Back box

[Bounce]

I was rained off at work today,so instead of doing paperwork and our VAT return,which I should of done,I decided to go down the road and see my mate in his garage to see if he could fit my back box purchased over the weekend from a fellow member on here.so up on the ramp she went.Fitting went well,my clamps were not in to bad condition,the bolts and nuts on the other hand were fooked and it took us a little while to cut the bolts and get them out.While my mate undid the nuts for the hangers I lowered the oem box down,it was a lot heavier than I imagined.We then started to put the rubber hangers on the new box and noticed 2 of them were split,but we used them anyway and I have ordered 3 new ones from our local dealer.So it all went a little easier than I thought and the Agency power (we think) rear box fitted well and looks the dogs bollox with the 80mm titainiam tips.I then started her up to check for any leaks around the clamps.The sound is what I wanted,not to much,but a nice snarley sound,I was also a little worried about the drone in the car,but after taking it up a duel carriage way on the way home,this also doesn't seem to bad,the worst being at about 2500-3000rpm but I can live with that as it wasn't to bad,at 6-7k revs it sounds awesome.So all in all I'm a happy bunny and can't wait for some dry weather to go out and scare some animals and old people.:smokin: pics to follow when I can work out how to do it on a iPad.:-D

[need4speed]

Good to hear that you're happy with it Brett, remember it will get a bit louder as time goes on :supz:

[Bounce]

Good to hear that your happy with it Brett, remember it will get a bit louder as time goes on :supz:Thanks Grant,you were right about the bolts;)

[s.mac]

remember it will get a bit louder as time goes on :supz:

its OK , Bret get deafer as time goes on ;)

[sfh3l]

Brett,
Did it work out to be much lighter in the end then? The 'new' box was 12 kilos according to my bedroom scales. (but then I'm only 8 stone on them too :-D just kidding).
Glad you are pleased with it - I wish I'd got around to fitting it to my CSL now.....

[sfh3l]

its OK , Bret get deafer as time goes on ;)

What was that you said?

[Bounce]

Brett,
Did it work out to be much lighter in the end then? The 'new' box was 12 kilos according to my bedroom scales. (but then I'm only 8 stone on them too :-D just kidding).
Glad you are pleased with it - I wish I'd got around to fitting it to my CSL now.....ill put the oem one on our scales and see what it is,I bet it's twice the weight of the new one;)

[mattCSLnut]

ill put the oem one on our scales and see what it is,I bet it's twice the weight of the new one;)
I'll save you the bother Bret ... OEM CSL back box is about 25 kg :bigcry:

[billyboysm3]

What back box have you got?

[Bounce]

What back box have you got?Its either Status Gruppe or Agency Power as they both look exactly the same.

[phoenixcsl]

Its either Status Gruppe or Agency Power as they both look exactly the same.

Could also be a Megan Racing one as they do Agency Power copies over in the states.

It's not a Status Gruppe as it would have their logos embossed on the tail pipes and a SG embossed on the main canister too.

How are you finding it? boomy?

[glendog74]

Nice one Brett! So much for not modding the CSL... :wink:

[Bounce]

Could also be a Megan Racing one as they do Agency Power copies over in the states.

It's not a Status Gruppe as it would have their logos embossed on the tail pipes and a SG embossed on the main canister too.

How are you finding it? boomy?Its a little boomy at about 2500 revs,but after that its got a nice snarly sound and yes your right the Megan racing box is also exactly the same design,but they also have their name etched on the tips,that's why I'm leaning towards Agency power,it's very well made and I'm chuffed to bits at the price i paid for it.Just need to find out how many db it's throwing out:)

[Bounce]

Nice one Brett! So much for not modding the CSL... :wink:I know,I just couldn't look at those pee shooters any more.;)

[Bounce]

Another view:smokin:

[M3ACS]

Do you think this will be track legal? Ie. be below most UK track db?

Im desperately trying to find a decent light exhaust but one thats UK track friendly...

[Bounce]

Do you think this will be track legal? Ie. be below most UK track db?

Im desperately trying to find a decent light exhaust but one thats UK track friendly...ill let you know next week,I've got a db meter on order:smokin:

[northernjim]

Do you think this will be track legal? Ie. be below most UK track db?

Im desperately trying to find a decent light exhaust but one thats UK track friendly...

I would say so, most uk days are 105dB static, apart from bedford and donington


Billyboy's csl is purportedly super loud but still is allowed on everywhere:smokin:

[northernjim]

.We then started to put the rubber hangers on the new box and noticed 2 of them were split,but we used them anyway and I have ordered 3 new ones from our local dealer.

Which bolts and gaskets did you buy Brett? And how much were the new rubber hangers please?

[Neil M]

ill let you know next week,I've got a db meter on order:smokin:

There's an app for everything these days: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/decibel-meter-pro/id382776256?mt=8 :)

[Bounce]

There's an app for everything these days: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/decibel-meter-pro/id382776256?mt=8 :)Ive got a similar one on the phone,don't know how accurate they are though.

[Steve B]

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Mines just turned up.... :)

[Bounce]

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Mines just turned up.... :)What make is that Steve.

[Steve B]

Dunno lol..... Looks exactly like yours tho

I'm led to beleive its an Agency Power.... looks nice and it much lighter than a std box

[Bounce]

Dunno lol..... Looks exactly like yours tho:hahaha::hahaha:Well it's either Agency power or Megan,the Status Gruppe one also looks the same but has their logo on the tips.;)

[Bounce]

Dunno lol..... Looks exactly like yours tho

I'm led to beleive its an Agency Power.... looks nice and it much lighter than a std boxIts about 12Kg and the oem one is about 24Kg.Youll love the sound:thumbs::thumbs:

[Steve B]

It looks too nice to hide under the car lol....:gayfight:


Steve

[Steve B]

I'm going to fit it saturday and then I've got a trip to Brands Hatch saturday afternoon to watch the "Into The Night Race" so I'm looking forward to listening to the new soundtrack..:smokin:


Steve

[Bounce]

I'm going to fit it saturday and then I've got a trip to Brands Hatch saturday afternoon to watch the "Into The Night Race" so I'm looking forward to listening to the new soundtrack..:smokin:


SteveYou want to get new bolts,nuts and things ready,unless they have been changed recently,they will more than likely be fooked,I needed new rubber hangers too.;)

[Steve B]

Fortunatly the rear box was only off last week whilst my subframe was replaced:thumbs:

[Bounce]

Fortunatly the rear box was only off last week whilst my subframe was replaced:thumbs:Should be straight forward then.When BMW took my Exhaust off to change the clutch,they lowered it in one piece and didn't take the backbox apart from the center section.May pay you to have a quick butchers to see if the bolts look new.:wink:

[Steve B]

Hopefully..... I'll be on a 2 post ramp as well so even easier :beer:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

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Mines just turned up.... :)
Where did you get that box from and how much looks the business :-D

[Steve B]

This is what happens when I'm bored at work...... I spend hours searching out car parts etc (I'm a parts manager so I'm always looking into aftermarket parts for cars I own)...

Anyway I got it from eBay of all places lol. The guy only had 1 so considering I recon it's an Agency Power 1 or an incredibly good copy... Looking at the TIG welding/bracing etc someone took some time making it and doesn't come across as a cheaply made bit of kit.


Steve

[Steve B]

Just fitted mine..... Perfect fit :)

I'll report later on the sound


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[Bounce]

Just fitted mine..... Perfect fit :)

I'll report later on the sound


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/Steve%40RSx/C765B0AD-1091-4431-81F8-8984D8C8D12F-1461-000000D7783686E7.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/Steve%40RSx/CAFA5DFD-51BD-48AE-BD9A-1F73C0A6EDC4-1461-000000D77425DCA6.jpgLooking good mate,just like mine:wink:Im sure you'll love it :supz:

[Steve B]

Lovely sound but a little droney at low speed ..... I can live with that tho :)