Milltek broken, welding?

Marchino · 26-04-2012, 03:46 PM

Last tuesday I broked in two different points the Milltek exhaust system while doing a track day at Brands....

Unfortunately I had to stop my session

it was too loud

The system was cracked in two ponts of the mid section near welding points.
Have you heard of similar problems before?
Do you think it can be safely welded or I need to change the mid section?

the car is now with George at Technosport in wst London, awaitting for his feedback

northernjim · 26-04-2012, 05:10 PM

Did you buy the milltek brand new?

I would contact milltek direct to get a replacement part sent out for free - they will require a copy of the invoice or the serial number on the exhaust.

I've had new backboxes twice! annoying but can't fault there customer service - ask for leigh ravey or charlie orpen

Marchino · 26-04-2012, 05:15 PM

No I bought the CSL in Feb from another owner with the full Milltek.
The system was installed by Thorney motorsport, I still have the invoice from the previous owner.
Maybe is worth a call to Milltek

northernjim · 26-04-2012, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marchino

No I bought the CSL in Feb from another owner with the full Milltek.
The system was installed by Thorney motorsport, I still have the invoice from the previous owner.
Maybe is worth a call to Milltek

definitely

**cantfind1** · 26-04-2012, 05:56 PM

Yeah saw your car in there the other day......Milltek offer lifetime warranty, but TBH they are not renound for quality...their welding is well below par if you compare it to SS....

But they should give you a new one.

**alexk** · 26-04-2012, 09:00 PM

Best solution is to replace it with a supersprint !

dave wilkinson · 26-04-2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexk

Best solution is to replace it with a supersprint !

yep get a new one under warranty, sell it and put the money towards a supersprint. milltek's are well know for this problem

shane@mbtech · 26-04-2012, 11:00 PM

When you contact Milltek, tell them you are the guy on the invoice

**shimmy** · 27-04-2012, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexk

Best solution is to replace it with a supersprint !

Supersprint has a shocking rep for welds.

Graham · 27-04-2012, 04:14 AM

Mine did this but I bought the car with it on so I just took it off & welded it, pretty shocking really given how much the exhaust was

26-04-2012, 03:46 PM	#1
Marchino S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 137 Casino cash: $1851	Milltek broken, welding? Last tuesday I broked in two different points the Milltek exhaust system while doing a track day at Brands.... Unfortunately I had to stop my session it was too loud The system was cracked in two ponts of the mid section near welding points. Have you heard of similar problems before? Do you think it can be safely welded or I need to change the mid section? the car is now with George at Technosport in wst London, awaitting for his feedback

26-04-2012, 05:10 PM	#2
northernjim Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lancashire Posts: 2,082 Casino cash: $20572	Did you buy the milltek brand new? I would contact milltek direct to get a replacement part sent out for free - they will require a copy of the invoice or the serial number on the exhaust. I've had new backboxes twice! annoying but can't fault there customer service - ask for leigh ravey or charlie orpen __________________

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alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,785 Casino cash: $29970	Best solution is to replace it with a supersprint ! __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

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26-04-2012, 05:15 PM	#3
Marchino S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 137 Casino cash: $1851	No I bought the CSL in Feb from another owner with the full Milltek. The system was installed by Thorney motorsport, I still have the invoice from the previous owner. Maybe is worth a call to Milltek

26-04-2012, 05:56 PM	#5
cantfind1 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 675 Casino cash: $6490	Yeah saw your car in there the other day......Milltek offer lifetime warranty, but TBH they are not renound for quality...their welding is well below par if you compare it to SS.... But they should give you a new one.

26-04-2012, 11:00 PM	#8
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	When you contact Milltek, tell them you are the guy on the invoice

27-04-2012, 04:14 AM	#10
Graham S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 405 Casino cash: $7152	Mine did this but I bought the car with it on so I just took it off & welded it, pretty shocking really given how much the exhaust was