Universal Exhausts

1. jus_tin Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Cradley Heath Posts: 912 Mk 1 VTR

   #1 8th October 2007, 13:53

   Are universal exhausts easy to fit? coz had a quick look at my standard exhaust (on my mk1 saxo) and the tailpipe that comes off the box is angled so it sticks out the rear of the car straight. so if i had a straight universal backbox and fitted it the way my current exhaust is it would point out at an angle.... i think! so if i wanted to stick out the rear straight, the backbox would be lower than the rest of the car bits underneath... i think???
2. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

   #2 8th October 2007, 15:57

   Getting an exhaust which is suited/fits directly onto the Saxo is easier to fit, and looks nicer and even sounds nicer too mate...
3. Coonper Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Coventry Posts: 5182 Lupo GTI

   #3 8th October 2007, 15:58

   Please dont get a universal back box!! Do yourself a favour and get a proper one from the likes of piper/ashley etc...
4. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

   #4 8th October 2007, 16:06

   yeah as said, universal fit boxes are harder to fit and more often than not look gash.
   
   but saying that i do have one myself, and i personnally quite like it.
5. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

   #5 8th October 2007, 17:16

   It would be harder to fit and you would either need to have it lower than you're back box just now or cut a bit out of your bumper so that it sits right. As said above, easier just to get one made for your car.
6. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #6 8th October 2007, 18:00

   universal - universally fits nothing without alot of bodging
7. jus_tin Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Cradley Heath Posts: 912 Mk 1 VTR

   #7 9th October 2007, 09:01

   the verdicts plain and simple then... save the extra and dont bother with universal exhausts! nice one guys!
   
   .... also, alot of the exhausts i see on the internet are for a VTR or VTS, would these also fit a VSX? How do i know what exhaust i need i do i just specifically look for exhausts for a 1.4i?
8. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

   #8 9th October 2007, 09:36

   Universal exhaust = lol.
9. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #9 9th October 2007, 13:58

   No matter what anybody says Universal or custom exhausts are fine, most of the problems arise from badly fitted systems by people who dont care about the quality of the work they are doing!
   
   Ive had a number or custom exhaust systems and been more than happy with the quality, my best advise is to have a universal or custom box fitted rather than doing it yourself, but thats just my personal view