Make my car sound sexy
Discussion
Just been out at the weekend with NE PHers. Had a great day, but suffering from that Elise problem - they all had roaring TVR, Noble, Holden etc and I could barely coax a purr.
I imagine a race exhaust will be my first stop. What it the Lotus kit like, or what other aftermarket stuff is good/cheaper. What other mods will make a difference - I don't want to go too far down the tuning route, as my car is an everyday toy, not a trackday special.
Any and all advice would be appreciated.
I imagine a race exhaust will be my first stop. What it the Lotus kit like, or what other aftermarket stuff is good/cheaper. What other mods will make a difference - I don't want to go too far down the tuning route, as my car is an everyday toy, not a trackday special.
Any and all advice would be appreciated.
Get the Best Of Barry White CD and a rocking ICE install Wendy. Turn the volume upto 11 and rip the knob off (cue drag)!
Nothing on this earth will make your car sound sexier that the walrus of lurrrve!
Edited to say sorry couldn't resist
I've got a Lotus Sport Exhaust and when it's nicely warmed up it purrs and growls beautifully. Not quite a V8 grumble but I'm told by a friend who was following me the other night that it sounded very, very nice.
>> Edited by S Works on Wednesday 19th May 23:29
Nothing on this earth will make your car sound sexier that the walrus of lurrrve!
Edited to say sorry couldn't resist
I've got a Lotus Sport Exhaust and when it's nicely warmed up it purrs and growls beautifully. Not quite a V8 grumble but I'm told by a friend who was following me the other night that it sounded very, very nice.
>> Edited by S Works on Wednesday 19th May 23:29
Benefit of Magnex is that's because it's a lotus part you don't really need to tell your insurance company.
Sounds clips of some here:
www.smckenzie.info/video.php
www.titaniumelise.com/movies.htm
Larini:
www.robshelley.btinternet.co.uk/Lotus/larini/exhaust1.mp3
www.robshelley.btinternet.co.uk/Lotus/larini/exhaust2.mp3
Good details here:
www.type72.com/mods.html
Fiona
Sounds clips of some here:
www.smckenzie.info/video.php
www.titaniumelise.com/movies.htm
Larini:
www.robshelley.btinternet.co.uk/Lotus/larini/exhaust1.mp3
www.robshelley.btinternet.co.uk/Lotus/larini/exhaust2.mp3
Good details here:
www.type72.com/mods.html
Fiona
Scuderia Systems do a sports exhaust for the Elise. If its anything like the Ferrari items they fit, you can't go wrong. If you go to their media files page there is an MPeg of an Elise speeding away from the camera, with good sound. www.scuderiasystems.com
mudfish said:
Scuderia Systems do a sports exhaust for the Elise. If its anything like the Ferrari items they fit, you can't go wrong. If you go to their media files page there is an MPeg of an Elise speeding away from the camera, with good sound. www.scuderiasystems.com
It's also a grand
Most aftermarket exhausts are one or the other or can provide both fitment styles, e.g. Larini only does a round exit but that will still fit through the standard model exhaust grills. JanSpeed offer either an oval pipe or a round pipe. Just something you should check out before ordering an exhaust if you want a specific style.
Cheers,
Rob
Cheers,
Rob
Hi Wendy
First things first, speak to Chris or Craig at Formula 1 - they will be happy to help. As with all dealers, they want to sell you their own "official" kit for your car, and usually it's more expensive.
Best thing to do is find out if the official Lotus S2 exhaust system is made by Magnex. If so get a price inc fitting and VAT from Formula 1 and also from Revolution motorsports in Gateshead, They are from memory an official Magnex dealer. For future ref. too, Formula 1 have just increased their workshop labour rate from a very competitive £42.50/hour to £60.00/hour (both exc VAT) and I guess that Revolution will be cheaper than £60.00/hour.
I have an S1 with a Janspeed system and I must say it is a bit "tinny" sounding, but with the cat removed my mates S1 sounds much more evil.
Hope this helps.
Paul - Black is best!
First things first, speak to Chris or Craig at Formula 1 - they will be happy to help. As with all dealers, they want to sell you their own "official" kit for your car, and usually it's more expensive.
Best thing to do is find out if the official Lotus S2 exhaust system is made by Magnex. If so get a price inc fitting and VAT from Formula 1 and also from Revolution motorsports in Gateshead, They are from memory an official Magnex dealer. For future ref. too, Formula 1 have just increased their workshop labour rate from a very competitive £42.50/hour to £60.00/hour (both exc VAT) and I guess that Revolution will be cheaper than £60.00/hour.
I have an S1 with a Janspeed system and I must say it is a bit "tinny" sounding, but with the cat removed my mates S1 sounds much more evil.
Hope this helps.
Paul - Black is best!
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