Well in desperation for new exhaust bought local...fitted Britpart downpipe, stainless straight thru pipe (also Britpart) and Britpart rear silencer. Fitted like a dream and whole lot £112 was best local price by far.
No Britpart dramas that I was warned about.
Is it any louder?
Good luck. I have fitted two and both fit very well. The first one the back two section rotted after about 18 months. However the second one has just passed the two year mark.
Just an update on this exhaust. The front downpipe kept coming off every 15 miles or so despite everything being tightened as much as possible. Cut and welded it twice as it became apparent it seemed almost too long. Thought I was being stupid until 2 others with same system told me they experienced exact same issue.
Downpipe came off again today...cracked up..ripped the exhaust off whilst on site. No patience left. :mad2::mad2::mad2::mad2: