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kevlar
14-10-2004, 09:34 PM
basically i want one. i had a side exit before (custom) but now i want a different one. does anyone know of any good custom exhaust places about that won't cost me a fortune.

the reason is mine fell off last night and i thought this is a good opportunity to get it done.

any hep/numbers would be great.

cheers
kevlar
14-10-2004, 09:35 PM
oh yeah i'm in norwich by the way so somewhere close-ish to me would be great

cheers :)
caddyboy
14-10-2004, 10:20 PM
Can you not buy the tubing & boxes & make your own?? I don't think it's too hard.
vr6rallye
15-10-2004, 01:32 AM
I am hoping to fab a twin exit exhaust sytem,with a pipe exiting at either side at the rear.
gonna use some motorbike silencers on the rear.
other option is a mini cooper s exhaust system,which I have aquired,that has twin pipes exiting in the middle at the rear.
I think either one will look nice,especially the mini one as it is already fabrictaed with 2 silencers on it,they are plentiful now too,due to everyone doing the works upgrade.
should be a few on ebay for next to nothing
vr6rallye
15-10-2004, 01:43 AM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10374&item=2492690671&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW


here you go,I think that would go on with little mods
Jimmy
15-10-2004, 02:45 AM
HOW MUCH extra weight???
vr6rallye
15-10-2004, 03:47 AM
as I work for bmw,I can tell you that the weight of the system isn't any near as heavy as you think,1 person could lift the system with one hand.
caddyboy
15-10-2004, 03:49 AM
Where would you keep your spare wheel?
vr6rallye
15-10-2004, 04:03 AM
good point,not really fussed about that on my car,I have a tyre weld kit and compressor as used on m3's.
I have a friend with a similar exhaust set up and it looks and sounds mental
vr6rallye
15-10-2004, 04:03 AM
good point,not really fussed about that on my car,I have a tyre weld kit and compressor as used on m3's.
I have a friend with a similar exhaust set up and it looks and sounds mental
B1G VR
15-10-2004, 04:28 AM
Making your own is a good idear,you can choose the number of boxes and the diameter of tube,but you may need the use of a mig.:)
P4ulo
15-10-2004, 10:22 PM
That would look very cool, is there enough room for those big cans under the bed though. I mean, I know its a big area, but they're BIG!!
caddyboy
15-10-2004, 10:26 PM
Cut off the cans & weld some "straight through" pipes to it, small silencer in the middle and Voila!
vr6rallye
16-10-2004, 02:29 AM
yeah they are rather large,watch this space as I will be offering them up to mine in the next few weeks,if its a success I will post up picks,and details on fitting it.
just aquired one foc
caddyboy
16-10-2004, 05:23 AM
Are you cutting out the "bin" type bits?
vr6rallye
16-10-2004, 03:17 PM
no gonna leave them in if I can,should run nice and quiet then,just gona trial and error it,and see what happens
kevlar
16-10-2004, 09:38 PM
i've bit the bullet and am going the "pay £300" route. its gonna be a beast though. i'll post some pics up when its done.

a quick question for kev though - i'm having the exhaust finish under the bed towards the back but not having the tailpipes showing. will this be an mot failure?

cheers
B1G VR
16-10-2004, 09:56 PM
quote:Originally posted by kevlar

i've bit the bullet and am going the "pay £300" route. its gonna be a beast though. i'll post some pics up when its done.

a quick question for kev though - i'm having the exhaust finish under the bed towards the back but not having the tailpipes showing. will this be an mot failure?
You will be ok [ make sure the mot tester can reach it when checking your co.],There are now many modern cars with hidden tail pipes.:)

cheers
kevlar
17-10-2004, 01:46 AM
briliant

i though it would be ok but just had to check. cheers mate :)
JayJay
11-04-2008, 01:24 PM
Anyone use bike exhaust?
boomer
11-04-2008, 04:02 PM
mine are just empty tube, nice and loud
JayJay
11-04-2008, 04:07 PM
who needs a sound system when you have them blowing in both ears!
Don't they make ur ears bleed!
boomer
11-04-2008, 04:12 PM
who needs a sound system when you have them blowing in both ears!
Don't they make ur ears bleed!

round town is fine :D

motor ways drives you crazy :bh

louder tunes needed 8D
wayne b
11-04-2008, 04:29 PM
i had mine done at j.a.c exhausts in notts and he used a bike can and the front section of a golf 4 tdi, he's got a website but i guess its a bit far,some pics anyway
foldy86
11-04-2008, 04:45 PM
What do diesels sound like with loud exhausts? Do they sound good or gash?
wayne b
11-04-2008, 04:50 PM
What do diesels sound like with loud exhausts? Do they sound good or gash?

not a deal difference if you change to custom,well mine didnt
foldy86
11-04-2008, 05:17 PM
Does it improve the performance like it does on a petrol then?
wayne b
11-04-2008, 05:21 PM
Does it improve the performance like it does on a petrol then?

ive not noticed anything.but i had the exhaust fitted after i had swapped the engine so i'd be guessin,someone on here should be able to tell you,:i_dont_kn
geezer
11-04-2008, 11:41 PM
anyone got any pics of different tips on caddy's?