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 Savage Universal straight back box
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schakal
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 2:16 pm

found it for 25 quid ,as it seems to be quite cheap .would it fit my r19 1.8rt ? what change would it make ? i want to fit it at the same time with a silenced decat if i can find a cheap one .

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red19rt
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 6:35 am

Doesn't really answer your question but on my 1.8rt the standard exhaust is one which turns down at the end behind the bumper (so you can't see it from the rear) so the bumper has no cut out for the exhaust to stick through - this was a potential problem I thought of when thinking of an uprated exhaust, so would either need a new bumper or cut a hole yourself.

Or maybe yours isn't like this!
Neal
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 7:18 am

cutting the bumper is no big deal... done it to mine for the twin DTM scorpion (or rather, the previous owner had done it already but made a right arse of it...so i did it properly)
JB
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 7:52 am

i wonder if those ppl "powerflow" or whatever their names r that do custom exhaust can supply a s/s jobby that does that swoop down behind the bumper?
schakal
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:44 am

i have the same standart exhaust red19rt ,yes it turns down in the end bit but the bumper has a little cut ,dont know its been cut by previous owners for some reason .but i checked the bumper its very thin plastic you can cut with jigsaw or similar easily .
i am still wondering what difference would that backbox make ??? any gains in power ,acceleration ,fuel consumption ?
Neal
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:54 am

i dont think that pipe would look right on a renault to be honest, theyre for hondas and toyotas... jap cars basically.

also see them on Novas, Corsas and Fiestas...you dont want to be associated with them do you?
schakal
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:07 pm

damm right neal i would not like to be associated with any of those bastard cars ,would not make any friends with owners etc. so would you be a kind,experienced valver owner and tell me what would the good looking alternative be pls? and how much lighter in £££ s would i feel after the purchase ?
Neal
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:26 pm

the alternative is whatever you can get hold of tbh... aftermarket parts for Renault 19s are not exactly in abundance these days. they do come up on ebay from time to time though.

a favourite seems to be the twin DTM (upswept) tailpipes like i have on mine. A bit neddy if it sticks out a long way and is obvious but mine doesnt stick out past the cut out on the bumper.
schakal
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:21 pm

how much did you get it for ? and what gains /losses did you have ?
huwwatkins
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:49 pm

[quote="

a favourite seems to be the twin DTM (upswept) tailpipes like i have on mine. A bit neddy if it sticks out a long way and is obvious but mine doesnt stick out past the cut out on the bumper.[/quote]

Are you trying to say somthing ? Laughing
Neal
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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 1:27 am

i think you know what im trying to say Huw...

Schakal it was on the car when i got it. I think any gains from whatever exhaust system you put on will be minimal, as the flow restriction is tiny compared to the brick wall that is the cat.
schakal
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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 3:04 am

yes thats why i am planning to do it with a silenced decat at the same time .
would the decat cause the insurance being void ?
Neal
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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 3:10 am

if you havent declared it yes.
Chris H
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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:07 am

a back box will change the noise, as for power etc no difference from a back box alone unless the old one has collapsed internally or otherwise damaged.
JB
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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 7:53 am

most insurers prolyl wouldnt insure u with a decat if it is post 92 anyways.
Chris H
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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 7:55 am

they might get arsey about it but theres no legal requirement for a CAT on the car
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