- I don't have any experience of the 4/4 (have an Aero8) but that looks far too close for comfort.
If you don't want the hassle of a long journey /argument with the original dealer,can a local shop remove the pipe and put an appropriate kink in it?
It might be that you will need a new pipe fabricated to accommodate the extra length?
Either way, I personally would not be happy with that set up I'm afraid.
p.s. are you the same Toine who posts on the SELOC (Lotus) board ?