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29th December 2006, 21:25
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Trip to the scrapyard...
So, I went the scrapyard today for a browse of what I can get my 1.1, and saw an almost identical Saxo, with a nice backbox leaning against it. I checked the back of Saxo, and yes, the backbox had been removed. I the backbox on.. perfect fiT! It was a Peco Big Bore 2. I asked how much it was, they said £10, so I thought why not!
It's very black, so was just wondering if anyone could if there's anything that could be wrong with it? Also, any cleaning recommendations? Is it ok to run water down it? What sort of sount should I expect from it? I don't want to be chavvy lol.
If it's not going to be my thing I'll just get my money back on ebay!
Oh, was wondering if it's possible to paint it too (the main part, not the tailpipe). What sort of paint/protection would I need to withstand the heat?
Thanks in advance!
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29th December 2006, 21:53
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Have you got any pictures of it?
I'd use some Autosol, it's great for polishing exhausts etc. From hearing mates Peco exhausts before, I don't think they are really loud to be honest.
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29th December 2006, 22:06
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Sounds perfect!
The dirt comes out when I rub my fingers on it, even round the tip, so looks like it'll clean up nicely! It's not scuffed on the tip, only on the box itself.
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29th December 2006, 22:10
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On the tip itself, just use some Autosol as it's really good for getting it shiney again.
As for the box itself, well...I'm not sure what you could use to get it looking good again. I take it's stainless steel and not mild steel? I'm just surprised how black it is.
EDIT - By the way, I reckon it's going to be quite loud because the silencer is quite small.
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29th December 2006, 22:12
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looks like a cherry bomb.
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29th December 2006, 22:13
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Looking online, I think it's stainless steel but not too sure!
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29th December 2006, 22:16
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Just seems a little too black to be stainless steel, but I could be wrong.
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29th December 2006, 22:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luke
EDIT - By the way, I reckon it's going to be quite loud because the silencer is quite small.
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that was my initial thought, gutted!
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29th December 2006, 22:38
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I'm presuming it would be a straight fit without cutting any pipes etc, so I would give it a try to see but I reckon it's going to loud.
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29th December 2006, 22:42
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plus by the looks of it it hasnt got any hangers
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29th December 2006, 22:45
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Straight fit yeh. No hangers no, was going to get some welded on and have this fitted when I get it lowered by my mate. But I'm thinkin it's gonna be stupidly loud, so I'll clean it up and sell it to a chav lol
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29th December 2006, 22:48
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To be honest mate, probably won't be worth getting hangers etc on it.
Get it cleaned it and whack it on the bay. I reckon you'll get £20 if not more for it.
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29th December 2006, 22:53
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You can clean the inside with soapy water just dont get loads in the actual box. Autosol will clean the pipe up nicely. Shouldnt be too loud as its only a back box.
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30th December 2006, 14:20
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hi my friends got that exhaust on his saxo it dnt sound that loud just gives a nice burble
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30th December 2006, 18:05
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Dosnt look like a perfect fit at all
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30th December 2006, 18:28
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dont put water anwhere near the inside, its a mild steel box with a stainless tip.
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30th December 2006, 22:34
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use tannon acid - we use it all the time - it WILL burn your hand off if you spill it, but ive seen it clean up the most tarnished metal to spankin shine!
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30th December 2006, 22:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drew
use tannon acid - we use it all the time - it WILL burn your hand off if you spill it, but ive seen it clean up the most tarnished metal to spankin shine!
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lol that made me laugh, doesnt sound like over the counter stuff anyway?
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31st December 2006, 17:15
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heat paint that you can use on your manifold/exhaust etc, can get it in aluminium or black colour etc....from halfrauds perhaps...polishe the tip with autosol or meguiars metal polish...Give it ago, cheap so why not!
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31st December 2006, 17:22
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I got some heat paint here its a nice blue colour done my rocker cover with it not bad at all think omp make it
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