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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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hi all, im wanting a louder exhaust, ive currently got a prodrive backbox with a magnex middle pipe, which has a nice note to it but just not enuff, i want to keep the same style exhaust, can anybody tell me if the tsl group n backbox is louder than my prodrive?

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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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i had the tsl box myself,very nice sounding box which is a bit louder than the prodrive.on a scale of 1-10 for loudness i'd say the prodrive box was a 4 and the tsl a 6 with the blitz and after burners being 9's and 10's.

i have to say i still think the prodrive sounds perfect for a scoob but like you say it could be doing with being a bit louder.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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i have a TSL backbox on mine and it sounds nice.Just a nice burble on tickover and its defo not too loud

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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 04:19 AM
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the prodrive and tsl back boxs are virtually the same sound. i know as i tested this on a friends newage as he bought both and they sound to the ear very simular and was only a db or so between them hope that helps
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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I have the Group N TSL backbox nice burble as said not too loud
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Where would you say the TSL compares with my Ninja? Although i 'used' to love the Ninja i now find it a little loud and annoying for my liking. I would consider a Group N too i think. LOL.
If i bought one it would be my cars 3rd BB! I must be mad.
I went from standard to the Scorpion (similar to Prodrive, then the Ninja) now i am after a little more quiet i think. Mind you, I could always swap back to the Ninja later on!
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Ive got a tsl system with the prodrive sports cat and the group n back box and no other silencers,on my car the exhaust is quite loud,far louder than the prodrive system.JAY
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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I found the tsl group back box fairly loud, but no where near as loud as my new shiney vortex!
I also thought that it sounded like my car was 'farting' when I nailed it. Whereas now, I get a nice roar. (The car that is! )
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Afterburner Vortex is the way forward, the nicest sounding system I've heard so far, the Blitz was close but I got a little annoyed when I had to keep wiping the blood away from my face that kept running from my ears!!

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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Jim16v get to Squires Friday night and have a listen to GIAS's or mine if the snow isn't too bad....

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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dunx
Jim16v get to Squires Friday night and have a listen to GIAS's or mine if the snow isn't too bad....

DunxC
where are you located m8? im between york and hull, not sure where squires is. lol.

hearing yours would be great as mines got the prodrive already on, so easy test.

thanx for all the replys
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by magicgreg
Afterburner Vortex is the way forward, the nicest sounding system I've heard so far, the Blitz was close but I got a little annoyed when I had to keep wiping the blood away from my face that kept running from my ears!!

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Where did you get your Blitz from fella ?
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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I got it off a mate who I believe ordered it from Revolution in the North East, I think they do it at one of the cheapest prices as well.

G
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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i have a tsl group n back box and love it i didnt want anything too loud and this isnt untill you put ur foot down then u get a nice burble
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Just fitted Afterburner Vortex replacing Prodrive and very pleased, not over loud but much better.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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Only a suggestion mate but why not keep your exhaust and just add a decatted front pipe. By adding the front pipe your whole exhaust will get louder but still have the nice sound which you have at present. I found this out a few years ago back after having driven my car for a couple of years therefore being very familiar with its sound, then removed the front pipe for MOT and just couldnt believe how much quieter the car become !!!!

But yes I too have the TSL back box and although it does sound well I agree with chrispurvis100, putting your throttle down bit by bit it did sound very thumpy. Nail it and it certainly does sound well through. Hope this helps !!!

Ricky !
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Afterburner Vortex its the way 2 go
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