Here is the link for what I got: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LGQCFNG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggie Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the link!! To build up the OD on the exhaust, did you just wrap with HVAC tape? (ETA - and sorry for the double post on FB, just didn't know what was the easiest way to reach you) Edited July 15, 2020 by txaggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jombi Posted July 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 3 hours ago, txaggie said: Thanks for the link!! To build up the OD on the exhaust, did you just wrap with HVAC tape? (ETA - and sorry for the double post on FB, just didn't know what was the easiest way to reach you) Yes, the pure aluminum stuff, 4in. wide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajo2012 Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Now it looks like any Edge, not unique anymore like the ST. That exhaust is how I can tell if a distant Edge is an St, but since the addition of the ST line it no longer means anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorheadnson Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Did you consider just adding the extension without removing trap. bezel just to get exhaust all the way out or at least just outside the trap. trim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STBEAST Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 (edited) What makes the ST stand out is the unique exhaust tips. They are one of a kind. And they look awesome! I don't want mine to look like an Edge Sport. With an ST badge? I Edited September 3 by STBEAST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorheadnson Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 Just want to keep exhaust from getting trapped behind bumper. Thinking of short black extension flush with existing. Not replacing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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