WillVVTi Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 If they are fitted correctly and are a perfect fit, what are the cons of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Do you have one in mind?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillVVTi Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Well i'm looking at getting an exhaust but i always hear bad things about them so wasn't sure... Don't want to go out spending £500 on a system or £300 on a cat-back/backbox unless i really have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredfist2002 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) If you get a custom exhaust made in a shop like longlife or powerflow all they use are universal exhaust parts. It's just the pipework is bent to follow the path under the car and then all welded together making it custom. It's all about the quality. If you buy the cheapest you can find then it's not always the best option as you may find they leak at the welds after a period of time or lose their packing quickly. So if you buy a quality universal exhaust then your fine, no problems. But if you buy too cheap then you have the problems above. But other than that you should be fine. I quite like the magnaflow universal exhausts, they come with a lifetime warranty and have quite large welds not just a few dots on them like some exhausts. I've got a magnaflow middle box to go on mine at some point. Edited July 13, 2013 by armoredfist2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillVVTi Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I hear that a universal exhaust needs welding on, will a garage not charge an arm and a leg for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredfist2002 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 They do need welding on. Depends on where you take it, some exhaust shops are dearer than others. Your better off having a look at what exhaust places are in your local area popping in and asking them before you do anything else, to get some prices and info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillVVTi Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Well i got quoted £350+VAT from the only custom exhaust place in Peterborough for a cat-back system. E-mailed a company in Birmingham for another quote for just the back box. If all else fails i might try the universal route and try to find someone compitant with welding exhausts or find a proffesional fitter who have a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Powerflow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillVVTi Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Would this fit? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/power-flow-exhaust-/130942787955?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e7ccc6173 or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251299565594?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Edited July 13, 2013 by WillVVTi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planc Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 There isn't much room between the axel and the bumper to fit a universal box, if you look at the standard exhaust you will see that the original box actual is located after the fuel tank but in front of the back axel, then it kinda exits centrally, the 140 has a bent section to exit at the bumper cut out. The 190 has a small box before it exits the bumper cut out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbvcmqOgMn1ry1ytuo1_400.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/axel%2520foley&h=498&w=339&sz=41&tbnid=CaKtp2S-0k0T9M:&tbnh=90&tbnw=61&zoom=1&usg=__oP0TU1IeAZC9C3pOyP3bEPR0lYs=&docid=Ii1a9wePpxLZRM&sa=X&ei=npLjUevzBMLs0gXMx4DIBA&sqi=2&ved=0CEYQ9QEwBQ&dur=674 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillVVTi Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Thanks everyone. I'll call some more local exhaust places and see what they can do for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I have a rear pipe for a 140, has no silencer on it goes from just before the axle, clamps on to the front pipe. Has a big end on it, after £25 plus £10 post for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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