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Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:23 pm

Can't come soon enough. :D
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Can anyone suggest how to test if the boot lights are staying on with the boot shut?

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lock the wife in there
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I awoke this morning with a huge smile, it was the day I was getting my BTB exhaust/manifold fitted 8)

I was on the road at 5am and the sat nav said my arrival time was 07.40, bang on time I pulled up and was greeted by Joe and straight away it was parked up on the ramp, after a chat and to give the exhaust time to cool down it was started on....

Everything came apart relatively easily and was good to hear...

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So there you go, it's lined up perfect and sounds the mutts nuts 8)

I had a spirited drive on the way home and you can certainly feel the power a lot better than before, it's a piece of art, well crafted and well worth the money.

A big thanks to Joe, Ryan and Hippy, a good set of lads and it was a pleasure to spend the day with them :P
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Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:09 pm

That looks sweet Kieran, i,ve opted for the same system as you, but without the mahoosive exhaust tips. :cool: Did Joe supply the new hangers too :?:
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The tips look super when all lined up, more pics to follow on that....

Yes, Ryan fabricated all the brackets and what a legend he is doing so 8)
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Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:25 pm

Ah, lambda senson. ok


Kieran... Looking good...
How loud is that system then? :chuckle:
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Nay wrote:Ah, lambda senson. ok


Kieran... Looking good...
How loud is that system then? :chuckle:
It's loud when you want it to be :twisted:

In traffic and normal driving it gives a nice burble, a pleasant burble might I add 8)

When giving it a bit of beans it roars, just took the missus out and hit 120 and it growls fiercely :twisted:

I'm very happy with it and money well spent for a lifetime system.
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Get down to my place and show me.... :)
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Mine will be worth the wait :twisted:
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this looks stunning :x
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A few more of the manifold........

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Note the water bottle and intense washer fluid bottle will be replaced with a new one 8)

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Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:48 pm

You lucky lucky people, that looks amzing! If any one drops out i will have one.
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Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:36 pm

mattrs wrote:You lucky lucky people, that looks amzing! If any one drops out i will have one.
We are starting a list for the next batch which we hope will be available in December. We will not start taking deposits until the first 15 are all delivered, we have 4 to go. After the next lot, we probably won't make any more until late next year, by which time the price will have definitely gone up.
Thanks for all the nice comments. Joe (BTB)
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Ive just picke dup my voicemail, guess what, mines ready :twisted:

phoning tomorrow morning first thing :cool:
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:ttiwwp: I mean SOUND......


Someone put a sound clip up
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I would do if I knew how to do it :o:

Tell ya what, you ring me and I'll stand next to the exhaust :P

Mine's off to the bodyshop later for a few weeks so it's out of action :(
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just got mine today,hope to get it fitted next week.looks awsome great job thanks to all at btb.
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Mine will be here on Friday
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Its here and its a work of art so much so its getting its own photo thread started

Joe/ BTB thank you, its better than i imaged and Joe u were right the polishing looks :cool:

thanks again
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Well where the picture thread then??
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its there now :twisted:
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Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:59 am

Still hoping for another round :D :D

(Dont wanna get forgotten)

I was thinking just the manifold, but seeing that full system looks quite nice.

Anyone have pics of the smaller tips?

And would love to know how it sounds? A little boomy or just deep? Dont want to make my 'old mans family estate' :? too chav :D

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Woo hoo, i'm in for the next batch. First on the list apparently. Told Joe today i only want the manifold (two pipe exit) but looking at the pics again i'm having second thoughts? :mad:

Dont know what to do.

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I was put on the list a few weeks ago as well :D Hope there is enough interest !
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Go for the full system 8)

You won't be dissapointed I can assure you.
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Is there a good discount on the manifolds?
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sweep wrote:Is there a good discount on the manifolds?
Discount compared to what? there is no set price they are custom made and limited run, for sure you will never be able to buy them anywhere else new for less no one but BTB makes them. Thats the point.
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this might seem like a silly question but the cross pipe only has one flange on it to connect the exhaust up

Now my centre box has 2 flanges and suggestions???
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cliffybabe wrote:this might seem like a silly question but the cross pipe only has one flange on it to connect the exhaust up

Now my centre box has 2 flanges and suggestions???
Is there not a flange on the exhaust you removed Cliffy :?:
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Think il be leaving a deposit on a manifold later.
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Here's some pics of mine. . . I've never seen such neat welding, I'm going to have to increase the lambda wiring by about a foot upon fitting. Then it's back off to the dyno to see the results!!

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Can anyone suggest how to test if the boot lights are staying on with the boot shut?

e30topless said:

lock the wife in there
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:54 pm

Mmmmmm, I think mine may have to hang on the wall for a while before fitting.

Nice shoes by the way :wink:

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Chris wrote:Mmmmmm, I think mine may have to hang on the wall for a while before fitting.
The Mrs won't let me do that :(
Chris wrote: Nice shoes by the way :wink:

Chris
The Mrs won't let me wear them outside :cry:
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Can anyone suggest how to test if the boot lights are staying on with the boot shut?

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lock the wife in there
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cliffybabe wrote:this might seem like a silly question but the cross pipe only has one flange on it to connect the exhaust up

Now my centre box has 2 flanges and suggestions???
Is there not a flange on the exhaust you removed Cliffy :?:
yeah but theres bolt up flanges on the scorpion centre boc, this is a slip on connection im guessing im gonna have to cut the other flange off the scorpion centre and use a U bracket bolt thing

heres a shot of the manifold and centre box
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