MGOC Spares is proud of our long-standing partnership with Double S Exhausts, through collaboration we continue to innovate and develop our offer to provide the last word in exhausts.
To demonstrate the quality of the brand and Double S’ ongoing investment in UK manufacture, MGOC Spares made a recent visit to their factory in Collumpton, Devon; going behind the scenes to show you the tremendous level of craftsmanship and skill required to produce the very best exhaust system for your classic. Managing Director, Andrew Goddard walked us through their extensive operation, emphasising their quality processes and high standards throughout production.
UK design engineering excellence at the heart of every Double S component
With over 55 years of automotive manufacturing, Double S holds an extensive range of bespoke patterns.
Ready for despatch, after careful QC
An extensive stocking of quality stainless steel materials, at the heart of every system
Experienced engineers evaluate pipe bending accuracy against pattern.
Computer programmed, multi-axis tube bending machine
Product development and test fitting
This isn’t the A&E set on Holby City but, Double S’ modern flexible welding bays
Swaging machine (Left) and swaging tool
Sophisticated non-contact tube measurement system. Tubes can be checked accurately throughout the manufacturing process, making it easy to identify QC issues.
Setting up the buffing machine.
Forming centre boxes & silencers on the manual sheet bending machine
Precision longitudinal seam welding.
Rib forming for enhanced structural rigidity.
Tack welding wire wool to the perforated silencer central pipe.
Packing of sound absorbing media
Oak forms used to clamp end plates before tack welding.
Final tig welding of the centre box end plates
In-house production of exhaust hangers
MGOC Spares offers an extensive range of best-quality stainless steel exhaust systems manufactured exclusively by Double S Exhausts, the UK’s leading stainless steel exhaust manufacturer with over 50 years of experience. Produced from type 309 and 401 grade stainless steels with mirror-finished silencers, each system is jig assembled from tailored patterns to our exacting specification, delivering performance, quality and value. Complete stainless steel exhaust systems from Double S exhausts include a limited lifetime guarantee. Working with Double S exhausts over the last 40-plus year, MGOC Spares has developed an unrivalled range of tailored exhaust systems for MG’s designed for optimum performance, improved BHP, evocative exhaust note and longevity. Complete systems comprising pipework and silencers with optional fitting kit (available separately) are available for a full range of MG models for straightforward DIY installation.
Who are MGOC Spares?
At MGOC Spares, we provide dedicated parts and accessories for classic MG vehicles, including the MGB, Midget, MGC and many more.
With thousands of products in stock, we are your one-stop shop for all your classic car needs. Our wealth of expertise means that you can trust us to find the right part for your classic MG vehicle – whatever it may be.
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