csscallum Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I've been quoted £400 this morning for a completely custom built Powerflow exhaust system (mid and back) but I'm struggling to find, on the forum at least, anyone who has gone down this route. It does seem cheap but the company are local and very reputable. Is it worth experimenting/giving it a go or playing safe with a tried and tested Cobra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I went down the custom route but with longlife.co.uk as there local franchise demand engineering have an excellent reputation. Also its on my xkr and not on a zed. I've been very pleased with it. But I went that route as I wanted to design my own system. Spent 6 months researching, then went to see demand and they put my plans into reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Talk to "Buster" he runs Powerflow, or his other half Netti does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteman35 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Buster had the powerflow that came off my car. Sounds awesome, just very loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph 7 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I also have a powerflow on mine. It was on it already though and cost circa 900 as I have the receipts for it. I love the sound of it but I haven't been in a car with any of the others on to give a rating. Mine is nicely loud for me. Wouldn't want anything louder. I'm in the west mids if you want to listen but I doubt mine would sound the same as your custom either ??? I may be able to do a vid for you but even that will be subjective due do the mic on my phone and the speakers on your computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph 7 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I also have a powerflow on mine. It was on it already though and cost circa 900 as I have the receipts for it. I love the sound of it but I haven't been in a car with any of the others on to give a rating. Mine is nicely loud for me. Wouldn't want anything louder. I'm in the west mids if you want to listen but I doubt mine would sound the same as your custom either ??? I may be able to do a vid for you but even that will be subjective due do the mic on my phone and the speakers on your computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) Buster had the powerflow that came off my car. Sounds awesome, just very loud this is true...I bought it off Mrs Keyser due to the fact it was so loud on her roadster... its now fitted with berks hfc s and I can tell you it is loud. its a really great fit and well made system. Edited October 19, 2013 by buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 advantage of custom build is they can make it as quiet or as loud as you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desey Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I have a powerflow system - headers and y pipe back - it rocks mate, lifetime warranty too. was sceptical before I got it, they usually just make fart cans for 1.0l corsas so I wondered if they knew how to make a proper exhaust lol... but its really good, loud as fook when your hammering it and somewhat civilised when your jus crusin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 And a warranty for as long as you own the car, can't fault that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I went down the custom route but with longlife.co.uk as there local franchise demand engineering have an excellent reputation. Also its on my xkr and not on a zed. I've been very pleased with it. But I went that route as I wanted to design my own system. Spent 6 months researching, then went to see demand and they put my plans into reality. I had a Longlife system on my old 106 GTi many, many moons ago now. I was very happy with it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Had a Longlife system too, it was on my MR2 and was very pleased with their service and quality of the exhaust. More pricey than a non-custom exhaust but you do at least get to choose how it looks and sounds Edited October 21, 2013 by longsh07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csscallum Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks for everyone's comments. I'm warming towards the idea! advantage of custom build is they can make it as quiet or as loud as you like Problem with the chap that might do mine is that he said he wasn't sure how load it would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Custom exhausts are hit or miss IMO. Depending on what you want and have researched and how good, experienced and knowledgable the exhaust builder is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Custom exhausts are hit or miss IMO. Depending on what you want and have researched and how good, experienced and knowledgable the exhaust builder is. this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desey Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 bloke at the garage told me the warranty carries over to the next owner as well you know, just in case someone buys your car and you care about them having warranty for an exhaust you payed for yeah.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanHill Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Sounds like a great price to me tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csscallum Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks for everyone's comments. I've decided to go against this approach, the chap I spoke to didn't know how it would sound and I don't want to waste money tweaking it until it's right. Cobra it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx5 Paul Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Well I have just had a quote from a local Powerflow dealer. He has quoted me £550 for full system (complete with Y pipe), going to see him at the weekend, price seem fair to you guys. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Well I have just had a quote from a local Powerflow dealer. He has quoted me £550 for full system (complete with Y pipe), going to see him at the weekend, price seem fair to you guys. Paul As with anything ask to look at some of his previous work. If it looks good, then yep that's a good price. If it's messy and tailpipes don't line up with bumper holes etc then I'd avoid. Powerflow in Slough take a picture of every job they've done and put it onto the walls in the waiting area, he see's every job as a matter of pride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 my powerflow on my s14 was a joke the down pipe was made from about 5 bits of pipe all with U clamps and it didn't follow the body route for the exhaust it just sort of went anywhere, and the welding must have been done by a fresh trainnee having a go, Pigeon @*!# wasnt even the term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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