SS exhaust - recommendations please

barefootkid · Post by **barefootkid** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:05 am

So my downpipe needs replacing, so i thought what the heck, buy a full stainless steel system, the full shabang, manifold to tip. UK 5th gen 2.2vti auto.

Who has one, who can recommend a good dealer?

Just looking for easy fit straight out of the box, shiny durable goodness, not too loud, cheaper the better and more concerned with fuel economy than bhp/torq.

Thanks in advance

Da' Kid

nitin_s1 · Post by **nitin_s1** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:16 am

Get one custom made by Solid Fabrications. He will make to your specifications.

Post by **Lude-dude** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:05 am

the cheap ebay ones will rust pretty quick..

the manifold is problem for 5th gen not many out there

I have modified dc sports, which is actually stainless and has lasted me good number of years

but yeah not many options

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:07 am

What is your budget?

barefootkid · Post by **barefootkid** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:45 pm

@nitin

Solid fabrications in South London? I'm in Manchester and with a downpipe that's almost ready for dropping off not sure I could make the trip, cost of juice, time to make it would mean needing to stop over there and a day or two off work. Or could he make and post one? I guess I'd have to call him and ask the question but he does have stunning reviews online.

@Lude-dude

Yeah i figured that with the egay ones, £180 for a catback including postage, tax etc from the states

As for the modified dc sports one, which one did you get and what sort of modification did it need?

@Merlin As for budget, I was hoping £500 would cover it.

As a side note, I think I need a separate decat pipe so I can put the cat back on for the mot although I've read there are ways around this - ecu remap to lower emissions? bribe a friendly mot guy?

And finally how do i edit my profile to show my location and add a picture?

Thanks

ChrisR · Post by **ChrisR** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:55 pm

barefootkid wrote:

Yeah i figured that with the egay ones, £180 for a catback including postage, tax etc from the states

I have that one, wasn't to sure about it at 1st but now it has been run in I love it! not overly loud when your cruising about but when you boot it everyone will know about it

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:04 pm

I have a solid fab manifold/downpipe which he made and sent out to me. It is very

but that cost your budget on it's own TBH.
The rest of mine is all Powerflow - They seem to vary (in quality) in terms of which dealer you go to, but in St Albans we were lucky enough to have one of the 'good' guys. Mine was £300, lifetime guarantee. That was about 8 or 9 years ago and it's still spot on, no issues whatsoever. Oh and fairly quiet around town, nice rasp at full chat

Post by **Lude-dude** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:32 pm

PAW modified the dc sports with 2.5" collector

only really because my car was modified, the mani should be fine on stock car

A1ex · Post by **A1ex** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:41 pm

The PLM header I had from the states was pretty good. You'll need to notch your sub frame for clearance but may work with your budget. Mine worked out at around £300 delivered.

Cat back, my vote is for a used greddy evo2 if you can find it

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:46 pm

Paw made mine. Hytech header, custom mid and modified mugen twin loop rear.