Where can I get a 'sports' exhaust?

Where can I get a 'sports' exhaust?

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cerberus 1

Original Poster:

73 posts

278 months

Saturday 29th September 2001
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Can anyone give me a little advice on a good sports exhaust for a 4.5 :d

hawhaw

11 posts

285 months

Monday 1st October 2001
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Wedge Automotive Sports Exhaust £325. plus vat made from 18/8 stainless lifetime guarantee. Sounds awsome but then again I would say that. Ask Jprichard he has one on his and tell him off for the damage to the screen.

jamesr

25 posts

285 months

Monday 8th October 2001
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I would suggest that you speak to Richard at Peninsula Automotive on 01884 35341, you can also find Peninsula on the web at www.peninsulauto.co.uk.

These exhausts are also sold by a number of main dailers at much inflated rate.

I had a Sports exhaust fitted to my 4.5 Cerbie about 3 months ago at a cost of around £200 plus labour. However, I warn you the noise is very addictive and you will find yourself craving for more popping, burbling and farting from your car.

Hence why I'm going back for the De-Cat this weekend.

JR.

Alistair H.

1,173 posts

278 months

Monday 8th October 2001
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Must admit, I am thinking about one! - My only problem is for track days and these damned noise limits! - Just how much better does one sound?

holbrooknr

167 posts

278 months

Tuesday 9th October 2001
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Isn't there some sort of insert you can add to exhausts to make them pass noise tests?
Is it just me or do other people think its mad that some uk circuits have noise limits, but the same cars that fail these tests are fine for the road

quadcat1

68 posts

278 months

Tuesday 9th October 2001
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Its due to the licence granted by the council. If the noise limits are exceeded the licence is withdrawn. Cr"p I know but its for the local residents. Same stupid mothers which buy a house near Gatwick and moan about the plane noise.

Alistair H.

1,173 posts

278 months

Tuesday 9th October 2001
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Anyone know about these exhuast inserts ???

AdamB

418 posts

291 months

Tuesday 9th October 2001
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You can get internal 'traps' that will reduce moise by about 6-8db on a good day, to go any quieter you need external cans which can take you up to 12db lower. You do risk damaging the Cats with back pressure if you go too OTT though. I have a few mods that mean my 4.5 is very loud so have a custom track day exhaust that drops me about to about 102 add in some inserts and I can make most places except goodwood.

holbrooknr

167 posts

278 months

Tuesday 9th October 2001
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That is so ridiculous, most of these circuits especially older ones like goodwood have been around since before these whingers were born. (the same goes for airports too)

Am i right in assuming that these noise limits are allowed to be ignored for a proper race meeting?

cerberus 1

Original Poster:

73 posts

278 months

Tuesday 9th October 2001
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I would suggest that you speak to Richard at Peninsula Automotive on 01884 35341, you can also find Peninsula on the web at www.peninsulauto.co.uk.

These exhausts are also sold by a number of main dailers at much inflated rate.

I had a Sports exhaust fitted to my 4.5 Cerbie about 3 months ago at a cost of around £200 plus labour. However, I warn you the noise is very addictive and you will find yourself craving for more popping, burbling and farting from your car.

Hence why I'm going back for the De-Cat this weekend.

JR.

cerberus 1

Original Poster:

73 posts

278 months

Tuesday 9th October 2001
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I would suggest that you speak to Richard at Peninsula Automotive on 01884 35341, you can also find Peninsula on the web at www.peninsulauto.co.uk.

These exhausts are also sold by a number of main dailers at much inflated rate.

I had a Sports exhaust fitted to my 4.5 Cerbie about 3 months ago at a cost of around £200 plus labour. However, I warn you the noise is very addictive and you will find yourself craving for more popping, burbling and farting from your car.

Hence why I'm going back for the De-Cat this weekend.

JR.




thats exactly what i was thinking of doing...i want flames.....childish i know but what the hell.....let me know how you get on

cerberus 1

Original Poster:

73 posts

278 months

Tuesday 9th October 2001
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can anyone tell me how much power is absorbed by the cats
cheers

jpritchard

114 posts

289 months

Wednesday 10th October 2001
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Hi cerberus1

Yep as hawhaw points out I have one on mine (nice to know about the lifetime guarantee - thanks!). I can confirm this exhaust sounds absolutely fantastic!!!! I cannot exagerate enough (or spell!). I don't intend to do many track days but can confirm the noise is loud.

When I moved to the cerby from a griff I thought I would miss the 'burble' but this is as close as you will get i'm sure. As I use the car for my regular transport I can also confirm you will never get bored by the sound and everyone/thing will look at you (and probably shake their heads).

The main problem I have found is that in order to get the superb 'popping' soundtrack from the over run, I am using a lot more fuel than I probably need to but then why have the car and not enjoy it??

My advice - get one and get it quick!!! (and I should probably say get it from Wedge, coz that's where mine came from)

JP

jpritchard

114 posts

289 months

Wednesday 10th October 2001
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hawhaw

Sorry about the windscreen!! It is now in fine fettle thanks to the boys at auto windscreens.

wiper park motor now needs doing coz they don't park correctly on intermittent and I'm trying to get some touch up paint but apparently it's one of the 25 colours you can't get from anywhere else but TVR...

Keep ya posted.

JP

Alistair H.

1,173 posts

278 months

Wednesday 10th October 2001
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JP,

Are you local to Sheffield?

jpritchard

114 posts

289 months

Thursday 11th October 2001
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Alastair

No - I'm in the Midlands but do have reason to visit the north ocasionally on business...

JP

kajagoogoo

68 posts

278 months

Saturday 13th October 2001
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Oh - you've got me going now - I think I need one of those exhausts. Can I fit one on my 4.2?

Plus the link to peninsula autos asks for a password - any idea how to get past it?

cerberus 1

Original Poster:

73 posts

278 months

Tuesday 16th October 2001
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the hyperlink is wonky type it and it works ok
Oh - you've got me going now - I think I need one of those exhausts. Can I fit one on my 4.2?

Plus the link to peninsula autos asks for a password - any idea how to get past it?


PetrolTed

34,443 posts

310 months

Tuesday 16th October 2001
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The password was because there was a full stop at the end.

Here you go: www.peninsulauto.co.uk

jamesr

25 posts

285 months

Thursday 18th October 2001
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Cerberus1

My 4.5 Cerby is now minus the Cat.
JUST LOOK AT THE FLAMES !!

The exhaust note seems more focused with a sharp increase in the Db level over the Sports Exhaust; put your foot to the floor in 3rd with both the windows down and expect to have a high pitched ringing in your ears for about 5-10 minutes when you get out ......... Bloody marvellous !!

Edited by jamesr on Thursday 18th October 19:52