Frimley111R 28 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Just been talking to some Aston boys and they said 'Isn't there any way to open the exahust flap (i.e. permanently) without putting in sport mode?' I wasn't sure so here I am.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robcarter 17 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Not sure the downside of just leaving the sport mode on? Quote "Simplify, then add lightness” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAWS 402 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Agree with Rob, but if you do want to leave it open I'm pretty sure you just pull the vacuum pipe out of either one of the valves. Edited March 2, 2014 by JAWS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBD 775 2 Vehicles Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Agree with Rob, but if you do want to leave it open I'm pretty sure you just pull the vacuum pipe out of either one of the valves. Yup, you just have to disconnect the vacuum pipe for the exhaust - est at the valve on the exhaust. Access is through that little plate on the bottom/diffuser on the left side.Don't forget to plug the line afterwards. 1 Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phaphaphooey 8 Report post Posted March 10, 2014 If you install an intake you will have to do the same thing since the stock intake has some parts that are integral to the vacuum system. You can look at the install instructions for both the Radium and BOE intake as both detail how to plug the line. I have a Radium and have plugged the line with a golf tee so that the valve is always open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frimley111R 28 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Right, I'm not changing the intake so will just remove the pipe and plug it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frimley111R 28 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 Not done it but its still way too quiet, (used it on a hoon on Sunday in Sport mode). I'm used to a decatted sports exhaust (on the last NA I was driving). Options? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phaphaphooey 8 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 If it is "way too quiet" for your tastes a slight increase in sound won't do. I would look into a straight pipe option that deletes that muffler. There is a guy on the US board named Plackslayer that fabs them. I am sure you could get a good exhaust shop locally to fab one up as well. Sounds the business. I would have done that myself if I didn't share the car with the wife. Sounds like this: In the alternative if you want it a little bit muffled Jim at 2bular has some really unique exhaust options available. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phaphaphooey 8 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 Out of curiosity, how much louder was your previous setup (decat+sports exhaust) than you current setup with the flaps open (decat+stock valved exhaust)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frimley111R 28 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 Quite a bit (always difficult to define on a forum!). The NA with 3rd decat and sports exahust sounded much more meaty. That said, my MY12 car seems to have much better soundproofing. Its all a bit too refined for me. I did follow my own car for a few miles and it sounded ok, others liked it, but inside the car it was just too quiet. I don't need TVR level sound, somewhere inbetween is better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 9,970 4 Vehicles Report post Posted March 17, 2014 2bular? The chap who had one fitted to his SR in Edinburgh could be hear from about a mile away Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBD 775 2 Vehicles Report post Posted March 17, 2014 Quite a bit (always difficult to define on a forum!). The NA with 3rd decat and sports exahust sounded much more meaty. That said, my MY12 car seems to have much better soundproofing. Its all a bit too refined for me. I did follow my own car for a few miles and it sounded ok, others liked it, but inside the car it was just too quiet. I don't need TVR level sound, somewhere inbetween is better. I've repeatedly considered just removing some of the thick insulation between the cabin and the engine. The 2+0 has a 3cm thick piece of foam there, the 2+2 must be similar. That should give a much more solid sound inside. I haven't actually done it because more noise is the last thing I need on the Autobahn. Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 9,970 4 Vehicles Report post Posted March 17, 2014 It's pretty heavy too... Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frimley111R 28 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Been listening to exhausts on YT. The US one sounds nice and meaty, just need to read 15 pages on the US Fourms thread about it. Larini also sounds good. Only 2Bular one is the full system though so £££ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phaphaphooey 8 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 Not much to the Plackslayer, just a straight pipe with tips that mates up to the downpipe, removing the muffler and third cat (in the US). I had my exhaust off while installing a decat pipe and started the car up to approximate the straight pipe exhaust. It sounded very good, just the right volume and tone. If I didn't have to share the car with the wife it is the road I would go down. My understanding is that you only get really serious volume, some would say in a negative way, by replacing the stock exhaust manifolds with aftermarket and hence doing away with the first factory cats integrated into the oem collectors. The 2bular website is on the mend right now but my understanding is that Jim can build you just about anything you want. There are several different setups he has done including a dual can approach that looks and sounds quite good. Larini is good and you can get a valved system with that if you want to keep the valves. Quicksilver sounds amazing but is pretty spendy. Speaking of spendy, there is always Kreissieg.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloooh 13 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 As per my recent 2Bular exhaust install, I noticed the exhaust valve is not always opened (even in sport mode). It seems the valve opens at idle and above 2'200 rpm... but closes between 800 to 2'200 rpm. Could anyone confirm whether this is the normal functioning? Is there any way to keep the valve opened 100% of the time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
550superfast 440 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 I think this would be noisy https://www.simplysportscars.com/shop/exhaust/10536-lotus-evora-muffler-kit Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/400superamerica Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik 356 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 Bloooh - see the post above which mentions pulling the vac pipe off. Considered trying this myself, but havent got round to it. (And as per my reply on your other thread - what you describe is normal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloooh 13 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 26 minutes ago, mik said: Bloooh - see the post above which mentions pulling the vac pipe off. Considered trying this myself, but havent got round to it. (And as per my reply on your other thread - what you describe is normal. I suppose this setting is designed for long highway trips. I may track it someday so I will keep it that way for now. Thanks for your quick answer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik 356 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 I have no idea! Cruising speed on the motorway has the flap open anyway.... I think they just wanted to avoid having a setting where the valve isnt exercised - so it doesnt seize - and cause warranty issues! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woza 14 1 Vehicles Report post Posted January 13, 2019 On 12/11/2018 at 21:04, bloooh said: As per my recent 2Bular exhaust install, I noticed the exhaust valve is not always opened (even in sport mode). It seems the valve opens at idle and above 2'200 rpm... but closes between 800 to 2'200 rpm. Could anyone confirm whether this is the normal functioning? Is there any way to keep the valve opened 100% of the time? Mine did this and I thought it shouldn’t so sent it back. Whoops! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21gg 350 1 Vehicles Report post Posted January 13, 2019 On my na I had a switchable 2ubular made the same as saj's, when closed it sounded meaty, when open it was a straight through pipe and sounded amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julian73 140 2 Vehicles Report post Posted January 13, 2019 Probably stated 10 times by now but just pull vacuum hose from muffler or valve, but BE SURE TO PLUG the HOSE/VALVE on engine side. Otherwise you will have a vacuum leak. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woza 14 1 Vehicles Report post Posted May 22, 2019 On 12/11/2018 at 21:04, bloooh said: As per my recent 2Bular exhaust install, I noticed the exhaust valve is not always opened (even in sport mode). It seems the valve opens at idle and above 2'200 rpm... but closes between 800 to 2'200 rpm. Could anyone confirm whether this is the normal functioning? Is there any way to keep the valve opened 100% of the time? Bump - does anyone have a definitive answer here......keen to understand others' thoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik 356 Report post Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Re operation of the valve in sports mode - this is normal. To maintain the valve open : I haven’t tried it, but see Julian’s post above. Edited May 22, 2019 by mik Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
