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General => General Technical => Topic started by: eddiedwards on December 17, 2008, 03:22:45 PM

Title: exhaust problem
Post by: eddiedwards on December 17, 2008, 03:22:45 PM
Hi, i\'m new to the forum not sure if this is the right place to post. I\'ve got a completely stock UK third gen RX-7 (an I\'d like to keep stock) and one of the pipes on the back box has rusted and fallen off.:( Just wandered if anyone had a stock backbox for sale or one they didnt want, because I know most people upgrade them.
 
thanx Eddie
Title: exhaust problem
Post by: gandyRX on December 17, 2008, 03:44:04 PM
i dont have a stock one i have a stage 1 cat back from rotechniks, it came with the car and sounds quite quiet, its in good condition too, £60 if your interested
 
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Title: exhaust problem
Post by: eddiedwards on December 20, 2008, 02:55:01 PM
Cheers, I\'m trying to keep it stock but a stock backbox seems harder to get hold of than I thought, and Mazda want to charge the earth for one. I will keep you in mind for the backbox.
Thanx Eddie
Title: exhaust problem
Post by: ro284 on December 20, 2008, 03:31:51 PM
do you think it would be weldable Eddie? My lad has done mine before now, mines not standard and it looks like a patchwork quilt! but i have a Dolphin to fit in it\'s place Bob
Title: exhaust problem
Post by: gandyRX on December 21, 2008, 09:11:58 AM
if its rusted and fallen off then theres a chance the metal behind id has too so it would be best to get a new back box, if you really wanted to weld it it probably would be best to chop the other one off and make up a plate the same shape as the face of the rear silencer, then weld the exhaust tips onto that but again eventually youll have the same problem with the rust
Title: exhaust problem
Post by: dandan on December 22, 2008, 05:29:42 PM
Considering we started a journey with both exhaust tips, and finished the journey with only 1 tip, I don\'t think welding it on is going to be an option! :D

Eddie i\'ll give you the number for Tim at RX motors, he\'s bound to have one. :)
Title: exhaust problem
Post by: meddy on December 23, 2008, 12:50:55 PM
Ive got a usedstock exhaust you would be welcome to gratis. Only problem is location. Its in Huddersfield. Thought Id mention it as you might have family/friends up this way.
Title: exhaust problem
Post by: eddiedwards on December 23, 2008, 09:07:16 PM
Cheers Meddy that would be great, but I don\'t know anyone up there. I might be able to sort out a collection os somethink. I will let you know. thanks very much.
 
Eddie.