robgriff Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Hi We have a 58 plate old shape Forester, low mileage and in good condition Had the cambelt and a rear wheel bearing changed by a dealer recently, no problems really but while taking it there the exhaust broke. I was advised it couldn't be repaired. The dealer then disposed of the exhaust (without asking) I'm was quoted a price of around £1,600 for a Subaru replacement, dealer advised me to find an alternative via a local garage or specialist who may possibly make one up for less than the cost of the Subaru part? Any suggestions please, are compatible exhausts available at all? in the Wrexham Shrewsbury area Regards Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Hello, if there's a local powerflow franchise near you they would be able to make one up for 400ish, with a lifetime guarantee, how much of the exhaust do you need? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgriff Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Thanks Middle and rear section apparently. There is a local branch so I'll get in touch. Regards Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 There are also cheap mild steel ones on eBay for about 40 quid, The 400 was a rough figure for the cat back all the way Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Worth getting a stainless steel cat back unit every time.....once done it's done and sound will be better and shiny shiny [emoji106] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Assuming you just a non turbo 2.0x all you need is one of these kits> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Forester-2-0-SG-2002-2008-Silencer-Exhaust-System-858-/400637858938?fits=Model%3AForester|Cars+Year%3A2007&hash=item5d47e0947a:g:HxEAAOSwG-1WzAy1 Quality is pretty good too, steel is quite thick & resists corrosion quite well (better than what available at any of our factors & cheaper too), gaskets & bolts handy too, prefer original rubber hangers but these handy if you missing 1 or got broken 1 . Have a back box fitted almost 2yrs on a sf farm forester & it still perfect, they could do 5 to 8+yrs easily in most cases besides salt water boat towers etc. They'll probably take £50 or £54 if put in offer (had few systems SF SG Legacy and a Justy . Fitting can be done in a hour unless got other exhaust issues that need a fiddle to get everything perfect . Old thread on it here > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsa-king Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 On 7/22/2016 at 9:31 AM, robgriff said: Thanks Middle and rear section apparently. There is a local branch so I'll get in touch. Regards Rob really!!! £1600!!! Ring Rob up at Stan Palmers, (he's on the Customer Service desk, he's got me a replacement SS back box.. approved by Subaru... under £200 delivered, and a centre pipe was about £100 if I wanted it. My car is 2002, but II think they'll do one for a 2008 too. worth a call, as they come with subaru warranty too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgriff Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thanks all We contacted our local Powerflow franchise (in Demon Tweeeks) they did a good job, reviewed and then quoted. Came in at £450, front section was still in place. Even sounds quite good for a non turbo ... but it is making me think i should have bought a turbo in the first place. :-) Thanks again Regards Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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