... am trying to make my Williams into a comfortable living room, which is why im:
- tearing out everything unnecessary
- putting in necessary things (damping material, big speakers, extraq weight everywhere
- replacing the devil exhaust with something civilized...
Q:
is the original exhaust decent (will it last a few years w/o rusting through) and is it even quiet?? The current silencer gets the car so upset at resonance (4500rpm in 5th gear) that its impossible to communicate w GF, which in my case IS a necessary thing...
so now that ive outet myself as a tired, crooked old fart, let me know about the exhaust
cheers,
m from s
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29-05-2006, 22:10 #1Forum User
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Silence!!! ---
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30-05-2006, 06:20 #2Forum User
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hey guys c'mon, I just need a quick info...
1. how long does the original silencer last
2. is it quieter than the typical aftermarket can
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30-05-2006, 08:40 #3Forum User
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iv had no experiance with the original exaust but i guess it wouldnt be 2 loud and i imagine u would get a good few years out of it
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will let you know, as im currently waiting for a phone call to say that my mongoose is installed.
should be getting a phonecall around 10am.
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30-05-2006, 09:24 #5Forum User
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Eleven years with the original exhaust and still no sign of any serious problem. But then again, I don't have UK's rusty winter problems. I think at 4500rpm, engine and wind noise drowns out the exhaust noise. But at 4500rpm, I wouldn't be talking much to anyone anyway.
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ok.... that last post convinced me
at 4500rpm im doing about 135kph on the highway... which isnt too fast in a straight line to talk to someone imho...
and i might want to take a trip or two over 500km, so a quiet exhaust is nice to have...
thx for the info!!
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just get a well silenced backbox instead of the original.
im finding more power and its a lot smoother.
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...can you elaborate? what exactly is a well silenced backbox (ie what models)? or do you mean i should open my devil silencer and stuff some wool into it?
Originally Posted by fasterthanjesus
not meaning to be sarcastic, i'm really not sure what you mean. It does need to be legal here in switzerland..
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31-05-2006, 00:59 #9Forum User
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I could be wrong but I thought 4500rpm was closer to 160kph running? Anyway, please post up some pictures of your handiwork. Would be interesting to see how you soundproofed your clio.
BTW, I run my car almost everyday. I believe the constant heating of the exhaust keeps it from corroding.
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can do. pics will be here:
http://www.stamm.sh/carsound
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