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S3_David

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229 posts

257 months

Tuesday 2nd August 2005
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Anyone know where I can get my stainless exhaust removed, cut open and baffles welded (or even removed)in the Northampton or MK area?

NicBowman

785 posts

267 months

Tuesday 2nd August 2005
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Bit late, I am using Techniques in Stotfold, 01462 835500 for a similar job. They come recommended but it is my first time.

Nic

bugsy

1,371 posts

265 months

Wednesday 3rd August 2005
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S3_David said:
Anyone know where I can get my stainless exhaust removed, cut open and baffles welded (or even removed)in the Northampton or MK area?


David
Was the receipt for the exhaust not in with the history because IIRC it had a lifetim guarantee.

S3_David

Original Poster:

229 posts

257 months

Wednesday 3rd August 2005
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Thanks, I didn't think of that. Will have a look this evening. Even so I am sure that they would wriggle by saying that the exhaust has been grounded and therefore damaged and not covered! I did speak with Richard Moore at Moore Racing yesterday and he was explaining that the square box is fundamentally flawed due to the heat expansion/contraction. He has seen no end of these boxes rewelded for them to fail shortly afterwards. The best way forward is oval and suggested Simpson Race Exhausts in Slough for some modification. I've since found a guy in Kettering who will split the box and repair. If all else fails, baffles will come out and a cork put in one of the pipes if not enough back pressure.

doddze

1,302 posts

268 months

Wednesday 3rd August 2005
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my baffles went and I ended up binning the exhaust and having a new one made.... much better sound now and more clearance.... got it done in Suffolk..

S3_David

Original Poster:

229 posts

257 months

Thursday 4th August 2005
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Silencer box now being rewelded. On opening it up was pleased to see that all the baffles are stainless and rock solid. However there was a random piece of baffle mesh floating around in the bottom. Don't know where it came from but it ain't there now! Was sorely tempted whilst in there to "loose" a few bits for extra tunnel impact. Should be back on the car tomorrow.