Exhaust Fabricators

[Robatr0n]

Hi all,

Cat is after having the exhaust on her GTV changed but the off-the-shelf performance exhausts are stupidly priced so I figured that finding a decent exhaust fabricator will be cheaper and will give her exactly what she wants.

This is where I need your help!

I need to find someone who knows what they're doing and won't charge the earth for carrying out the work. I've been in contact with Simpsons Race Exhausts and Zero Exhausts but sadly I don't know much about them or their workmanship. Has anyone dealt with these guys before?

I want to steer clear of powerflow/longlife/scorpion or any other chain as I'd rather find a decent independant.

[kiwifraser]

Rob, Simpsons are great. They did some work on Monaro. I think Dean has had his car in there as well. Highly recommended

[Robatr0n]

Excellent!

I'm popping the car over to them tomorrow morning so as they can give me an accurate quote.

[identti]

I got a quote for my Swift of over £1k for a catback exhaust system from Simpsons. If you're after a cheap alternative they're not it, but their quality looks second to none.

[bmw2002]

Torqueflow have just done mine, but you have to get it to Birmingham

[Fer]

Simpsons made me a custom exhaust for my old Westfield. Great product, not cheap, but don't expect customer service, as they can get a little grouchy.

[Robatr0n]

bmw2002 said:

Torqueflow have just done mine, but you have to get it to Birmingham

Quite an interesting site that. How does the 540 sound?

I don't have speakers on the PC in the office so I'll have a better look at their website when I get home.

P.S. Wanna go to Booker?

[bmw2002]

Robatr0n said:

bmw2002 said:

Torqueflow have just done mine, but you have to get it to Birmingham

Quite an interesting site that. How does the 540 sound?

I don't have speakers on the PC in the office so I'll have a better look at their website when I get home.

P.S. Wanna go to Booker?

It sounds good! They have done an excellent job, and less than £500 too

I'd love to go to Booker, but I'm out with Cat that day

[Robatr0n]

Fecker!

So, £500 for a full system? Did they remove the CATs?

[bmw2002]

Robatr0n said:

Fecker!

So, £500 for a full system? Did they remove the CATs?

From downpipes back, not decatted but think I'll run it for a few months then see how I feel about them, am hunting for a 'exhaust thingy' like Chevy Stu and Swerni have fitted for use on late night/early morning trips

[Robatr0n]

I'll give them a call.

One of those bypass valves could be a laugh!

[300bhp/ton]

Robatr0n said:

I want to steer clear of powerflow

just curious, but any reasons? I know of a few vehicles taken to a Powerflow place. Got good service and great prices. And I know one of the exhausts is still fine today (about 9 years since it was fitted).

[Robatr0n]

Well mainly because a friend of mine had a powerflow exhaust put on his car and had quite a few problems with it which resulted in him going back and forth to the garage that fitted the exhaust for him. I also know of two people over on the S2 forum who have had problems with their powerflow exhaust.

Obviously mistakes happen but I can't help but feel that you should get a better service from an independant.

For what it's worth, I have a Scorpion Exhaust fitted to my car and it sounds pretty good and has never caused me any issues but I like dealing with independant companies.

[funwithrevs]

For a GTV? Alfa Aid in Maidenhead imported me a Ragazzon stainless back box for my 166 that was actually cheaper than the standard mild steel Alfa part.

Makes the V6 burble sound much deeper & looks rather nice too.

[300bhp/ton]

Robatr0n said:

Well mainly because a friend of mine had a powerflow exhaust put on his car and had quite a few problems with it which resulted in him going back and forth to the garage that fitted the exhaust for him. I also know of two people over on the S2 forum who have had problems with their powerflow exhaust.

Obviously mistakes happen but I can't help but feel that you should get a better service from an independant.

For what it's worth, I have a Scorpion Exhaust fitted to my car and it sounds pretty good and has never caused me any issues but I like dealing with independant companies.

I think all the powerflow places are independent franchises. I agree it's down to the actual shop or person though.

[///Mike]

I would be interested in pricing on a straight through centre silencer replacement pipe for my 135i. I really want the BMW item but its 600 notes and I reckon a lot of the gain will come from the centre section replacement. I also really like the look of the current standard rear box so this might be a good option.

[bmw2002]

///Mike said:

I would be interested in pricing on a straight through centre silencer replacement pipe for my 135i. I really want the BMW item but its 600 notes and I reckon a lot of the gain will come from the centre section replacement. I also really like the look of the current standard rear box so this might be a good option.

Try Torqueflow in Birmingham, they do a lot of BMWs. Lots of stuff on Youtube of cars they've done. Good bunch of guys too, and while you are waiting you can look around the owners B10 Bi-turbo E34

[300bhp/ton]

///Mike said:

I would be interested in pricing on a straight through centre silencer replacement pipe for my 135i. I really want the BMW item but its 600 notes and I reckon a lot of the gain will come from the centre section replacement. I also really like the look of the current standard rear box so this might be a good option.

Depends how cheap and how straight thru. You could simply buy a length of mild, aluminiumised or stainless steel tubing that's been flared and some clamps.

Failing that "bullet" style silencers can be had from £80-120, even good quality ones.

[///Mike]

300bhp/ton said:

///Mike said:

I would be interested in pricing on a straight through centre silencer replacement pipe for my 135i. I really want the BMW item but its 600 notes and I reckon a lot of the gain will come from the centre section replacement. I also really like the look of the current standard rear box so this might be a good option.

Depends how cheap and how straight thru. You could simply buy a length of mild, aluminiumised or stainless steel tubing that's been flared and some clamps.

Failing that "bullet" style silencers can be had from £80-120, even good quality ones.

I hear you. Its one extreme to the other though, its a brand new car so would only treat it to quality bits. The 135 performance exhaust from BMW comes in 2 bits but you can only buy it as one. I am trying to find a friendly dealer who will put an order in for the mid pipe after one of his valued customers ran over a rock.

I will probably just bite the bullet soon and order the full system through Redish Motorsport but its a few month until the tunnels of Rouen yet


@BMW2002, thanks for the heads up. I do love a well kept Bi Turbo too, what an Iconic car that is.

Edited by ///Mike on Friday 5th March 16:30

[TimmerTVR]

Anyone know much about paramount performance in Slough for exhausts?