Some cars might be worth spending 400 on for half an exhaust, but my Zed, much as I like it, didn't cost a lot of money - I don't need to be doubling its value with half an exhaust pipe
So if anyone else fancies a go at a DiY exhaust here's the picture guide, the pipe is from 'On-Line Autosport', and is made by Hoffmann. To be honest I've got no idea if its any good, but its guaranteed for 2 years, cost £120, and sounds surprisingly good.
First up on some borrowed ramps; (thanks Graeme for the lend).
and get underneath;
(the broken flowerpot is to help support the backend whilst fiddling with the joint).
Two rubber hangers on the back box need to be prised out, mole grips help, then the centre hanger. finally undo the flange bolts holding it to the front section of the exhaust.
Have 10/12/13mm spanners to hand for this.
Here is the old one alongside the new;
Hopefully you can see the bits I've described. You can see that the pipes are not identical by any means, but are the same where it counts.
Here are the parts that hold the front and back together;
I replaced the lot for a tenner from the dealer, but probably didn't need to - the nuts definitely need doing, these are 50p each, but the bolts aren't too bad and the springs are a fiver (~fiver wasted I think).
shiny new parts;
fitting is simple enough, flower pot comes in handy for this, as does a bit of Holts Firegum around the joint.
Fitted;
And the joint bolted up;
View from above;
It lacks the chrome tail pipe of the original, but otherwise I don't think it looks too out of place. I could probably add a chrome tail.
Passed the MoT, and definitely sounds better than the original, without being too loud or 'boy racer'.
a nice chrome finisher or one in gloss black would be the iceing on the cake 
