Advice on getting twin-exhaust look

[ach5]

Hi all,

Please be gentle - i am absolutely new to "modding" and i have searched the forum but cant find exactly what i want...

I simply want to convert the single exhaust pipe of my DStyle+ to a double / dual exhaust. Purely for sporty aesthetic reasons.

What is the best way of going about this? Can you buy dummy tubes?

Thanks!

[Yellow]

You would have to cut the end off or buy a complete back box

[DS3man STEVE]

you could go this way
http://www.mijexhaust.com/mij-exhaust-tail-pipes.html

or do what i did and go for stainless steel back box only

[ach5]

What is a back box?!

[ach5]

I think i will probably just need to take it somewhere for someone to do it for me! Any suggestions near Bury / Bolton / Blackburn?

[mattds3sport]

rear part of the exhaust. it bolts onto the engine at front then runs through a box in the middle and then through a box at the back ( look under the car you`ll see it) basically you would have to get a new box at the back. the boxes reduce noise from the engine / exhaust etc

[mattds3sport]

I think i will probably just need to take it somewhere for someone to do it for me! Any suggestions near Bury / Bolton / Blackburn?

speak to dangerousfish I know he has had an exhaust done.

[Dangerousfish]

Halfords could probably do it for you.

They have a few universal fit back boxes in at most places. Not aware of any custom places near us.

[Rickzayne]

I want a new exhaust well but i want 2 singles at either side

[ach5]

I dont mind having either;

Double exhaust at right hand side

Or

Double exhaust in the centre

Or

Two Single exhausts - one at each side

[Phil H]

Would the rear diffuser need trimming as the opening looks smaller on the DStyle compared to the DSport.

[lfcrule1972]

Yes I think you're looking at cutting the diffuser on the DStyle, if you wanted to change the side the exhaust is on that's even more work

[Phil H]

I was thinking that the twin exhaust diffuser has a wider mouth than the single exhaust models. Perhaps it is possible that there are moulding marks that are on the inside of the diffuser that could be used as a guide for trimming it a bit wider.
I have a DSport tailpipe to fit one day, so am following this thread with interest.

[ZACK]

Why is everyone over-complicating the question ?

If you have the DStyle then whatever option you go down the diffuser will have to be slightly trimmed, mine was and the custom exhaust centre did this for me - took 5 seconds... You'll also need to cut the existing pipe at some point...

You have a couple of options:-

1. Buy a DS3 DSport backbox, the twin-tailpipe is attached to this and you'll just swap your existing backbox for this one - will require a simple weld to attach it to the existing exhaust pipe.

2. Cut the tailpipe off your existing exhaust and fit a new one - either a weld or a bolt-on from Halfrauds ( Chavtastic + cheapest option )

3. Get a custom exhaust system made up, with this you'll get exactly what you want ( Best option ).

4. Have an aftermarket exhaust fitted by someone like Miltek ( ££££££££ ).

[RufusDS3]

Cut off tail pipe
Cut out 60mm more trim
Fit new 2x 3" tail pipes

1hrs work
£70 job done
That's all I did to mine below!!