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Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« on: May 09, 2023, 16:51:51 »
I recall a discussion about squared off muffler tips no longer being available.  Would these fit?  Just not sure if the dimensions are correct.

https://www.rogerbrayrestoration.com/shop/chrome-tip-356/
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2023, 17:12:58 »
these are the originals
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2023, 19:44:25 »
You can most certainly make the Porsche tips fit. Here are the ones off of my 280SL. They are 45mm dia, just a tad longer at 170mm and have a cut-out at the end.
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2023, 21:23:24 »
You can most certainly make the Porsche tips fit. Here are the ones off of my 280SL. They are 45mm dia, just a tad longer at 170mm and have a cut-out at the end.

The ones you're showing are Porsche 356 tips?
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2023, 00:53:37 »
The ones you're showing are Porsche 356 tips?

No, I think Mike is showing a pair of his W113 original squared tips.  Showing they have the cut outs and they are 5mm longer than the Porsche tips.  I only posted the link because I thought this might be a source of squared exhaust tips since it appears ours are NLA.  Diameter is the same, just shorter by 5mm.
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2023, 03:10:31 »
Nice, but only three in stock!! Hurry...........
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2023, 10:05:43 »
I obsess over originality. I let this one go, and have lowly "rounded" tips, as at the time, there was not really any other options that I knew of.

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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2023, 14:45:11 »
Nice Find Marcus! I was at a car show once and saw a 113 with one square and one round tip. He and everybody else at the show knew nothing about it. It caught my eye having never see a square one in person. It has been so long since the rounded tips have been produced, most have no clue. Anybody know when and why they switched ends? I figure it was due to reducing manufacturing cost. Not exactly sure how the end is formed, but the rounded version has to be easier and less costly.
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2023, 16:52:20 »
No, I think Mike is showing a pair of his W113 original squared tips.  Showing they have the cut outs and they are 5mm longer than the Porsche tips.  I only posted the link because I thought this might be a source of squared exhaust tips since it appears ours are NLA.  Diameter is the same, just shorter by 5mm.

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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2023, 17:26:46 »
I only posted the link because I thought this might be a source of squared exhaust tips since it appears ours are NLA.
FYI, we do have a "parts wanted" forum.
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2023, 22:15:07 »
FYI, we do have a "parts wanted" forum.

He was curious if the Porsche parts would fit. He did not have the dimensions of the MB tips.
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2023, 10:38:17 »
Hello all

That was a good spot Marcus

i've spoken to several exhaust manufacturers and fabricators in the UK and no one is particularly interested in making these for such a small demand

I sent this company a picture of the original MB square ended tips and they sent me some more pictures of their ones, they say they look almost identical.  They look slightly more rounded to me, but they say that they're quite a square profile.  They're expecting some more in shortly

I know there were a few members interested a few years ago when this subject was last discussed.  i may order a pair and report further when i receive them

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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2023, 12:24:43 »
Once installed, i would dare anyone, even the most knowledgeable, blue-blazer-straw-hat-wearing gentleman, to tell the difference. 8)
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2023, 14:27:42 »
When I posted the link there were 4 remaining.  They are now out of stock.  I assume someone from here purchased some?  Let us know how they fit.
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2023, 15:35:29 »
They probably show up someplace else for sale, like ebay! It cannot be a coincidence that someone here asks for a part and the same day or one later, something shows up for sale on a popular auction site.
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2023, 16:14:34 »
Fondly remembering our old friend Fernando Castanheira, a/k/a Hauser who passed away last year. One of the last major projects he undertook was having these exhaust tips with the square edge custom fabricated for his car. His fabricator was going to try and offer a deal...but I think the whole thing passed when Hauser did.
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2023, 18:38:03 »
I have purchased one of these tips to compare against 1 original that I have and I can say that it is to the naked eye the same, I don't think being shorter matters much you can't see that when on the car
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2023, 19:10:54 »
Are they the same diameter exactly? If so I may see if they are getting more in stock.

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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2023, 19:29:32 »
If they are 45mm, they are the exact diameter as the ones I have.
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2023, 19:44:05 »
I've asked about new stock, they're expecting more in about a week's time, i've also asked about any discounts they may offer and delivery to other countries, i'll update when i hear back
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #20 on: May 12, 2023, 13:56:41 »
Thank you for this.  Could you keep me posted if not too inconvenient?  Thank you

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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #21 on: May 12, 2023, 14:04:50 »
Thank you for this.  Could you keep me posted if not too inconvenient?  Thank you

Hello, yes of course, i'll update this post, so keep an eye out.  They'll notify me when they're back in stock, so i'll buy a pair and get some pictures with them on the car
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2023, 15:34:51 »
Great thank you!

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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #23 on: May 12, 2023, 15:37:05 »
This is original and Porsche
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Re: Squared off Chrome Exhaust Tips
« Reply #24 on: May 12, 2023, 17:45:05 »
Have you guys ever seen this style?  The bottom is cut and pushed into the tube, attempting to direct all the exhaust down.  They were on my car when purchased in 2000.
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