101 replies to this topic

[MiniCooper]

DTM all the way mate. nothing tacky about it. nice maniflow bud will sound amazing. decide what will make you happy when you drive it. with respect to loss of power, id like to see figures to be honest. And if so I'm sure the difference wouldn't be noticeable.

THAT SOUND!

How much for that exhaust system?

[anthonysjb]

That does sound rather brilliant!

[bcjames]

Definitely invest in a rivnut gun for your painted arches. I've put mine on with some little stainless torx head bolts. They are easily fitted and removed (with the correct tools) should you need to without risking damage to the paint finish.

And NOOOOO to dtms!

[anthonysjb]

They're like £100 for the tool! Hmm. Surely must be an easier (cheaper) way to get them on.

[bcjames]

My tool was £12 off eBay. You can use it to replace other rivets around the car with nicer fittings too.

[anthonysjb]

Oh right I was looking at powered ones, http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35c385cfe3 will this do?

[bcjames]

You don't need a powered one! That's a riveter, for rivets, look up rivnuts too. That's a different tool.

[anthonysjb]

Which one did you get as there are hundreds of different ones to choose from and I'm not sure whats best, cheers

[bcjames]

Mines a Silverline one, cheap but well enough made for occasional use. They seem to be £14-18 on ebay. If you type in 'Silverline rivnut' you'll find a few :)

[anthonysjb]

Ok I've bought one, what rivnuts did you need?

Edit: Googled.

So they should be on by next weekend! Or whenever the weather is nice.

Also,



Went to the BMW garage earlier so couldn't resist taking a pic by the MINI garage next door.

Edited by anthonysjb, 09 March 2013 - 08:10 PM.

[jaydee]

http://www.quicksilverexhausts.com/Austin-Mini-1.3-SPi-and-MPi---Stainless-Steel-Exhaust-System-'Cat'-back-(1992-00)_AUSTIN_744_productbulletin.htm

Edited by jaydee, 10 March 2013 - 10:35 PM.

[anthonysjb]

Quicksilver are nice but so much more expensive than Maniflow!

[nev_payne]

Jaydee - I used to have over-run like that from my old PlayMini 3" back box.. such a lovely grumble!

[minimaxie]

http://www.quicksilv...uctbulletin.htm

I'm getting a Quiksilver one for mine soon! Cannot wait!

[anthonysjb]

Nice!