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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Toby on 17 June 2009, 10:56:32

Title: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: Toby on 17 June 2009, 10:56:32

Ok, need to get exhaust sorted on the Elite as baffles have gone in one of the boxes.

I can get a cat back system with fitting kit for around £150 that seems to be decent quality and fits well.

I also got a quote from Longlife for a Stainless system and they said £369 for exhaust and fitting with a choice of tailpipes. Now I'm quite tempted by a stainless system but am having difficulty in justifying spending that much on an exhaust.

Any opinions?

Thanks

Title: Re: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: Jimbob on 17 June 2009, 10:57:51

If you are planning on keeping the car then why not go stainless, you'll never need to do it again.

£150 exhaust may need replacing again in 2-3 years

Title: Re: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: sev on 17 June 2009, 12:52:21

or you could see how much it is with VX tradeclub card, if you don't have one, there's plenty of people on here with one, or alternatively apply at Autobahn stormers.

Title: Re: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: jimmas on 17 June 2009, 12:56:56

were did you get quote for 150.00 from i need cat back for my petrol 2.2 estate and the cheapest quote around stevenage is approx 240.00 plus vat

Title: Re: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 17 June 2009, 13:41:59

I think the general opinion on here is don't buy exhaust from Vx as they are using inferior quality ones now.

I think a few people have bought one from Eternalcar and rate them very highly. I have in mind that the price was around £120???  :y

Title: Re: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: miniator on 17 June 2009, 13:59:35

perhaps a Powerflow SS is an option!? had one on my old civic, it was a work of art nearly!

Title: Re: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: KillerWatt on 17 June 2009, 21:38:53

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Any opinions?

As above really.
If you are keeping the motor then go stainless, if you intend to flog it on in the next 12-18 months then go for the cheap option and let the new owner worry about it.

Title: Re: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: Toby on 17 June 2009, 21:58:55

Thanks for the input.

I would like to go stainless methinks but £369 is a lot of money. Is there anywhere that offers stainless systems cheaper?

Thanks

Title: Re: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: miniator on 17 June 2009, 23:48:30

the powerflow on my civic cost £270, cat back!

Title: Re: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: NiallyV6CDX on 18 June 2009, 00:56:40

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Thanks for the input.

I would like to go stainless methinks but £369 is a lot of money. Is there anywhere that offers stainless systems cheaper?

Thanks

That actually sounds quite reasonable to me, for what is a rather large twin branch system.
Of course even if you do decide to sell the motor soon after you could always remove the stainless and sell that on ebay or on here and probably still get a couple of hudred for it 8-)
Eternalcar is a sensibly priced option for a standard spec exhaust if not.

Title: Re: Cheapo or Stainless exhaust?
Post by: i260 on 21 June 2009, 22:36:29

Anybody knowingly got a Bosal exhaust? These used to be a good brand for aftermarket - any ideas where to get one from?

Am having an idea about putting a 'decent' mild steel system centres on with an MV6 twin pipe backbox.