Mild sport exhaust note. - Page 2

stevestrat · 19th November 2021, 21:57

The previous owner of my 260 removed the "sporty" exhaust it came with (no idea what it was) and fitted a standard system. The exhaust boomed so badly that his young son wouldn't go in the car.

xsport · 19th November 2021, 22:17

i think the reason being that on a st/st system the "baffles" inside the silencers are very limited in effect to the ones incorporated on O.E.M stock. and less numerous.

VVC-Geeza · 19th November 2021, 22:20

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Originally Posted by stevestrat

The previous owner of my 260 removed the "sporty" exhaust it came with (no idea what it was) and fitted a standard system. The exhaust boomed so badly that his young son wouldn't go in the car.

Previous one was probably fitted for all out performance and track days etc.Alhough mine isn't a daily driver,I still want it to sound acceptably quiet when cruising and about town.It would be nice to free up a few more hp and some useable torque in the process.

maxi_crawf · 20th November 2021, 11:54

I had a mid-sporting stainless cat back exhaust fitted to my ZT 190 by Tony Banks in Leeds about 4 years ago, Tony asked what I wanted and I said I wanted to let a bit more of that V6 noise out but I did not want to "P" the neighbours off, it was worth every penny and will never need replacing again, when you accelerate you get the roar and whipping your foot off gives you a bit of noise, when your cruising along (Which is what you're doing most of the time anyway) you get a very similar sound to the standard exhaust.

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VVC-Geeza · 20th November 2021, 12:38

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Originally Posted by maxi_crawf

I had a mid-sporting stainless cat back exhaust fitted to my ZT 190 by Tony Banks in Leeds about 4 years ago, Tony asked what I wanted and I said I wanted to let a bit more of that V6 noise out but I did not want to "P" the neighbours off, it was worth every penny and will never need replacing again, when you accelerate you get the roar and whipping your foot off gives you a bit of noise, when your cruising along (Which is what you're doing most of the time anyway) you get a very similar sound to the standard exhaust.

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Just what I wanted to hear. Thanks

spongeh · 20th November 2021, 12:43

My brother went to Tony Banks for a full system on his 75 CDT Auto and went for the quiet as a mouse system.

It's a really great install, propperly tucked up behind the bumper with curved down tail pipes. As for the sound, it's very slightly louder than standard outside the car, but inside the car it's still super quiet and there's no drone at all when driving the car.

Tenesmus · 20th November 2021, 23:20

When Longlife fitted one to my (Honda V6) Sterling I was offered stock, a little louder than stock, a lot louder than stock... I went to a little louder. It sounded great bimbling around town but on long motorway trips the drone was quite draining. Now most of my driving is blimbling anyway, I'd by tempted by slightly louder than stock if I go SS for the 75.

VVC-Geeza · 23rd November 2021, 13:19

I just rang Tony Banks to get the car booked in.I thought he may be a little quieter with Christmas approaching but the first slot he had was the 5th of January

The backbox has a small hole making it a little raspy but it's not my daily so the wait is not an issue.I'll report back with my thoughts on the new system when fitted

VVC-Geeza · 22nd July 2022, 16:31

It's now just over six months since I had my new Freeflowing cat back SS exhaust system ( With Mild Sport Note ) fitted by Tony Banks, so having had chance to throughly assess it I thought I'd give a little feedback for anyone else considering the same option.

First impression was 'wow' how much more eager and responsive it is off the mark and when overtaking.Has a nice induction growl when pulling away in spirited fashion but is generally quiet while cruising,exactly what I was looking for.The system has quietened down over time now it has carboned up a little.It's certainly not OE quiet but I didn't specify that,a second silencer can be added for those who find it a little throaty but I'm more than happy with it.At idle there is a lovely soft burble - mini V8 esque

One of the nicest surprises is that it has also improved mpg by around 5 - 6 miles due to less restriction.

A few pic's

Bogbrush82 · 23rd July 2022, 09:43

I had a stainless system fitted to Tarquin by MIJ Exhausts in Walsall.

Utter silence. It was wonderful.

19th November 2021, 21:57	#11
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,465 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	The previous owner of my 260 removed the "sporty" exhaust it came with (no idea what it was) and fitted a standard system. The exhaust boomed so badly that his young son wouldn't go in the car. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

20th November 2021, 12:43	#16
spongeh Loves to post MG ZT-T+ 180 Sport Auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Wyrley Posts: 290 Thanks: 34 Thanked 117 Times in 72 Posts	My brother went to Tony Banks for a full system on his 75 CDT Auto and went for the quiet as a mouse system. It's a really great install, propperly tucked up behind the bumper with curved down tail pipes. As for the sound, it's very slightly louder than standard outside the car, but inside the car it's still super quiet and there's no drone at all when driving the car. __________________ https://badges.fuelly.com/images/sma...uk/1095349.png http://badges.fuelly.com/images/smallsig-uk/106569.png

20th November 2021, 23:20	#17
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	When Longlife fitted one to my (Honda V6) Sterling I was offered stock, a little louder than stock, a lot louder than stock... I went to a little louder. It sounded great bimbling around town but on long motorway trips the drone was quite draining. Now most of my driving is blimbling anyway, I'd by tempted by slightly louder than stock if I go SS for the 75. __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

23rd November 2021, 13:19	#18
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,757 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	I just rang Tony Banks to get the car booked in.I thought he may be a little quieter with Christmas approaching but the first slot he had was the 5th of January The backbox has a small hole making it a little raspy but it's not my daily so the wait is not an issue.I'll report back with my thoughts on the new system when fitted __________________

22nd July 2022, 16:31	#19
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,757 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	It's now just over six months since I had my new Freeflowing cat back SS exhaust system ( With Mild Sport Note ) fitted by Tony Banks, so having had chance to throughly assess it I thought I'd give a little feedback for anyone else considering the same option. First impression was 'wow' how much more eager and responsive it is off the mark and when overtaking.Has a nice induction growl when pulling away in spirited fashion but is generally quiet while cruising,exactly what I was looking for.The system has quietened down over time now it has carboned up a little.It's certainly not OE quiet but I didn't specify that,a second silencer can be added for those who find it a little throaty but I'm more than happy with it.At idle there is a lovely soft burble - mini V8 esque One of the nicest surprises is that it has also improved mpg by around 5 - 6 miles due to less restriction. A few pic's __________________

19th November 2021, 22:17	#12
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,639 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	i think the reason being that on a st/st system the "baffles" inside the silencers are very limited in effect to the ones incorporated on O.E.M stock. and less numerous.

20th November 2021, 11:54	#14
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	I had a mid-sporting stainless cat back exhaust fitted to my ZT 190 by Tony Banks in Leeds about 4 years ago, Tony asked what I wanted and I said I wanted to let a bit more of that V6 noise out but I did not want to "P" the neighbours off, it was worth every penny and will never need replacing again, when you accelerate you get the roar and whipping your foot off gives you a bit of noise, when your cruising along (Which is what you're doing most of the time anyway) you get a very similar sound to the standard exhaust. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

23rd July 2022, 09:43	#20
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	I had a stainless system fitted to Tarquin by MIJ Exhausts in Walsall. Utter silence. It was wonderful. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.