You're probably right - I'm just a pessimist! (i.e. if it can go wrong, it definitely will :D).

That's less than I was expecting. It does look a bit tasty :drool4:. Wish I hadn't seen it now!

PS. How close to the rear bumper are those twin tail pipes - they don't curl downwards like the ones on the factory back box.

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001940

I'm over the moon with it.
Here are two pictures of Lady Carlotta fitted with it:


http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/1/v...st-img.jpg?v=1



https://aws-cf.caradisiac.com/prod/p...8976b5.jpg?v=1

It's a no-brainer for me ; go for it :}

Very close indeed, but no harm at all.
The evidence is I added the genuine but modified heat shield several weeks later and I didn't see any damage on the bumper.
I should add that with ethanol smoke may be a bit less hot (Coolant is 82°C instead of 90°C and the the upper engine is actually less hot as well).

It certainly is money-wise. I've seen the stainless now though.

Aaargh - can't decide!

Airflow is probably improved without the curly bits - the chunky straights do detract a bit from the overall look of the back end though (IMHO).

Still can't decide!

Btw, Lady C looks pretty rust-free underneath - must be all that fabulous south of France weather. :drool4:

Derestricted air flow indeed along the whole line: that's why I chose MIJ Exhaust, likely sensibly improving the throttle response, with a derestricted air box as well (trumpet off & 7 holes made in the box + K&N filter added to ethanol higher octane value - 105).
You're quite right Simon, my pride & joy lived her first 13 years in the warmest southern area, between Mediterranean sea & Pyrenees mountains, close to Spain.
And since 2017 sleeping in a comfy garage away from rain & moisture if any.
The challenge is: which of both of us will live the longer? :D

If it's an original Bosal (i.e before they went belly-up around 2013) get it fitted! They made the original exhausts for our cars. I'd been hoping Jezza would have had the supply of quiet, stainless, Chinese sourced exhausts sorted by now but I was desperate (MOT next Saturday) and had a GT Exhausts back box fitted last week. It looks like good quality and has a 2 year warranty but it is so boomy at 2k revs that I won't be living with it for long!!!