sew Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm considering a sports exhaust. Preferably twin exit with a nice deep note. Does anyone know of somewhere in the Kent area and which make of exhaust to go for? Appreciate any advice P.S. For a twin exit obviously the black diffuser (or what ever it's called) beneath the bumper will need to be removed. Will a V8 one fit ? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdw Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 There is powerflow in Ashford if you want something made to order or Bibs can supply exhausts through the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirlybird Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 P.S. For a twin exit obviously the black diffuser (or what ever it's called) beneath the bumper will need to be removed. Will a V8 one fit ? Regards I just cut mine and used fiberglass etc to get it sorted. Have seen a few people who have done the same. Quote I have CDO, it's like OCD but all the letters are in alphabetical order, AS THEY SHOULD BE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 http://www.thelotusforums.com/shop/exhaust-systems/400-4-cylinder-esprit-turbo-supersports-exhaust-system.html 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sew Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks for the replies. Do I leave the Cats alone? Or replace with a sports Cat pipe? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Sports cat for the full effect or cat delete for even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanya Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Replace Cat with a Sports/Free Flow version! Huge difference to sound and response! If you don't feel guilty about running entirely without Cats then go that route too...you get the above, plus flames! Just getting rid of the stock exhaust is ok, but replacing both components really rounds the package off. Quote Vanya Stanisavljevic '91 Esprit SE | '97 XK8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4simon Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Flames win every time. Quote Simon (94 S4) My Esprit will be for sale in late 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwat Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Do I leave the Cats alone? Or replace with a sports Cat pipe? Catless, just keep it in the garage & refit for the MOT. Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4simon Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Catless, just keep it in the garage & refit for the MOT. ...or move to another country where they don't have MOTs. :-) Quote Simon (94 S4) My Esprit will be for sale in late 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Where is that? I have the Quicksilver (with the small silencer) as per Bibs link, and I will install a sportscat and pipe this Winter. Works great and sounds great. Deep and throaty. Cheers, Jacques. Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidoggy Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Conversely, I want my car to be quieter. Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamDE Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Good timing. I'm looking at getting a new exhaust too. The Lotus Dealer by me does the Quicksilver ones... has anyone heard a comparison between the 'no silencer' and 'tiny silencer' options? I want my car to sound good, but I wouldn't want long journeys to require ear plugs so at the moment I'm heading for the one with the box. It's lovely and quiet at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Quicksilver Super Sport (no box) and de-cat pipe.... 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanya Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Conversely, I want my car to be quieter. Get a stock exhaust if you don't have one, and make sure you have a factory cat with the monolith active in all directions. It'll sound like a Vauxhall Corsa. Quote Vanya Stanisavljevic '91 Esprit SE | '97 XK8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sew Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks for all the replies. I've been quoted by Maidstone Sports Cars near me for both options regarding the Cat. It's going in tomorrow to have the slave cylinder replaced so I will confirm which make of exhaust he supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I agree with Vanya about the sound from the stock car. Sounds flat, dampened and very uninspireing. I have tried a few standard cars. On the other hand, I am sure some would say that the Quicksilver exhaust is a bit loud. The non-silenced version is very loud. The SJ version is also dampened a Little bit and is has a different charracter than the Quicksilver one. Assing a sportscat and tube will makeit a bit more loud and free some ponies (I've read). I have bought it, but not had time yet to install it (the sportscat and it's tube). Btw. I have had to repair the right side exhaust bracket as it was poorly welded. i had it strenghened at the same time to prevent it happening again. I would get the Quicksilver silenced (a bit) one any day again. Kind regards, Jacques. Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty123 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Put 'Lotus Esprit Exhaust' into an Ebay search and a Cybox one comes up for £290 including postage. Single exhaust but stainless and you only have to wait a few months before all the stuffing gets blasted out the back and it becomes, erm 'throaty'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zolder Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Quiet happy with our Lotus Sport exhaust on our S4s, noisey enough, but not too much when cruising on the motorway. Just a single exit pipe............... I wouldn't want it looking like a wheelbarrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I drove a 650 Kilometer trip with my wife on the motorway and highway etc, and it was absolutely no problem, no noise, no discomfort, no ringing for the ears. I would willingly take it on a cross Europe tour with no mods to the quicksilver exhaust. Kind regards, Jacques. Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrg_machine Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) I've got the Larini twin exit on my S4s. Love the sound of it though it is quite loud but with the windows wound up I don't find it tiring on motorway journeys or anything, cabin seems to be quite well soundproofed. The only issue I had with it was a dodgy weld on one support bracket which they replaced no problem.. Also it can set of a few car alarms when driving through the works car park Edited October 22, 2014 by lrg_machine Quote Jez Mean Green S4s I think therefore I am - Descartes I'm pink therefore I'm spam - Eric Idle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamDE Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 This was jimblob's from last year... although it's in a garage so can't tell exactly what the sound would be like outside. A few more before and after videos would be nice. When I change mine I'll try and get a video made outside somewhere. http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/60748-quicksilver-silenced-exhaust/ -------------------------------- Although the more people talk about flames the more I want a straight through pipe and ear plugs ( ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimblob Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 A friend did a short video the other day it's not great (again) but ill throw it up, outside this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty123 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 that video is private, apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimblob Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Oops sorry it's a naff video anyway so you didn't miss anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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