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kevin
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 29-November-2002 Location: Camberley, Surrey Status: Offline Points: 3189 |
Posted: 05-May-2004 at 22:27 |
Hey...I follow Spurs....well I did when I was younger, much younger.
Opps.... way off topic... I'll get my bags |
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Kevin
'04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
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therealmccoy
Really Senior Member II Joined: 27-April-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 552 |
Posted: 05-May-2004 at 22:33 |
That's what they all say |
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kevin
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 29-November-2002 Location: Camberley, Surrey Status: Offline Points: 3189 |
Posted: 05-May-2004 at 23:00 |
but it's true...but it's true
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Kevin
'04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
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kevin
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 29-November-2002 Location: Camberley, Surrey Status: Offline Points: 3189 |
Posted: 06-May-2004 at 16:47 |
Anyway, I spoke to the General Manager. Basically, mine was manufactured in Sept 2003 and is one of the single skinned one's. It's the 5 digit number that is important and not the MSBM09x as that is the part number. In summary he said they have experienced problems caused by the panting Pottsy referred to. The majority of problems have been with cars used on track days which is why they upgraded to double skins. He also mentioned the next evo which is the addition the brace at the front of the front silencer, which Pottsy is getting. He did mention that it was going out today. Obviously grounding on lowered cars doesn't help. Anyway because I did say I would summarise, if I do have a problem and the car is off the road, they will double skin it etc, if I send it back to them. Very helpful and pleasant chap. Most importantly they do appear to want to stand up and be counted if there is an issue. Cheers. |
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Kevin
'04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
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Phil-C
Really Senior Member II Ex E30 M3 owner... Joined: 06-May-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 707 |
Posted: 06-May-2004 at 16:53 |
Well I've had my smugness removed. MOT yesterday, passed but advisory on weld cracking on exhaust!
Still, lifetime guarantee, just effort getting round to getting it rewelded. Re: Milltek, that attitude is so welcome in a world where it is increasingly absent. |
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dpelec
Really Senior Member I Joined: 17-February-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 290 |
Posted: 06-May-2004 at 19:11 |
nice to hear they would sort it out if any problems occured kevin.hope yours lasts out.
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kevin
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 29-November-2002 Location: Camberley, Surrey Status: Offline Points: 3189 |
Posted: 06-May-2004 at 19:19 |
The way I pussy foot around it will probably last forever.
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Kevin
'04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
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pottsy
Senior Member II Joined: 19-November-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 181 |
Posted: 09-May-2004 at 13:06 |
Probably last word on this subject - |milltek were true to their word - exhaust replacement arrived exactly when promised looking new and bright with the promised extra weled slider strengthening.
On the car now (Thanks to Supertyres in WGC - excellent service as well). Sounds brand new, feels great and slid around wonderfully all yesterday (sorry officer, not used to the power, I promise it wasn't deliberate). |
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thepits
Moderator Group Joined: 09-July-2003 Location: far far away Status: Offline Points: 10000473 |
Posted: 16-May-2004 at 22:01 |
Wrong! Just checked mine on the ramp, and quess what? The weld on the front of the middle box is blowing! Got the numbers, will call Milltek Monday. I'll keep you posted. |
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kevin
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 29-November-2002 Location: Camberley, Surrey Status: Offline Points: 3189 |
Posted: 16-May-2004 at 22:02 |
Simon,
I'm sure they will look after you. What mileage have you put on the Milltek System? We are behind you. Cheers Kevin |
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Kevin
'04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
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thepits
Moderator Group Joined: 09-July-2003 Location: far far away Status: Offline Points: 10000473 |
Posted: 17-May-2004 at 20:22 |
1/Spoken to Phil @ Milltek, who was most helpful. We had a very constructive discussion, which is due to conclude tomorrow, after he's discussed my problem internally. 2/About 17000Kms (remember the speedo was intermittant for a short while -ahem! - so could be a little bit more - but not by much) |
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PikeyM3
Really Senior Member I E30 M3 Joined: 31-May-2003 Location: Cheltenham - Uk Status: Offline Points: 438 |
Posted: 22-May-2004 at 14:20 |
Another problem with my Milltek guys. Heard a squeaking from the exhaust - so had up on the ramp and found one of the weld on the centre section hanger brackets had snapped and were rubbing metal to metal. Bent the brackets apart and cured the noise. Then a day or two ago I heard a further ratting from the exhaust in about the same area. Up on the ramp again, only to discover that the brackets had parted from the exhuast all together and were just hanging on the rubber mounts! Back to Powerstation I go again! Pikey |
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Old enough to know better, too young to care!
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Darren M
Really Senior Member II Joined: 31-October-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 533 |
Posted: 22-May-2004 at 14:43 |
Oh sh*t I`m afraid to look at mine. As mentioned above in this thread, it`s been on the car for many miles and been rattling for many miles too! Do I dare put it up on a ramp and have a look!. It did pass the MOT a month or so ago. I`m wondering if mine no longer has a milltek if you know what I mean.....manifolds only left :).
I`d better review the thread and get the likely failing component(s) checked soon. |
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thepits
Moderator Group Joined: 09-July-2003 Location: far far away Status: Offline Points: 10000473 |
Posted: 29-May-2004 at 13:59 |
OK - Powerstation have welded mine up, and PikeyM3 has had a temporary repair done on his at a friendly ETB of mine (as PS appeared not to care).
We will both be calling Milltek on Tuesday to plan our next steps! - Won't we Pikey! |
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lyndonbuck
Really Senior Member I Joined: 11-August-2003 Status: Offline Points: 296 |
Posted: 01-June-2004 at 08:07 |
Think I might start a Scorpion fan club
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thepits
Moderator Group Joined: 09-July-2003 Location: far far away Status: Offline Points: 10000473 |
Posted: 02-June-2004 at 23:19 |
I shouldn't, I've heard they can be a bit NOISY! Seriously - there have been many posts here on "problems" with the E30 M3 Milltek exhaust. I have had a number of very positive conversations with Phil @ Milltek, and whilst he accepts that there have been a number of comments about the system, bearing in mind the number of systems installed, it does not seem to be a major problem? I have discussed with him not only my system, (and also PikeyM3's), but also my opinion of Power Station's aftersales service. So, as I will be speaking to him again next week, and he seems keen to resolve any unhappyness on our part, I would be grateful for any other comments from other Milltek owners which I can pass on to him, and perhaps we can put this issue to bed, once and for all. Please email me with your comments either to thepits's email box or here for a more rapid response. Thank you. |
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lyndonbuck
Really Senior Member I Joined: 11-August-2003 Status: Offline Points: 296 |
Posted: 04-June-2004 at 10:06 |
Sorry you'll have to speak up a bit
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thepits
Moderator Group Joined: 09-July-2003 Location: far far away Status: Offline Points: 10000473 |
Posted: 05-June-2004 at 20:54 |
See! Told you so!! |
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Darren M
Really Senior Member II Joined: 31-October-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 533 |
Posted: 06-June-2004 at 08:56 |
What was your opinion of Powerstation`s aftersales service?
On the topic of Milltek. Someone test drove my car yesterday and he thought the Milltek sounded HORRIBLE!!!! Would rather have a scorpion on it. Okay so mine does have that buzz/rattle I mentioned elsewhere in this thread but he didn`t like the general sound of it either. But he also thought my car was a bit dodgy due to mosture in the boot. A few drops of water on the battery. Later investigation proved it to be battery acid that had splashed out probably on his quite enthusiastic drive of the car (even when the engine was cold). Didn`t know much obviously........f****g test pilots. Edited by Darren M |
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PikeyM3
Really Senior Member I E30 M3 Joined: 31-May-2003 Location: Cheltenham - Uk Status: Offline Points: 438 |
Posted: 06-June-2004 at 11:28 |
The Millteks' do tend to sound 'overpowering' when they develop that buzz/rattle. My scorpion did sound good, but then you could never get away from the exhaust noise - it filled your whole head! Have you got the breather pipe connected to your battery Darren? - it should take care of any spillages. Pikey |
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