Centre Muffler Removal

[Maximus]

All sorted. It was the T/C working. My rear tyres are stuffed & I usually just turn it off when I hop in but I forgot this time.

[cobrav8]

Nice to see you let the poor car warm up before flogging it!

[TH0MM0]

got mine taken out and straight pipes in today, sounds alot better on idle but in cabin still relativly quiet under gas. I like it nothing to over the top.

[Maximus]

Nice to see you let the poor car warm up before flogging it!

Nah just turning sharp out of the driveway under 1/2 throttle into traffic

that's what I mean, I need new tyres yesterday.

I am finding it pretty loud, almost to the point where it is too loud.

Maybe I am just getting old.

[tab]

Or alternatively do a search on how many pages there are discussing the merits of quoting the post above.

Scotty

You're a dead-set idiot....love your work

[bugster70]

I am finding it pretty loud, almost to the point where it is too loud.

Maybe I am just getting old.

I had exactly the same concern when I first had mine done. As it was one of my 'stealth' mods (having been assured by others on the forum that hot dogs made just a little difference to the note), I nearly cr@pped myself when I first started the car - it was LOUD!!! I guess it just goes to show how different tastes are - some find the hot dog option too 'soft' and prefer the straight through pipes, I'm very glad I opted for the hot dogs!

But, if it's any consolation, it actually does get a little quieter over time as the carbon builds up. Mine is now at a comfortable level where it's certainly not obnoxious under light throttle applications but has a purposeful note to it when giving it a bit of stick.

[Maximus]

But, if it's any consolation, it actually does get a little quieter over time as the carbon builds up. Mine is now at a comfortable level where it's certainly not obnoxious under light throttle applications but has a purposeful note to it when giving it a bit of stick. :oohwoah:

These pipes I bought were second hand. Would they still get quieter over time???

My wife hadn't heard the car yet and when she left for work this morning she said the sound scared her to start with.

She said it way real loud for her.

Guess I will just have to drive it everyday then

Will try and get a video up on youtube tonight for people who are unsure on whether or not to do it.

Cheers

James

[bugster70]

These pipes I bought were second hand. Would they still get quieter over time???

In that case, probably not then. Yes, it's one of those things that's very difficult to describe over the internet. Many people have said that replacing the centre muffler with twin hot dogs make little difference to how loud the car sounds. Having done it myself, I would seriously debate that. Sure, once the car is warm (cold starts with the higher idle and the car definitely sounds a lot louder - to my ear anyway!) and idling very low, it may be difficult to tell, but as soon as you touch the throttle, it's obvious the zorst ain't stock. I can only imagine how loud the staright through pipes must be!

[senna_T]

it depends on what is used to replace the muffler, some times ppl put in two resonators - they kinda look like small cannon mufflers - these can be loud, others have straight pipe installed, apparently this is still quiet, San - XR2DY4 - just sold a set-up like this, ask him how it was (straight pipe)

[Maximus]

I bought San's replacement pipe.

Here is a video I took this arvo of it idling.

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And another of it revving

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Is this what other peoples sound like???