VR4 downpipes with New Flexis Fitted

[Wodjno]

Thread to gauge interest in replacement standard downpipes on a return basis.
I have a couple of sets of downpipes at the moment that are ok. But was thinking of offering them with New Flexi's welded in. And complete with 3 New gaskets ready for fitting
But i would need your old flexi's on an exchange basis.
Price will be £135 delivered. The buyer will have to arrange the delivery of the old downpipes back to me. To guarantee that i receive the old downpipes in return. The initial price will be £200. When i receive the downpipes in exchange, i will then transfer £65 back to the purchaser.

The reason for this is that if i don't get downpipes in exchange, then i won't be able to offer this to anyone else.


Thoughts please

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[Wodjno]

At a later date i will possibly be looking into Stainless Steel downpipes as well

[Wodjno]

OK.. So 29 views and no replies.
I hope i haven't been misunderstood
The thread isn't about who wants some now! It's merely to get a view from club members to whether you think it's a worthwhile project. Because when it comes to the time when someone does want a set of downpipes because they have become damaged(as there are members now) there are only crappy used downpipes for them to choose from. But if members think it's a good idea, then can always have a couple in stock ready with new flexis in place.
So Wodja reckon Worth giving it a go Or not

Cheers

Wodj

[VR457]

A year or so ago i would definitely have said yes. I had to get the aftermarket pipe at a lot more cost (£350 i think it was). I still have the old downpipe with a slightly frayed flexi that could do with a touchup.

When someone is desparate you could sell it as it is. Your idea would help but it is one of these things people don't worry about until it's urgent and then they panic all over.

[Wodjno]

Thanx for your reply Jamil
As i said, this thread isn't about who wants a downpipe now. It's for if your downpipe did end up getting damaged! Would you prefer to have a downpipe ready and waiting with New Flexi's fitted, that you could have on your car within a couple of days? Or hunt around for a shabby downpipe that may end up being not much better than the 1 you had before
It could be this happens in 2 weeks time or 2 years.
The other option is to pay as you did for an uprated 1.
Thanks again for reply. Please can you add your vote to the Poll

Cheers

Wodj

[aboo]

I would recommend this to anyone who still has the standard down pipes on there car to get them sorted before your next MOT.

With the new emissions test any leaks are going to give you a huge chance of failing the emissions test.

I heat rapped my downpipes last year & the guy at the garage said there were no leaks in my exhaust. When I was under the car yesterday I noticed a small black stain where the front flexi is & was lucky enough to have a good set of down pipes in my garage. Changed them over & changed lambda & the car passed the emissions straight away on its third attempt.

A word of warning & something to think about.

[Scanny]

funnily enough Andy was educating me on custom downpipes on facebook today. they sound pretty pricey so this does sound like a very reasonable offer

[Wodjno]

Anymore views on this

[horndog]

I think this is a good idea,
but will you be clearly specifying the amount of corrosion/bottoming out allowable on the exchange set?

[Wodjno]

I think this is a good idea,
but will you be clearly specifying the amount of corrosion/bottoming out allowable on the exchange set?

Obviously if the downpipes to be exchanged are in no fit state to be repaired, then the £65 would not be refunded. I will be stripping off the heatshields and cleaning the whole downpipe up. All corrosion removed as best possibly can.
If there are any small holes, then I am prepared to weld these up.
On pretty much all the downpipes I've seen, its normally just the flexis and heatshields that take a battering. Underneath the heatahields is normally unscathed.


Cheers

Wodj

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[adaxo]

So when the first set will be ready to view/buy?? also is there any difference between PFL/FL??

[andyleaves]

Glenn, I personally think this is a great idea!
I take it these are the two wire mesh sections that always get frayed, the bits between the CAT and the engine?
Or have I got this wrong?

[Wodjno]

Glenn, I personally think this is a great idea!
I take it these are the two wire mesh sections that always get frayed, the bits between the CAT and the engine?
Or have I got this wrong?

You are correct Andy

[andyleaves]

After three years membership, two of which has been Legnum based and still learning

[Wodjno]

Here you go mate



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[andyleaves]

OHHHHH ! Shinny...
Me wants...
So let me see if I have this right.
We send you £200, you send us the enitre section between the cat and engine.
We install, and send you our old ones back?You then give us £45 back dependent on state of the return version...
Actually sounds to good to be true...

[Wodjno]

Absolutely spot on mate

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[Wodjno]

Actually sounds to good to be true...

Actually if it sounds too good to be true, it normally is :eek:

Maybe I better revise my price


Wodj


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[andyleaves]

Noooooooo.....
Damn my quick mouth

[adaxo]

Who is covering postage for return ones??