Longlife exhausts - Page 2

BernieM · 19th May 2015, 21:03

I had a full system fitted up in Leeds, but I find it far too boomy & don't Rev as a result, so not being used to its potential.....
I believe they do a quieter back box....may have to give it a go, as it currently just irritates me!!

DMGRS · 19th May 2015, 21:12

All of the fitters just buy the right to use the brand, and buy the parts - and let's face it, garages are never usually brilliant at email.
I'd give them a call.

If anyone is over this end, I'd recommend DCMS in Burnley. Back in my 'yoof' they put a lovely straight-through system on my 75, and then helped me shut it up a few months later when it set off my tinnitus.

Anon3 · 19th May 2015, 21:13

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Originally Posted by BernieM

I had a full system fitted up in Leeds, but I find it far too boomy & don't Rev as a result, so not being used to its potential.....
I believe they do a quieter back box....may have to give it a go, as it currently just irritates me!!

I'd expect a quieter back box to be more restrictive, hence it might stop it revving even more. You might want to reconsider things.

VVC-Geeza · 19th May 2015, 21:34

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Originally Posted by BernieM

I had a full system fitted up in Leeds, but I find it far too boomy & don't Rev as a result, so not being used to its potential.....
I believe they do a quieter back box....may have to give it a go, as it currently just irritates me!!

That's interesting, I'm about to book in with the Leeds depot for a full system and sports cat.There have been good reports on here in the past from other members who have used the this branch.

They were very quick to send me an online quote and reply to a few further questions I had.

Tenesmus · 19th May 2015, 23:19

I had a Longlife system fitted to the Sterling, and cost more than the car was worth. No problem with the franchise - but it seems a bit pot luck wherever you are. I would drop in if I were you.

I elected for "a bit noisier" and regretted it, finding it too loud at motorway speeds, but the missus liked to hear me coming home and the chap that bought the car likes it. Oh, and people didn't tend to step out at junctions as they could hear us coming...

If you intend keeping the car for any length of time I think it's worth it. I didn't go for it this time with the 75 as money's a bit tight at the moment, but next time, hopefully...

Master · 20th May 2015, 06:03

Had a full system fitted about 5 years ago ad no problems at all...cost £300 & that included an mot

Jason Freeman · 20th May 2015, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

I have to agree with Mr.D.
Sadly, although I was in the market for a full stainless exhaust system, they chose to ignore my enquiry.
Despite chasing them, they still did not respond.

My local fitting station is their Head Office at Bridport!

Hi. Apologies if you didn't receive a response from us. I deal with all the emails for Longlife in Bridport and if i've somehow missed yours it's unusual but clearly i've not seen it this time. If you want to contact me on 01308 422282 I can certainly help.

Nice to see that we're getting some positive feedback about our Franchisees so I thank all of you for that also :-)

MrDoodles · 20th May 2015, 08:31

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

let's face it, garages are never usually brilliant at email.

Sorry, but in 2015, if they cannot do something simple like respond to an email enquiry, they don't deserve to stay in Business!

Or if their customer service is that bad, simply remove the email enquiry link off their websites!

Dorset Bob · 20th May 2015, 11:54

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Originally Posted by Jason Freeman

Hi. Apologies if you didn't receive a response from us. I deal with all the emails for Longlife in Bridport and if i've somehow missed yours it's unusual but clearly i've not seen it this time. If you want to contact me on 01308 422282 I can certainly help.

Nice to see that we're getting some positive feedback about our Franchisees so I thank all of you for that also :-)

Thanks Jason, I appreciate these computer glitches occur.
My enquiries were via the website rather than by direct email.
In the meantime, I have gone for a replacement mild steel back box, but my long term aim is to have a full cat back stainless system.
I will be in touch in the future.

190SETOURING · 22nd May 2015, 16:02

Surprise surprise, no response to email! Will call them maybe they will answer the phone.

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Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I had a Longlife system fitted to the Sterling, and cost more than the car was worth. No problem with the franchise - but it seems a bit pot luck wherever you are. I would drop in if I were you. I elected for "a bit noisier" and regretted it, finding it too loud at motorway speeds, but the missus liked to hear me coming home and the chap that bought the car likes it. Oh, and people didn't tend to step out at junctions as they could hear us coming... If you intend keeping the car for any length of time I think it's worth it. I didn't go for it this time with the 75 as money's a bit tight at the moment, but next time, hopefully... __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

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BernieM Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lytham Posts: 217 Thanks: 90 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I had a full system fitted up in Leeds, but I find it far too boomy & don't Rev as a result, so not being used to its potential..... I believe they do a quieter back box....may have to give it a go, as it currently just irritates me!!

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Master Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Newcastle Posts: 489 Thanks: 279 Thanked 84 Times in 46 Posts	Had a full system fitted about 5 years ago ad no problems at all...cost £300 & that included an mot

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190SETOURING Posted a thing or two MG ZTT 180se,MG ZT 260se Monogram Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 1,413 Thanks: 215 Thanked 263 Times in 169 Posts	Surprise surprise, no response to email! Will call them maybe they will answer the phone.