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PostPosted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

While hopefully they understand the issue with the tail pipe location, that is a terrible response to a potential costumer
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PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2013 12:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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While hopefully they understand the issue with the tail pipe location, that is a terrible response to a potential costumer


I think you misunderstand his comment (remember English isn't his first language)...he's saying there is no need to email him with the question, he's aware of the issue.

I think it safe to say they don't have a problem with quality or customer relations. Check out their feedback thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=347416
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PostPosted: Sat May 04, 2013 12:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think that the tail pipe location is way off.
As all ready stated the Abarth exhaust for pre 55 and post 55 weren't the same.
I had this OG Abarth for pre 55 cars for a couple of months notice the pipes sits closer together and clears the rear valance with no issues.
Btw I took if of because I thought it was to noisy so now I'm back to my homemade one.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This looks to be officially available now:

http://store.vintagespeed.com.tw/index.php?option=...;Itemid=80
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 3:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

it has been available for a few weeks now. I've got one ordered, I did ask about apron placement, and they said that they make just the one type, with clearance for the pre 55 aprons, kind of a shame if you have cutouts like I do, but I guess it's better than blistering the paint. they did direct me to these pictures for apron vicinity:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.573221782749688.1073741835.111413262263878&type=1

They also said that they were having problems getting into their youtube account to upload a video of it, but they did assure me it had the distinct Abarth sound....I guess we'll see. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Spoke to Ken King in Calgary. He told me that he lent VS an original Abarth to model their reproduction off. Ken said their internal baffles are as original and in a totally different league as far as sound and craftsmanship.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got one of the Vintage Speed Abarth Exhausts now and fitted it up to my 65 Bug with Judson blower.

video link to it running over on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4157896818579...mp;theater
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

AND the one I just got today for my 40hp!!

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Dude, seriously the though, the quality of these mufflers are insane. The welds are exceptional, and the adjustable components will make for a nice custom fit. I'll post some pics after my install soon.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wow nice.. please send some pictures of the install. Also be very interested in knowing how it might effect performance at all.. I'd like to run one on my 40hp.

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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2014 3:29 pm    Post subject: a pic of how it looks under the rear apron Reply with quote

I'm a very pleased customer
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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any more video's for sound comparison? Has anybody heard both this muffler and the WW one, do they sound similar? I'm hoping it will be nice and loud......mind you, I'm not sure how loud I'm going to want it after a week or two Very Happy My stock pea shooters seem to be audible from up the street, so I can only imagine that these are going to more "pronounced". Smile
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2014 2:08 am    Post subject: Re: a pic of how it looks under the rear apron Reply with quote

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I'm a very pleased customer
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That looks nice!!! But it looks like it won't clear a non-cutout apron... Shocked

I was planning to order one for my 53 Rag fitted with a twin port 1600. So the question is will this version clear my apron?
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2014 5:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not sure, but I was under the impression that it was specifically designed to fit under pre 55 aprons, just as the WW one is. If I remember correctly, the owner of Vintagespeed has one on his 52 split. perhaps ts all a matter of how the motor is sitting, as I remember someone here complaining about their WW abarth sitting 3 or 4 inches below his apron.


edit, here you go:

http://shop.vintagespeed.com.tw/core/media/media.n...mp;whence=
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2014 7:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just email them.

They have great customer service and I'm sure they will be able to answer your questions, maybe even custom make you one for your application.
Lots of us here in the UK are running these vintage speed abarths and I've not heard anything but good stuff about them. I'm certainly very pleased with mine.
Nice meaty sounds but nothing to annoy the neighbours with Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:37 am    Post subject: Tail pipe clearance. Reply with quote

Way back when BFY was selling the Abarth repro. mufflers, circa 1990, I used them because there wasn't anything else available.
A few years later when they stopped selling them, I made several batches here in the U.S. out of mild steel with the chrome tips
just barely clearing the rear apron of a beetle. I managed to save about 1/2 dozen mufflers that I'm going to use for
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, you are so awesome! What does that have to do with the topic of this thread?

Here is a Vintage Speed Abarth style exhaust:

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VWsArent4Hippies wrote:
Wow, you are so awesome! What does that have to do with the topic of this thread?

I was posting in reference to this post by joe h. below about the curvature of the pipes:
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This is a 1980's reproduction Abrarth I've had for several years. I'm not sure who made it.

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That I think is the ORIGINAL Flat 4 once made ca. 1985 or so?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

VWsArent4Hippies wrote:
Wow, you are so awesome! What does that have to do with the topic of this thread?

Here is a Vintage Speed Abarth style exhaust:

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I remember someone asking about the WW Abarth pipes on a bus and a few people said they weren't suitable for clearance on a buses rear apron. Did you modify yours to fit or is there something in the VS's design that allows suitable clearance?

Oh, and are those Abarth labels on that exhaust heatproof or just for "out of the packing crate gasps" Joe? I like the look, even though you probably wouldn't see them behind the apron once installed Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The tips cleared the apron just fine but did hit the bumper. A couple well placed spacers under the bumper brackets gave me just enough clearance for the bumper.
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