Abz Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Yep, you read that right... your eye sight is not going... yet. Though you may have thought it wrong in your head. Because I am referring to the bung which you put into the rear of the exhaust to stop your ears from bleeding whilst chugging down the motorway. I have an RSR exhaust and it is awfully loud when engine is cold and when on the motorway (something to do with it being an NA could also be thrown in the equation). So I tend to put my bung in, I have 2 problems though, hopefully you guys and girls (Graham), could provide some feedback to assist. 1. I have a nightmare trying to fit the bung into the exhaust it is such a perfect fit it takes quite a struggle to get it right so then holes are lined up so then I can put the screw and nut in to secure it. I tried using appliers to put it out but it seems you need to give it a bit of a lift to edge it out, also if you push in too hard it slots in further than the hole so you spend ages putting it in and out to line it up. Any of you guys use any tricks? I have cleaned the bung which seems to have helped smooth it, I have thought of maybe using a string to guide it? (If that makes sense). 2. This is the 2nd time whilst driving the nut has come loose and fallen off, I lost the original ones so just brought another nut and screw. Is their some sort of vibration stopper nut I need to buy? I'd be grateful for any non sexual replies Abz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I think Apexi do a butterfly valve that fits in the exhaust which keeps it quiet around town etc. Might be worth a look saves farting around with a bung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supralu Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Maybe some sought of grease to lube it up for a smooth fit? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scutch0 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 My mate made a sprung clip for his blitz on his liner. I think he made it out of a bike spoke and it worked really well and was dead easy to remove. I'll try and find a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 There was one on eBay for £50 start the other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Maybe some sought of grease to lube it up for a smooth fit? ;-) Are we still on the Bung subject lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I never use the bung but on the TT the sound is not as bad with the RS-R. As mentioned before, you need a spring circlip or washer to keep tension on the nut. I also found that using a hammer handle was the best way of getting it in and out. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 'arrys your man on bung's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 'arrys your man on bung's The less said about Harry's exhaust the better..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I tried to find a funny butt plug photo for this thread but couldn't find one that wasn't NWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Just put fresh water in change the gauze and load it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Sorry miss read the thread title, I thought you said bong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Just put fresh water in change the gauze and load it up Stoner! :O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 You have to ask advise on how to fit a bung properly. Its as nearly as good as how to open the filler cap. My HKS on comes with locking washers which stops it from vibrating loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 One more expensive alternative is to get an exhaust shop to weld a resonator/hot dog/box (use whichever term you prefer) in the midpipe region. I wasn't keen on the tailpipe silencer as it would create too much backpressure - but as yours isn't turbo yet, it might not make a significant impact on engine performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) I think Apexi do a butterfly valve that fits in the exhaust which keeps it quiet around town etc. Might be worth a look saves farting around with a bung. This one.. Edited February 11, 2012 by Samurai 20V (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Hi Abs, mine has a spot welded nut on the inside of the bung, but I also use a good spring washer, this stops the bolt from working loose, as for lining it up, I have filed a nice shiney spot around where the hole is (on the bung) and I seem to have no problem seeing this as I near the hole (in the exhaust), yours does sound like it's too tight a fit, it should be a good fit but not that tight. Have you checked the roundness of it? if its slightly oval it won't fit well, other then that, a real good sanding may work. I have just reread that, and its all wrong in all sorts of ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I've got one of those bungs. I had one with the RSR but I never used it to be honest. Going single and having a 4" drainpipe will probably change things at 5am so I am going to weld a piece of stub steel across the inner diameter of the bung. It might not look great (although I'll try to make it look the part) but it will certainly make putting in and removing the bung a doddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I have the Kakimoto, bung slides in fine, bit of a tight fit and the nut and bolt holds it in place.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I have the Kakimoto, bung slides in fine, bit of a tight fit and the nut and bolt holds it in place.. http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s298/Rajeevjagath/DSC04430-1.jpg How old is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 How old is it? Came with the car, so no idea.. Why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Came with the car, so no idea.. Why do you ask? The RSR one was a pig to get out although straight forward enough to get in. Just wondering if it was age related as the RSR was a good few months old when I got it. There was nothing to grip when pulling it out, the fit was fantastic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 The RSR one was a pig to get out although straight forward enough to get in. Just wondering if it was age related as the RSR was a good few months old when I got it. There was nothing to grip when pulling it out, the fit was fantastic though. It was a bit difficult to take out, but nothing that will have you tearing your hair out.. Putting it on was a 10 sec job, other than installing the nut and bolt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXHAUST-SOUND-CONTROLLER-VALVE-APEXI-ECV-/260950134092?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cc1d70d4c#ht_500wt_1361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Apexi spring loaded tail silencer installed with stainless bolt, locknut and split-pin, fit & forget, works a treat. http://www.suspensioncenter.com/p-3175-apexi-active-tail-silencer-gt-spec-and-n1-turbo-universal.aspx Edited February 12, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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