what exhaust drones (or not) on VXR8?

[SteveMJ]

I'm thinking about time I upgraded my exhaust (Rich24 and Fishman take note) especially after Fishman's question last weekend (http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=69&t=1368039&mid=106885&nmt=SteveMJ+spotted+%3F).

However I'm wary about forking out £1400 to £2k for that and then have futher complaints from Mrs MJ. I occasionally look for 2nd hand ones but seen none (hmm, perhaps post a request)

From what I've heard I prefer the deeper rumble of the Walkinshaw exhaust, closer to the old V8 burble (like my mate's '66 GTO in the 70s).

I am concerned that there may be a drone at motorway speeds; ~2000 rpm and ~75 mph. Can any one comment if there is a drone on an auto VXR8?

Thanks, Steve

[SteveMJ]

Thanks for all the feedback,

I'd like to seek a ride in someone's auto with Wilko or Wortec exhaust to try to gauge for myself. I'll push for that when the weather warms up and there are more people out and about.

I'm at Monkish now and will have some suspension parts to pay for before I leave today. Looks like 4 tyres will be needed very soon too (I thought the rears were getting low), but knackered ball joint and top suspension mount has scrubbed inside fronts too. So, the credit card will be hit this month

Ha ha, will probably be asking about tyre choices on this forum. I've used Falken 452 previously and will probably go for the 453 this time.

Cheers, Steve