Center Section
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The center section comprises of two inlet and two outlet pipes, which incorporate a silencer box and resonator box.
Both inlet pipes of the center section are secured to the front section outlet pipes with a clamp.
An exhaust brace is fitted to the center exhaust system, this is to retain the system in position and reduce exhaust flexing.
Two pipes exit the center resonator and are routed to each side of the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) where they join with individual rear silencers. The center section is supported by two rubber mountings that locate onto hanging brackets which are bolted to the underside of the vehicle.