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Title: Exhaust
Post by: STMO123 on 12 March 2007, 20:15:28
I know Bosal are not recommended by some members but these prices, with the savings indicated, seem pretty good. Yes? No?

http://www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk/bosal/
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Admin on 12 March 2007, 20:45:27
It is all relative... and their stuff is much better than Arvin Meritor/Timax etc

The prices are not bad, but it at the expense of quality. This will be the single walled stuff.

Personally I will pay extra and get something that is noticeably better and will last longer.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: sounds2k on 12 March 2007, 20:48:18
well when compared to Vx trade club pricing for a 3.0 pre-facelift saloon, the backbox is about £6 cheaper, the centre sections are about 2/3 the price of genuine though.

However you tend to find that OEM bosal exhausts like most other compatible parts are single-skinned - therefore noiser and not as long-lasting as the genuine items which are double-skinned.

If you're planning to keep the car then it's probably worth paying the extra for genuine parts (and the lower noise as a result!)
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: STMO123 on 12 March 2007, 20:49:30
Looks like I may have to bite the bullet (again) and give blue flame a ring. Sigh :(
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: sounds2k on 13 March 2007, 19:04:55
... surely someone near you must have a trade club card you can borrow - or get the bits for you?
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Chopsdad on 13 March 2007, 20:00:17
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... surely someone near you must have a trade club card you can borrow - or get the bits for you?

I'll get them for you STMO   :)

Oh hang on - I haven't got a trade card  :-[  and I'm not local  :-[  Never mind..  it's the thought that counts  ::)
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: STMO123 on 13 March 2007, 21:40:50
With friends like you, who needs enemas ;D
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Jim Bob2 on 15 March 2007, 20:22:53
I had a Bosal fitted a while back and have regretted it ever since. Its too noisy. Sounds like a MK2 RS2000. Can't wait till it falls off  >:(
Fit genuine.
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I know Bosal are not recommended by some members but these prices, with the savings indicated, seem pretty good. Yes? No?

http://www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk/bosal/
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: V6_MAT on 16 March 2007, 11:10:03
My exhaust is also in need of imminent complete replacement, as it is just starting to blow.  So far the best I havefound is ATS which are quoting £290 all in with a 3 year guarantee.  

Is there any other ideas, or really is the only option the genuine one from VX.  Since I'm new to Vauxhalls I don't have a trade card - is there anyone near me (I live in Suffolk) who might be able to help me out?  Oh, and how much might that cost / guarantee length?

Cheers!
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: STMO123 on 16 March 2007, 11:42:19
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My exhaust is also in need of imminent complete replacement, as it is just starting to blow.  So far the best I havefound is ATS which are quoting £290 all in with a 3 year guarantee.  

Is there any other ideas, or really is the only option the genuine one from VX.  Since I'm new to Vauxhalls I don't have a trade card - is there anyone near me (I live in Suffolk) who might be able to help me out?  Oh, and how much might that cost / guarantee length?

Cheers!

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1173880984
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2007, 11:47:55
get genuine Vauxhall one. The ATS type ones are utter rubbish, won't last, and are noisy.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Admin on 16 March 2007, 13:18:27
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My exhaust is also in need of imminent complete replacement, as it is just starting to blow.  So far the best I havefound is ATS which are quoting £290 all in with a 3 year guarantee.  

Is there any other ideas, or really is the only option the genuine one from VX.  Since I'm new to Vauxhalls I don't have a trade card - is there anyone near me (I live in Suffolk) who might be able to help me out?  Oh, and how much might that cost / guarantee length?

Cheers!

ATS will be either Arvin Meritor or Timax. Both utter cr*p! At £290 bl**dy expensive cr*p too!  >:(
Genuine Vx at retail would be a similar price....

Genuine Vx system has 2yr guarantee but I have yet to find genuine system that lasts less than 6 years!

My TC card is out right now, but upon its return next week you are welcome to borrow it.
Title: Re: Exhaust
Post by: Markie on 16 March 2007, 15:42:27
I have bosal and hate it - avoid them like the plague - was fitted to my Omega before i bought it.

Can wait for it to break  ;)