spoogle Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Hi folks, looking for a bit of advice, I’ve just got my 350z a few months ago and it sounds like the baffles are going in the back box, standard OEM. What’s the options for replacement, is there a well made stainless steel replacement backbox? Or do I need to upgrade a couple other bits along with it? Not looking for anything too noisy, so wouldn’t mind a little more than the standard. Where’s best to start looking? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) Sounds like its broken between the mid and rear silencer... Cobra Sport system priced at £425 is a great replacement for the OEM system, have a look in our trader section for photos and sound clips... With the above you get a new mid and rear, you can also add a Y pipe too. If you need any further info please either call or email us... Edited January 29, 2013 by CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Link to the images - http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/63096-cobra-sports-exhaust-from-cougar-store/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoogle Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Great thanks for the fast reply! Is this something I could fit myself, a bolt on replacement, or is there welding involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Many of our members have fitted this themselves, it bolts straight on, OEM off and new Cobra on, new gaskets and bolts are also supplied for you too and no welding is required... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoogle Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Excellent, I'll go do some man maths to convince myself this is a totally necessary purchase and give you a call soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 If you need any further info, please do let us know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 A word of warning, whilst fitting an exhaust is fairly straight forward, the OEM system (particularly the bolts) will most probably be welded together with rust, making it very difficult I had to take mine to a garage to get them to cut the bolts out with a blowtorch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 The cobra will be louder than stock though, something to bear in mind if your looking for stock noise levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 A word of warning, whilst fitting an exhaust is fairly straight forward, the OEM system (particularly the bolts) will most probably be welded together with rust, making it very difficult I had to take mine to a garage to get them to cut the bolts out with a blowtorch What he said. Ive done dozens of exhausts on cars before, but was shocked when I came to take the exhaust off my 4 year old, 20,000 mile zed. All the nuts / bolts were totally rusted like they were on some 100 year old barn find car. I couldnt believe it. Took me about 6 hours of messing about to get it off, including getting the angle grinder out and cutting the back box off in the end. Nightmare. Others have said they have had no problems, so it might be okay for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 A word of warning, whilst fitting an exhaust is fairly straight forward, the OEM system (particularly the bolts) will most probably be welded together with rust, making it very difficult I had to take mine to a garage to get them to cut the bolts out with a blowtorch What he said. Ive done dozens of exhausts on cars before, but was shocked when I came to take the exhaust off my 4 year old, 20,000 mile zed. All the nuts / bolts were totally rusted like they were on some 100 year old barn find car. I couldnt believe it. Took me about 6 hours of messing about to get it off, including getting the angle grinder out and cutting the back box off in the end. Nightmare. Others have said they have had no problems, so it might be okay for you. Even after they chopped the bolts out, getting the backbox off the rubber mounts was a RIGHT biitch! Was under the car with my feet on the rear subframe for leverage, pulling the backbox towards me. Used a LOT of WD40 and in the end I nearly knocked myself out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Go crazy and buy a nismo system, sounds so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) Go crazy and buy a nismo system, sounds so good! Yup, I know this 1st hand Mine is for sale for $1million Edited January 29, 2013 by smudgedon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoogle Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Cheers for the advice, I've done a few exhaust changes in my days, but I might go under the car tonight and see what the situation is, if it looks like I'll be cursing at the underside of a car for a few hours, I'll stick it to the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 honestly do yourself a favour...... buy the exhaust then drive to an exhaust fitters that are willing to fit it for you for £20 cash and leave them to it.... SOOOOOOO much easier on a ramp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 A word of warning, whilst fitting an exhaust is fairly straight forward, the OEM system (particularly the bolts) will most probably be welded together with rust, making it very difficult I had to take mine to a garage to get them to cut the bolts out with a blowtorch What he said. Ive done dozens of exhausts on cars before, but was shocked when I came to take the exhaust off my 4 year old, 20,000 mile zed. All the nuts / bolts were totally rusted like they were on some 100 year old barn find car. I couldnt believe it. Took me about 6 hours of messing about to get it off, including getting the angle grinder out and cutting the back box off in the end. Nightmare. Others have said they have had no problems, so it might be okay for you. Even after they chopped the bolts out, getting the backbox off the rubber mounts was a RIGHT biitch! Was under the car with my feet on the rear subframe for leverage, pulling the backbox towards me. Used a LOT of WD40 and in the end I nearly knocked myself out I had exactly the same problem. Had to involve a big crow bar or 2 in the end and still had problems. Luckily the K1 system was much easier to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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