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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:42 pm |
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Joined: Sep 22, 2013 Posts: 71
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Hi guys, Ive noticed a horrible sound from my car. its a 1.4 LX and the engine sounds tinny when accelerating. I only notice the sound with the window down. On my MOT there's an advisory that says slight blowing so im guessing thats what the problem is. I want an after market exhaust so i can get rid of the limp looking tail pipe, but im not a fan of loud exhausts, I just want one with a quiet, deep rumble and a tail pipe that doesnt look like a limp appendage. Any suggestions on which one to buy?
Many thanks, Luke
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:31 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 7093
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Location: Suffolk
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First off where is the blow? Get under the car and look.
Get a custom one if you want a specific noise.
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:46 pm |
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Joined: Sep 22, 2013 Posts: 71
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How much does a Custom exhaust cost?
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:04 am |
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Joined: Sep 22, 2013 Posts: 71
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:30 am |
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Joined: Dec 04, 2012 Posts: 543
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Video needs to be on 'Unlisted' not 'Private' for us to be able to see
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:36 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 3085
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Location: Essex
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I would say the back box is past its best. It has started to delaminate and should be replaced before bits of it end up laying in the road.
Have a look on fleabay for a suitable alternative if you are on a budget or let us know what funds you have to spare so we can point you in the right direction
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:38 am |
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Joined: Sep 22, 2013 Posts: 71
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Sorry about that. Its been changed
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:40 am |
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Joined: Sep 22, 2013 Posts: 71
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Video changed to unlisted.
Im not really on a budget. just want to get it sorted. would like a deeper, nicer sounding exhaust which has a nice tailpipe.
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:42 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 3085
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Location: Essex
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:06 pm |
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Joined: Sep 22, 2013 Posts: 71
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Is there a a cheaper option? Im in need of new alloys + lowering springs so id rather spend less on an exhaust. Do you have an idea of whats causing the problem?
Many thanks for your help.
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:58 pm |
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Joined: Sep 22, 2013 Posts: 71
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Managed to get under the car and have a look, there's a two piece clamp with bolts on either side in the middle of the exhaust pipe, which rattles which is making the metallic rattle. Tried to tighten but no avail, it's rusted beyond belief so it's gonna be a hard job to do. By the looks of it , the exhaust looked welded on so this clamp is useless. Is that right?
Thanks.
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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:35 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 3085
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Location: Essex
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Sounds like a new exhaust needed.... if your old alloys are still rond I would spend my money on the exhaust
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