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My backbox on my new MX is blowing (probably due to the fact it did <3K miles last year and i did 250 very hard miles last Sunday 
)
What is everyone running on theirs?
It is a Mk2.5 Montana 1.8
Is the MX5 parts stainless the best vfm? What does it sound like - any decent burble?
Not looking for max power sounds but something decent would be great!
Cheers,
Steven
)What is everyone running on theirs?
It is a Mk2.5 Montana 1.8
Is the MX5 parts stainless the best vfm? What does it sound like - any decent burble?
Not looking for max power sounds but something decent would be great!
Cheers,
Steven
Im sure these guys have been recommended on the scottish forums before for decent service and cheap price.
http://www.stainless-creations.co.uk/index.htm
Yep just over a month ago
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.stainless-creations.co.uk/index.htm
Yep just over a month ago
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Edited by sherman on Saturday 8th May 00:58
swannynhb said:
i had a mx5 parts dual exit on my old mk1, the build quality looked good on the face of it but the noise it made was terrible, in fact i was embarressed to drive it anywhere! my advice would be spend a bit more and get a decent system
x2.I've just fitted a singe exit MX5 parts system and it's far too loud.
Bit embarrassing really.
I'd be interested to see what people suggest, I'm thinking about swapping mine
Edited by Scho on Monday 10th May 07:54
My standard backbox is getting a bit rattly also
Is there such a system that has a smooth nice purr at idle and when driving normally - but gets a nice rasp on when you give it some, without sounding 'rude'? - a mild noise/performance upgrade if one exists?
Is there such a system that has a smooth nice purr at idle and when driving normally - but gets a nice rasp on when you give it some, without sounding 'rude'? - a mild noise/performance upgrade if one exists?
Edited by J-Tuner on Monday 10th May 08:28
Scho said:
swannynhb said:
i had a mx5 parts dual exit on my old mk1, the build quality looked good on the face of it but the noise it made was terrible, in fact i was embarressed to drive it anywhere! my advice would be spend a bit more and get a decent system
x2.I've just fitted a singe exit MX5 parts system and it's far too loud.
Bit embarrassing really.
I'd be interested to see what people suggest, I'm thinking about swapping mine
Edited by Scho on Monday 10th May 07:54
J-Tuner said:
My standard backbox is getting a bit rattly also
Is there such a system that has a smooth nice purr at idle and when driving normally - but gets a nice rasp on when you give it some, without sounding 'rude'? - a mild noise/performance upgrade if one exists?
Larini.Is there such a system that has a smooth nice purr at idle and when driving normally - but gets a nice rasp on when you give it some, without sounding 'rude'? - a mild noise/performance upgrade if one exists?
Edited by J-Tuner on Monday 10th May 08:28
Mine purrs quietly while cruising but when you open her up it barks a nasty (good)rasp. The perfect combination in my opinion.
_Batty_ said:
Scho said:
swannynhb said:
i had a mx5 parts dual exit on my old mk1, the build quality looked good on the face of it but the noise it made was terrible, in fact i was embarressed to drive it anywhere! my advice would be spend a bit more and get a decent system
x2.I've just fitted a singe exit MX5 parts system and it's far too loud.
Bit embarrassing really.
I'd be interested to see what people suggest, I'm thinking about swapping mine
Edited by Scho on Monday 10th May 07:54
Going to slap one of those silencer/de-cat things on and see if it's any better.
Might end up selling if you're interested Batters?
Scho said:
_Batty_ said:
Scho said:
swannynhb said:
i had a mx5 parts dual exit on my old mk1, the build quality looked good on the face of it but the noise it made was terrible, in fact i was embarressed to drive it anywhere! my advice would be spend a bit more and get a decent system
x2.I've just fitted a singe exit MX5 parts system and it's far too loud.
Bit embarrassing really.
I'd be interested to see what people suggest, I'm thinking about swapping mine
Edited by Scho on Monday 10th May 07:54
Going to slap one of those silencer/de-cat things on and see if it's any better.
Might end up selling if you're interested Batters?
Scho said:
_Batty_ said:
are you running a cat on it?
Yes_Batty_ said:
with a cat i thought they where semi quiet?
NO!Just ordered a silenced de-cat. Will bang that on this week and see if there is any improvement.
If not i guess I'll want about 200 for the de-cat and system.
btw they do get quieter the more they're used apparently.
_Batty_ said:
Scho said:
_Batty_ said:
are you running a cat on it?
Yes_Batty_ said:
with a cat i thought they where semi quiet?
NO!Just ordered a silenced de-cat. Will bang that on this week and see if there is any improvement.
If not i guess I'll want about 200 for the de-cat and system.
btw they do get quieter the more they're used apparently.
I had heard elsewhere that they're not that loud. Aren't the steel standard ones really expensive?Gassing Station | Mazda MX5/Roadster/Miata | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff