What after market 'upgrades' for the S550?

[Quinny]

Centurion07 said:

I take it those are your clips^? You had to fold yourself into the Griff didn't you?

Yep.. My clips...... As for the Griffs (I've had 3 of em) and getting in and out, managed it for 15 years, but enough is enough.
Time for something a bit more civilised and easier to live with, hence also going auto for the first time ever

[foliedouce]

Quinny said:

Yeah.... I had a Vantage with fuse 22 removed and I also gutted the back box but it wasn't that loud really..

http://youtu.be/Q3h_DHSXUHs

The TVR's on the other hand, although great for blasting around turned a bit wearing on long journeys..

http://youtu.be/QJ0fgvol6xE

My plan for the Mustang, is some Euro trips and use as much as possible, so having had loud in the past, this time I'd rather something a little more subtle

Nice clips!

You were swaying me towards the Touring but I've just watched the Brola film again and I think the Touring sounds too much like the stock exhaust. I was going to go for the S-Type (sorry called it Sport in my earlier posts), but I think I may have upsold myself to the ATAK, although I'm not sure her indoors will sign that off for the school run

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kVdhHKwJiA

[fellatthefirst]

Can anyone tell me where i can get one of these exhausts fitted in the UK? Im in Essex

[DaveDave123]

What performance gains are there from a cat back exhaust?

Also how well does a chambered exhaust work with an X-Pipe?

What's better an x pipe or h pipe for performance?

[Centurion07]

Performance gains from a cat-back? Negligible. Can't help with the other questions.

[bridgdav]

DaveDave123 said:

What performance gains are there from a cat back exhaust?

Also how well does a chambered exhaust work with an X-Pipe?

What's better an x pipe or h pipe for performance?

Plenty of discussion threads on X v H pipes... Check out the numerous Mustang forums.

Different noise, different power gains at different points : H at low revs X at high.
H more burble and deeper rev noise
X more whiny, screams at high revs

I have a 2015 GT and opted for the H Pipe.. Deeper noise for sure, and a raspy note when off the gas.
For true gains in HP, better breathing through X or H pipe, coupled with a CAI (cold air intake) will balance the gains nicely.
If, however, you go down the route of adding a Bama Tune or similar... You will invalidate your warranty.
There are plenty of CAI's which do not require a tune though. (My next purchase)

Quite a few people talk of better fuel economy when replacing the resonator with X or H pipes. I am finding the exact opposite. Due to the fact I am now revving the car harder and longer with the windows down listening to the NOISE...!

Balls to the power gain, thumbs up to the fun factor....

[irocfan]

fellatthefirst said:

Can anyone tell me where i can get one of these exhausts fitted in the UK? Im in Essex

if you're near Baz try Pipecraft in Cranes Farm Road

[Centurion07]

They're an absolute doddle to fit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwwwQryCUNc

[Quinny]

First part of my delivery has arrived...

[croyde]

How much was all that after postage, import duty etc?

Is it just the floor mats or did you get the boot one as well?

Ta

[Centurion07]

Are they not going to be shaped and have fixings for the driver's side only?

[Quinny]

... That is just the trunk mat..for cars with shaker..didn't want to risk the floor mats with it being RHD

It was $79 bucks as we american car owners say..... Delivery was free as it was included in the new zorst, which was $250 bucks (shipping)... Zorst is coming tomorrow

It was all rolled up, but the instructions say lay it out flat in a warm room, and it will regain its shape... It feels pretty good for the price

Edited by Quinny on Thursday 27th August 16:42

[croyde]

Which pipe did you get?

[bridgdav]

Quinny said:

... That is just the trunk mat..for cars with shaker..didn't want to risk the floor mats with it being RHD

It was $79 bucks as we american car owners say..... Delivery was free as it was included in the new zorst, which was $250 bucks (shipping)... Zorst is coming tomorrow

It was all rolled up, but the instructions say lay it out flat in a warm room, and it will regain its shape... It feels pretty good for the price

Edited by Quinny on Thursday 27th August 16:42

I have the same trunk liner / mat.. It does flatten after installation.. Takes a day or two..
By the time yours arrives it will be in good shape.

I also bought the 50th anniversary deep pile floor mats, which have the button poppers for the drivers side only.. But as mine is LHD they are a perfect fit.. Who knows what will be available for the RHD version..!

[Quinny]

croyde said:

Which pipe did you get?

This one

[steiom]

Quinny said:

This one

Love how it's in your bed

[Centurion07]

Noice.

[croyde]

If you are fitting it yourself what is the best, and safest, way to raise the car so that you can work underneath?

[Quinny]

croyde said:

If you are fitting it yourself what is the best, and safest, way to raise the car so that you can work underneath?

Take it to my mates garage and put it on his ramp....... He can't wait to see and hear it so offered for me to go over on a Sunday morning and we'll fit it..

[foliedouce]

Quinny said:

croyde said:

Which pipe did you get?

This one

Where does your mrs sleep? Your priorities seem similar to mine