S2 Exhaust for the Elise S

[miro]

Just wondering if people had any experience with getting a slightly nicer noise from the Elise S (Toyota engined) i hear it isnt the best so once i have got mine I thought i would need the excuses as To why i need a new exhaust and induction kit . looking for a bit of a rumble but not a drone. everyday car with a sporty note, not a weekend thrash about loud as you can please

3 days at work to go

[21TonyK]

Well... I've got a stage 1 (this week). Better than stock but quite "mild". Stage 2 = louder, harsher noise. Larini (which I am going for next week) is much louder, sharper noise bit like a dog barking, more "Italian". 2Bular is more refined and probably what you are after, Jim (who makes them) will tailor the exhaust to your needs and there is no question about quality. Rumour has it he has a bit of a backlog right now but good things come to those who wait!

Edited by 21TonyK on Monday 24th September 21:54

[Furyous]

Lotus themselves offer a stage 2 for the Liz S.

Cant comment on the sound, I think we have only fitted one so far.

[miro]

I see examples for the 111r or the s2 with a K series. but not the Elise S,) are the exhausts on the R and S the same? ...not that im going to be upgrading right away gotta pay for and pick up my car before i pick out upgrades hehe

[21TonyK]

Defo. a Larini avaiable, I had one on a loan car for a couple of weeks. I assume Jim has something suitable. He can custom tune exhausts and has an unquestionable reputation.

[miro]

so bout 300-400 and id have to get it fitted ... looks at bank balance .. hmmm perhaps spring .... no wait .. get car first then make shopping list

[NathanE]

The Stage 2 is meant to be bad quality. Some people have said their Stage 2 snapped off its railings within 2 or 3 weeks after fitting.

I didn't get one in the end, but went for a 2bular instead. May as well pay a tiny bit more for a quality item. My dad used to be a welder so I guess I can appreciate the amount of work that goes into these types of products.

Edited by NathanE on Monday 24th September 22:51

Edited by NathanE on Monday 24th September 22:52

[L100NYY]

I would thoroughly and whole heartedly recommend the Pipercross induction kit for the Elise S. It gives the car a lovely BDA cultured kinda bark under acceleration but with no noise when not under load ie cruising on the motorway.

We've just fitted a Pipercross to one of our demos and kept the standard exhaust and it is the best combination imho.

[miro]

L100NYY said:

I would thoroughly and whole heartedly recommend the Pipercross induction kit for the Elise S. It gives the car a lovely BDA cultured kinda bark under acceleration but with no noise when not under load ie cruising on the motorway.

We've just fitted a Pipercross to one of our demos and kept the standard exhaust and it is the best combination imho.

Whats the cost of that (fitted as im an incompetant bafoon with cars)

[L100NYY]

miro said:

L100NYY said:

I would thoroughly and whole heartedly recommend the Pipercross induction kit for the Elise S. It gives the car a lovely BDA cultured kinda bark under acceleration but with no noise when not under load ie cruising on the motorway.

We've just fitted a Pipercross to one of our demos and kept the standard exhaust and it is the best combination imho.

Whats the cost of that (fitted as im an incompetant bafoon with cars)

£349.99 incl vat.

[Boggy]

Had Pipercross & Stage 1 fitted to my R nice Combo!

I'd go for Pipercross and Elise S stage 2 Sport's pipe

Had a Stage 1 fitted for over a year no problem's with quality

Boggy

Edited by Boggy on Tuesday 25th September 12:25

[miro]

I drove a K with stage 2 and it droned too much when in traffic

[L100NYY]

miro said:

I drove a K with stage 2 and it droned too much when in traffic

That would actually be a totally different exhaust to be fair miro, completely different noise between a k-series with a sports exhaust and a toyota engined car with stage 1, 2, larini etc etc.

[miro]

Guess I shall have to find some to listen to then OH its a hard life isnt it

[S Works]

L100NYY said:

miro said:

L100NYY said:

I would thoroughly and whole heartedly recommend the Pipercross induction kit for the Elise S. It gives the car a lovely BDA cultured kinda bark under acceleration but with no noise when not under load ie cruising on the motorway.

We've just fitted a Pipercross to one of our demos and kept the standard exhaust and it is the best combination imho.

Whats the cost of that (fitted as im an incompetant bafoon with cars)

£349.99 incl vat.

How can an open filter cost that much? How many hours does it take to fit and how much is your hourly rate?

[Boggy]

S Works said:

L100NYY said:

miro said:

L100NYY said:

I would thoroughly and whole heartedly recommend the Pipercross induction kit for the Elise S. It gives the car a lovely BDA cultured kinda bark under acceleration but with no noise when not under load ie cruising on the motorway.

We've just fitted a Pipercross to one of our demos and kept the standard exhaust and it is the best combination imho.

Whats the cost of that (fitted as im an incompetant bafoon with cars)

£349.99 incl vat.

How can an open filter cost that much? How many hours does it take to fit and how much is your hourly rate?

20 Minutes top's, I think that's how much Pipercross charge for the thing? I paid £350 for mine

Boggy

[L100NYY]

Pipercross charge £300 for the kit unfitted if that helps Tim?

[bing]

PiperX and Stage 2 is what I've got........very nice and great for sh1tting people up!!!!!

[S Works]

L100NYY said:

Pipercross charge £300 for the kit unfitted if that helps Tim?

Jeeez. That's a hell of a whack for a cone filter isn't it, given that the Hurricane is £180ish? Is there carbon-fibre tattery going on?

[L100NYY]

S Works said:

[ Is there carbon-fibre tattery going on?

Aye