Exhaust back box

Mike Trident · 27th June 2022, 07:25

Can anyone recommend a back box for my 75 diesel.

The issue is, I'm wanting to fit a ZT box with longer tailpipes. I'm obviously opening up the rear bumper and fitting the ZT trim.

So many advertised say 75 / ZT, how can they advertise it as the same back box when the tailpipes are different lengths ?

drewbie · 27th June 2022, 11:31

You want the clamshell one from Dmgrs I purchased. Then thats exactly what I did, cut out and fitted the ZT trim. Unfortunately they are showing as sold out but maybe worth giving them a ring.

Jeff Turbo · 28th June 2022, 11:52

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Originally Posted by Mike Trident

Can anyone recommend a back box for my 75 diesel.

The issue is, I'm wanting to fit a ZT box with longer tailpipes. I'm obviously opening up the rear bumper and fitting the ZT trim.

So many advertised say 75 / ZT, how can they advertise it as the same back box when the tailpipes are different lengths ?

Just to let you know, a ZT cdti has a different bore size to a Rover 75

Mike Trident · 28th June 2022, 12:06

I thought it was only the ZT 190 that was bigger?
Rimmers list the same part number.

xsport · 28th June 2022, 17:27

the exhaust catalogue is all over the place with rimmers. Those bore sizes do not correspond with reality , and whats on your car . I spent nearly an hour on the phone once to rimmers stores as he went in and out measuring for me . differing inner bores and outer sizes he came back with were unreal. I measured my own exhaust inner and outer sizes and still had problems trying to fit even with the joiners they listed. One of the reasons why i went for a one time fitted st/steel cat back system. The original systems fitted were stainless on the early systems.God knows where and what they have now. Im sure that on some cars that the sizes were used according to stock levels at production. Rimmers will tell you they fit , but in practice , well thats another storey...

Mike Trident · 28th June 2022, 18:06

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Originally Posted by xsport

the exhaust catalogue is all over the place with rimmers. Those bore sizes do not correspond with reality , and whats on your car . I spent nearly an hour on the phone once to rimmers stores as he went in and out measuring for me . differing inner bores and outer sizes he came back with were unreal. I measured my own exhaust inner and outer sizes and still had problems trying to fit even with the joiners they listed. One of the reasons why i went for a one time fitted st/steel cat back system. The original systems fitted were stainless on the early systems.God knows where and what they have now. Im sure that on some cars that the sizes were used according to stock levels at production. Rimmers will tell you they fit , but in practice , well thats another storey...

Many thanks!

I've decided the only way really is to visit Tony Banks. He is quite close to me. I've booked it in , but the earliest they can do it is after my MOT date.

My back box isn't actually blowing although the outer skin has all but disappeared. I can see a bit of black around the area where the pipe joins the box. I reckon I'll fill it with a bit of exhaust putty to hopefully get it through the test.

Thanks everyone.

stocktake · 28th June 2022, 18:10

I have a couple of good condition back boxes for diesels, yours FOC if you want them. could even drop them off for you on Thursday

stocktake · 30th June 2022, 10:01

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Originally Posted by stocktake

I have a couple of good condition back boxes for diesels, yours FOC if you want them. could even drop them off for you on Thursday

Guess thats a no then....

Mike Trident · 30th June 2022, 21:52

Hi Dave (stocktake)

Sorry for not getting back to you, I've not had chance to get on here for a couple of days.

Thank you for your fantastic offer! Fortunately I've now got everything sorted. Tony Banks has managed to get my car booked in just before the MOT expires.

Like I said, thanks for your great offer.

Arctic · 30th June 2022, 22:17

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Originally Posted by stocktake

I have a couple of good condition back boxes for diesels, yours FOC if you want them. could even drop them off for you on Thursday

Hi Dave
I have dropped you a PM cheers Arctic.

27th June 2022, 07:25	#1
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Exhaust back box Can anyone recommend a back box for my 75 diesel. The issue is, I'm wanting to fit a ZT box with longer tailpipes. I'm obviously opening up the rear bumper and fitting the ZT trim. So many advertised say 75 / ZT, how can they advertise it as the same back box when the tailpipes are different lengths ? __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

27th June 2022, 11:31	#2
drewbie Loves to post Rover 75 Club SE 1.8T 03 plate. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tenterden Posts: 277 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 37 Posts	Back box You want the clamshell one from Dmgrs I purchased. Then thats exactly what I did, cut out and fitted the ZT trim. Unfortunately they are showing as sold out but maybe worth giving them a ring.

28th June 2022, 12:06	#4
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	I thought it was only the ZT 190 that was bigger? Rimmers list the same part number. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s Last edited by Mike Trident; 28th June 2022 at 13:44..

28th June 2022, 18:10	#7
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	I have a couple of good condition back boxes for diesels, yours FOC if you want them. could even drop them off for you on Thursday __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident Last edited by stocktake; 28th June 2022 at 18:13..

30th June 2022, 21:52	#9
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Hi Dave (stocktake) Sorry for not getting back to you, I've not had chance to get on here for a couple of days. Thank you for your fantastic offer! Fortunately I've now got everything sorted. Tony Banks has managed to get my car booked in just before the MOT expires. Like I said, thanks for your great offer. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

28th June 2022, 17:27	#5
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,639 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	the exhaust catalogue is all over the place with rimmers. Those bore sizes do not correspond with reality , and whats on your car . I spent nearly an hour on the phone once to rimmers stores as he went in and out measuring for me . differing inner bores and outer sizes he came back with were unreal. I measured my own exhaust inner and outer sizes and still had problems trying to fit even with the joiners they listed. One of the reasons why i went for a one time fitted st/steel cat back system. The original systems fitted were stainless on the early systems.God knows where and what they have now. Im sure that on some cars that the sizes were used according to stock levels at production. Rimmers will tell you they fit , but in practice , well thats another storey...