E24 back box
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Topic: E24 back box
Posted By: AndyS
Subject: E24 back box
Date Posted: 07-December-2009 at 15:55
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My '89 635 needs a new back box. I believe there was an exhaust specialist around Birmingham that made custom stainless systems. Does anyone know their name?
------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Rob5678
Date Posted: 13-December-2009 at 22:38
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Hi Andy , Compliments of the season ! Like the new id . I got locked out, as I registered with an old email account which I no longer use The company you are looking for is MIJ Performance Exhausts . Ross used them to construct one for the Alpina. They are based in Walsall on 01922 645646. I had a conversation with Steve Richardson ( BOA ) he was making his own out of a superior metal . It might be worth having a word with him. Also Barney Classic Heroes spoke of a system he could supply . Munich now under new leadership may be able to help. I went to Power Engineering about 3 yrs ago and heard a Fritz system to my mind it was less restrivtive and was much free'er reving up. There was an increase in BHP but for the life of me I cannot remember what it was This is the Big Coupe thread http://bigcoupe.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2283&highligh t=rolling+road Hope this help Regards Rob ------------- Regards Rob |
Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 19-December-2009 at 11:48
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Thanks Rob. James S put me on to MIJ. Although there's a place just outside Newcastle they were asking £280 for a back box & £860 for the full system. When I spoke to MIJ their prices were £249/£549. A £300 saving was not to be sniffed at. The std BMW box alone was £700! So I battled snow storms, road works & traffic on Friday to drive down to Walsall. They gave me 10% discount for being a BMWCC member although there's a 2.5% surcharge for credit cards. It's probably cost me around £75 petrol so a pretty good result financially speaking.  I went for the quiet system & it's no louder than the standard although there is a little more resonance when opening the throttle. This is a feature of s/s v mild steel but it's by no means intrusive. Probably won't notice it after a couple of weeks. I also went for the std size 55mm pipes. There were some very nice alternatives but they were all 3"/75mm & that would have meant cutting the rear valance slightly. I've just had it refurbished so I've stayed stock. MIJ put a slash cut on the tail pipes so they look good. I believe I can still get the black chrome covers but they're about £20 each! Maybe smooth black Hammerite?  Now I just need to wash all the salt & muck off the Six! Some pics:    ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: alpina17
Date Posted: 21-December-2009 at 15:50
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Very very nice...
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