BR Exhaust Upgrade - Gives new meaning to 'bespoke'

[moveover]

Mike at BR fitted my 4.3 V8V roadster with the exhaust / power upgrade about 2 1/2 years ago. This, and the lightweight flywheel / clutch upgrade transformed the car and the SS1 gearbox performance. I've been enjoying it ever since and it turned the car into a keeper, from my previously considering switching to the 4.7.
The car went in for a service yesterday and Mike mentioned to me the option of further tuning the exhaust upgrade with the fitting of the modified intermediate section (the X pipe). So this was all done as part of the original upgrade package. Like Bincenzo and bentley01, I really like the new exhaust note, and the way the noise builds up gradually with revs. Like I said to Mike last night when I got home, I'm more than happy to leave the loud button on all the time now - and I'm not one for shoutyness as a rule.
Mike and the team have not only continued to refine the power/exhaust upgrade since mine was fitted (quite some time ago now), but offer these refinements to existing customers, all as part of the original package. A further consideration, perhaps, for anyone contemplating going down the tuning route.

Merlot Red before anyone asks...

[Jockman]

moveover said:

.... and I'm not one for shoutyness as a rule.

Your Car had a modified exhaust.
It is a striking Merlot Red (I prefer Burgundy)
And it has a hairdresser's roof.

How much more shouty can you get !!!

[mikey k]

Nice to meet you yesterday
That is a great looking roadster and sound just right as you drove off

[moveover]

mikey k said:

Nice to meet you yesterday
That is a great looking roadster and sound just right as you drove off

Ah, so that was you Mikey. Sorry - I didn't click. Hopefully our paths (and exhaust notes) will cross again soon!
Cheers
Nick

[bentley01]

Jockman said:

Your Car had a modified exhaust.
It is a striking Merlot Red (I prefer Burgundy)
And it has a hairdresser's roof.

How much more shouty can you get !!!

You are either good looking enough to have a Roadster or you are not. If not you buy a coupe!!

[Jockman]

bentley01 said:

Jockman said:

Your Car had a modified exhaust.
It is a striking Merlot Red (I prefer Burgundy)
And it has a hairdresser's roof.

How much more shouty can you get !!!

You are either good looking enough to have a Roadster or you are not. If not you buy a coupe!!

Darren, have you ever met Mikey....or George

Only Yeti was ever sufficiently handsome for a soft top

[mikey k]

Jockman said:

bentley01 said:

Jockman said:

Your Car had a modified exhaust.
It is a striking Merlot Red (I prefer Burgundy)
And it has a hairdresser's roof.

How much more shouty can you get !!!

You are either good looking enough to have a Roadster or you are not. If not you buy a coupe!!

Darren, have you ever met Mikey....or George

Only Yeti was ever sufficiently handsome for a soft top

I usually agree with the short blue one
However Yeti is not always the beacon of handsomeness he implies
We have evidence and everything

Orme Meet 096 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

I am also under no illusion as to what I look like
Here's is my current favourite attire when the roof is down

J & P Alps 14 170 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Edited by mikey k on Friday 20th March 15:22

[Bincenzo]

Jockers, I'm hurt......

Anyway, good looking and soft tops, discuss. WTF is Toms doing driving the Moose's DB9 roadster then, he's one of the ugliest litte urchins I've ever met!

Great news on the exhaust moveover, what a sound! Another very satisfied customer......

Edited by Bincenzo on Friday 20th March 15:37

[Jockman]

Bincenzo said:

Jockers, I'm hurt......

Anyway, good looking and soft tops, discuss. WTF is Toms doing driving the Moose's DB9 roadster then, he's one of the ugliest litte urchins I've ever met!

Great news on the exhaust moveover, what a sound! Another very satisfied customer......

Edited by Bincenzo on Friday 20th March 15:37

Sorry Bins...you look good in anything tbh

The DB9 doesn't come as a Roadster (2 seater) only as a Volante

Mikey I'd rather not comment on your head

A better one of le Yeti...

[George29]

Jockman said:

bentley01 said:

Jockman said:

Your Car had a modified exhaust.
It is a striking Merlot Red (I prefer Burgundy)
And it has a hairdresser's roof.

How much more shouty can you get !!!

You are either good looking enough to have a Roadster or you are not. If not you buy a coupe!!

Darren, have you ever met Mikey....or George

Thank you for proving him right Phil

[Jockman]

Bincenzo said:

... WTF is Toms doing driving the Moose's DB9 roadster then, he's one of the ugliest litte urchins I've ever met!

I think urchin is a very apt description, Mark.

[divetheworld]

moveover said:

The car went in for a service yesterday and Mike mentioned to me the option of further tuning the exhaust upgrade with the fitting of the modified intermediate section (the X pipe). So this was all done as part of the original upgrade package.

Sorry to be back on topic, any more details or a pic of this part? What does it do to the sound/power?

[AMDBSNick]

Jockman said:

Bincenzo said:

... WTF is Toms doing driving the Moose's DB9 roadster then, he's one of the ugliest litte urchins I've ever met!

I think urchin is a very apt description, Mark.

I'm happy to be the urchin with a choice and a real knob

[Bincenzo]

divetheworld said:

moveover said:

The car went in for a service yesterday and Mike mentioned to me the option of further tuning the exhaust upgrade with the fitting of the modified intermediate section (the X pipe). So this was all done as part of the original upgrade package.

Sorry to be back on topic, any more details or a pic of this part? What does it do to the sound/power?

This is the puppy that creates the sweetest noise, a work of art really. The details of the upgrade power increases are on the BR sticky at the top of the page, but what's not made that clear is that, as others have said, this part is free of charge for those that want a change in note. There's a YouTube clip on a previous thread of my noise, but essentially it's gone from a raucous, raspy, muscle car to a sweet, smooth howl. Very, very different to the OE system, much more unique.

[woolders]

....... And at last demonstrates that you do have some taste. Well done The Bins.

[divetheworld]

Bincenzo said:

This is the puppy that creates the sweetest noise, a work of art really. The details of the upgrade power increases are on the BR sticky at the top of the page, but what's not made that clear is that, as others have said, this part is free of charge for those that want a change in note. There's a YouTube clip on a previous thread of my noise, but essentially it's gone from a raucous, raspy, muscle car to a sweet, smooth howl. Very, very different to the OE system, much more unique.

Thanks buddy. I think I know what you mean. A bit less mustang, a bit more fezza.
Thanks for posting and nice one BR!

[danieldenham]

Bincenzo said:

There's a YouTube clip on a previous thread of my noise................

Please excuse the request but I have had a look, however the search on PH is so rubbish, I've had no luck. Please can you post a link to the youtube clip. I have BR's headers with their 'cat and baffle' centre section and I'm keen on the kindly offered x-pipe but would love to hear the difference before committing.

Thanks

Dan


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[Bincenzo]

danieldenham said:

Please excuse the request but I have had a look, however the search on PH is so rubbish, I've had no luck. Please can you post a link to the youtube clip. I have BR's headers with their 'cat and baffle' centre section and I'm keen on the kindly offered x-pipe but would love to hear the difference before committing.

Thanks

Dan


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Here you go Dan
http://youtu.be/igA1qXZPd7E

[tonyhall38]

Tail pipes need cleaning......

[Bincenzo]

tonyhall38 said:

Tail pipes need cleaning......

Very true Tone, very true.

But I can't be arsed.