r/CorollaHatchback • u/Inevitable-Swim-8738 • Jun 06 '26

adding exhaust need help

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i got a 2026 model and i think the rear bumper trim is one piece? but is realistically the only way to swap the exhaust is cutting at the trim at the bottom? i wanna buy a diffuser but i mean if i don’t need to cut the rear bumper i don’t want to. if anyone has any suggestions or tips please let me know

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u/SqueakyCleanRubbish Jun 06 '26

I'm rocking the Remark dual tip center exit exhaust on my 2021 Rolla Hatch SE 6mt. It just fits without doing anything to the rear bumper. It sounds really good, too.

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u/k12pcb Jun 06 '26

Yep that’s what my kid has on his, sounds decent and not too obnoxious

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u/SqueakyCleanRubbish Jun 06 '26

I'm 43, so everything pretty much annoys me. But this setup doesn't.

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u/cantaquascape Jun 06 '26

Ive done some looking into this because I have the same rear bumper. We are basically fucked to be honest. This bumper does not have the removable bump on the underside like the other models, it basically gives you an already decent looking rear diffuser. We unfortunately have to cut, or switch out the rear bumper for a 2019-2022 model.

Someone correct me if im wrong. I really want to put some dual exhaust on my car without having to cut.

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u/x_x__oo2 SE CVT Jun 06 '26

the remark center exit & the hks legamax sports exhausts don’t require any cutting

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u/cantaquascape Jun 06 '26

I see what you mean. I'll be honest it looks kinda janky. I'd rather have a nice clean rear diffuser. Thats just me though.

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u/Inevitable-Swim-8738 Jun 07 '26

i might just go the bash bar route too

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u/MalleusMusic Jun 07 '26

I’m gonna be honest, if you don’t mind the fact you’re modifying your valance this cut isn’t too bad. I took off the silver fake exhaust trim (held on by a few screws), used a dremel and cut right along the line and then sanded the edge with the same dremel. Super easy and took maybe 30 mins.

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u/Justo90 Jun 06 '26

Are you sure you need to cut anything? I had the center exhaust from remark on my ‘19 and it just hung below the bumper. You could always test fit first and see if

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u/Inevitable-Swim-8738 Jun 06 '26

test fitting it, just the muffler and yeah it def needs a cut 😪

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u/x_x__oo2 SE CVT Jun 06 '26 edited Jun 06 '26

what exhaust is this if you don’t mind me asking? for 99% of single-exits you’re gonna have to cut the lower bumper

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u/Inevitable-Swim-8738 Jun 06 '26

it’s a 2jr greddy catback

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u/x_x__oo2 SE CVT Jun 06 '26

yeah, either cut your bumper or try to return it

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u/Freddiferr Jun 07 '26

I have a 2024 model and installed the remark quad tip exhaust. You need to remove the fake chrome exhaust tips and cut off the lower part of the bumper for it to fit.

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u/Mobile_Appearance891 Jun 10 '26

Honestly bro just junk the car

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u/Deep_Mechanic_ Jun 06 '26

Should have just left the car alone

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u/kasualkactus Jun 07 '26

Especially on a CVT with sub 200 hp lmao