Exhaust

[Laps]

This has been done a thousand times, however, my question is a little different.

I want to give my car a bit of grunt, but at the same time dont want it to sound like one of those tinny lancers, or have it so loud that I won't be able to sell it to anyone over the age of 25 (should that time come around).

I wat to put quad tips on, and im thinking thats all I will do. This will make it sound a bit better, but not too loud yeh? Ive decided not to go with the unequal length headers etc as this will cost a bit, and is uneccesary...

Since its hard to get STI or PHAT quads, I think I'll have to get a set custom made. Is there anything in particular I should ask to have done etc when requesting a custom exhaust?

[drndrn]

I can't really help you with your custom exhaust question, except that there's nothing worse than a droning exhaust so make sure you drill it into them lol. But with regards with the PHAT and STi quads. On the 2.5i, they sound VERY different, I know this as I've owned both.

The STi's are raspy (which I like) and not that deep, I've likened it to an E46 stock exhaust but it really isn't in the same league cos the M3's got a straight 6, but if you've heard one before.. you'll get what I mean about raspy. Where as the PHAT's are very deep and give a nice burble.

[Laps]

I like the deeper sounds, similar to rexys etc. I know I will never get that with a N/A, but its the direction id want to head rather than raspiness. What is it about the Phats that give them the burble, its this kinda info I would want to be discussing with the exhaust shop.

DRN do you have sound clips from when you had the sti/phats on ur 2.5i?

[swingn]

STI Quads... That's if your worried about something thinking the cars been owed by a hoon when it comes time to sell.

[Laps]

Yeh ill put my interest up for phats/sti quads in the wanted to buy forum when tax time comes round ;] hopefully something comes round, it does every now and then...

[THERB3]

Alex try this link the Arith posted a while back on exhaust sounds.

You should get the idea what have people done on this forum.

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=2382&hilit=exhaust+sound+clips

[Laps]

Yeh some nice sounds there...

Only a few 2.5is have quads, but still sounds pretty good. Might pm the owners to find out what they did (ie. just mufflers, or other stuff on top).

I like both the HiTechs on NoOzL47's 2.5i, and the Phats on Julzzychan and Nytrojen's 2.5i. Pitty no one has a vid up with STI quads on a 2.5i...

What are HiTechs, where can you get them, and how much are they (if anyone knows lol)?

[Kevlar GT]

http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=8203 TCPAuto from the vendors section on here has some too.

[THERB3]

Alex I have Hitechs on my car and they are not too bad. The only thing I have notice is that the older they are the deeper they get.

There from Sydney from a guy called Lambros. http://www.hitechmufflers.com.au/home.php

His price changes from minute to minute and buy the person you are.

[Laps]

Nice,

Ill keep him in mind. Surely someone in canberra will be able to achieve the same thing though, Ill take sound videos with me when I enquire. Also, Im not sure if I want stainless steel or not. Id rather not have chrome mufflers as I have a dark look about my car, whats the go here?

[Kevlar GT]

From memory there is a good exhaust place in Braddon. Other than that i have never bought local because I have always been able to ge a better price elsewhere i.e. Sydney or forum members. Go the Phat quads if you want the stealth look.

[Laps]

From memory there is a good exhaust place in Braddon. Other than that i have never bought local because I have always been able to ge a better price elsewhere i.e. Sydney or forum members. Go the Phat quads if you want the stealth look.

Yeh, now I just gotta find a set lol!

[castek]

i just got the centre muffler changed for a hotdog instead.

no drone, can just hear it inside the cabin, but sounds really nice outside. i also have gutted rear mufflers though

[Laps]

i just got the centre muffler changed for a hotdog instead.

no drone, can just hear it inside the cabin, but sounds really nice outside. i also have gutted rear mufflers though

please put a video up

[castek]

videos i charge $50 each



i'll try to get one tonight mate