Alanr Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hi This is my first time on this forum. My uk 350Z exhaust back box is in need of replacing. I am thinking of buying a K2 Japspeed exhaust. (£349) Will this be legal, could I come across any problems. Basically I just want to replace with a stainless system, I'm not looking for extra performance or better sound just a straight swap. Alternately, any known suppliers that sell stock replacements at good price in the UK. Nissan dealers are very expensive quoting. (around £750 unfitted plus vat) Thanks Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hi This is my first time on this forum. My uk 350Z exhaust back box is in need of replacing. I am thinking of buying a K2 Japspeed exhaust. (£349) Will this be legal, could I come across any problems. Basically I just want to replace with a stainless system, I'm not looking for extra performance or better sound just a straight swap. Alternately, any known suppliers that sell stock replacements at good price in the UK. Nissan dealers are very expensive quoting. (around £750 unfitted plus vat) Thanks Alan Its legal, The only problem might be a bad fit but i think that was 1 batch only. It will sound better though. If you want to stick to standard give Zmanalex a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 im just about to post my k1 for sale, only done about 1000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 K2 is definitely legal and you won't have any troubles with it what so ever. The K2 is similar to stock until you get above about 4k revs then it makes a good noise!! If you are after a stock UK exhuast then try R35LEE or ZMANALEX. The JDM exhuast is quieter than UK so if going for stock then make sure its a UK one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattusmaxim Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I had a K2 fitted a couple of weeks ago, I was a bit dubious after hearing about fitment issues but luckily no problems for me Can't compare to UK Stock though as I went from a JDM box to this, which meant big difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I had a K2 fitted a couple of weeks ago, I was a bit dubious after hearing about fitment issues but luckily no problems for me Can't compare to UK Stock though as I went from a JDM box to this, which meant big difference hmmmm, think i will get a shock going from a standard JDM to a K1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 happy days i cant wait cheers Neilp for a great deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfenna Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 hey Z fanatic, how much do you want for the K1?? Pm me the details plz Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 hey Z fanatic, how much do you want for the K1?? Pm me the details plz Cheers ummm, sorry mate, Z Fanatic is Neilp, name is above. i already bought it. sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 hey Z fanatic, how much do you want for the K1?? Pm me the details plz Cheers ummm, sorry mate, Z Fanatic is Neilp, name is above. i already bought it. sorry lol i bet you said that with a smug grin on your face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 i did no such thing....... at least i didnt post the link for the locked for sale thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 hahaha that would have been nasty, but i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanr Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 This is a busy forum, thats great lot's of info, glad I joined. Well I'm thinking Oem or K2, from the comments I think K1 would upset the neighbours. Don't think I'd be pushing 4K over the speed bumps down my little street so guess the K2 might be ok. Is the K2 just bolt on and go? Cheers guys Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 sorry i forgot to say so... to the forum as far as i am aware the k2 is and easy fit, as mentioned before there was a batch which needed some tweeking as they didnt sit right, but is sorted now i believe. k2 is best if you dont want to upset the neighbours. i went for the k1 as its a good price and my neighbours really wont care, in fact, one of them will be fitting it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Hi This is my first time on this forum. My uk 350Z exhaust back box is in need of replacing. I am thinking of buying a K2 Japspeed exhaust. (£349) Will this be legal, could I come across any problems. Basically I just want to replace with a stainless system, I'm not looking for extra performance or better sound just a straight swap. Alternately, any known suppliers that sell stock replacements at good price in the UK. Nissan dealers are very expensive quoting. (around £750 unfitted plus vat) Thanks Alan It sounds to me like a blueflame performance exhaust would be ideal for you. About £450-500 and includes a new Y-pipe too. The sound is very similar to stock, very slightly more bassy below 2000rpm but normal above that. Just make sure you get the version with the silenced mid-pipe if you want it quiet (you have to specify when ordering). Bodyboarder actually has a virtually new one for sale at the moment (see For Sale section) and that has the silenced mid pipe, although he has a spare un-silenced mid pipe too. You buy the exhaust and I'll buy the unsilenced mid-pipe and everyone's happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I went from standard to K2 with Y-pipe. At normal speeds it is just like original, but give it some beans and you get the full enjoyment of the V6 sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Blue flame- see for sale post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
force-unity Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I have exactly the same query around a replacement. My rear silencer has just failed MOT and looking around the original is going to cost just as much as a new performance mid section and back box! (that is my excuse to the wife anyway!) however - if i'm going to get a performance exhaust i feel like i should get a little more rumble out of it but not sure if the K1 is just going to be too much? Or in other words - is the K2 different enough from the standard?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi and welcome to the forum. I think I can safely say that any of the aftermarket exhausts will give you more of a rumble some more than others. I set car alarms off. Depending on where you live a member will let you have a listen to anything you fancy. You can also get a standard back box second hand on here for very little money, most members change them. Stick a post in the intor section so we can say Hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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