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[LaserLance]

whats the best system to fit oe or aftermarket ? and anyone got a idea on prices. got to replace it as its on its last legs the back box and mid box scrapping through its mot just . Also has anyone ever had to do the u/js in steering column as i got a knock when turning wheel at slow speeds

[Dazzler]

Vx on TC is about the best you can get.
About £75 per center section and £65 for rear box(saloon) £57(estate)
All plus vat

[mkaminski100]

Vx on TC is about the best you can get.
About £75 per center section and £65 for rear box(saloon) £57(estate)
All plus vat

Is it for 2.2?
I paid 75 for a BOSAL end box for my 2.0 estate. Center is for 30 (Walker) and downpipe with Cat.conv - ca 170
http://www.leisureshack.co.uk/osb/showitem.cfm/Category/9 this might help you.

[davlad22]

Yours is a fairly new car so I think original GM is worth going for, they are quieter and supposedly, last longer. You'll need somebody with a TC or 'trade club' card though to get the best deal, and obviously, somebody to (help) fit it.

Knocking in the steering, is that not often related to drop links and possibly wishbones? Both common faults on omega and fairly reasonable to fix.

The experts will be along shortly!

[mkaminski100]

BOSAL or WALKER are Vx suppliers for exhaust systems so compare prices with Vx.

[Weds]

whats the best system to fit oe or aftermarket ? and anyone got a idea on prices. got to replace it as its on its last legs the back box and mid box scrapping through its mot just . Also has anyone ever had to do the u/js in steering column as i got a knock when turning wheel at slow speeds

For my previous Omega I got my exhaust from after market supplier, because it was so noisy got it changed which was just as noisy. Eventually bit the bullet and got a proper Vx one from (Greens of Rainham, noticed your in Medway towns) with a TC, worked out cheaper than the previous one and it was about twice the weight and so much quieter..

Lesson learned only buy a genuine Vx one..

[hotel21]

For quality versus price versus life, you would be advised to get a gen VX system on trade Club.  Prices are competativ against Walker/Bosal/Fast Fit outlets but beat them hands down on quality.  

Being an OE supplier does not mean that the aftermarket parts that they thereafter supply are upto OE spec.  Everything is manufactured to a price (profit)....

[Steve1077]

I fitted a cheap one and it's starting to drive me mad, it's louder than the old one that was blowing, I think I will be changing the middle boxes again soon, I will see if I can live with the back box

[LaserLance]

ok thx 4 info on exhausts now i need to find out about front suspension bush removal and all thing to do with it . Is there a guide on how to change bushes and stuff like that ?

[hotel21]

If you are talking lower suspension arms, then, yes.  there is a guide.

Check the howtoo/FAQ sections .....

Seek and ye shall find....  

[amba]

Hi LaserLance ,give me a shout if you need bits from either Greens (Rainham) or (Holborough) as I have a TC which will save you £,s..as said in earlier threads,genuine GM exhaust is far superior to most aftermarket tin cans

[ThirdMan]

just don't go to the 'fast fitter' shop - did mine, and what was fast silent and serene is now fast noisy and VERY irritating !

[TheBoy]

BOSAL or WALKER are Vx suppliers for exhaust systems so compare prices with Vx.

No comparison on quality, so cannot compare prices.

[mkaminski100]

BOSAL or WALKER are Vx suppliers for exhaust systems so compare prices with Vx.

No comparison on quality, so cannot compare prices.

GM genuine exhaust = BOSAL with GM mark. Sometimes it was BOSAL sometimes Walker. These two companies were supplying exhausts for Vauxhall. That's why its worth to compare prices.
Same thing with oil. Genuine GM oil was supplied by Mobil or ELF.