Exhaust back box. Whats wrong with a cheap universal?

[stured]

Well basically mine has a few holes (Where the pipes connect to the box itself is ripped) and is full of bits of rust and my old (now replaced) cat. Sounds amazing rattling away like a maraca .

Looking at a new one, and seen a load of 'universal 4 inch tail pipes' for under 30 quid. Im not that much of a chav but im also not realy that bothered (Cant see an expensive back box making any difference to me in the slightest...system maybe but not back box).

So im wondering, why shouldnt i get one or which should i get in order for it to sit right? As 'universal' sounds far too good to be true.

[DanielT92]

It's cheap and it's universal. That's what's wrong with it lol. Poor quality materials, and won't fit your recess very well.

[stured]

Hmm never really thought off materials i suppose, but metal is metal...Im sure there are some 'universal' exhausts that will fit in perfectly/with minor adjustment

[carlsmith715]

if you get it welded to wear you want it then it should fit fine but its the back box that makes the sound and note of the engine and will most likely sound shit

[Lewis]

Originally Posted by stured

Well basically mine has a few holes (Where the pipes connect to the box itself is ripped) and is full of bits of rust and my old (now replaced) cat. Sounds amazing rattling away like a maraca .

Looking at a new one, and seen a load of 'universal 4 inch tail pipes' for under 30 quid. Im not that much of a chav but im also not realy that bothered (Cant see an expensive back box making any difference to me in the slightest...system maybe but not back box).

So im wondering, why shouldnt i get one or which should i get in order for it to sit right? As 'universal' sounds far too good to be true.

There's nothing wrong with it. From experience they actually sound quite good, only major downside is the fitting is a custom jobbie

[JoshB]

Just buy this instead

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Direct fit and stainless steel so wont rust away. Plus its only 3" and wont sound OTT like huge universal ones do, as they usually have no innards.

[skitts]

Originally Posted by JoshB

Just buy this instead

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Direct fit and stainless steel so wont rust away. Plus its only 3" and wont sound OTT like huge universal ones do, as they usually have no innards.

My mate has one of these it pops and bangs all the time gets annoying tbh as mine doesn't do it as much as his

[stured]

Originally Posted by JoshB

Just buy this instead

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Direct fit and stainless steel so wont rust away. Plus its only 3" and wont sound OTT like huge universal ones do, as they usually have no innards.

True but that's 15 quid at 5 days so can expect 50+P&P maybe

[saxodan1]

i got myself a universal 1 mate,cant really knock it for what i paid for it,sounds ok not too loud got a nice deep tone too it,the only problem you will most probably come up against is fitting the thing.be prepared to buy different brackets/clamps etc.

[f13sta]

DON'T GET A UNIVERSAL BACKBOX !!!! i got one and will never do it again. it fitted fine (welded it at work) sit nice looks awsome HOWEVER sounds fucking terrible its not too bad on tick over or when you apply accelerator slowly but put your foot down when your going up hill for example and it sounds like a wet fart/tracket really horible. will be getting a sportex system most probs, shame as i like the 2.5 slash cut tail pipe

[Tomm1991]

Should just wait and buy a propper saxo backbox mate, will make all the difference, and you'll be happy with it, and not annoyed a few months down the line when the noise is driving you mad

[PIP_GTi]

i had a universal one on my old quiksilver and the problem i had with that (apart from it sounding poo!) is that it was quite a bit heavier than a standard or good quality lightweight exhaust system so ended up falling off!

[vtrxstickens]

You can find plenty of backbox's that are made to fit a saxo at the same price as universal, I would personally I wnt fit perfect universal never does, just anuther word for bodge it on backbox lol

[joe333]

hmm what isnt wrong with them!

[jammy855]

well for the price your paying i cant see the material being brilliant and as for it being universal alot of them need reducer pipes a requires welding and adjusting to fit as i found out haha, i didnt get the angle right on mine when i welded it and it didnt sit right but i suppose if your willing to do the work to fit it ok, but i would recommend spending more and getting a good quality exhaust such as piper or so on, stainless all the way for me hope this helped

[LeeM]

they may be cheap, but the money you save will get spent on fitting it because the centre will need cutting, it will need brackets welded on, more pipes adding to connect the 2. then when you eventually want to replace it you'll have to replace the butchered centre section as well.
get one designed to fit a saxo and it can be fitted in 5 minutes with no mods.

[LEWIS1234]

bettea of saving for a decent system mate

[Jayfidz1990]

To fit a backbox do you need that exhaust gunk stuff?

[saxo_90]

Bump and a half it gives a better seal mate. Just put some in the inside of the clamp before you tighten it down.

[jbrady72]

Originally Posted by stured

Well basically mine has a few holes (Where the pipes connect to the box itself is ripped) and is full of bits of rust and my old (now replaced) cat. Sounds amazing rattling away like a maraca .

Looking at a new one, and seen a load of 'universal 4 inch tail pipes' for under 30 quid. Im not that much of a chav but im also not realy that bothered (Cant see an expensive back box making any difference to me in the slightest...system maybe but not back box).

So im wondering, why shouldnt i get one or which should i get in order for it to sit right? As 'universal' sounds far too good to be true.

If you dont get one specifically for a Saxo, it'll come out at an angle. It'll point upwards and away from the car...