Paul_J
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Hey,
I've been meaning to get a bloody exhaust for ages... I initially wanted a dual exit system (Pipe out each side) and was going to go to powerflow for one, but I don't know if I can trust them and then there's the large cost and extra hassle of booking etc...
Now I'm thinking of just getting a off the shelf whole system, one or two pipes - undecided.
What systems are about these days, and which is best for sound - without losing power (or perhaps gaining some if possible).
I don't really want to buy a system, thats gonna sound like someone who's had too many baked beans... (farty noise)
I personally love the sound of a nice deep burble, but I believe you only get that with 8v engines, what's out there for the 16v engine's and what noise do they make? if you can describe it 
Cheers,
Paul J
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Flyincorsa
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Registered: 28th Oct 03
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I got mine done at ascar in sheffield straight through to a back box it cost me 315 pounds and is well worth it they can make your car sound how ever you want it to good quality workmanship and lifetime garantee
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Paul_J
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surely, there's a limit on what they can make your car sound like isn't there?
for example... you couldn't make it sound like v6 because there's only 4 cylinders, so surely you can't make a 16v have that deep v8 style burble that 8valve cars have?
It'll only be rasp or rasp, but just how much is what they can change and the loudness? (or am I wrong? )
Paul J
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Scott
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Registered: 11th Mar 01
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scorpion mate
we do them , and i thinmk they are top quality.
next on the list would be sebring
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Trotty
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Mine was £360, cat back with centre silencer removed, and 2x 3" inwardly rolled pipes.
You've heard it Paul - I'm pretty happy with it really - not tooooo OTT, but still nicely loud enough 
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Paul_J
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yeh it sounds fucking beautiful mate - but I've been told it won't sound like that on mine? ??
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Red_SXi
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Why can't yours sound like Trotty's paul? Its the same engine.
We do scorpion, i'd say scorpion of sebring with sport centre section
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Greg_M
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
8v engines, what's out there for the 16v engine's and what noise do they make? if you can describe it
8v cars make a good burble you mean v8, v8 cars do not have 8v
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Paul_J
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I know V8's have a nice burble  Cobra yum yum
but, engine's with 4 valve's per cylinder are more raspy - than one's with only 2...
hence 8v's with nice exhaust system make a nice burble... i.e. Snowy's lovely sounded 1.2 8v.
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tay_lor
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Registered: 28th Jul 03
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does any1 make an off the shelf dual exit system and if so wot tailpipe styles?
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Adam-D
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ashley system are good
get a rally one?
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Mistamist
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I have a 1.2 8v with the centre silencer cut out and a peco powermaster back box (i was given it) and it sounds nice, not raspy at all, lovely low note on idle and a nice sound when you put your hoof down. im pleases with it and it only cost me £20 (to use the ramps and do the cutting myself)
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Scott
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quote:
Originally posted by tay_lor
does any1 make an off the shelf dual exit system and if so wot tailpipe styles?
yeah we do a scorpion dual exit , 4" imola pipes (round)
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J20PHL
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a mate has a piper full stainless system with a 4 inch dual exit tailpipe. the exhaust is very quiet untill you put in a decat pipe, its only on a 106 quiksilver (1.4 8v) and it is the nicest sounding exhaust i have heard. idle is a low rumble which is a great. When you floor it the noise just gets better. i have ordered one for my cars, 106 XSI 1.6 and my GSi so i will let you know what they sound like
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AdiSRI
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mine sounds like trottys now mate, but a bit louder maybe, i got mine done at longlife too. Its cut the rasp down a lot so i reccomend u go to them.
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tay_lor
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that scorpion is like wot my mate had dun at powerflow how much is it? sound?
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Shauny9
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Well, i have a powerflow twin sqaure rear box and sounds very good on my 8v. Also have the BFO cone which sounds equally sweet  Shaun
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Trotty
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Registered: 22nd Feb 01
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There you go then Paul
Do what Ade and me did and pay Longlife a visit
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Paul_J
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Longlife are £££ though for a single exit hehe...
Adrian, what's your exhaust look like? do you still have the sebring box but with a centre section...
Anyone got longlife's number? if they can make it sound like trotty's did at alton towers I may be willing to pay the price - though I've forgotten the sound 
Paul J
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Paul_J
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J20PHL + mistdotcom read what I said about the 8 valve cars - just for the way the engine works, it gives that nice burble sound. Mine's a 16v and a Gsi (J20PHL) is a 16v so you may not get the same sound.
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Trotty
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
Longlife are £££ though for a single exit hehe...
Adrian, what's your exhaust look like? do you still have the sebring box but with a centre section...
Anyone got longlife's number? if they can make it sound like trotty's did at alton towers I may be willing to pay the price - though I've forgotten the sound
Paul J
01454 261430 - there's the number for their place near me
Just get them to do a cat back system, and remove the centre silencer. Have a 'sport' backbox and pick the tailpipes of your choice - simple as that
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