Milltek Troubles

kevin wrote: Hey...I follow Spurs....well I did when I was younger, much younger.

That's what they all say

kevin wrote: Cheers Dale, I have msbm094 & 244x2 so I will call tomorrow to see if mine is double skinned.

Update after I called today, I ended up being too busy yesterday and forgot to call them.

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.

nice to hear they would sort it out if any problems occured kevin.hope yours lasts out.

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).

Simon,

I'm sure they will look after you. What mileage have you put on the Milltek System?

We are behind you.

Cheers
Kevin

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

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!

lyndonbuck wrote: Think I might start a Scorpion fan club

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.

lyndonbuck wrote: Sorry you'll have to speak up a bit

See! Told you so!!

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