Scorpion exhaust

[Simon]

Does anyone know if the back box uses the original E30 straps?

[Demlotcrew]

No you need special Scorpion Straps as the box is larger. (you can make fit with the stock straps but you need a very long bolt)

Andrew

[Simon]

Cheers.

How much longer are we talking?

[Demlotcrew]

Well you would need to punch out the studs on the BMW straps, then i would say about 4inch bolt would be enough to align both straps. You can then cut the new bolt down to size one fitted.

I would use an angle grinder to cut the old stud out so as not to bend/damage the old strap.

Andrew

[A1BMW325iSport]

when i bought my scorpion backbox new it came with stainless steel brackets...



make sure to use these brackets, my exhaust fitted like a glove

[playo]

Does anyone know if the back box uses the original E30 straps?

You can have a look at mine if you like, mate. (gis a ring if you do )
Have you bought 1??

[Simon]

Does anyone know if the back box uses the original E30 straps?

You can have a look at mine if you like, mate. (gis a ring if you do )
Have you bought 1??

It's for the touring mate, systems between M3 and normal E30 are totally different, touring uses straps to hold the back box on, where as the M3 has proper brackets.

Cheers for the replies guys, I'm fitting a standard back box for now, and may look into fitting a scorpion box in the near future. Do they sell them seperate?

[A1BMW325iSport]

yeah they might sell seperate, if you need some give motech a call 01933 316066

http://www.motechdirect.co.uk/motechdirect

[pacerpete]

Unless you are deaf, or live on a council estate i would advise passing on a scorpion exhaust, they are horrid and your first motorway trip will drive you bananas.

[Dominitry]

Mines pretty quiet

Mines also fitted using the original straps, i just used longer bolts.

[c76jon]

they do sell the boxes separate.

john

[A1BMW325iSport]

i have full scorpion system on my 325i and it sounds lovely, and its not too loud cruising but comes to life when you floor it

[playo]

Yeah,
I think simon will agree here.
Mines got a scorpion and although it's loud, it's not untill your up to 4k rpm that it really starts to bark

[dannosail]

Really depends what speed you drive on the motorway whether or not you get the growl so best you slow down

Nice burble low down in the revs though or if you floor it as the guys have said.

May have back section up for sale soon when I get my standard exhaust off Scott325SE.

[DanThe]

Ive got scorpian middle box and rear box on my M50 conversion and it sounds like a standard M20 exhaust until you get to about 3000 rpm.

Didnt really notice the loudness at 130 the other day!

Although I am 90% deaf in my right ear

I used new standard straps on the rear box, just cut the studs out and replaced with bolts about 50mm long.
Wish id have known about those stainless straps though

[DaveD]

put a scorpion rear box on my 325 and was surprised how quiet it was..used the original straps with longer bolts ...my mate at kwickfit had no trouble fitting it

[cliffybabe]

I used the orignal strap and longer bolts (thanks Az), I also used the hook on the back of the box so im only using one strap.

Mines a full scorpion and im well please with it

[pacerpete]

Sorry lads ignore my previous post,scorpions are the bollox .

For sale complete scorpion exhaust for e30 M3 (front and rear sections) , straight tailpipes, £250. P.M me.

[Simon]

Sorry lads ignore my previous post,scorpions are the bollox .

For sale complete scorpion exhaust for e30 M3 (front and rear sections) , straight tailpipes, £250. P.M me.

Ahh, now the E30 M3 scorpion systems, now they are rubbish!
Totally un-suited to the buzzy nature of the S14!

[E30_Aza]

i got scorpion back box on mine and i love the sound of it. like every one said , low revs and it burbels but when you floor it it sounds naughty . just want a six branch now!!!!!

[DanThe]

Sorry lads ignore my previous post,scorpions are the bollox .

For sale complete scorpion exhaust for e30 M3 (front and rear sections) , straight tailpipes, £250. P.M me.

Ahh, now the E30 M3 scorpion systems, now they are rubbish!
Totally un-suited to the buzzy nature of the S14!

Im suprised Pete didnt know this

[A1BMW325iSport]

i got scorpion back box on mine and i love the sound of it. like every one said , low revs and it burbels but when you floor it it sounds naughty . just want a six branch now!!!!!

yeah i'm after 6 branch as well. should compliment the scorpion full system nicely

[cliffybabe]

i got scorpion back box on mine and i love the sound of it. like every one said , low revs and it burbels but when you floor it it sounds naughty . just want a six branch now!!!!!

yeah i'm after 6 branch as well. should compliment the scorpion full system nicely

Ive just bought blingsta's alpina to og on mine, its gonna be wicked, what with that and the full scorpion system

[A1BMW325iSport]

nice one keep us posted mate, if you can get vid/sound clip that would be awsome

[cliffybabe]

nice one keep us posted mate, if you can get vid/sound clip that would be awsome

Will do mate as soon as its on it will be on the zone, pic's and sound clips

[Simon13]

the manifold will make the car quieter overall, 6 branches tend to do this overall

[DaveD]

i have a 6 branch and as i said before i was surprised how subdued the sound is