Exhaust problems (1.2 16v)

[Middo]

ive had a powerflow for a while now and its always tended to slightly knock the downpipe on occassions when pulling off from a standstill. since having a bump the other week (when i was rear ended) the exhaust is banging almost all the time - i assume the impact has pushed it forward and bent a pipe perhaps.

therefore - i can go back to powerflow and have a new centre section made and have the downpipe cut and a new section mandrel bent so that it doesnt bang.

alternatively i can go and get a scorpion boxer cat back, and reinstall the standard renault exhaust hanger - which should stop it banging by having more play.

opinions please

 

[clio_nut]

sounds like going back to powerflow is the better long term option mate, thats what i would do.

 

[Middo]

i'm gonna go back to powerflow, but honestly he's fixed it so many times, its not worth the petrol anymore, so thinking of other options...

 

[Has]

the Mk2s never had a problem with it banging on any part of the car??

U sure they finished the job properly? i assume u have a Cat-Bak system from them.

The only place u MAY get a rattle frompulling away is the rubber hanger on the bak (spider mount)

Other then that it shudnt hit anywhere else.

 

[ben_p]

please dont tell me its performance heaven in stockport?

 

[Middo]

nah my local place in leek.

problems are all based on the fact my renault bracket broke off the car, so hes had to create a custom bracket to hold the backbox. this doesnt give it enough movement (im guessing lol) and so its banging on the front subframe. engine does move quite a distance under load, but local garage (who are really good) see no reason in changing the mounts.

off to powerflow anyway tomorrow so hope for the best