Scorpion or Magnex?

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Rodderz
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Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:51 pm

I have both a Scorpion and Magnex exhaust but dont know which to fit to my convertible?
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Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:01 pm

which do YOU prefer and which designs are they? if the magnex is an oval one, bin it before the style police come get you

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Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:08 pm

Sorry they are both LeMans style its more a question of the noise levels!
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Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:08 pm

Fit the Magnex and sell me the Scorpion! :D
This is why I no longer drive an E30......

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Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:46 pm

i would have scorpion every time, my 316i had one and it sounded awsome so did our old cabby, 320i with full scorpion exhaust :drool:

there quite loud mind you but loud in a good way :D
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Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:49 pm

As long as youe got a proper engine with the correct number of cylinders you dont need a chavvy "zaust" winkeye
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Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:18 pm

I think ive got a magnex on mine, bought off here, i love the noise :cool:

Its not that loud, nice bark when i give it some abuse but quietens down to about what the standard exhaust was in normal driving/motorway cruising.... Perfect for me :twisted:


I have had cars with exhausts that are loud all the time and they get boring, eaven embarasing when you have a 3am start... Then, it was a nova GT/E with a full ashley exhaust, manifold and all... What did the neighburs expect from a nova :o:
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Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:52 pm

i have just ordered a scorpion DTM back box for my cab. I found the deeper note it gives at lower revs suits my 325 engine better than current back box makes i much higher pitch noise when at higher revs. Also with an e30 it looks so much better with twin pipes.
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Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:26 am

Scorpion all the way, I have had both

the magnex is only slightly deeper than stock at tickover and gives a nice sound but the tailpipes are too small IMO

the Scorpion however gives a nice growl which is the main reason IMO for fitting an after market exhaust aside from power
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Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:50 pm

Oh dear.... Scorpion :gay:
I wouldnt pay £50 for one, and Im very happy for that! :D
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