89 325i tourer exhaust

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89 325i tourer exhaust
Topic Started: Thu 16 Oct 2008, 20:00:21 (129 Views)
ade_law	Thu 16 Oct 2008, 20:00:21 Post #1
Posts: 9 Group: New Blood Member #1,450 Joined: 16-10-08 Location bournemouth	Hi Guys, my 89 325i tourer needs both front and rear sections of the exhaust pretty soon. its sounding pretty harsh and antisocial I have been checking out my options and it looks like im stuck to euro car parts for the front section. its 200ukp for the front and 67 for the back +vat front section part number, 701110270 rear section part number, 705110411 now.. are there any other options? given 350ukp + vat what would you put on your tourer? Ade



Mart	Thu 16 Oct 2008, 20:06:14 Post #2
Moderator Posts: 3,464 Group: PE30 Members Member #343 Joined: 5-01-06	ade_law Thu 16 Oct 2008, 20:00:21 Hi Guys, my 89 325i tourer needs both front and rear sections of the exhaust pretty soon. its sounding pretty harsh and antisocial I have been checking out my options and it looks like im stuck to euro car parts for the front section. its 200ukp for the front and 67 for the back +vat front section part number, 701110270 rear section part number, 705110411 now.. are there any other options? given 350ukp + vat what would you put on your tourer? Ade Hello Ade, and welcome to the Planet mate !!! That sounds pricey to me , but, pm a guy on here called "Stubeedoo". He has a VERY nice touring (323) and has a great deal of time for exhausts . Enjoy Ade . Mart.
	Nice one Cloud


loopylee	Thu 16 Oct 2008, 23:07:53 Post #3
PE30 Sergeant Major Posts: 5,039 Group: Admin Member #35 Joined: 10-11-05	welcome mate have you considered having a custom exhaust made (if there is anyone near you who is capable of doing that?) i had an exhaust made for me from the middle section back with a straight through back box with twin up swept DTM`s and it only cost �150 it is fairly quiet at low revs but can be a bit noisy when you "give it the beans " but i am well happy with what i got for the money its not for a touring its on a 325I but i think that shouldn't make too much difference on the price as said above give stu a pm as he may be able to help you HTH lee



ade_law	Fri 17 Oct 2008, 16:06:02 Post #4
Posts: 9 Group: New Blood Member #1,450 Joined: 16-10-08 Location bournemouth	thanks guys, I have dropped stu a PM hopefully he will chime in. Ade



Mart	Fri 17 Oct 2008, 16:20:33 Post #5
Moderator Posts: 3,464 Group: PE30 Members Member #343 Joined: 5-01-06	ade_law Fri 17 Oct 2008, 16:06:02 thanks guys, I have dropped stu a PM hopefully he will chime in. Ade Might be on his Jollies Ade not too sure. Mart.
	Nice one Cloud


ade_law	Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:11:42 Post #6
Posts: 9 Group: New Blood Member #1,450 Joined: 16-10-08 Location bournemouth	thats fine we all have lives to lead, im in no rush its just pasted its mot, but will need doing sooner or later. Ade



loopylee	Sat 18 Oct 2008, 00:20:31 Post #7
PE30 Sergeant Major Posts: 5,039 Group: Admin Member #35 Joined: 10-11-05	ade_law Fri 17 Oct 2008, 18:11:42 thats fine we all have lives to lead, im in no rush its just pasted its mot, but will need doing sooner or later. Ade well at least its still on the road matey lee



ade_law	Sun 19 Oct 2008, 00:32:04 Post #8
Posts: 9 Group: New Blood Member #1,450 Joined: 16-10-08 Location bournemouth	yup, skin of its teeth again :-) the body is near perfect few bits of dodgy paint, but no rust at all. when i got it i was only expecting to last a year... now 3 years later it looks like shes got a few left in her yet! Ade



loopylee	Sun 19 Oct 2008, 00:41:49 Post #9
PE30 Sergeant Major Posts: 5,039 Group: Admin Member #35 Joined: 10-11-05	good on you mate im driving a 325i that has been to the moon and back (and its my daily driver) its only my second bmw and i love it to bits it costs me a few quid to get it through the MOT every year but i think its well worth the money lee



ade_law	Tue 21 Oct 2008, 10:55:59 Post #10
Posts: 9 Group: New Blood Member #1,450 Joined: 16-10-08 Location bournemouth	i have had a response from stu, hope he doesnt mind me posting it here so that it might help others. Quote: Hello mate. Sorry for delay in replying, but as Mart said I've been away on holiday. The front section from ECP is likely to be a genuine BMW one as there don't seem to be any aftermatket exhaust manufacturers doing a copy of the RHD 2-part front section. I recently had to replace the exhaust on my Touring and both parts appeared to be the originals. From what I can gather on other forums, this isn't unusual - BMW parts seem to be very long-lasting. Also, on other forums, the concensus seems to be that despite manufacturer claims anything other than the genuine stuff can lose you power. I've got a genuine front section and a Scorpion rear on my car now. The Scorpion is a little bit loud to be honest, but I wanted it for the look - and the fact it's stainless. Given your budget, I'd probably go for a genuine front section and a rear from ECP or GSF but bear in mind that you get what you pay for and the rear section won't last as long as the genuine stuff. Depends how long you intend keeping the car, really. If you're planning on keeping it for a few years then you'd be better spending a bit extra and getting the genuine rear section - it ought to last another 15 years at least. Hope this answers your question. Stuart. thanks for your help stuart. Stock bits it is. not sure if i will go for the ecp/gsf back box yet i keep saying "1 more year" on this car then it goes and passes its mot cheaply enough to make it worth while running it another year! Ade



loopylee	Tue 21 Oct 2008, 23:41:15 Post #11
PE30 Sergeant Major Posts: 5,039 Group: Admin Member #35 Joined: 10-11-05	as the Guinness advert says ade good things come to those that wait IMHO mate stu knows his sh** so it was worth waiting to hear off him and no he wont mind you posting this lee


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