what would happen if i cut the tail pipe off a back box?

1. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #1 7th August 2010, 21:49

   basically i really want a supersprint back box, but becasue ive smoothed my exhaust recess my only option was to get a custom back box made, but if i got superprint box and cut most of the tail pipe off would this affect anything? also as my bumper has been plastic welded would the exhaust gasses melt/have a reaction with my bumper at all? ie would i need to go back to plan A and buy a custom box with a downward facing tail pipe?
2. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

   #2 7th August 2010, 22:41

   Cut the centre section down but keep the olive end bit and have that reattached then you can fit any saxo back box, just need to get the exhaust hangers moved back...
   
   Bit of a faf but would sound awesome whilst keeping the smooth bumper
   
   James
3. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #3 7th August 2010, 22:42

   Just a thought, would a 106 one not be better, iirc they hang lower?
4. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #4 7th August 2010, 22:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jim-Bob Cut the centre section down but keep the olive end bit and have that reattached then you can fit any saxo back box, just need to get the exhaust hangers moved back... Bit of a faf but would sound awesome whilst keeping the smooth bumper James

   lol that is a faf but a good idea, ill keep it in mind
5. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #5 7th August 2010, 22:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Paul Just a thought, would a 106 one not be better, iirc they hang lower?

   yea but i want the back box hidden though, i was thinking about fitting a pug sport as that should fit and look alright but seams a waste of money smoothing the exhaust recess over if im still gonna show an exhaust lol
6. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #6 8th August 2010, 02:41

   get some pipe the same diameter as the tail pipe, get it bent in a U shape, starting very severely at one end, then get it welded in place off the old one so it comes back on itself along or uder the backbox itself, shouldnt be too much work tbh
7. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #7 8th August 2010, 19:02

   yea could do, good idea also, if i just get a custom one made up, would the exhaust still sound raspy would you have thought with my s/s pipe? or does the back box itself determine the sound of a exhaust note? the easy thing to do is just get a custom one made but i really want the s/s raspyness and dont wanna loose it with some custom back box made in some random shed
8. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #8 8th August 2010, 19:08

   Tail pipe has to be pretruding thr vehicle, so the zorst gasses can flow away from the car, rather than under and into it...
   
   No tail pipe doing this will result in a fail mot, and a traffic cop wouldnt nice too nice either tbh...
9. webby Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456

   #9 8th August 2010, 19:19

   chop it off and put a bent piece in its place.
10. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #10 8th August 2010, 19:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by webby chop it off and put a bent piece in its place.

    yea that was my original idea but id be scared of taking an angle grinder to a s/s back box lol but this is what ill probably do just thought i could get away with doing it easier and lobbing it off lol
11. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #11 8th August 2010, 22:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR Tail pipe has to be pretruding thr vehicle, so the zorst gasses can flow away from the car, rather than under and into it... No tail pipe doing this will result in a fail mot, and a traffic cop wouldnt nice too nice either tbh...

    lots of modern cars in particular new micras iirc? have hidden backboxes in which the tail pipe comes back on itself under the car
12. e8_pqck Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2010 Midlands Posts: 2530 AX 16v Turbo

    #12 9th August 2010, 05:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by blackie_2k5 lots of modern cars in particular new micras iirc? have hidden backboxes in which the tail pipe comes back on itself under the car

    aye, my ax vts does now, would like to keep it std looking, dont want a big bean can hanging out the back.
13. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #13 9th August 2010, 18:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by e8_pqck aye, my ax vts does now, would like to keep it std looking, dont want a big bean can hanging out the back.

    you got a pic mate?
14. adam661 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 chesterfield (ish) Posts: 2685 icelandic grey 53 vt

    #14 9th August 2010, 19:51

    get a supersprint and cut the tip off and get a pointy down 1 welded on
15. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #15 9th August 2010, 19:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adam661 get a supersprint and cut the tip off and get a pointy down 1 welded on

    i think that is THE way forward lol
16. user_41441 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Norwich Posts: 62 Citoren Saxo VTR (Mk1)

    #16 9th August 2010, 21:03

    smoothed bumper???
    
    I like the idea!!
17. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #17 9th August 2010, 21:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AlixAutopsy smoothed bumper??? I like the idea!!

    lol its not that original but not many people on here have them i love the look of it
18. nicole_ Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Posts: 6713 VTS & EK9

    #18 9th August 2010, 21:22

    i keep asking ben about this, i dont wanna get rid of my exhuast
19. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #19 9th August 2010, 21:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by nicole_ i keep asking ben about this, i dont wanna get rid of my exhuast

    he should give you his 1.1 back box then it'll be like mine ha
20. user_34090 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Devizes Posts: 2280 Blue Clio 172 Cup

    #20 9th August 2010, 21:36

    make it come out the side
21. Tommyboy1507 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Northants Posts: 855 52 Silver Saxo VTR

    #21 9th August 2010, 23:18

    I think idea about cutting the ss tailpipe off and getting a bent pipe welded on going to the side or going down but try putting heatshield meterial on the bumper so there's less chance of melting