Manalishis 820 Vitesse Coupe

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:42 pm

Manalishi wrote:Oh dear, it's been too long.
My exhaust was blowing badly just in the rear joint so I cut it earlier tonight with a special exhaust pipe cutter (pics will come) just before and after the joint. Now I have a stepped piece of tube that will fit just fine so it will happen in the nest few days. Hopefully.

Update on the heater issue. IT WORKS! But I still think it's a silly design.

I might have missed it, but what problem were you having with the heater?

Hope the exhaust gets sorted. I tend to be lucky with exhausts, but I won't speak to soon !

Manalishi · Post by **Manalishi** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:14 pm

My heater wasn't working like I wanted it to, but probably it was like it should.

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Manalishi · Post by **Manalishi** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:49 am

I'm really getting old. I spent 15 minutes on my back under the car to cut the pipe on friday afternoon. Now my back is totally busted. I have a bad back but I've never had this problem after only 10-15 minutes. So as it is now the pipe is cut very nicely and square, but I can't get the rest done just yet. So, the car rests and I can't drive it.

Manalishi · Post by **Manalishi** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:48 am

Just managed to crawl under there to get a pic. Nicely cut wouldn't you say?

Manalishi · Post by **Manalishi** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 4:18 pm

This is the cutter tool I mentioned. Very useful as you only have to turn maybe 30-45 degrees to make the cut. The pipe can be cut still on the car.

CHR15E · Post by **CHR15E** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:07 pm

Never seen a pipe cutter like that. That could be very useful.

I've have to have a look for one.

metelmickey · Post by **metelmickey** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:11 pm

i've used a chainrench type before ( discs in the chain ) but not seen one like that before

Manalishi · Post by **Manalishi** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:43 pm

I managed to get the stepped pipe on tonight and just went for a small test drive. I think it still blows in some other places but it will work fine during winter.
Also put on some nice chrome exhaust tips so it now looks like a racer.

Post by **Richard Moss** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:54 pm

The usual place that they blow is through the flexi pipe on the end of the downpipe, before the cat.

Manalishi · Post by **Manalishi** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:06 pm

Yes, but I think mine is ok there. The mid section is worst from cat to where I cut it now. I probably need to build a new exhaust next year.

One of the next couple of weekends I need to sort some rust spots. I have a unpleasant looking area in one of the sills and I fear it might be bigger than it looks.

Manalishi · Post by **Manalishi** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:25 am

Update! At the moment I am just enjoying by driving the car. Everything works well and it is just a joy to drive. But I will probably use it as little as possible during the winter.

A bit of frost bite.

New tail pipes.

CHR15E · Post by **CHR15E** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:32 pm

Those pipes look good. Is it a new box/system you've fitted?

Manalishi · Post by **Manalishi** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:49 pm

No only the ends/tips. The ex system is nearly knackered, but I'll keep it until it blows too bad. Unfortunately the ex system is one of those parts that are pretty hard to find here so I'll probably make my own when the day arrives. Or I'll import from your side of the pond.

Tenesmus · Post by **Tenesmus** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:23 pm

Can you get custom stainless over there?

Manalishi · Post by **Manalishi** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:00 am

Yes no problem in getting custom both plain steel and stainless.

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