ZT260 Backboxes for ZT180

Coidy · 3rd August 2018, 22:18

Does anyone know if the backboxes from a ZT 260 will fit my ZT180? I’m looking to get a quad exhaust setup and someone offer me a pair of ZT260 backboxes but not sure if they aresomething I can work with or not. Obviously they can be made to fit but I’m wondering if at least the left side would fit to my standard exhaust as it is?

Thanks

trikey · 4th August 2018, 08:35

Not a straight fit I’m afraid, can be done, far easier going to Tony banks in Leeds and having a chat with him.

Coidy · 7th August 2018, 19:22

Thanks Trikey, I’ve dropped Tony banks a message as I think I’m just going to bite the bullet and get a quad exhaust fitted with him.. seen a couple of post on here about his work and as I live in Tadcaster he’s only 20mins down the road. Not sure who’s had an exhaust fitted by him before but does anyone have any ideas on exhaust sound. Below is part of the email he sent me regarding the sound from the exhaust but I’m not really sure what to go for. Would Mid Sports Note be too loud under regular driving, I want it to be loud and show off that V6 sound but I don’t want a constant headache.

YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM STANDARD SOUND (QUIET AS A MOUSE) TO MID MILD SPORT (HEARING THE ENGINE ON ACCELERATION) TO MID SPORTS NOTE (ASTON MARTIN V8 ACOUTICS) OR HEAVY SPORTS (TVR GRIFFITH SOUND)

trikey · 7th August 2018, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Coidy

Thanks Trikey, I’ve dropped Tony banks a message as I think I’m just going to bite the bullet and get a quad exhaust fitted with him.. seen a couple of post on here about his work and as I live in Tadcaster he’s only 20mins down the road. Not sure who’s had an exhaust fitted by him before but does anyone have any ideas on exhaust sound. Below is part of the email he sent me regarding the sound from the exhaust but I’m not really sure what to go for. Would Mid Sports Note be too loud under regular driving, I want it to be loud and show off that V6 sound but I don’t want a constant headache.

YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM STANDARD SOUND (QUIET AS A MOUSE) TO MID MILD SPORT (HEARING THE ENGINE ON ACCELERATION) TO MID SPORTS NOTE (ASTON MARTIN V8 ACOUTICS) OR HEAVY SPORTS (TVR GRIFFITH SOUND)

Deb has one of Tony Banks mid sports systems on her 180, it sounds as quiet as standard when pootling about and a nice rasp when giving it some, not horribly loud inside the car at any speed.

Coidy · 7th August 2018, 20:15

Okay thanks, what is her forum name on here? I’ll drop her a message and see if she can send me a video of her exhaust so I get an idea of what it sounds like.

trikey · 7th August 2018, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Coidy

Okay thanks, what is her forum name on here? I’ll drop her a message and see if she can send me a video of her exhaust so I get an idea of what it sounds like.

We don't have a video im afraid mate, I would do one but the enging went bang a few months ago.. drop maxi_crawf a PM, he has the same system on his car, hes in Hull, im sure he would let you have a listen and a look at his.

vacuman · 7th August 2018, 21:39

You will need the drivers side aluminum finisher. I seem to recall seeing on the ZT Facebook page a trader who has re-manufactured a batch and has them for sale.

Coidy · 7th August 2018, 22:23

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Originally Posted by trikey

We don't have a video im afraid mate, I would do one but the enging went bang a few months ago.. drop maxi_crawf a PM, he has the same system on his car, hes in Hull, im sure he would let you have a listen and a look at his.

Okay thanks, Do you still have the car? Let me know if you wanna strip the exhaust off it to sell or are you gonna do a rebuild?

Coidy · 7th August 2018, 22:25

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Originally Posted by vacuman

You will need the drivers side aluminum finisher. I seem to recall seeing on the ZT Facebook page a trader who has re-manufactured a batch and has them for sale.

It’s okay I think I can get hold of an original, it might take some convincing to get them to let me buy it though

3rd August 2018, 22:18	#1
Coidy Regular poster MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: York Posts: 98 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	ZT260 Backboxes for ZT180 Does anyone know if the backboxes from a ZT 260 will fit my ZT180? I’m looking to get a quad exhaust setup and someone offer me a pair of ZT260 backboxes but not sure if they aresomething I can work with or not. Obviously they can be made to fit but I’m wondering if at least the left side would fit to my standard exhaust as it is? Thanks

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,802 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Not a straight fit I’m afraid, can be done, far easier going to Tony banks in Leeds and having a chat with him. __________________ Lest we forget..

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7th August 2018, 19:22	#3
Coidy Regular poster MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: York Posts: 98 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Thanks Trikey, I’ve dropped Tony banks a message as I think I’m just going to bite the bullet and get a quad exhaust fitted with him.. seen a couple of post on here about his work and as I live in Tadcaster he’s only 20mins down the road. Not sure who’s had an exhaust fitted by him before but does anyone have any ideas on exhaust sound. Below is part of the email he sent me regarding the sound from the exhaust but I’m not really sure what to go for. Would Mid Sports Note be too loud under regular driving, I want it to be loud and show off that V6 sound but I don’t want a constant headache. YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM STANDARD SOUND (QUIET AS A MOUSE) TO MID MILD SPORT (HEARING THE ENGINE ON ACCELERATION) TO MID SPORTS NOTE (ASTON MARTIN V8 ACOUTICS) OR HEAVY SPORTS (TVR GRIFFITH SOUND)

7th August 2018, 20:15	#5
Coidy Regular poster MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: York Posts: 98 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Okay thanks, what is her forum name on here? I’ll drop her a message and see if she can send me a video of her exhaust so I get an idea of what it sounds like.