2.0T Exhaust - decision time

[Marc 100]

Right, one of my back boxes has shed a skin and don't know how much longer it is going to last. Got a price from main dealer this morning - £360 for ONE back box fitted! Even the parts guy was shocked.

Alternatively there is the Magnex s/s cat back system from Roadrunner at £388 + fitting (according to their website Magnex went bust this month apparently)

I've not rung round the fastfit places yet but are pattern rear boxes available with the correct oval tailpipe?

I know the Magnex system is the way to go but at this stage I am not keen on spending 400 notes just to replace a rusty back box if you know what I mean.

[parapaul]

You can definitely buy universal fit chrome tailpipe trims from halfords, would one of those with a pattern fit box be any use?

[Ian T]

You could try Scorpion, see if they do parts only, as per this thread:

http://forum.vectra-c.com/showthread.php?t=53700

HTH

[glenboy]

How about jetex..........

http://www.jetex.co.uk/website/jetex...tainless+Steel

[Rebellion]

Buy the Vx backbox using TC discount, get a highstreet fastfit place to fit it. best of both worlds.

[Marc 100]

Update - my regular independent tyre dealer can get me a box for £76+VAT - it's a "special order" item apparently. I'm taking it in for an inspection tomorrow. May get both boxes done at the same time.

[soulman]

i would recommend MIJ exhaust centre ..............full stainless steel.........choice of tailpipes ...and an excellent service.............quite a few of us had a group buy up there ...........and boy they sound schhhhhhhhhhwwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttt tttttttttt

[Marc 100]

Update, just got back from my exhaust place. The boxes at £76+VAT don't have the correct tailpipe - they have those short downturned pipes like that car from Arnold Clark on here a couple of weeks back. As soon as he saw the car he said the exhaust was Vauxhall only.

So it looks like I'm going to get a Magnex if I can. Question is, is it a good fit or does it require adjustment? Do the 4" round tailpipes fit the rear valance OK and sit flush or do they protrude?

Opinions please before I shell out.

Thanks.

PS Is this classed as a modification for insurance purposes?

[glenboy]

Its a great system and fits a treat,a few of the guys have had them fitted lately,kev bux,mickey68 and Baz07,they are very good as i can see and if i was buying one thats the one i'd go for............

Here's the thread mickey just put up today.............

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53806

[Marc 100]

I've taken the plunge and bought one.

These Magnex exhausts are shifting like hot cakes apparently and once they're gone that's it.