MGF chrome exhaust trim broken off

I have just acquired my 2001 MGF. One problem is that the offside chrome exhaust trim has broken off at the front of the trim. Is there a repair for this or does it mean a new rear exhaust section? Apart from this the existing rear section is sound.

:welcome: You could get another welded on, or it might be time to invest in a stainless steel backbox. :shrug:

This is exactly what happened with me a couple of months after I bought my f, fortunately I dropped on a stainless “second user” system, "collection only please". My wife sanctioned its purchase without question as we hadn’t as yet realised that although the car has been remarkably reliable, during those first couple of years of ownership it required the frequent laying on of hands as date expiring parts needed replacing. This was in the days of “cheap” petrol so we spent a happy day out taking the scenic route to & from the seller. It was mid the following day & after a bit of a struggle getting the alignment correct did it dawn on me why the previous owner was so happy to wave us off after money had changed hands: it announces its arrival in good time & in style. It could be a tall order but try & listen to a number of systems first, especially if you leave for work at 6-3o & you wish to remain on good terms with those on your commute route. We have got used to our system & like it a lot, especially through the tunnels along the North Wales coast, however we no longer talk whilst travelling, preferring to communicate by monosyllabic grunts, shouts, semaphore, British sign language & mime.

:bust: Is it a TT?

I believe the TT systems also trumpet their arrival, however my contribution to the general traffic racket is a custom Powerflow unit. Very well made.

Hi, David. Thanks for the replies, the advice and the welcome. I think a new back box is in order due to corrosion.

Hi, Airportable. Thanks for the replies and the advice. I know stainless systems can cause some noise issues. I think for now a mild steel replacement back box is the best option for now.

I think you’re correct, any perceived improvement in performance claimed for SOME units is questionable & they do shout whilst making a larger dint in your wallet.
A plated mild steel unit will give good service as the whole system stays hot until the pipe work dries out & even if it’s covered in salt you can spray it clean. The down side as far as I have observed is the crummy finials; better bean cans have been seen at Sainsburys.