Topic: 3.2 Estate Exhaust options (Read 3944 times)

Jimbob · « **on:** 29 March 2014, 14:45:38 »

Decisions decisions decisions.

Anyone bought any of these lately and care to comment?

£128.90 Bog standard looking, twin exhaust exit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXHAUST-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-3-0-3-2-V6-ESTATE-94-03-303-/390275318623?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5ade38c35f

£112 Looks clamshell middles sections, but only single exit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Vauxhall-Omega-B-3-0-3-2-V6-Estate-Silencer-Exhaust-System-353-/251165535800?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a7aa1ee38

£87.50 Appears a cheaper version of the 1st.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPEL-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-3-0-3-2-V6-94-03-ESTATE-211-218-HP-EXHAUST-SILENCER-ANE-/150933332414?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AOmega+B&hash=item232453e1be

£94 ALso jsut been pointed at this one which I am assured is twin exist and clamshell, could be the one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150810088684?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D150810088684%26_rdc%3D1

TheBoy · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 March 2014, 17:22:44 »

LOL, I just bought one for my saloon about half and hour ago

I went for the ETS one from egay (as it worked out cheaper than their own shop, by the time postage went on).

Jimbob · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 March 2014, 17:57:55 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2014, 17:22:44

LOL, I just bought one for my saloon about half and hour ago

I went for the ETS one from egay (as it worked out cheaper than their own shop, by the time postage went on).

Keep us posted

TheBoy · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 March 2014, 18:04:00 »

Quote from: Jimbob on 29 March 2014, 17:57:55

Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2014, 17:22:44
LOL, I just bought one for my saloon about half and hour ago

I went for the ETS one from egay (as it worked out cheaper than their own shop, by the time postage went on).

Keep us posted

Won't be here for a couple of weeks.

Fitted one to tunnies a year or 2 back, one section was faulty, which was replaced, otherwise every bit as good as Eternal I've used before

Jimbob · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 March 2014, 18:11:33 »

From that, and comments elsewhere, think its probably the one to order.

joff · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 March 2014, 18:49:57 »

Just put ETS on my watch list as get the estate back next week and will be giving it a good looking over once it's back from Scotland

wonder if you need end caps on this one as the F/L one is a bit longer is it not $:-\$

Jimbob · « **Reply #6 on:** 29 March 2014, 20:29:34 »

Yes. Expecting to need trims for the ends

05omegav6 · « **Reply #7 on:** 29 March 2014, 20:59:28 »

The difference on the estate rear bumpers is alot less marked than the saloon

TheBoy · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 March 2014, 11:39:20 »

Quote from: joff on 29 March 2014, 18:49:57

Just put ETS on my watch list as get the estate back next week and will be giving it a good looking over once it's back from Scotland wonder if you need end caps on this one as the F/L one is a bit longer is it not $:-\$

Unless you are after a certain look, not sure I'd bother (based on what I've seen with facelift saloons). The exhaust does not quite clear a FL saloon bumper, but no drone/booming due to that.

Either way, I'd fit the exhaust, then make the decision on whether or not to fit trims

Jimbob · « **Reply #9 on:** 30 March 2014, 12:04:22 »

Ill do some before and after pics, hoping to get away with it.

biggriffin · « **Reply #10 on:** 30 March 2014, 12:22:38 »

fitted an Ets system on my 3.2 been on for two years still looks like new,clam shell boxes, comes with full fitting kit

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=104770.msg1315451#msg1315451

tunnie · « **Reply #11 on:** 30 March 2014, 14:24:06 »

ETS appear identical to Eternal, but they are cheaper

ETS did send me a dud centre section for my 3.2, with bend in the wrong place. They replaced it without issue, just time delay in new one getting here.

I'd use them again, as Eternal's site is a right pain to use, even if they list the rights parts in the first place.

Lazydocker · « **Reply #12 on:** 30 March 2014, 22:48:00 »

Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 March 2014, 20:59:28

The difference on the estate rear bumpers is alot less marked than the saloon

The tailpipes actually come clear of the rear bumper by about 15mm on mine

But I do have an Irmscher rear bumper

05omegav6 · « **Reply #13 on:** 30 March 2014, 23:01:23 »

Quote from: Lazydocker on 30 March 2014, 22:48:00

Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 March 2014, 20:59:28
The difference on the estate rear bumpers is alot less marked than the saloon

The tailpipes actually come clear of the rear bumper by about 15mm on mine

But I do have an Irmscher rear bumper

Does the Irmscher rear bumper involve trimming the crash pad in the same way as you do the front $:-\$

If not, then they're probably the same depth near as damn it

My genuine VX one clears thed standard bumper by a similar amount fwiw

Jimbob · « **Reply #14 on:** 04 April 2014, 09:27:48 »

Fair play to ETS. Just missed the delivery as doing the school run. But that's fast delivery imho

joff · « **Reply #15 on:** 04 April 2014, 10:52:56 »

So Jimbob, did you order this on Saturday 29th and it got here on 4th April, how much was postage

as the MV6 estate needs cat back system.

TheBoy · « **Reply #16 on:** 04 April 2014, 10:57:27 »

Quote from: joff on 04 April 2014, 10:52:56

So Jimbob, did you order this on Saturday 29th and it got here on 4th April, how much was postage as the MV6 estate needs cat back system.

I ordered mine Sat, but wasn't posted until Tues. Allegedly, it was still in Germany last night, but ArseholeForce were banging at my door at 8am today

Ordering off ebay made it slightly cheaper on the postage, but slightly more expensive for the parts (but did include a fitting kit). Overall, I reckon I saved about £5 (plus getting free fitting kit) ordering via ebay, as opposed to their own shop. And Nectar points

joff · « **Reply #17 on:** 04 April 2014, 11:06:21 »

Correct me here but the 3.0 system will fit the 3.2 $:-\$

TheBoy · « **Reply #18 on:** 04 April 2014, 11:08:44 »

Quote from: joff on 04 April 2014, 11:06:21

Correct me here but the 3.0 system will fit the 3.2 $:-\$

Yes.

For facelifts, you'll have to make a decision once fitted if it needs trim pieces to clear the bumper.

But all V6 saloons take the same exhaust and all V6 estates take the same (ignoring that the facelift bumpers stick out a bit more)

Bikerdon · « **Reply #19 on:** 04 April 2014, 11:40:01 »

I can vouch for ETS too, ordered mine just before midnight on Sunday night for the double nectar points bonus, it was dispatched from Poland in two parcels at 9.24am on Tuesday 1st April. The first one arrived at my house in Glasgow this morning, 4th April just before 11am, but according to Parcel Force tracking, my other parcel is still sitting in their north west processing centre in the U.K, so the delay is theirs not ETS's, probably wont get the other one till Monday now. On the upside though, the sections that have arrived today are good quality so I'm very happy with the ETS service.

joff · « **Reply #20 on:** 04 April 2014, 11:42:49 »

Think an order is going in for a system for the MV6 estate then

joff · « **Reply #21 on:** 04 April 2014, 11:55:08 »

Order is now in, states delivery 16-22 April so will see, total £93.99

TheBoy · « **Reply #22 on:** 04 April 2014, 12:29:50 »

Quote from: joff on 04 April 2014, 11:55:08

Order is now in, states delivery 16-22 April so will see, total £93.99

Mine was estimated to arrive around 10th I think, so made good progress. Their tracking system for their courier only seems to update late in the evening, but mine went from Poland to Germany to ParcelForce, posted 1st, arrived 4th.

Bikerdon · « **Reply #23 on:** 04 April 2014, 13:01:54 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 12:29:50

Quote from: joff on 04 April 2014, 11:55:08
Order is now in, states delivery 16-22 April so will see, total £93.99
Mine was estimated to arrive around 10th I think, so made good progress. Their tracking system for their courier only seems to update late in the evening, but mine went from Poland to Germany to ParcelForce, posted 1st, arrived 4th.

Same for me with delivery estimate, Warsaw Poland, Strykow Poland, Neuenstein Germany then Parcelforce U.K. the only flaw I have discovered is the clamps supplied with mine for joining the tailpipe are for 64mm Dia pipes, and the pipes themselves are only 54mm Dia, so no way will they close up enough to clamp tightly. Not worried though as I'll just buy a couple of correct sized clamps myself. Probably a simple packing error but will message them to let them know anyway.

TheBoy · « **Reply #24 on:** 04 April 2014, 13:51:10 »

Quote from: Bikerdon on 04 April 2014, 13:01:54

Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 12:29:50
Quote from: joff on 04 April 2014, 11:55:08
Order is now in, states delivery 16-22 April so will see, total £93.99
Mine was estimated to arrive around 10th I think, so made good progress. Their tracking system for their courier only seems to update late in the evening, but mine went from Poland to Germany to ParcelForce, posted 1st, arrived 4th.

Same for me with delivery estimate, Warsaw Poland, Strykow Poland, Neuenstein Germany then Parcelforce U.K. the only flaw I have discovered is the clamps supplied with mine for joining the tailpipe are for 64mm Dia pipes, and the pipes themselves are only 54mm Dia, so no way will they close up enough to clamp tightly. Not worried though as I'll just buy a couple of correct sized clamps myself. Probably a simple packing error but will message them to let them know anyway.

Ah, worth checking the clamps I got then

. Be a tad inconvenient to find out halfway through

TheBoy · « **Reply #25 on:** 04 April 2014, 14:01:49 »

Quote from: Bikerdon on 04 April 2014, 13:01:54

Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 12:29:50
Quote from: joff on 04 April 2014, 11:55:08
Order is now in, states delivery 16-22 April so will see, total £93.99
Mine was estimated to arrive around 10th I think, so made good progress. Their tracking system for their courier only seems to update late in the evening, but mine went from Poland to Germany to ParcelForce, posted 1st, arrived 4th.

Same for me with delivery estimate, Warsaw Poland, Strykow Poland, Neuenstein Germany then Parcelforce U.K. the only flaw I have discovered is the clamps supplied with mine for joining the tailpipe are for 64mm Dia pipes, and the pipes themselves are only 54mm Dia, so no way will they close up enough to clamp tightly. Not worried though as I'll just buy a couple of correct sized clamps myself. Probably a simple packing error but will message them to let them know anyway.

Yup, just checked, mine are way too big as well. Trip to Hellfrauds later then. Bloody mongrels.

05omegav6 · « **Reply #26 on:** 04 April 2014, 14:03:39 »

What do you expect for thruppence ha'penny

TheBoy · « **Reply #27 on:** 04 April 2014, 14:14:25 »

Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 April 2014, 14:03:39

What do you expect for thruppence ha'penny

I never normally buy the fitting kits, because they are often wrong/shite. But as it was a freebie

Still, I'm just the stupid kid from the local comprehensive, but surely they would have noticed...

05omegav6 · « **Reply #28 on:** 04 April 2014, 14:23:38 »

They probably ordered 10,000 of them and aren't allowed to buy any of the correct size until they're all gone

biggriffin · « **Reply #29 on:** 04 April 2014, 16:02:37 »

If you have the GM stylee clamps on the old rear pipe, re-use them with a new nut n bolt. Gives a better seal.

joff · « **Reply #30 on:** 04 April 2014, 17:05:30 »

will have to check mine when they turn up

Jimbob · « **Reply #31 on:** 07 April 2014, 08:51:36 »

Well 1/2 of mine arrived Friday, Posty made another trip.
2nd half went to the wrong depot....and finally made it as far as the doorstep today.
The packaging had fallen off, and the backbox was smashed in, possibly also missing bits...
Posty put it back on his van.

TheBoy · « **Reply #32 on:** 07 April 2014, 09:01:28 »

Quote from: Jimbob on 07 April 2014, 08:51:36

Well 1/2 of mine arrived Friday, Posty made another trip.
2nd half went to the wrong depot....and finally made it as far as the doorstep today.
The packaging had fallen off, and the backbox was smashed in, possibly also missing bits...
Posty put it back on his van.

That's not good. I do feel they could package better, yet despite the state of the packaging, mine arrive undamaged.

I'd get straight on to them.

Jimbob · « **Reply #33 on:** 07 April 2014, 09:41:36 »

Already done...not had a reply yet. Shame had a good time to work on it.

Lazydocker · « **Reply #34 on:** 07 April 2014, 13:08:25 »

Perhaps it's worth paying slightly more then... Mine was bubble wrapped, taped, cardboard and then boxed! Fitting kit was correct too

It also included new bolts (and nuts and washers) for the cat flange too

Bikerdon · « **Reply #35 on:** 07 April 2014, 13:16:48 »

I'm still waiting on my offside front section to arrive, not ETS's fault but parcel force are to blame, it is in their van on the delivery route now, they received both packages at the same time but for some reason sent one to the wrong distribution centre.
On the plus side, ETS have been very helpful, they've been in touch with me several times regarding the incorrect clamps issue and have just issued a £5 refund so I can get them locally. They did also offer to source a set of the correct size and send them but it was easier for me to just get them myself. My fitting kit was fine apart from the clamps and had the nuts and bolts for the cat flanges as well.

Bikerdon · « **Reply #36 on:** 07 April 2014, 14:10:37 »

UPDATE! Offside section has arrived, just need some dry weather now so I can fit the system.

Jimbob · « **Reply #37 on:** 07 April 2014, 15:32:37 »

Given one of mine also went to the wrong centre, I wonder if ours got swapped in the post!

new one now en-route

TheBoy · « **Reply #38 on:** 07 April 2014, 17:55:07 »

I found they respond within a few hours.

I too have been offered £5 or wait until they can send me the right clamps. Seeing as on Friday, I bough 2 x 54mm clamps and 2 x 57mm clamps from Hellfrauds on Friday for about £1.25 each (trade), I went for the fiver.

For info, anyone else needing clamps, 54mm is correct. I wasn't sure, so I bought 54 and 57mm

joff · « **Reply #39 on:** 07 April 2014, 22:15:31 »

Mine have still not been shipped yet

but it was only Friday i put the order in and will not have time to fit this week anyway, and as the MV6 has been off the road for 3 years i don't think another two weeks will hurt. Now do i go out and buy some clamps (54mm) and then ask for £5 back later

joff · « **Reply #40 on:** 08 April 2014, 04:21:29 »

Now shipped

TheBoy · « **Reply #41 on:** 09 April 2014, 18:18:22 »

Quote from: joff on 07 April 2014, 22:15:31

Mine have still not been shipped yet but it was only Friday i put the order in and will not have time to fit this week anyway, and as the MV6 has been off the road for 3 years i don't think another two weeks will hurt. Now do i go out and buy some clamps (54mm) and then ask for £5 back later

As a few of us have complained about clamps, I wonder if you'll get the right ones...

joff · « **Reply #42 on:** 10 April 2014, 10:14:09 »

OK, 09:03 this morning and Mr Parcel Force is banging on the door, as I only got in from collecting the black Elite from Scotland at 03:00 this morning, I had only just got up. Checked the parcels out before he left and all was there and looks not to be damaged, had a coffee to wake up and then unpacked fitting kit to find the same 65mm clamps $:-\$ so have sent them a note. Wonder if they will offer a £5 refund !!!!!! For the money the system cost and the speed it got here from Poland I'm happy. All I have to do is find the time to fit them, as another 72 hour week starts at 06:00 Friday, no time today as I have the daughter and granddaughters down from Scotland tonight. Happy bunny all round at the moment.

joff · « **Reply #43 on:** 11 April 2014, 09:46:43 »

They have just offered me a £5 refund

thank you, only thing is i now have to order another one for the MV6 as this one is now going on the elite this weekend all being well

Jimbob · « **Reply #44 on:** 14 April 2014, 13:58:49 »

Had my deliveries now...

Ive 3 centre sections, 1 back box and the 54mm clamps!

bootie · « **Reply #45 on:** 14 April 2014, 16:50:57 »

Just wondering if it's possible to get a few dimensions of the back box before fitting???

Diameter of the inlet pipes, length of the swaged part, the length of the actual silencer section and how many hangers, 2 or 4 please.
This might be needed to fit to another car......

TIA

Jon

Jimbob · « **Reply #46 on:** 23 April 2014, 08:23:06 »

Well all fitted yesterday, and Ill add some pics of the tailpipes.

Whats funny, is the posty has just delivered the rejected section rewrapped! guess they didnt want it back, i Should have a whole, slightly damaged exhaust left over!

Also made up with myself for removing all 4 bolts without the aid of a drill, as mentioned on what you done today thread, I cut off the rusty ends, heated up the section with blow torch, used freeze and release and out the came

biggriffin · « **Reply #47 on:** 23 April 2014, 10:52:16 »

Quote from: Jimbob on 23 April 2014, 08:23:06

Well all fitted yesterday, and Ill add some pics of the tailpipes.

Whats funny, is the posty has just delivered the rejected section rewrapped! guess they didnt want it back, i Should have a whole, slightly damaged exhaust left over!

Also made up with myself for removing all 4 bolts without the aid of a drill, as mentioned on what you done today thread, I cut off the rusty ends, heated up the section with blow torch, used freeze and release and out the came

would still be beneficial to drill the flanges and use nuts n bolts.

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