lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 My brand new Buddyclub exhaust, http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3104/pict0001nd7.jpg http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7645/pict0006wf8.jpg http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/8052/pict0007rl7.jpg ive had a second opinion on it, and it appears that they used a mig welder on a tig welded exhaust system. its the only side which is visible on the car, and to be honest, it doesnt look rather good! i need some opinions whether this is acceptable, and what should i do? thanks si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Who did the fitting work Si? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 dont know whether to say, although i have pm'd them twice with no reply, i suppose i should wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHanky Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Looks pretty crap to me matey. Cable has had one of these on his car for a few months now and it looks in a lot better condition than yours im afraid My brand new Buddyclub exhaust, http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3104/pict0001nd7.jpg http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7645/pict0006wf8.jpg http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/8052/pict0007rl7.jpg ive had a second opinion on it, and it appears that they used a mig welder on a tig welded exhaust system. its the only side which is visible on the car, and to be honest, it doesnt look rather good! i need some opinions whether this is acceptable, and what should i do? thanks si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ads Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Those welds look shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 prob because he hasnt had a bracket welded off the side of the backbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 That's really bad , you don't expect to get corrosion like that where it's in full view. Not much ground clearance either. I would be demanding a refund for that rust . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 well, whats it going to take to get it all removed from the exhaust and polished up again with better brackets/fixings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Thats not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 It looks as if the welds were made using steel filler wire, instead of stainless. Whilst this may still give an acceptably strong weldment it may not be aesthetically very pleasing. I can't believe the makers of the exhaust originally did this, am I to assume someone else has modified it for some reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 eeh god no! I take it you couldn't use the standard hanger provided? Just out of curiosity did you have the centre box chopped out and removed like I did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJButler Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Any welder with the knowledge to turn a welder on knows this is not the way to do the job, i suggest a red hot poker with the cold end shoved up his ar** would be suitable justice, He'd either have to let his eyes water or burn his hands. Sorry mate you were the victim of a cowboy. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 dont know whether to say, although i have pm'd them twice with no reply, i suppose i should wait. Go on, get it off your chest;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 It looks as if the welds were made using steel filler wire, instead of stainless. Whilst this may still give an acceptably strong weldment it may not be aesthetically very pleasing. I can't believe the makers of the exhaust originally did this, am I to assume someone else has modified it for some reason? chris someone welded brackets onto the exhaust as due to the tight fit out the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAG Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 No would not be happy about the state of that mate as said before looks like whoever welded it used the wrong materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 dont you normally fit an exhaust clamp around the backbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 is it just the picture or have they actually welded a bracket onto your rear subframe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 On the Nur Spec the hanger is welded further up on top of the box so it's not visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 yes i think your right lee, dont suppose that will start rusting also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Wow, that's pretty messed up. Question 1, is it fixable? Question 2, do you have a receipt for the work (ie it wasn't done for cash off the books) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Wow, that's pretty messed up. Question 1, is it fixable? Question 2, do you have a receipt for the work (ie it wasn't done for cash off the books) you tell me bud, i only bought a £450 buddy club backbox as i didnt want a backbox not big enough so the supra, as most off shelf were 2.5 inlet, i.e too small. went to get it fitted thinking it would need choping up a bit to fit my car. yes i paid in cash, but have a receipt for work carried out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 you tell me bud, i only bought a £450 buddy club backbox as i didnt want a backbox not big enough so the supra, as most off shelf were 2.5 inlet, i.e too small. went to get it fitted thinking it would need choping up a bit to fit my car. yes i paid in cash, but have a receipt for work carried out Glad to hear you have a receipt. I'd now take it and the car back for an inspection and let them at least attempt to fix it....if they think they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 all ive heard is nothing but good words about the company in question, and thought id find out what im missing, so i spent 2hr journey there, 2hrs back, spent the whole day there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 What does the middle hanger actually do ? It looks like its for sideways movement not vertical ? Love your ground clearance Si:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 its funny ewen, as the sides dont look low. but you know my huge arches, the superstreets are on no thread all way round. the rear arches have to be cut and rebuilt, and ive removed all front arch liners, need to move the water bottle, 5mm away from my intercooler pipe on full lock, lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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