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Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:03 pm

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She's a beauty, and I know you want one :cool:

Few questions though. My original plan was to 'save' it for later when other mods and a remap is done, but would it hurt to fit it now just for the hell of it ? The fuel/air mixture or anything ? I know it wouldn't provide as many ponies, but it's hard to watch it lying on the floor every day :D Oh, and does it fit a standard cat system and is it hard to fit, any tips (LHD car) ?

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Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:07 pm

Spray the exhaust studs with WD40 for a couple of days before.

But won't do any harm putting it on.
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:30 pm

Be prepared for smelly smoke from under the bonnet if you do this though!
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:42 pm

Put it on!
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:45 pm

Just whistle at it and mutter, 'Look at the curves on that...'
Bound to make your wife jealous! winkeye
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:49 pm

Motorhole wrote:Be prepared for smelly smoke from under the bonnet if you do this though!
Smoke from what ? :D
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:51 pm

put the rear section on first. clean the threads of the studs with a wire brush as the nuts sit closer to the head. as above, soak the studs in wd for as long as posible. I sent mine to the garage on monday evening, for fitting on friday so they could soak it!!!
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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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Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:54 pm

daimlerman wrote:Just whistle at it and mutter, 'Look at the curves on that...'
Bound to make your wife jealous! winkeye
lol :D That'll definitely make her approve on future expensive mods :twisted:
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:39 pm

Start it up and get the engine up to working temp. then while still hot, tackle the nuts. Be prepared for burnt fingers but it will help your cause
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:40 pm

B7 wrote:Start it up and get the engine up to working temp. then while still hot, tackle the nuts. Be prepared for burnt fingers but it will help your cause
+1!

And replace all the old studs and nuts for new ones along with new gaskets.
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:49 pm

.. and when you tighten the new nuts, on the new studs, do them up evenly.
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Is it just me, or doesn't this thing mate up with my standard cat system?
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AlpineAde wrote:Put it on!
Do it!
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Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:03 pm

Nick91 wrote:Is it just me, or doesn't this thing mate up with my standard cat system?
If you have a cat fitted, it will be a 2 piece system.

You will need a 3 piece exhaust system to fit the 6 branch.
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when is someone going to make one to fit with the newer steering racks :cry:
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There are around 20-25 btb3's in existence that fit with the quicker, later racks.
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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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Simon wrote:
Nick91 wrote:Is it just me, or doesn't this thing mate up with my standard cat system?
If you have a cat fitted, it will be a 2 piece system.

You will need a 3 piece exhaust system to fit the 6 branch.
Doh :mad:

I'm in the process of ordering a scorpion muffler, but since I need a complete 3-piece system, I'd need the muffler in the middle as well. As far as I can work out, the scorpion one is ridiculously loud. Am I right ? I want a system that is loud, when I step on it, but not when just cruising.
Assistance is appreciated ! :D
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