Baffles removed and straight through pipes fitted!
Discussion
Last week I took my car to Austec Racing near Gatwick to get the baffles removed from the exhaust and get the perforated pipes replaced with straight through pipes. Result? What a fantastic noise! The car now sounds a lot deeper and throatier on tickover. From 2000 - 4000 rpm there isn’t much difference to the standard set up but from 4000rpm onwards the deep growl comes back again and screams towards the readline. Coming back from Austec on the M23 heading into London I can’t honestly say the noise was very intrusive in the cabin (hood up). It now sounds very American, and the engine and the exhaust note now marries together perfectly IMHO. It is quite hard to put into words but I love it!!!
Also top marks to Austec, I decided to take it to them as they (Mike) guided me through the options over the phone. They also took care of the car’s first MOT and replaced the rear discs and pads all for a fair price (enthusiastic trackdays
). When I collected the car, Mike explained what had been done and spent a fair bit of time to make sure I was happy with everything, definitely a recommendation. They even met me at 10pm to collect my car when I drove it down from London and make sure it was locked up in their garage! Top independents!
Also top marks to Austec, I decided to take it to them as they (Mike) guided me through the options over the phone. They also took care of the car’s first MOT and replaced the rear discs and pads all for a fair price (enthusiastic trackdays
). When I collected the car, Mike explained what had been done and spent a fair bit of time to make sure I was happy with everything, definitely a recommendation. They even met me at 10pm to collect my car when I drove it down from London and make sure it was locked up in their garage! Top independents! tamago said:
Last week I took my car to Austec Racing near Gatwick to get the baffles removed from the exhaust and get the perforated pipes replaced with straight through pipes. Result? What a fantastic noise! The car now sounds a lot deeper and throatier on tickover. From 2000 - 4000 rpm there isn’t much difference to the standard set up but from 4000rpm onwards the deep growl comes back again and screams towards the readline. Coming back from Austec on the M23 heading into London I can’t honestly say the noise was very intrusive in the cabin (hood up). It now sounds very American, and the engine and the exhaust note now marries together perfectly IMHO. It is quite hard to put into words but I love it!!!
Also top marks to Austec, I decided to take it to them as they (Mike) guided me through the options over the phone. They also took care of the car’s first MOT and replaced the rear discs and pads all for a fair price (enthusiastic trackdays
What sort of price did they charge for the mods to the silencers, if you don't mind me asking.
I too have had work done by them and I fully endorse their service etc!
as you all know i'm sure!hmm i'm sure i replied to this thread earlier today.
anyway i have the same mod... fantastic... especially through a tunnel at 5000rpm+. sounds like a power boat at idle...
snag is goodwood took a reading 1m behind at 4000rpm and got 115dB... as loud as standing by a nightclub speaker!!! no amount of silencer add-on will bring it down to the usual 98dB, hence the 'other' car for trackdays.
>> Edited by shadowninja on Wednesday 19th November 22:10
anyway i have the same mod... fantastic... especially through a tunnel at 5000rpm+. sounds like a power boat at idle...
snag is goodwood took a reading 1m behind at 4000rpm and got 115dB... as loud as standing by a nightclub speaker!!! no amount of silencer add-on will bring it down to the usual 98dB, hence the 'other' car for trackdays.
>> Edited by shadowninja on Wednesday 19th November 22:10
hongkongfooi said:
I'm sure the neighbours lurve you!! 
I dont worry - I have no baffles in the Tiv if I take that to work. If I take the mondeo the fanbelt makes the most hideous loud noise and wakes them up. Either way, they lose.
Besides, they havent spoken to me since my Pistonhead welcome to your new home party took place and many TVR's turned up causing madness. And then there was the fire breathing that night, the porn everywhere...
i should have got a db reading - totally forgot. i think track days are pretty much out even with the bolt on silencers, but will try and find out the noise level at 4000 rpm ...
By way of comparision in terms of noise output, I think it is just as loud as a sleeved Cerbie but overshadowed next to a Diablo...
As for the trackdays, thinking of getting a cheap japanese car for the trackdays and some sideways action...anyone see the drifting article in this/last mths EVO mag? Wouldn't mind giving that a go!
By way of comparision in terms of noise output, I think it is just as loud as a sleeved Cerbie but overshadowed next to a Diablo...
As for the trackdays, thinking of getting a cheap japanese car for the trackdays and some sideways action...anyone see the drifting article in this/last mths EVO mag? Wouldn't mind giving that a go!
chris43 said:
chris
the exhaust mods too 3 hrs labour - no parts! came up to something like £120. No complaints since I was quoted up to £200 at some other places...
Thanks for the info!
Another thing for my ever growing 'to do ' list.
If you only ever get one mod done, this is the one to do... apparently Christmas is coming up... go on... treat your car!
Gassing Station | Chimaera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff