F430 with or without a tubi

[simonfen]

Hi all,

I'm wondering if anyone out there has a F430 and has replaced the already loud exhaust with a Tubi. There are two reasons I'm thinking of it. The sound of a tubi is a lot deeper and more say "throaty" and is constantly on, i.e. you don't need to get to 3000 revs before the exhaust opens.
Also the brackets and support for the existing exhaust are a bucket of rubbish and keep breaking. Apparently Tubi have addressed this issue and repaired it with much stronger fittings

Any thoughts pls?

Simon

[Need For Speed]

Have you thought about a Capristo exhaust? Nicer sound and better made.

[simonfen]

Thanks for that but I believe the Tubi exhaust is the only one which addresses the bracket problems. For instance my exhaust rattles a lot at the start becuase they have broken again, so I'm killing two birds with one stone

[Need For Speed]

The Tubi, at least on a 360, is very drony and too bassy. The Capristo is more of an F1 inspired scream and far better built. I can't see that Capristo would make an exhaust with inferior mounting brackets. Why not send them an email to ask/confirm? www.capristo.de

Talk to James Pumo at Eurospares, he's da' man for either, 01787 477169.

[simonfen]

Appreciate that....Thanks vm

[Murcielago_Boy]

I had the old model Tubi on our 430 Spider and it was great. I haven't heard the new one though and wouldn't entertain a capristo.

[Need For Speed]

Murcielago_Boy said:

....wouldn't entertain a capristo.

Can you tell me why?

[simonfen]

thanks vm for that...i must admit i've spent a little while investigating both and hear good things about both tubi and cap exhaust. why not the cap for u mate?

[15HN]

Were you discussing this topic with maranellos today by any chance?

I had the tubi on my old 430. tubi's new evo system is apparently a lot better (acoustically) and the one to go for.

[simonfen]

I did speak to Maranellos!! Someone's been talking obviously!!!

That's great. Thanks vm for your view

[15HN]

simonfen said:

I did speak to Maranellos!! Someone's been talking obviously!!!

That's great. Thanks vm for your view

I was waiting in reception and overheard the conversation!

[simonfen]

hahah....small world!!

[Murcielago_Boy]

Need For Speed said:

Murcielago_Boy said:

....wouldn't entertain a capristo.

Can you tell me why?

They sure sound great on a 355 but wouldn't get on any other F. basically cap make the same pipe for all their Ferrari different cars - look at the muffler. It's not really thought-out IMO.
Tubi are virtually ferrari authorised.

[simonfen]

Thanks vm....do u have the LP640 fmg? If so how much better is it than your 430 was pls?

[Baxter 69]

I personally think that the sound of the exhaust valve opening is one of the best sounds the F430 makes. Especially round town, it echoes throughout the town and sounds great.

[Volante]

Baxter 69 said:

I personally think that the sound of the exhaust valve opening is one of the best sounds the F430 makes. Especially round town, it echoes throughout the town and sounds great.

Exactly what I thought, that's why I love it so much

[simonfen]

Thanks all. You make fair points which has confused me somewhat!!! I did have a DB9 and I had Aston open the valves permanently, so that could be a go...

[kryten22uk]

Not sure why people want massive sound all the time. When you're having fun, the 430 produces an awesome sound. But the valve ensures a bit more peace for when you dont need it, such as so you dont annoy the cr@p out of all your neighbours when you're coming/going.

[topjay]

Just a thought but buy a valve controller from cargraphic for the standard valves that control them remotely.

[Murcielago_Boy]

Dont agree with any of that.
The 430 makes one of the cheapest nastiest sounds of a V8 Ferrari that I've ever heard. Just compare to a 355 or a Gallardo or even better the Maserati GT S. 430 is just nasty noise vs say high pitched howl on Lambo. Tried jamming valve and it sound like tractor.
Tubi made car no louder I remember but just much more "pleasant."


No don't have LP640. Utterly savage wonderful car which will waste a 430 in every respect except chuckability - but at ~£210k specced was too close to Carrera GT (= best car ever) a few years back and made no sense. Now the awesome Porsche has appreciated to level where it belongs (i.e in my dreams) oh well. LP640 great buy now and makes the 599 feel soo dull.

Must make more money.