Fitting of Quicksilver - HELP!
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Morning,
Long story but ended up with a Quicksilver rather than the Larini.
Having trouble fitting the exhaust - not a shock really!
So... removed the rear part of the undertray.
Stuck on the removing the refraisal - I cannot see how to remove it, does the entire rear end refraisal need removing?
Also, noticed the spot welding on the clamp - bit worried about removing this as I will be unable to spot weld the Quicksilver?
Any thoughts?
Rob.
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Long story but ended up with a Quicksilver rather than the Larini.
Having trouble fitting the exhaust - not a shock really!
So... removed the rear part of the undertray.
Stuck on the removing the refraisal - I cannot see how to remove it, does the entire rear end refraisal need removing?
Also, noticed the spot welding on the clamp - bit worried about removing this as I will be unable to spot weld the Quicksilver?
Any thoughts?
Rob.
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Also posted on SELOC.
shot2bits said:
Morning,
Long story but ended up with a Quicksilver rather than the Larini.
Having trouble fitting the exhaust - not a shock really!
So... removed the rear part of the undertray.
Stuck on the removing the refraisal - I cannot see how to remove it, does the entire rear end refraisal need removing?
Also, noticed the spot welding on the clamp - bit worried about removing this as I will be unable to spot weld the Quicksilver?
Any thoughts?
Rob.
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Also posted on SELOC.
When i fitted mine i cut the weld on the old exhast clamp with an hacksaw, the Quicksilver will not need the weld.
The Heat sheild stays on but you need to take the screws out of te offside quarter number plate suround so you can squeeez your hand in and get to the offside rubber clamp.
The A-Z off fitting an exhaust, I had the quicksilver..
1) remove the aluminium undertray using a 10mm sockets there are a row along the back and a row at the front. There are also two large allen key bolts about a third of the way back. The undertray will come clear away from the car.
2)Remove the V shaped peice of hest shield from the righthandside of the car. this enables you to drop the righthand exhaust hanger down.
3)Undo the clamp around the exhaust to catalytic manifold.
4)Remove the retaining bolts form the rubber exhaust clamp bushs, either side of the rear box. The exhasut will drop down you can then pull the box to the right using the previously removed bit of heat shield. The exhaust is now free.
5)Either purchase a new clamp or remove the old from the lotus exhaust using an angle grinder(Carefully).
6) Refit is the reverse of removal
First time round plan on 45mins ish.
Once you've done one assuming no snaggs about 20mins.
Hope that helps.
1) remove the aluminium undertray using a 10mm sockets there are a row along the back and a row at the front. There are also two large allen key bolts about a third of the way back. The undertray will come clear away from the car.
2)Remove the V shaped peice of hest shield from the righthandside of the car. this enables you to drop the righthand exhaust hanger down.
3)Undo the clamp around the exhaust to catalytic manifold.
4)Remove the retaining bolts form the rubber exhaust clamp bushs, either side of the rear box. The exhasut will drop down you can then pull the box to the right using the previously removed bit of heat shield. The exhaust is now free.
5)Either purchase a new clamp or remove the old from the lotus exhaust using an angle grinder(Carefully).
6) Refit is the reverse of removal
First time round plan on 45mins ish.
Once you've done one assuming no snaggs about 20mins.
Hope that helps.
sja said:
Did they fit it ok?
Hows it sound then?
Yeah, all fitted by the dealer.
Couldn't really test it out on the way back from Strattons because of rain / heavy traffic all the way home. Went for a blast yesterday and I have to say that the exhaust had added another dimension to the car - sounds like a real sports car now which is great. It's not incredibly loud but still loud enough that people turn to see what the heck is heading towards them!
I've taken some video - will host on here if anybody is interested?
Also, the exhaust cost £120 from a guy on ebay - it had covered 6K on his S2 Exige.
Original owner just said he gets bored quickly and wanted to try something else so has ordered a Larini! Probably as part of the group buy which I kind of kicked off!
My other choice was the Quicksilver because of the positive comments I'd read - also at £120, it was a chance to save some bucks for a change.
My other choice was the Quicksilver because of the positive comments I'd read - also at £120, it was a chance to save some bucks for a change.
OK, here's some pretty crap video - Qucksilver from cold start. Not sure if it'll work that well, you may need to wait until the entire file is loaded into whatever media player you have - also turn the volume up high to get a good idea of the noise.
www.robsturt.plus.com/MOV01101.MPG
... or try right click, save as to your PC...
I'll try and sort some better video out at some point.
>> Edited by shot2bits on Wednesday 2nd November 13:23
www.robsturt.plus.com/MOV01101.MPG
... or try right click, save as to your PC...
I'll try and sort some better video out at some point.
>> Edited by shot2bits on Wednesday 2nd November 13:23
Having tried different zorsts on my 111r, and having been driven in other 111R's with other alternatives, I've found them all to be either too quiet, or way to noisy to be viable on either a car that's in use every day, or for those who want to track. But I've recently had fitted a Larini Spots Exhaust, and all I can say is WOW.
Firstly it's beautifully made, and it's a real shame that it's hidden when fitted, but good to know however real quality is there. The sound however is something else, lovely deep growl on hard acceleration, with a bit of an infectious burble on downshifting. Cruising at 90+ gives a pleasantly subdued note, you know it's there but it's not an unpleasant drone like some systems give. Performance improvement, probably marginal; but knowing how Lotus insist that the their standard system is very efficient, and their own Stage 1 or 2 systems give very little performance benefit, the Larini one probably confirms this.
Weight of the system is easily 50% lighter than the original.
Can thoroughly recommend, and those that have invested a 111R system as part of the Larini group buy have a real treat in store. Anyone else who is hesitating, all I can say is don't!
But you can even improve on this and add a Sports cat as well, and the WOW comes then through a huge grin. Engine spins up much more freely, and mid range acceleration is certainly improved. Not done any definitive mpg tests, but the two tanks I've used so far appear to have improved the mileage, and I guess this may get better as the ECU adapts to the new set up.
No question, a big thumbs up to both bits of kit
Firstly it's beautifully made, and it's a real shame that it's hidden when fitted, but good to know however real quality is there. The sound however is something else, lovely deep growl on hard acceleration, with a bit of an infectious burble on downshifting. Cruising at 90+ gives a pleasantly subdued note, you know it's there but it's not an unpleasant drone like some systems give. Performance improvement, probably marginal; but knowing how Lotus insist that the their standard system is very efficient, and their own Stage 1 or 2 systems give very little performance benefit, the Larini one probably confirms this.
Weight of the system is easily 50% lighter than the original.
Can thoroughly recommend, and those that have invested a 111R system as part of the Larini group buy have a real treat in store. Anyone else who is hesitating, all I can say is don't!
But you can even improve on this and add a Sports cat as well, and the WOW comes then through a huge grin. Engine spins up much more freely, and mid range acceleration is certainly improved. Not done any definitive mpg tests, but the two tanks I've used so far appear to have improved the mileage, and I guess this may get better as the ECU adapts to the new set up.
No question, a big thumbs up to both bits of kit
the clamp that needs to be cut off/replaced is it a lotus item or clamp from another manufacturer? Can anyone identify it for me or post a pic? Ijust want to be ready when my larini sports exhaust & cat arrive. Like esprit i'm in NZ but he lives in the big smoke where as i live in the sticks and so may take me a while to find. Compensation is the roads!!
Drove ths GF's WRX last night and yes i got pulled for speeding. Always happens when i get in that car!
Jedm if your listening when did you get your larini.Any chance of some sound/vid files.
Drove ths GF's WRX last night and yes i got pulled for speeding. Always happens when i get in that car!
Jedm if your listening when did you get your larini.Any chance of some sound/vid files.
drac said:
Drove ths GF's WRX last night and yes i got pulled for speeding. Always happens when i get in that car!
Bad to hear man, hope it wasn't too fast.... got some speedcats on your reccommendation and love them!
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