Exhaust options for the quiet life - OEM or SS

Nightfire · 3rd March 2011, 19:56

I would imagine 75 owners appreciate a quiet exhaust , so I think you guys are the people to ask.

I currently have a Klarius back box fitted to my Rover 45 1.8 Connie Saloon. I fitted it around a year ago , but I've always found it far too boomy and loud.

Can anyone recommend me a decent brand? I can get an OEM back box for £138 from X-Part, i'm seriously considering that. Are custom stainless steel ones worth considering?

pab · 3rd March 2011, 20:14

custom stainless steel versions are a great option for replacement,ask the manufacturer to make you a copy of the OEM box and they will at a cost.

regarding the sound,ask them for it quiet,they seem to think you want a sport tone as standard

Villa Villan · 3rd March 2011, 22:07

Sorry to butt in on this thread but it saves me starting another. I have a bit of an exhaust problem and looking to get a full SS system. I have heard some people mentioning a de-cat setup. Is this a system from the start of the front pipe without a cat and if so does it affect the M.O.T at all ?.

Cheers
Tony

RovingDennis · 3rd March 2011, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Villa Villan

Sorry to butt in on this thread but it saves me starting another. I have a bit of an exhaust problem and looking to get a full SS system. I have heard some people mentioning a de-cat setup. Is this a system from the start of the front pipe without a cat and if so does it affect the M.O.T at all ?.

Cheers
Tony

Yours is a petrol is it not? you must have a cat. Only diesels get away without one.

Villa Villan · 3rd March 2011, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by RovingDennis

Yours is a petrol is it not? you must have a cat. Only diesels get away without one.

Yes it is, thanks for clearing that one up for me fella.

Cheers
Tony

kully · 4th March 2011, 12:19

I have a Longlife one on mine, it was recommended here. They did a good job and were very friendly.

However, although I asked for it to be as quiet as possible, it is still quite a bit louder than the standard mild steel setup.

Nightfire · 4th March 2011, 16:26

Thanks for the replies , I think I'll go for the OEM rear silencer priced at £138 . I've added loads of extra soundproofing to my 45 and the exhaust is making a mockery of it all.

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Nightfire Avid contributor Rover 45 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: leicester Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Exhaust options for the quiet life - OEM or SS I would imagine 75 owners appreciate a quiet exhaust , so I think you guys are the people to ask. I currently have a Klarius back box fitted to my Rover 45 1.8 Connie Saloon. I fitted it around a year ago , but I've always found it far too boomy and loud. Can anyone recommend me a decent brand? I can get an OEM back box for £138 from X-Part, i'm seriously considering that. Are custom stainless steel ones worth considering?

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	custom stainless steel versions are a great option for replacement,ask the manufacturer to make you a copy of the OEM box and they will at a cost. regarding the sound,ask them for it quiet,they seem to think you want a sport tone as standard

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kully Loves to post 75 MkI 1.8T Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Hampshire Posts: 444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have a Longlife one on mine, it was recommended here. They did a good job and were very friendly. However, although I asked for it to be as quiet as possible, it is still quite a bit louder than the standard mild steel setup.

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Nightfire Avid contributor Rover 45 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: leicester Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for the replies , I think I'll go for the OEM rear silencer priced at £138 . I've added loads of extra soundproofing to my 45 and the exhaust is making a mockery of it all.