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    Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 10:10am
Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and looking for a bit of help please. I have a 1999 840Ci Sport (owned for the last 14 years) and the exhaust system has finally given up and needs replacing.

Can anyone recommend a stainless steel system I can buy or have made in the Portsmouth/Southampton area? I'm aware of Longlife in Basingstoke and Powerflow in Southampton, but both appear to have mixed reviews.

Many thanks

Dave


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote sweets Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 7:29pm
wish i could get photos on to thread , had a stainless steal system made for me on the isle of wight its a small repair/service centre, but the owner use to work repair/service mc f1 road cars so knows his onions . based in freshwater on the island. sk auto, tel 01983 759700.http://www.sk-auto.co.uk/contact-about-us-fun/4555969135 hope this helps
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Many thanks sweets, looks a good recommend. I'll probably wait a bit to see if anything comes up on the mainland first though.   
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ok , spent the day doing prep work 152 stone chips filled on the bonnet
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Try http://www.fritzsbits.co.uk. Tel:01823 674459. Offered me a stainless steel rear exhaust for my 635CSi at a similar price to a mild steel one from BMW Classic
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Well, it turns out I wasn’t brave enough to go with a stainless exhaust! I did a bit more research, but couldn’t get the level of confidence I wanted for the money involved.

I bought the genuine BMW parts (excluding the CATs) from Snows in Portsmouth for £1,300, including the club 10% discount. My local garage (I know the guy who owns it, so was sure he’d do a good job) fitted it all on Tuesday. I probably would have liked (very) slightly more of a V8 sound, but happy that it is all now sorted. Thanks again for the quick replies and advice, much appreciated.

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