OK, this is one for those that remember the old site.
IIRC there was a bloke called Geoff who got a custom exhaust from Blueflame in Skelmersdale. I recall being very interested as it was significantly cheaper than a Nismo and the place was just down the road from me. He's long since chopped his Zed in for an Evo and what I think is his old exhaust has just come up for sale. Can anyone remember (and I know I'm asking a lot) how much it cost new?
Just checked that out. He's got a fine collection of parts in his garage and he's using Tdi for the build. Guess he won't be letting them do a blog on here...
...unless you get an oil drinker!
You should be aware that some people with 296 bhp engines (the "Rev Up" engine) have had excessive oil consumption problems. There have been a couple of engine's replaced.
I wouldn't be keen. Its a buyers market at the moment and you don't need to go for something with a dubious history. This is a performance car and needs looking after properly. Plus it will have a significant effect on resale. Walk away and move on.
I don't think they need spacers Gix. The stance looks fine to me. Yes, they could be more aggressive with them but as you've had to ask the question I suspect that's not a look you're desperate for.