Quiet SS back-box?

[Cloggy Saint]

I'll be needing a new back-box soon, this will be the fourth since I've owned the car and they're not cheap. Is there a decent stainless option that is no louder than standard? No "universals" need apply

[Alex]

I keep looking at these from the US

They look OEM cannot comment on sound though

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320836104345? ... 302wt_1185

[pnd]

jetex

[Cloggy Saint]

I keep looking at these from the US

They look OEM cannot comment on sound though

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320836104345? ... 302wt_1185

You just like it because it's called Alex. No overseas delivery either. So Jetex is a good choice on the noise front?

[Alex]

I keep looking at these from the US

They look OEM cannot comment on sound though

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320836104345? ... 302wt_1185

You just like it because it's called Alex. No overseas delivery either. So Jetex is a good choice on the noise front?

i like it because its oem and thought thats what you would be looking for ideally, Yes there is overseas delivery if you read the advert

[Cloggy Saint]

You're right, I didn't see that part of the ad'. Seems it's NLA now anyway.

[Blitz]

Why not get a BMW one?

[Cloggy Saint]

I'm guessing they're big $$ and would need replacing in a few years.

[Blitz]

They last a long time, I've seen some E30's still on the original exhaust and they sound so good and how a BMW should sound.

[csl]

I'm guessing they're big $$ and would need replacing in a few years.

I can vouch for the original systems longevity.Mine is still on the original Boysen system.22 years old and still in good order.Sounds great to....quiet on motorways etc but emits a lovely note under acceleration.
Perfect exhaust imho. They are fairly pricey though but worthy on a nice car.

[Ollie_bwoii]

New centre and backbox from BMW is around 400 notes, for the 3 peice system.

I intend on going down this route, ditching a relatively quiet stainless system, as you just can;t match the refined exhaust note from a genuine system in my humble opinion.

Just need to find out what part number will give me the backbox with the S shaped tail pipes... Which is proving hard.

[Kos]

on the e24 i've only ever fitted OEM ones and they last a good 10 years

i had my latest one powder coated for extra protection

[Kos]

also a quick thought , auto mac was doing some OEM looking SS ones

[Cloggy Saint]

So do oem back-boxes have the angled tail pipes? I'd prefer straight out if possible.

[Simon]

So do oem back-boxes have the angled tail pipes? I'd prefer straight out if possible.

You can get both. Another vote for OEM, last years, and sound lovely.

[Cloggy Saint]

Why the difficulty in finding the part # for the straight out pipes?

[cecotto479]

I had to have an exhaust made for the E23. I specifically asked that it should be quiet. They suggested that they'd make the boxes by hand rather than use pre made ones.

It's superb and not terribly expensive.

I could get you a quote?

[redcar]

I had to have an exhaust made for the E23. I specifically asked that it should be quiet. They suggested that they'd make the boxes by hand rather than use pre made ones.

It's superb and not terribly expensive.

I could get you a quote?

This is the good option because then after a few years you can open it up and re-baffle it rather than buying a whole new backbox.

[Ollie_bwoii]

Why the difficulty in finding the part # for the straight out pipes?

Because the pictures arent a reference on the exhaust system section of realoem, so it could well be either.