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Hi guys i have been reading some old posts, and people seem to reccomend the big jim downpipe from what i have read the downpipe is the turbo elbow aswell is that right? Also where can i get one from any advise i would be greatful for thanks. Chris
dangerous dave
11-12-2012, 16:05
Bms is one of the pipes going about, there are a few custom ones with different flanges etc.. The other is the big jim but I'm not sure if he's doing any, the club stocked some for a while..
Thanks for reply dave so i googled big jim raceing and it appears that he has stopped tradeing but i may be wrong so does this bms do the one piece elbow and downpipe ?
Also does anyone know where i can buy a one piece downpipe from
Best bet is eBay chris! You can get an elbow with a separate 2.5 inch down pipe then do abit on the elbow. My engine breathes sweet as a nut. But you won't really get any issues with a standard downpipe if you're looking for less than 200-180bhp
dangerous dave
11-12-2012, 18:48
bms stopped hence the big jim ones did the rounds, both come up but normally £150-200 and sell quick...
fecking quick
Ok will keep an eye out i just wonderd if you could still get them because everyone who has them loves them
car.crash
11-12-2012, 19:11
Both boris and jim made pukka down pipes but only did a small amount each. Expect to pay £200 and up. Not seen one on here for a while and I don't look on eBay anymore but it would be my first port of call. My bms sold in about 30 mins on here for about £230.
Yea looked on ebay nothing thought maybe someone mite of had one stashed away that i could tempt them to sell oh well thanks anyway
cgb sell the big jim 2.5 but be warned you will need a 2.5 front pipe or side exit to match otherwise it will leak gases we just had the same prob so got a 2.5 sidey lol
dangerous dave
11-12-2012, 19:23
Yea looked on ebay nothing thought maybe someone mite of had one stashed away that i could tempt them to sell oh well thanks anyway
slap a wanted up, say pm you in the advert as im sure people will punk you if someone openly offers one for sale in your advert:D
im not sure of big jims contact details or situation but you could see if someone could tap him up, its xmas after all..
You could buy a T28 flange from ebay and a k-tec down pipe and then find a fabicator to fill in the gap. :)
dangerous dave
11-12-2012, 19:24
cgb sell the big jim 2.5 but be warned you will need a 2.5 front pipe or side exit to match otherwise it will leak gases we just had the same prob so got a 2.5 sidey lol
people have had adaptors knock up but a larger exhaust is a win:D
I have put a wanted up and i already have a cgb exhaust system mite give them a bell tommorow thanks everyone
I have put a wanted up and i already have a cgb exhaust system mite give them a bell tommorow thanks everyone
think there about £100 delivered from cgb matey
Yes £99. But the have no lambda bung.
I know Jim recently made a load for Cgb so atleast you know he made them for them I also agree with mark if you find one for less than £220 ish you have had a result
Phil
I also spoke to prima raceing today and the bloke said that they sell a stainless steel elbow and downpipe and he welds them together for customers he is ringing me tommorow with price
Nottswoody
11-12-2012, 20:26
I also spoke to prima raceing today and the bloke said that they sell a stainless steel elbow and downpipe and he welds them together for customers he is ringing me tommorow with price
Interesting bud as prima is 2mins from me.. Keep us posted
There also selling morretes again 310 deliverd
There also selling morretes again 310 deliverd
I can't believe how much those morretes still sell for!. Crazy money:dearme:
I can't believe how much those morretes still sell for!. Crazy money:dearme:
I know they look great tho lol think i may buy some and definatly not tell the mrs how much they where
I know they look great tho lol think i may buy some and definatly not tell the mrs how much they where
:laugh: I do like them myself, but everyone seems to say there crap and fall apart! :crap:
Morrettes are like marmite...
Morrettes are like marmite...
Brown and sticky:cooter:
Nottswoody
12-12-2012, 17:48
Morrettes are like marmite...
I like them I like them a lot but not £300 a lot.. I might just make some out of vinyl lol and hope you guys don't notice.. Can you remember seeing those things on motors a while ago.. What were they thinking? :sad2:
I like them I like them a lot but not £300 a lot.. I might just make some out of vinyl lol and hope you guys don't notice.. Can you remember seeing those things on motors a while ago.. What were they thinking? :sad2:
Nothing wrong with those RGM headlight covers :crap: you can get a matching rear light set as well
Been there done it and they fell apart! I only paid £50 for mine tho;)
back on topic, these one piece downpipes are almost as rare as new gear nobs:disagree: i am also in need of one, i haven't seen one on ebay for a while either, that and an o.e grill:dearme:
I am waiting for a price back off primas tommorow also i am speaking to another lad we mite get a group buy ?
Yes I would agree to getting one also. :D
Been there done it and they fell apart! I only paid £50 for mine tho;)
back on topic, these one piece downpipes are almost as rare as new gear nobs:disagree: i am also in need of one, i haven't seen one on ebay for a while either, that and an o.e grill:dearme:
There's an oe grille on ebay,or at least there was,not perfect though.
Jim did a deal with CGB to supply him exclusively. He didn't want to deal direct with end users any more.
Jim did a deal with CGB to supply him exclusively. He didn't want to deal direct with end users any more.
He did yes but i spoke to bob today and he hasnt heard anything for 12 months
In a worse case scenario .. Would you still get the same benefit as the big Jim down pipe if you purchased a 2.5 cross over pipe and that GTtuning high flow elbow?? Think both together is about £160 ... How ever just how much bigger is that high flow elbow?. Or isit a load of old tosh?.
Tosh. Die-grind your o.e elbow & save ya money.
Tosh. Die-grind your o.e elbow & save ya money.
Already done dat innit :D
Been there done it and they fell apart! I only paid £50 for mine tho;)
back on topic, these one piece downpipes are almost as rare as new gear nobs:disagree: i am also in need of one, i haven't seen one on ebay for a while either, that and an o.e grill:dearme:
I'm still looking for one too....
gttjames
13-12-2012, 20:35
I think if boris or jim would make up another batch theyd sell like hotcakes.
mine:worship::worship:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/sr50james/ice003.jpg
Tony Walker
13-12-2012, 20:51
as pretty as they are youve still only got the tiny penny wastegate plus the flow through the turbine to get rid of. External wastegate is the way forward if power is what your after.
Now ur just showing off james lol where did you get that from
Already done dat innit :D
I meant with regards to Matt's question about GT Tuning's elbow ;)
I dropped lucky when i got mine was stil brand new aswell never used:D im a welder and wouldnt mind having a go at making one
I meant with regards to Matt's question about GT Tuning's elbow ;)
I know pal just giving it some Ali g innit safe :D
LeeR5GTT
13-12-2012, 22:17
my brother in law owns his own motorsport company in York and will more than likely be able to fabricate a downpipe like gttjames'.... iv sent him gttjames' photo (hope u dont mind!) so hopefully he will be keen on making some for the club. will let you all know :agree:
LeeR5GTT
13-12-2012, 23:11
just to confirm iv had a reply and i can have them made for the club via my brother in law. i need one for him to work from though, for dimensions etc... anybody interested? :)
Well done mate hopefully someone will help by lending theres now
gttjames
14-12-2012, 09:16
Now ur just showing off james lol where did you get that from
i got it direct from boris on the last batch he made up a few years now. Yep it looks pretty and gets rid of that small oe elbow bit off turbo and has a lambda bung welded in, perfect.
And yes lee your fine to use pics, theres more if you need them. The more that get made the better, every club member should have 1. I would offer for you to use mine but it was a pain to fit as i used the oe bolts and springs, bolts wernt long enough so had to get it on ramp, use a hydrulic jack to push bolt and compress spring and then get nut on other side, so im in no rush to take it off haha
gttjames
14-12-2012, 09:18
if anyone can get a batch made up for a decent price yourl have alot of interest.
TNT ANDY
06-01-2013, 10:42
And there it ends
car.crash
06-01-2013, 11:39
And there it ends
Downpipe and side decal threads all end the same. They start with so much enthusiasm and die.
When i started this thread groky got in touch and offerd to make me one so i said yes and now i have one he has a thread on here and he is struggling to get 5 names together people say they want one but wont put money down. You can lead a horse to water cant make it drink lol
LeeR5GTT
06-01-2013, 12:29
And there it ends
:laugh: i was poised to start a group buy thread but then someone beat me too it.. theres a group buy on downpipes by the looks :)
gardner51
06-01-2013, 13:03
When i started this thread groky got in touch and offerd to make me one so i said yes and now i have one he has a thread on here and he is struggling to get 5 names together people say they want one but wont put money down. You can lead a horse to water cant make it drink lol
tell me about it, im itching to get one but need 5 people.
come on people,
http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=31276
:D
Ellz
gttjames
06-01-2013, 13:43
it surprises me because when a bms downpipe comes up 2nd hand - its sold within a hour for 200-240
Now theres a offer of 200 for a similar new downpipe and people arnt interested?
Like iv said, i put my money in for a bms a few years ago and am very pleased with it. If i didnt have a bms id be putting my 200 in for one of these
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