wortec or walkinshaw catback for VXR8

[petrolzed]

Getting my VXR8 next week and want a decent sound, I want a switchable system, any opinions as to which is best?

[007 VXR]

best ..wortec ..cheaper walkinshaw .. IMO

[Well_Fans]

cheapest - local stainless exhaust centre for a custom setup. After that its then a case of how much noise and type of sound you want from it. Don't believe either company claims better performance from their exhaust than the other.

[crisisjez]

Be careful about any custom exhaust that you have made.

These bad boys can drone quite badly so try before you buy.

[Bonnie and Clyde]

007 VXR said:

best ..wortec ..cheaper walkinshaw .. IMO

+1

[EssexVXR8]

I Wouldnt bother with switchable, if you want a system that is drone free, sounds fantastic and not chavvy, and adds max performance then go for DiFillipo, it is the best!!!

[kaw]

i have a custom on my r8 ,100 d at 3000 rpm;;you do get a bit of drone at 50/60 nice and quiet at 80/90.the fit isn't as good as the big boys but still good for much less money and life time guarantee

[petrolzed]

I need the system to be warranty friendly, and not loud all of the time.
I thought difillipo only do full systems. Can't afford that at present or the required re map.

[duckson]

Wortec can be had without the electronic switching setup t osave cash and you can change the loudness manually with a spanner. The electronic switching can then be fit at a later date when funds allow.
I think the Walkinshaw bimodal can only be switched electronically so no manual option.

[007 VXR]

ive had walkinshaw system for 4 months.. but changing headers to wortec next week .......back box sounds nice .. IMO..

[007 VXR]

..note ... mine is on a monaro ...not vxr8

[Ciscas]

What do you guys mean by "drone"?

[007 VXR]

Ciscas said:

What do you guys mean by "drone"?

loud nosie, like you are in side a washing machine !!

[Ciscas]

Aha, I C. I think I quite like drone then

[007 VXR]

Ciscas said:

Aha, I C. I think I quite like drone then

...no .. its not good ..you want the noise out side not inside ..think doing 100 miles on the m/way .. with your head in a washing machine ...not good .... you want the v8 sound out side ...and enjoy the faces of other people and tunnel runs with the windows down will do your nut in if you have that sound inside the car all the time send you

[Ciscas]

Right I suppose you got a point there. Funny enough I get this drone experince around my ex's place quite often,- gives me a head acke

[SimonV8ster]

Drone as in - constant, annoying, wearing, tiresome, won't look forward to doing long journeys on a motorway

[007 VXR]

Funny enough I get this drone experince around my ex's place quite often,- gives me a head acke[/quote]

thats what it sounds like ..

Edited by 007 VXR on Monday 31st August 08:59

[Black VXR]

WORTEC Yes, no drone

[petrolzed]

Is changing the wortec over manually a big job, can you get at things without jacking the car up.
Is the loud setting ok for everyday use and long trips?