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31st August 2016, 15:54 | #1 |
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1.8t replacement backbox (GT branded)
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my replacement backbox arrived today going to attempt fitment this evening can't be too tricky i ordered a cheap backbox - GT branded it doesn't seem too bad quality. i don't expect it to be on par with the original, or that it will last 12 years. i decided i'd like a full stainless system (cat-back) but i need to get my mot pass - this backbox was £54 delivered - worth a try here are some pics before i attempt to fit [IMG] picture share[/IMG] [IMG] forum image hosting[/IMG] Paul..... |
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I've got the same on my 1.8t and it sounds great , not too boomy. Easy enough to fit, just cut the other one off with an angle grinder.
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31st August 2016, 16:10 | #3 |
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Good luck with it it'll be interesting to see how you get on
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i expected this replacement backbox to have a flared(?) end - to fit over, and clamp onto the original centre section guess that's what happens when you buy cheap - looks like that part of the production process was missed.
anywho - i managed to remove the old backbox using a hacksaw. it was rather tatty to say the least. the new unit fits well on the hangers, tailpipes line up well and it looks Good - i managed to bend the join ends out slightly to fit about 10mm over the centre section, and a cable tie supporting the weight at the "join" - i'm not driving the car as it has no mot for now - i've ordered a straight coupler with 63mm internal diameter which "should" slide over both pipes and clamp them tight some pics of the original backbox [IMG] gif image hosting[/IMG] Paul...... |
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I forgot to take a photo of the new unit in place yesterday
[IMG]url=https://postimg.org/image/qlh9fonyr/][/url] image hosting 10mb limit[/IMG] doesn't look bad.......we'll see how it sounds soon I've ordered this coupler to connect the two parts http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351798709806 Paul. |
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Online shopping can be such a joy.....stress free....order parts, they arrive promptly............they sent a 67mm clamp rather than a 63mm
lol..... an angry message to the seller, told him i'm not prepared to pay postage to return this part and i expect a replacement correct size as ordered to be sent asap i used this clamp to join the two exhaust parts for now - it sounds a lot better even with the slight blow from this oversized clamp (i'm still not driving the car, had to see how it sounded tho ) we'll get there Paul. |
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I wonder if this is the same GT exhaust company in northern Ireland. they used to have a great name locally, I remember them having quite a tiny exhaust fitting service many moons ago.
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you could be right i expected this to be a part from china - no evidence of this anywhere with the order - there are usually signs and the quality on first impression seems better than i had expected time will tell on that one i had a wee search after you mentioned this - GT exhausts Belfast, and they do systems for the 75 1.8t - backbox being around what i paid too £52.21 - i paid £54 delivered. i only started my car with this box "temp fitted" with the wrong size coupler - it sounded nice, seemed relatively quiet and not "cheap sounding" Paul. |
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6th September 2016, 17:37 | #9 |
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turns out it was my mistake i ordered the wrong size coupler.
ordered the correct size (60mm internal) and it arrived today took a wee bit of effort to get it all connected and sitting properly - probably an idea to get some fire gum to do this, as it would act like a grease when fitting and give a definite seal once it's been exposed to the heat of the exhaust - anywho, it looks Good, sounds pretty quiet to me and best of all - i passed my M.O.T re-test Paul...... |
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How'do folks
I had a wee run tonight with the new backbox fitted i was concerned about a replacement part being noisy - this one seems to be as quiet as i'd want it to be. i couldn't really hear it in the car when cruising and under hard throttle through the rev range, i think the engine was louder I honestly expected a bit of drone from such an inexpensive replacement part. so on first impressions i'd say this GT backbox is excellent value here's the GT site for Rover parts http://www.gtexhausts.co.uk/product....e=rover&type=% when you click on car model you'll be taken to a page where there is a link to buy the parts from here. http://www.exhaustdirectfit.co.uk/detail/?id=6917 this is 75 1.8t page obv.... Paul. |
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