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14th October 2019, 18:32 | #1 |
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Rear silencer differences
What's the difference between the rear silencer fitted to the saloon compared with that fitted to the tourer? I have both models of KV6 and see no differences. Are they interchangeable? - if so why separate parts?
It seems several outfits are offering silencers for the saloon but not the tourer. Also recommendations on make/supplier? It seems Walker ones (for the tourer) aren't currently available. |
18th October 2019, 22:53 | #2 |
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Surely someone knows the answer to this question?
I note Rimmers only have the saloon one available currently- is it suitable for the tourer, and if not, why not? |
19th October 2019, 02:07 | #3 |
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I may be wrong, but I believe the tailpipes for the tourer are longer I imagine that if this is correct, a saloon rear box, could be boomy when fitted to a tourer, due to a difference in resonance with the bumper.
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19th October 2019, 09:58 | #4 |
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Well in that case you've answered your own question Mike! I was told that sometimes different part numbers are used for different applications of the same part in order easily to monitor sales.
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I said " I see no differences" i.e looking at them they seem the same, I've not put a ruler over them , and anyway, who's to say either car has the corrrect box still fitted? What I have done is order one of each, both Walker boxes which I understand are good quality. It's been suggested the tourer box has longer tailpipes, we'll see when it arrives. As I have saloons and tourers, both will get used in time. |
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You are right. Now that the second box has arrived I can see the only difference is the length of the tailpipes. Both boxes are Walkers, but different batches. The way the ends are rolled over is different as is the identification lettering pressings in the skin. I'll post photos later. |
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Yes, only significant difference is the tailpipes. Wanted to post a couple of photos taken, but it's asking for a URL. Noramally I can just brouze and select a photo, so what's gone wrong? |
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