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Old 9th June 2019, 14:14   #11
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Bosal is a major muffler manufacturer (not saying it is equal, better or worse than Klarius), so why not just put it on since you have it. If it was meant for your car then the inlet size should match your pipe.

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Old 9th June 2019, 14:16   #12
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Here is the link:


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Direct-Fi...wAAOxybqpRhjug




Very good value for money.

Besides I agree with you, it's a question of £££ but if you think of it closely not that much for a whole device that should last long & make you happy & quiet.
It's just a question of spending only once maybe a tad less than you might have spent on the long run in 2 or three swaps as it appears within the posts above.
EDIT: I haven't got any shares in the factory...

That's less than I was expecting. It does look a bit tasty . Wish I hadn't seen it now!
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Old 9th June 2019, 14:19   #13
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PS. How close to the rear bumper are those twin tail pipes - they don't curl downwards like the ones on the factory back box.

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Old 9th June 2019, 14:22   #14
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That's less than I was expecting. It does look a bit tasty . Wish I hadn't seen it now!
I'm over the moon with it.
Here are two pictures of Lady Carlotta fitted with it:






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I've actually got a Bosal back box which I never fitted. I'm just wondering whether I should try using it with a new Klarius middle section**
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Bosal is a major muffler manufacturer (not saying it is equal, better or worse than Klarius), so why not just put it on since you have it. If it was meant for your car then the inlet size should match your pipe.

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Old 9th June 2019, 14:31   #16
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Very close indeed, but no harm at all.
The evidence is I added the genuine but modified heat shield several weeks later and I didn't see any damage on the bumper.
I should add that with ethanol smoke may be a bit less hot (Coolant is 82°C instead of 90°C and the the upper engine is actually less hot as well).
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Old 9th June 2019, 15:07   #17
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It's a no-brainer for me ; go for it
It certainly is money-wise. I've seen the stainless now though.

Aaargh - can't decide!
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Very close indeed, but no harm at all.
The evidence is I added the genuine but modified heat shield several weeks later and I didn't see any damage on the bumper.
I should add that with ethanol smoke may be a bit less hot (Coolant is 82°C instead of 90°C and the the upper engine is actually less hot as well).
Airflow is probably improved without the curly bits - the chunky straights do detract a bit from the overall look of the back end though (IMHO).

Still can't decide!

Btw, Lady C looks pretty rust-free underneath - must be all that fabulous south of France weather.
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Airflow is probably improved without the curly bits - the chunky straights do detract a bit from the overall look of the back end though (IMHO).

Still can't decide!

Btw, Lady C looks pretty rust-free underneath - must be all that fabulous south of France weather.
Derestricted air flow indeed along the whole line: that's why I chose MIJ Exhaust, likely sensibly improving the throttle response, with a derestricted air box as well (trumpet off & 7 holes made in the box + K&N filter added to ethanol higher octane value - 105).
You're quite right Simon, my pride & joy lived her first 13 years in the warmest southern area, between Mediterranean sea & Pyrenees mountains, close to Spain.
And since 2017 sleeping in a comfy garage away from rain & moisture if any.
The challenge is: which of both of us will live the longer?
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Thanks Chris. The Klarius is pretty good value now at £88.

I've actually got a Bosal back box which I never fitted. I'm just wondering whether I should try using it with a new Klarius middle section** - or just buy both Klarius bits and ignore the Bosal.

(** The Bosal and Klarius might not join together too well).
If it's an original Bosal (i.e before they went belly-up around 2013) get it fitted! They made the original exhausts for our cars. I'd been hoping Jezza would have had the supply of quiet, stainless, Chinese sourced exhausts sorted by now but I was desperate (MOT next Saturday) and had a GT Exhausts back box fitted last week. It looks like good quality and has a 2 year warranty but it is so boomy at 2k revs that I won't be living with it for long!!!

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