DIY Boost pipe beader.

Post 475131 by claymore on 2012-03-18 10:48:42

For all of us who make up our own RIP kits, I made this simple tool yesterday, All you will need is a pair of mole grips, a 63mm or 76mm exhaust clamp (depending on what size boost pipe your using), a washer and a welder. A lot cheaper solution than having a bead welded on all your pipes.

Post 475132 by Volvostorm on 2012-03-18 10:52:09

I've seen this on other sites, makes a nice job of it.

Post 475133 by claymore on 2012-03-18 10:55:19

[quote=Pault5estate;475132]I've seen this on other sites, makes a nice job of it.[/quote] Yea, I copied it from here: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/custom-fabrication/324132-homemade-intercooler-pipe-bead-tool.html

Post 475135 by JUDGENINJA on 2012-03-18 11:07:30

Looks great!!

Post 475137 by claymore on 2012-03-18 11:09:29

[quote=JUDGENINJA;475135]Looks great!![/quote] I would say it looks crap, but works great :)

Post 475143 by smithson007 on 2012-03-18 11:26:24

Good idea that. Could do with something like that when i come to do mine.

Post 475191 by Dangerous Dave on 2012-03-18 13:33:00

Nice one matey, needed to do that to my pipes, didn't think to make something like that up. Top job!

Post 475234 by AndysR on 2012-03-18 15:54:54

Great job there! :)

Post 495552 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-07 18:38:56

glyn showed me this, i will give it ago when i find my grips

Post 496027 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-05-08 18:19:16

I have a proper tool to do this work if you want to borrow it?

Post 496290 by graemewelch on 2012-05-09 00:49:09

any pics of yr proper tool.

Post 496293 by M-R-P on 2012-05-09 00:58:23

gotta love barn-door technology :D

Post 496295 by Kingsford G on 2012-05-09 01:11:19

nice and I like the paint job on yr car too.

Post 496357 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-05-09 11:15:54

[quote=graemewelch;496290]any pics of yr proper tool.[/quote] Yeah I posted them ages ago but no one noticed :cry:

Post 496359 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-05-09 11:19:56

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showpost.php?p=483108&postcount=402 This post shows my beading tool.

Post 496375 by robsv40 on 2012-05-09 12:22:03

That's a lovely looking tool!

Post 496376 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-05-09 12:36:39

If any one wants to borrow it for doing pipework then let me know.

Post 496379 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-09 12:45:16

[quote=Wobbly Dave;496027]I have a proper tool to do this work if you want to borrow it?[/quote] Thanks Dave, i will be sure to ask when the time comes... soon i hope, i have big plans for a c70 when i get hold of one.

Post 496414 by graemewelch on 2012-05-09 15:08:56

[quote=Wobbly Dave;496359]http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showpost.php?p=483108&postcount=402 This post shows my beading tool.[/quote] nice bit of kit that. i could do with one of those