What to choose?

1. Chuffy Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Motherwell Posts: 1885 Focus tdi, S2000 (weekend willy)

   #1 3rd January 2007, 19:19

   looking for a new exhaust system on a budget. So far I have the choice of:
   
   peco - stainless steel system for £209.50
   
   or
   
   piper - mid steel system for £193.50
   
   Can any1 recomend these? Or should I save up for another system like magnex?
   
   not bothered about sound or performance, just want a good aftermarket system.
   
   Cheers
2. Chuffy Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Motherwell Posts: 1885 Focus tdi, S2000 (weekend willy)

   #2 3rd January 2007, 19:21

   oh sorry
   
   got a 2001 vtr
3. scotts Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Norwich Posts: 531 Fiat Punto JTD 1.9 ROCKS

   #3 3rd January 2007, 20:13

   I hear a lot of people recommend Magnex, dont know myself sorry
4. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

   #4 3rd January 2007, 22:01

   Magnex is a good safe bet for an exhaust, piper are also good as are scorpion
5. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #5 3rd January 2007, 22:21

   i have a piper on mine not a problem with it
   
   it is stainless though
6. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

   #6 3rd January 2007, 23:51

   Depends what you want. A mild steel system you may need to replace at some point in the future, a stainless system you shouldn't need to. I think peco is more a loud system than performance, whereas magnex and scorpion are quieter, with piper being a bit louder but all 3 with good performance. I have a cat back magnex system and have to admit I didn't notice much of a difference in performance. So I'd say if you don't mind the noise get the peco system if you're not too bothered about performance etc.
7. saxooxas Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2006 stalybridge! Posts: 2550 1 series

   #7 4th January 2007, 00:13

   i heard peco were pretty good, my mechanic mate had one on his.
   edit: was a corsa lol
8. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #8 4th January 2007, 07:53

   Peco's are fine, had loads in the past.
   
   Mild steels systems will easily last two years and for most younger drivers this is the length of time the car will stay will them, so I dont think its really an issue.
   
   If you looking to stick to around the £200 mark try lookin on eBay as you maybe able to find a new full system at a good price.
   
   There are soooooo many options wen it comes to exhausts its more to do with personal chooce and tailpipe options.
   
   Take a look here http://www.performancecentre.co.uk/p/sv_pt.asp?CC=3 just to get an idea of whats aviable :-)
9. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

   #9 4th January 2007, 08:05

   I would of thought to look for a stainless system over a mild steel system.
   
   Mild steel doesnt look as good a finish and may sound a bit louder.
10. Chuffy Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Motherwell Posts: 1885 Focus tdi, S2000 (weekend willy)

    #10 4th January 2007, 08:32

    Cheers for that guys.
    Think I might give peco a go since the place near me sells/installs them
11. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

    #11 4th January 2007, 08:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Chuffy Cheers for that guys. Think I might give peco a go since the place near me sells/installs them

    ^^^
    
    Can argue with that
    
    Think your be well happy with a Peco system, pretty throaty note, what tailpipe you going for?
12. Chuffy Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Motherwell Posts: 1885 Focus tdi, S2000 (weekend willy)

    #12 4th January 2007, 09:26

    they have all the designs. but will prob go for the 3" inward rolled pipe.
    dont think the 4" jap style ones will suit ma car. but will wait and see
13. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

    #13 4th January 2007, 09:31

    sometime 4" is alittle too big for the saxo 3" looks super sweet, but must admit seen few 4" and looked nice.
    
    When you looking to buy and get fitted?
14. Chuffy Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Motherwell Posts: 1885 Focus tdi, S2000 (weekend willy)

    #14 4th January 2007, 10:14

    prob at the end of the month when I get paid lol
15. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #15 4th January 2007, 10:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Chuffy not bothered about sound or performance, just want a good aftermarket system. Cheers

    if it doesnt perform, or it doesnt make noise, why you need a diff zorst?
16. Chuffy Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Motherwell Posts: 1885 Focus tdi, S2000 (weekend willy)

    #16 4th January 2007, 10:54

    the exhaust on ma car at the moment looks pish. and was just asking for every1s opinion on a cheap system. was only saying I'm not bothered bout the sound (raspy or deep tone).
    Or - if I should spend more money ie £300 on a magnex for a better performance gain.