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[Button]

Thanks for the info guys.

Downpipe is definitely at the top of the list now once exams are finished at the end of the month. And $600 sounds far more reasonable!

Noone, I saw that you got yours from Castle Hill Exhaust, you'd go there again?

Also, apart from 2.5", are there any other specific specs that I should be asking them for?

[bfeboi]

a workmate of mine had his SSV exhaust done at Castle Hill Exhaust. they did a shocking job. not only did they snap an exhaust stud off the head they tried to charge him for their mistake. they didnt use and exhaust gaskets between the flanges which ended up leaking from bolts not being tighten up.

I got my catback done at Performance Exhaust Centre at northmead. Talk to "Hax" (02) 9683 5688. Awesome guy to chat with and does a top quality job. He can tell you stories about cars that have been to other places because they were "cheaper" but end up going to him

I'm not trying to talk crap about Castle hill exhaust, but i have seen their "work" and would recommend Hax instead.

[Giallorosso]

How much did the Bilstein shocks set you back?

I have the H&R springs on stock shocks, think it might be time to upgrade the shocks now.

[noone]

Castle Hill was fine for me, that was around 2 years ago...

I went with them based on recommendations, There is a section you can ask the question and see what people think these days. Also, not a bad idea to look on other Aus car forums for recommendations.

I just asked for a 2.5 dump and to tell me their welding skills were good as I wouldn't be able to see it easily.

I don't see the benefit in paying 2 times as much for something off the shelf, but there may be a difference

[FLYINGTI]

I don't see the benefit in paying 2 times as much for something off the shelf, but there may be a difference

Agreed
Id rather find a good fabricator and get it done, if they know what there doing, it shouldnt make a difference

[Button]

Hey Guys,

Yeah, I' in the same boat, I'm sure someone could make something that is just as good. I checked another forum for Performance Exhaust Centre, they seem to get lots of positive reviews. They're are not too far, so I might check them out.

Noone, is there a chance that a custom downpipe will give me an error light on the dash? I heard that part of the APR stage II flash was to remove the error light.

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Giallorosso, I got them for a good price, as Derek had held them in stock for a while. I think retail for the full 'Cup Kit' was around $1500. Not sure what the struts alone would be though, mate.

[Bflat]

Button,

you'll most likely get a CEL due to the increased flow of gasses through the downpipe.

I had this issue with my APR downpipe and rather than go and fork over the amount required for a tune at the time I simply ordered an o2 spacer from Greg Roles at Carformance. This increases the distance between the post-cat o2 sensor and eliminates the CEL.

simple and cheap fix to that annoying little orange light.

[Button]

Thanks Bflat, is that something I should provide to the fabricator in anticipation of the CEL?

I've been speaking to a few exhaust shops. Does anyone know what a 'flex bellow' is?

Also, does anyone have any opinions on 304 grade Stainless Vs 409 grade? The 309 is dearer, so I assume it is just a higher grade. However, this wont need to last me 50 years, so I think the 409 should do me. Any thoughts?

[s4mmie]

Its the 'flexi' I mentioned earlier
This is a pic of my Milltek vs stock:


As you can see the flexi is right near the flange.
This is the APR:



..It has the flexi down lower which is a better design IMO as there's not much room near where the Milltek places it.

I haven't had a problem with any CEL's but I may just be lucky. It took the ECU a day or two to get used to it.
I think it's a good idea to get one made up, saves a heap of money and will be just as good Only reason I didn't is its my wife's daily driver so no time to get it in the shop.
Also if you get a free moment can I get a side pic of your pog? I want to go with the same suspension setup

[noone]

Looks like that one has the cat as well. if you change the cat, you're likely to throw codes. I don't remember codes being an issue where the stock cat was kept...