exhausts...

[princeperch]

It occurred to me the other day when giving the car a good clean, that the exhaust on my 5 comes off the backbox at an angle, and straight out, but isnt supported against the bodywork or bumper.

I would have thought that the exit pipe would weigh a fair bit and would need to be supported but there appears to be no evidence of any such fittings.

Is it just mine, or is the exit pipe not supported on any Mk1 5's?

[MX-5 Lazza]

No, there shouldn't be any hangers on the tail-pipe.

[franv8]

And the backboxes seem to last forwever!

[MX-5 Lazza]

franv8 said:

And the backboxes seem to last forever!

When I had my Mk1 1 (from new) I wanted to fit a bigger back-box but couldn't justify it until it started rusting so every time I washed the car I made sure a bit of water "accidentally" made it's way in through the tail-pipe.
7 years later and the bloody thing was still spotless!
I still see the car around sometimes and it still has the original back box.

[lord summerisle]

they do last for ages... one on mine looks origonal (its 12 years old) back box is fine, but the exit pipe has rusted off... fell off last night on the way home from work


...now waiting on Larini to deliver a replacement

[MattB13]

lord summerisle said:

...now waiting on Larini to deliver a replacement

Ooooh ! Shiny !

Would love to hear how you get on, and perhaps see some pics of the result ! I shall be after one myself soon !

Which one have you gone for ? Twin or single ?

[lord summerisle]

76mm single

£246 delivered (plus a fitting kit from MX5 parts - 5 new hangers, cat gasket & brass nuts - £17)

Fruitcake put a vid after he fitted the 76mm single to his - what convinced me to go for it

[lord summerisle]

hopefully he wont mind: http://video.tinypic.com/player.swf?file=4v3keia%2...

[Fruitcake]

lord summerisle said:

hopefully he wont mind: http://video.tinypic.com/player.swf?file=4v3keia%2...

Not at all

That reminds me actually, I need to get some more of what it sounds like in a tunnel

[lord summerisle]

That sounds like a good excuse for a trip to the romper

[I want an Elise!]

Sounds good !

Is there much difference between that and the 100mm single ? I'm not sure which to go for as I've heard that the 76mm looks a bit small compared to the bumper cut out ? Never seen any decent pictures to compare and make my own mind up though !

[MX-5 Lazza]

I want an Elise! said:

Is there much difference between that and the 100mm single?

24mm?



I'll get me coat

[chockymonster]

I want an Elise! said:

Sounds good !

Is there much difference between that and the 100mm single ? I'm not sure which to go for as I've heard that the 76mm looks a bit small compared to the bumper cut out ? Never seen any decent pictures to compare and make my own mind up though !

The 100mm tip fills the exhaust cutout nicely.
When it stops raining I'll take a picture for you.

[lord summerisle]

the tail pipe that just dropped off had an approx 60mm exit, the cut out in the bumper is about 5" (120mm)

have a look through the MX5oc forum, there might be some pictures on there (cant find any off hand)

[I want an Elise!]

MX-5 Lazza said:

I want an Elise! said:

Is there much difference between that and the 100mm single?

24mm?



I'll get me coat

Yes, it's probably for the best !

chockymonster said:

When it stops raining I'll take a picture for you.

Ta very much !

[lord summerisle]

guess you've already seen these: http://www.mazda-mx5-shop.com/index.php?main_page=...

[chockymonster]

Sorry for the delay.

Here's a pic of the 100mm larini exhaust.



It looks loads better in the flesh, photo doesn't really do it justice

[Fruitcake]

chockymonster said:

Sorry for the delay.

Here's a pic of the 100mm larini exhaust.



It looks loads better in the flesh, photo doesn't really do it justice

And I thought my 3 incher was too big for the hole (boom boom tish).

I have to say, it looks like it belongs there though.

[lord summerisle]

Still Waiting for mine to arrive!

i've only got this weekend or next to fit it... before going on holiday...

and i dont want to have to go in the Saab

• *Edit***

just had a call from them to say it's being sent out tonight, for a monday delivery.

had back boxes... but no mid pipes, so a slight delay.

Ah well. hopefully means i can fit it next week(end) along with a gear and diff oil change....

Edited by lord summerisle on Friday 29th June 11:29

[I want an Elise!]

chockymonster said:

Sorry for the delay.

Here's a pic of the 100mm larini exhaust.



It looks loads better in the flesh, photo doesn't really do it justice

Thanks for that ! Looks good !

Do you have any problems with the heat affecting the bumper ? It looks to be quite a close fit ?