ab350z Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Folks, took delivery of new cat back system from ESR today. Got some funny looks at work carrying a coffin sized box round the car park. Phoned the garage just down the road, Nissan, a local performance mob and even Kwik Fit, none wanted to install it. The performance lot said 2 weeks wait and 3 hours at £52. How tricky is an exhaust to replace if you've got the right tools and a weekend to devote to it? Quote
bigphil Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Folks, took delivery of new cat back system from ESR today. Got some funny looks at work carrying a coffin sized box round the car park. Phoned the garage just down the road, Nissan, a local performance mob and even Kwik Fit, none wanted to install it. The performance lot said 2 weeks wait and 3 hours at £52. How tricky is an exhaust to replace if you've got the right tools and a weekend to devote to it? No real problems give me a call and I will talk you through it. Quote
ab350z Posted June 27, 2008 Author Posted June 27, 2008 Cheers Phil, I'll start it tomorrow. Trying to find a guide of sorts but no joy yet. Quote
bigphil Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Cheers Phil, I'll start it tomorrow.Trying to find a guide of sorts but no joy yet. main parts required:- WD40 Jack Axle stands Socket set. We are in the workshop from 9am tommorow just call and we can guide you through it. Quote
Chris`I Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 From what I know the only problem that may stump you is if there are properly seized bolts in there. If thats the case then just get someone who knows how to shift them to give you a hand My mates Evo had seized bolts when he came to do a decat so we had to take it to the local exhuast chap who heated them up and off they popped Quote
M13KYF Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 the bolts on mine were knackered. TDI north had hell of a time getting them off and ending up heating them up to shift them, so you might need blow torch adding to your list Quote
ab350z Posted June 27, 2008 Author Posted June 27, 2008 Pretty sure i spotted shiny new bolts in the package from Phil, wont be needing those old ones again in a hurry. Although I'm drawing the line at blowtorching! Just laid the full thing out on the grass outside my work, its a beauty. Even managed to draw a crowd. Wait till they hear it on! Quote
GIXXERUK Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 thick gloves --------- save those knuckles spray with wd40 the night before if poss Quote
Zummertor Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 You've got me thinking now, doing it myself might mean I could do this quicker than I'd thought. Got the tools mentioned, agree with the wd40 the night before suggestion always a good one that. If you can take a few pics and post a guide that would be great, might mean I could do this in a month or so when I get that garage done (everything in a complete mess and impossible to find at the moment). Any chance you could record the sound difference and insert those clips into a guide if you do one ? Quote
ab350z Posted June 27, 2008 Author Posted June 27, 2008 I'll give it a bash yeah. It'll prob just be youtube links although my mobile has a recorder, not sure the quality. Think my Dad has a dictaphone. Quote
ab350z Posted June 27, 2008 Author Posted June 27, 2008 Just a thought, is a good idea to coat the bolts with anything before putting them on? Threadlock or anything? Or anything I can do to stop future ceasing issues? Quote
M13KYF Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Pretty sure i spotted shiny new bolts in the package from Phil, wont be needing those old ones again in a hurry. Although I'm drawing the line at blowtorching! Just laid the full thing out on the grass outside my work, its a beauty. Even managed to draw a crowd. Wait till they hear it on! it's getting the old ones off you may need the blowtorch for Quote
Cool Hand Luke Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 ab350z - will you be showing off your new exhaust at the Glasgow meet on Sunday? Good pic by the way Gixxer Quote
Stew Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Piece of cake Chris. Just take your time. I'm busy tomorrow or I'd have popped round to give you a hand. I do need another demo though. I'm free most of sunday so if you're doing it then give me a shout if you've got any troubles! Quote
ab350z Posted June 28, 2008 Author Posted June 28, 2008 OK folks, ESR exhaust now fitted. Here's my write up - 1 - Jack up car and secure on axle stands 2 - Take one look at the job, grab the yellow pages and ring round some fitter 3 - Pay a local garage for an hours labour and enjoy, cut free but wallet slightly lighter!! I bottled it! Got the car up on the jack, had a go at the bolts on the backbox and realised when I was searching for a blowtorch that this was beyond me. Took an hours labour at a local exhaust/tyre place (Law's Tyres for anyone local). The owner said of the exhaust - What a piece of kit, not sure if I should fit it or play god save the queen on it. The guys fitting it were well impressed, one slight issue they thought the midpipe should maybe be slightly more angled as it currently rests on the a beam under the car, but there appears to be no stress on either part, no wobble or rattle so looks good. I've got a few pics during the installation but waiting till the sealant has properly set before I go ragging it but first impressions are great. Its loud if you bury that right foot but at idle and just constant speed you'd hardly know it was there. I've still got the baffles on but they'll be off later on. Pics - Quote
martinmac Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 I've still got the baffles on but they'll be off later on. Oh are you in for a treat Quote
ab350z Posted June 28, 2008 Author Posted June 28, 2008 Ha ha sure I am judging by what its like already. Took a road home I knew I'd not end up stuck in traffic on, but its a 30mph so just sat at the limit in 5th, radio on, windows up and A/C on, couldn't even here it. Stopped at lights in town and pulled off to about 3k rpm...... ahhhhhh that'll be the new exhaust then!! Had to take the main shopping street home to get to the flat, as you do, and its enough to make old ladies and schoolboys cry! Quote
TT Convert Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Dude............I have the same exhaust (from another supplier) TAKE THEM BUNGS OUT!!!! its god dam amazing......... Quote
RobD7 Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Would be interested to know if you think it's too loud!? Can you sneak by unnoticed if you want to!? Quote
Ekona Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Would be interested to know if you think it's too loud!? Can you sneak by unnoticed if you want to!? No. No no no no no. Not in a million years. Even 5th @ 30mph will rumble more enough to make people turn and look. And that's why I love it. Quote
TT Convert Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 When it was firs tfitted I thought , oh my god, this is a mistake! Its been on for a week now and the sound has changed. Its not as loud, but just as loud....Yeha yeha Iknow that sounds stupid! carnt explain. The best way to look at it is the noise has change to a more deep rumble untill you put your foot down then it sounds like a Austin martin or summat. Well worth the money Quote
RobD7 Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Sounds good - have always liked the Scorpions because they make a nice loud noise - am tempted by this although concerned it could be too much!! Good to see it's making you guys so happy. Phil's clearly done well with this Quote
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