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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: blackviper90210 on 31 May 2011, 10:16:25
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This is the exhaust that arrived this morning :)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0725.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0726.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0727.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0728.JPG
It lokks good, just hope it fits and sounds even better! :y
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would have been better resized to 640 x 480 :y
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Am I missing something? struggling to get it into perspective.... doesnt look like a v6 exhaust to me?
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Ahhh think ive got it, single pipe for most the run instead of 2 :y
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This is the exhaust that arrived this morning........
After all the hassle you have had I hope it fits and sounds OK. :y :y
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Ahhh think ive got it, single pipe for most the run instead of 2 :y
See where you are coming from Jimbob. Before I fitted my Jetex stainless system I was quoted £380 for a Longlife system, only to have it amended to £580 when they realised it was a dual system so I'm guessing that some V6's went straight to single pipe after the Cats. :-/
The straight exits into the Y piece as opposed to the curved would imply this system is like that.
Good luck with the fitting blackviper. :y
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would have been better resized to 640 x 480 :y
First time I've used drop box. Think I got it right regarding links, does the program re-size or do I use another program?
Cheers Jimbob :y
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Ahhh think ive got it, single pipe for most the run instead of 2 :y
See where you are coming from Jimbob. Before I fitted my Jetex stainless system I was quoted £380 for a Longlife system, only to have it amended to £580 when they realised it was a dual system so I'm guessing that some V6's went straight to single pipe after the Cats. :-/
The straight exits into the Y piece as opposed to the curved would imply this system is like that.
Good luck with the fitting blackviper. :y
Cheers YZ250 - as you say, from the cats into 1 pipe, then just has the twin exit. I just really hope this is the right exhaust :)
Last time I had a s/s exhaust was when I was stationed in Germany in mid 90's. I put a Janspeed on a 2.0l Sierra and that sounded awesome! lol.
Still a boy racer at heart ;D
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would have been better resized to 640 x 480 :y
First time I've used drop box. Think I got it right regarding links, does the program re-size or do I use another program?
Cheers Jimbob :y
You resize before passing to dropbox - see the newbies guide in the newbie section, or think theres one in test zone as well waiting for me to finalise it.
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would have been better resized to 640 x 480 :y
First time I've used drop box. Think I got it right regarding links, does the program re-size or do I use another program?
Cheers Jimbob :y
You resize before passing to dropbox - see the newbies guide in the newbie section, or think theres one in test zone as well waiting for me to finalise it.
:y
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Cant see that being a straight fit as the flanges on the cat joint are sat at an angle. You might have to retain part of the old exhaust
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Cant see that being a straight fit as the flanges on the cat joint are sat at an angle. You might have to retain part of the old exhaust
Yes, looking at that, it looks like you will have to chop the middle sections of the old system at exactly the right point to slide into that y piece.
It will call for some careful measuring, if you cut too much off the old system you'll be 'dangle berries'ed.
There will also be an increase in backpressure, channelling what looks like 2 x 2" diameter pipes into what looks like a 2 1/8" diameter pipe.
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Cant see that being a straight fit as the flanges on the cat joint are sat at an angle. You might have to retain part of the old exhaust
Yes, looking at that, it looks like you will have to chop the middle sections of the old system at exactly the right point to slide into that y piece.
It will call for some careful measuring, if you cut too much off the old system you'll be 'dangle berries'ed.
There will also be an increase in backpressure, channelling what looks like 2 x 2" diameter pipes into what looks like a 2 1/8" diameter pipe.
This is beginning to sound like a bit of a nightmare :-/
v6alex told me he had taken this straight off HIS prefacelift estate....looks like more gremlins in the "pipework"
Ref the backpressure increase, is that a problem?
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Am I the only one that's reluctant to fit two into one for the last section....? I realize some v engines have a single exit back box, but even so. :-/
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Just had a Stainless system from cats back fitted by Longlife today for a few pence under £400. Judging by pic single pipe to rear box.
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/robbo299/longlife%20exhaust/31052011048.jpg)
Also was able to choose which tailpipe configuration i wanted.
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/robbo299/longlife%20exhaust/31052011043.jpg)
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Ref the backpressure increase, is that a problem?
I'd guess Vauxhall thought so.
If they could have gotten away with running just one pipe down the length of the car then they would have done so, two is twice the expense...
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Very nice! Hoping mine when it's fitted will look as good and sound even better :y
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Pleased with mine. Opted for a "quiet" system and sounds nice on tick over but has a loverly, but not obtrusive, growl when i excersise my right foot :y
Didn`t fancy wearing earplugs on long motorway journeys ;)
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Yet another twist. My local garage had the car today to see if the exhaust will fit......
Absolutely NO WAY >:(
The exhuast was not meant for this car, well at least not the estate... To say I'm now completely p*ssed off, angry and fed up, I want to rip this guy's head off.
I now pray for his sake, I don't find out where he live's because if I do...it'll be a very bad day on his part >:( >:(
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Yet another twist. My local garage had the car today to see if the exhaust will fit......
Absolutely NO WAY >:(
The exhuast was not meant for this car, well at least not the estate... To say I'm now completely p*ssed off, angry and fed up, I want to rip this guy's head off.
I now pray for his sake, I don't find out where he live's because if I do...it'll be a very bad day on his part >:( >:(
Dont write it off yet. Most garages cant be arsed chopping up exhausts to fit a custom made job, with no gaurantee that it will fit.
If I were you I would remove the 2 middle sections and backbox in one piece, then drag them out from under the car and lay your new system on top of it and align the mounting points (hangers) on top of one another and ensure that the ends of the tailpipes are more or less in line(an inch or 2 either way wont matter) and at the same time ensure that the y piece aligns on a parallel section of the 2 middle sections and see how it looks.
If it looks ok then cut the 2 middle sections at the appropiate points and slap it back on the car using some exhaust jointing paste and a couple of new u bolts.
You have nothing to lose :y
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Ahhh think ive got it, single pipe for most the run instead of 2 :y
See where you are coming from Jimbob. Before I fitted my Jetex stainless system I was quoted £380 for a Longlife system, only to have it amended to £580 when they realised it was a dual system so I'm guessing that some V6's went straight to single pipe after the Cats. :-/
The straight exits into the Y piece as opposed to the curved would imply this system is like that.
Good luck with the fitting blackviper. :y
Hmm, have just checked the photos I have of my Longlife system and it's dual pipes all the way back from the cats to the backbox. This was all done for £350.10. Price agreed in advance and on the day I asked for an exact replica of the existing system in terms of pipework.
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This is the exhaust that arrived this morning :)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0725.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0726.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0727.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0728.JPG
It lokks good, just hope it fits and sounds even better! :y
That will never fit mate, sorry. See pics in here. http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1223130789/5
The cat end is all wrong to start with.
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Plus the Estate is different again, from the saloon pics in the link provided.
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Hi Chris,
I know it deff won't fit now, was in the garage the day after I got it to have it looked at. Like you, they said it will never fit, not even close :(
On the plus side, I now have a confirmed name, home address AND landline number!!
Waiting to hear what he's going to do next :y
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this is just getting worse for you mate.
dont know how a person can sell an item knowing that it wouldnt fit. :o
hope you can get it sorted with him. :-/
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Morning all,
I've rung Alex several times and spoken to his mum (who sounds nice enough), but Alex is always "busy".
He finally left me a message on here last night....
Hi dave. Sorry i missed your call before I was a bit busy. As you haven't left a telephone number I thought it would be easier to message you on here, as i will be out pretty much all day again tomorrow so will probably miss you if you phone.
The exhaust was off a saloon v6, I honestly thought you knew that already and assumed all the v6 exhaust where the same anyway.
Is there no way of making it fit? I hope some way of adapting it or something because I'm really sorry but I'm not in a position to give a full refund at the moment due to having a lot of unexpected outgoings last month after my dad passed away.
If there is defiantly no way of making it fit could you not sell it onto another member on here? As you should easy get what you payed or even a bit more for it.
Hope to hear from you soon so we can sort something out. If you give me your number I will give you a call as soon as I can if you want?
Thank you.
Alex
Needless to say I've left a polite message explaining that it will NOT fit and would like my money back, this time leaving my mobile for him to see if he does in fact, call me back!
Only time will tell ::)
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Yes, awkward one, and certainly doesnt seem too agreeable to a refund.
Without seeing the pre deal communication, we obviously cant judge if the car type was discussed etc.
Youve enough posts to sell, it may just be quickest and easiest to pop an advert in parts for sale and see if someone jumps on it.
even if it doesnt feel the 'morally correct' course of action.
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Is this a stainless system, for a saloon?
Sorry, not followed in great detail...
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Is this a stainless system, for a saloon?
Sorry, not followed in great detail...
Hi James,
Alex tells me it came off his mv6 saloon, something he failed to mention when he sold me the exhaust. Even though I made it clear from the start I needed one for my estate.
I don't know if it does fit a saloon or not though. If you look at the pictures at the start of this thread, you may well know or not.
If it fits yours and your wanting it, then it's yours. All I ask is the price I paid, nothing more. :y
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Resized, I think ::)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0725.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0726.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0727.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0728.JPG
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Resized, I think ::)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0725.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0726.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0727.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0728.JPG
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0725.JPG)
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0726.JPG)
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0727.JPG)
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30008029/The%20infamous%20exhaust%21/100_0728.JPG)
Use the IMG button, 3rd from left, rather than URL link button :y
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Another update -
Finally got to speak to Alex on the phone last night although he sounded reluctant to take the call, his mum made him though, lol.
He's still adamant that it came off his mv6, which he tells me is a saloon and believed they were all the same. He's not in a position to refund at the moment, but will do so at the end of the month when he gets paid.....
Lets see if his word is good or not, otherwise its a trip to L36 post code area!!
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He is full of sh*t >:(
That never came of a omega { look at the cat end of the pipe ) >:(
Hope you get sorted
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Another update -
Finally got to speak to Alex on the phone last night although he sounded reluctant to take the call, his mum made him though, lol.
He's still adamant that it came off his mv6, which he tells me is a saloon and believed they were all the same. He's not in a position to refund at the moment, but will do so at the end of the month when he gets paid.....
Lets see if his word is good or not, otherwise its a trip to L36 post code area!!
Erm thats my post code too and it's not a big area, just make sure you get the right house mate !! ;)
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Another update -
Finally got to speak to Alex on the phone last night although he sounded reluctant to take the call, his mum made him though, lol.
He's still adamant that it came off his mv6, which he tells me is a saloon and believed they were all the same. He's not in a position to refund at the moment, but will do so at the end of the month when he gets paid.....
Lets see if his word is good or not, otherwise its a trip to L36 post code area!!
Erm thats my post code too and it's not a big area, just make sure you get the right house mate !! ;)
No worries, i have his exact address. You'll know when I've paid him a visit! You fancy coming along to watch? lol
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Morning all,
finally going to put this to bed me thinks.....
I've spoken to Alex once on the phone, as each time I ring his mother answers and he refuses to talk to me (aaah bless his cotton socks)!
Anyway I believe it was June 8th and he agreed to refund my money at the end of June when he got paid. I emailed a few days before to check all was well, no reply, each time I rang, he was "unavailable".
As you can guess, no contact from him and no money >:(
In my opinion, DON'T ever trust this guy, he lies and refuses to return calls etc and hides behind mummy!!
This dispute is not resolved, just unfinished. Next time I'm in Manchester to visit family, I'll pop over and visit him with a crowbar ::)
Thanks for all the advice and support with this everyone, much appreciated :y
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Sorry this one didnt work out, ill ensure the traders list is updated.
remind me, do you still have the exhaust, or did he get it back?
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Morning Jimbob,
No he didn't get the exhaust back....
As I was getting no-where with this prat I put it up on ebay and sold it. Turns out another OOFer bought it!
It was for the saloon not the estate. When laid underneath his car, it wasn't from the CAT back, but halfway down towards the middle boxes! Thats why it looked odd too.
Cheers for that :y
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Glad you got something back out of it then, and hopefully not too much out of pocket :y
Done the trader table now.
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Thanks Jimbob, much appreciated! :y