retro Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Well, it looks like my whole exhaust has had it. So I'm going to need a whole new exhaust system. The manifold is OK, but everything else.... err, no!What do you recommend? Should I go with an original style exhaust? These seem to be readily available and fairly cheap. Or should I go with a Stainless Steel one? These are more expensive, but I guess last longer.Also, there's a lot of fluctuation in price from company to company. Has anyone had any dealings with any stainless exhaust systems for a Herald? (mine's a 12/50)Rareparts4classics306443 Front pipe (12/50 & twin carburettor) £18.00305635 / 3074 Silencer & tailpipe £30.00James PaddockJPH 453 EXHAUST SYSTEM STAINLESS 1250 £ 90.00 special offer EXHAUST SYSTEM S/STEEL 1200 1250 13/60 £75.00 Rimmer BrosPart Number RH5039 Description S/S EXH/SYS HER 1250 Retail Price £135.13 inc. VAT (£115.00 exc. VAT) CanleyPART NUMBER : X4S DESCRIPTION : EXHAUST SYSTEM - HERALD 12/50 RETAIL : £140.26 QuillerHERALD 1200 62-67 SINGLE CARB DOWNPIPE GEX1246 (3 PART SYSTEM) £25HERALD 12/50 stainless £144 TSSCHerald 12/50 Standard Exhaust System BE183 £175.00 (Member £145.00 )Why the different range in prices? Are they different exhausts? Does anyone know whether any are particularly good (or not good)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 "Why the different range in prices?" well that'll be because they all take different margins and could be selling different things. I would hazard a guess that Rimmers Paddocks Canley and Bill (Rarebits) get theirs from the same place but Bill's looks like a mild steel price. I've nothing good to say about Quillers so I'll say nothing :-) The TSSC have a policy of pricing their bits high to keep demand low where they can offer excellent service (yes you did read that right) You've shown up an interesting point there, that's the first time I've seen Rimmers cheaper than Canley, worth a call to each to see what they difference is as that's very unusual. Someone, and it might have been Bill, had lots of mild steel exhausts and therefroe were selling at quite a cheap price - coudl be worth it if funds are scarce - how much do you use teh car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 Well, the car is off the road at the moment, in need of quite a bit of work... so not a lot!It is actually my first car, so once I've restored it (and passed my test!!) it will be the car that I drive all the time.Yes, those are Mild Steel prices from Bill... and yes, he probably does have quite a few... as do Quiller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mallock Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I dont like stainless exhausts because they last to long i like to have a fresh soot free pipe and baffles every few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 [quote by=C_Mallock link=Blah.pl?b=hervit,m=1128355701,s=3 date=1128362767]I dont like stainless exhausts because they last to long i like to have a fresh soot free pipe and baffles every few years[/quote]I love stainless because they represent fab value for money and are much easier to clean than a mild exhaust.I tend to look after my stainless twin system on the spitty, it really doesnt take much effort to make it look like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire4me Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 and stainless seems to boom for a while too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 [quote by=Spitfire4me link=Blah.pl?b=hervit,m=1128355701,s=5 date=1128364832]and stainless seems to boom for a while too[/quote]Ahh, so I'll just be glad that the exhaust isn't leaking everywhere and spluttering out rust any more... and you'll be checking to see if it sounds nice!!Anyone know if Paddocks prices are with or without VAT? There seems to be quite a jump from their stainless to Rimmer's/Canley's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire4me Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Paddock quote before VAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I can't comment for any of the other suppliers, the majority of my systems are original Stanpart components. As some of these have been in storage for a long time they are not as beautifully finished, but they will fit! Herald systems can be a problem to ship, the original front pipe exceeds 2.5 metres (except for the Mk1 cars), so carriers are keen to apply a surcharge as an oversize package. Many modern systems have the front pipe made in two parts for ease of shipping,Cheers,Billl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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