In my local dealer there's a BNW 100HP with a single red stripe along the side, reduced to £9,xxx. It looks very very good.
Technical Exhaust Backbox Corrosion Issue
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Technical Exhaust Backbox Corrosion Issue
The silencer on our 500 is badly corroded too. Been into our local dealer today and they agree that it is premature and have agreed to tell Fiat what they think. So i've just spoke to Fiat customer service and have opened a case with them. I just have to wait for the outcome, but are'nt feeling too hopeful.
I work in a main agent myself (not Fiat) and feel this is a real issue, as despite only 1 year warranty on the exhaust it should at least last until the first MOT.
And how can Fiat only offer 1 year on their exhausts, yet Kwik-Fit offer 3 years? Everybody else with this problem get in touch with Fiat, lets bombard them with this fault. They really should be doing something.
I work in a main agent myself (not Fiat) and feel this is a real issue, as despite only 1 year warranty on the exhaust it should at least last until the first MOT.
And how can Fiat only offer 1 year on their exhausts, yet Kwik-Fit offer 3 years? Everybody else with this problem get in touch with Fiat, lets bombard them with this fault. They really should be doing something.
gordysmit
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I had a 2 year old golf and took the exhaust off it to put a s/s one on and it still looked brand new. A friend of mine had a jetta gti 16v had same exhaust on his car for 7 years. looks like mine will only last another 9/12 months cars only 20 months old
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I would suggest going for other aftermarket product if you have to pay Fiat for replacement. I am using Ragazzon for my 1.4 100HP. Built in quality and perfect fitment. Sportier sound than the OEM.
they have single exit if you do not want the dual
buzz500
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noticed mine corroding slightly at 6 months old......kicked off with the dealer who replaced system....no quibbles....
irishcoffee
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noticed mine corroding slightly at 6 months old......kicked off with the dealer who replaced system....no quibbles....
Direct from the source:
http://www.remus.eu/shop-pkw/fiat/500/500-typ-e-312-1-4l-74-kw-169a3000-2007.html
A bounce of Euro but you'll stick to the true sound!
Worth every penny!
Cheers
John
Hurray for replying to 2 and a half year old threads......
The Twins
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Yes, we have one on our 1.2 and TA.
Hurray for replying to 2 and a half year old threads......
The Twins
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He he, you replied too! Twice in fact maxi lol
'Tis an ongoing issue though (exhaust corrosion)
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News just in! Steel corrodes.
Actually, mine is just shy of two years old, and looks to be OK on the pipes and silencer..
To point out that this is a dead thread.....
This thread will probably outlast my exhaust.
I am exhausted reading this thread.
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I'm baffled by it.
ukmike2010
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Pipe Down!
I just had a stainless steel back box fitted this morning. The original is over 3 years old (but only 15,000 miles) and was beginning to come apart.
The replacement is a stainless box I bought off here from Neil "Surrey Labs" last year. I'm told it fitted well, sounds much the same as the original, but maybe slightly fruitier, is straight through - give or take a few bends - and has a lovely oval tailpipe.
Silence(r)!
Act 50 the exhaust once every 6months and it should last forever!
