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[1812_s]

that collapsed flexi must have been sh-t to drive? although apparently you didn't notice? Glad I don't have a flexi on mine. Is the flexi material different? solid fab one looks like metal

when i first heard it i stopped driving it in any aggressive manor

the flexi on the dc sports is a really old design which can allow it to collapse. The new one has inner piping that doesn't allow it to collapse in on it self

its t304 stainless http://exhaustpartsuk.com/index.php?mai ... cts_id=120

[*nub*]

Everything Alan welds looks beautiful

[1812_s]

Update : Bedford Trackday

Went along to a trackday by javelin at Bedfords gt circuit was a well run event and a lovely track. The weather was brilliant and managed to do a whole 195 miles on track (50 laps or so)
Arrived early to swap my wheels over and at sound testing blew a quiet 96.5 db on the static test

Had a great time car performed exceptionally and really cannot see and improvement to be made in the way she handled. There were no faults at all with car and packed up at the end of the day in one piece. Tyres were again amazing cant recommend the A048 enough for circuit use, also smashed through almost 2 tanks of petrol which was not great for the wallet

I have however started to wonder what it would be like with more engine power

Heres some pics i got from the photographers and some i took























PBS pads were great all day after all the punishment and have no brake deposits on disc or excessive brake dust but im slightly annoyed at the wear rate having barely anything left on pads now, there cant be more than 500 mi on them.

[Lewisgame]

Looking good! I really want to do Bedford as it's only an hour away from me but worried about the drive by noise testing.
I wore out my DS2500 within one track day and a few road miles. Afraid if you want pads to perform and last longer you need to dig deep.

[1812_s]

Looking good! I really want to do Bedford as it's only an hour away from me but worried about the drive by noise testing.
I wore out my DS2500 within one track day and a few road miles. Afraid if you want pads to perform and last longer you need to dig deep.

i was just looking at your thread for exhaust was about to buy a solid fab catback yesterday but it got sold. How loud is it on static testing ?
Is it raspy as i hate that ?

[Lewisgame]

I've never had the solid fab system tested for noise. It's quieter than my old piper system and that came up at 94db static if I remember.
My 3 inch system has barely any rasp. It's pretty boomy though at mid revs.

[1812_s]

I've never had the solid fab system tested for noise. It's quieter than my old piper system and that came up at 94db static if I remember.
My 3 inch system has barely any rasp. It's pretty boomy though at mid revs.

hmmm think i want one then haha

£550 new though think ill look out for a used one

[Lewisgame]

They're worth the money though. The quality of work and fitment is superb! You'll get an idea of the noise in the cabin if you watch my recent Nurburgring lap.

[1812_s]

Mini update got myself a gopro 4 silver so should have some videos up soon. Got it mainly for when out on the bike but want to do a video of the exhaust sound shortly.

Nothing much has changed on car but would really like to do another trackday before the weather changes and tweak my geometry a little

[1812_s]

A few clips put together of the exhaust set up
did some mixed driving to help anyone thinking of similar setup

[Kev_G]

doesn't sound to bad actually

[1812_s]

doesn't sound to bad actually

not bad at all but I think it's time for a change

[Cosmic-Dan]

Boost?

[Rollerdan]

Just bought one

[1812_s]

Boost?

maybe....or I hope so at least

[1812_s]

Update:

So i have decided it was time for a change from my Tegiwa Catback. Been on my car for 2 years and done me well, It was slightly power robbing having pipes that are a little on the small side (2.38") but did its job of getting me through a few trackdays and sounding lovely at the same time.

Decided on a Solid fabrication 3" custom catback

I went to see Alan a few days ago after seeing there offer on Facebook and talked to him about how i wanted it. I had mine made just a little bit different to the usual and picked it up a few days later. Picked it up today and fitted it at home.

First start of it left me a little shocked as it didn't sound at all louder than my tegiwa catback. It does get a little louder on the move but i love it sound perfect without being asbo loud.

Also pulls so much harder in every gear since changing to this 3" system. Genuinely astonished that it made such a big difference to the engine power, the car must have been really restricted before.

Solid Fabrications 3" Custom catback, Titanium burnt tip




















Will get some more videos and day pics of exhaust tip soon

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Engine bay clean





After a spirited drive last weekend

[Cosmic-Dan]

New exhaust looks and sounds good. Are you going to get the map tweaked?

Also how much did you pay to get the flexi replaced on your manifold?

[1812_s]

New exhaust looks and sounds good. Are you going to get the map tweaked?

Also how much did you pay to get the flexi replaced on your manifold?

i think it was like £130 to fix the flexi in

and i dont think i will get the map tweaked.

[w6ady]

That sounds nice mate. What differences have you had done to it? I have one ready to fit mine is a super silenced one just wondered what differences were between yours and a normal super silenced one pal

[1812_s]

That sounds nice mate. What differences have you had done to it? I have one ready to fit mine is a super silenced one just wondered what differences were between yours and a normal super silenced one pal

I asked for it to sit higher than how they usually make it and for a end cap to be fitted. Its not the super silent and Im quite happy its not as i wouldn't want it any quieter