My Mk2 Escort needs an exhaust back box. I don't appear to be able to find a proper standard 'Sport' spec one anywhere. As the car will have to pass a German MOT before I can get export plates on it to drive it home I'm in a little bit of a pickle.
I can get a full aftermarket system, no problem, but I want to try and keep the car as original as possible. Neither Timax or Bosal have a 1300 Sport back box available at the moment (and are unlikely to have one in the next 4-6 weeks) so it's looking like it'll have to be something like a twin box 'sport' system instead just to get the car fully useable.
Now, here's the problem. Are the TÜV testers likely to kick off about a UK spec aftermarket exhaust on a car that'll be out of the country within a week of passing the test? It's highly unlikely to be TÜV approved, but how strict are they on exhausts on 30 year old cars?
It's the only part I need, so I don't mind throwing a sensible amount of money at a system provided Manfred the MOT man isn't going to throw a thrombie when the car arrives for the test.
Every other part I've got is TÜV approved, but I cannot find the bloody back box for love nor money.
(Sorry for an on-topic post, folks)