Raptor - Does the bung make a difference
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Raptor - Does the bung make a difference
Or does it still drone?
Got the chance of getting one for a decent price tomorrow but worried it's going to **** me of with cabin drone on long journeys.
Got the chance of getting one for a decent price tomorrow but worried it's going to **** me of with cabin drone on long journeys.
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They make a slight difference, I tried one when I fitted my Ninja II a while back but they look bloody awful. Plus the Raptor for me is far too loud. I've had a few exhausts -Blitz Nur Spec (more noise than tone and was far too loud
Ninja II (Nice tone but very quiet)
Afterburner Vortex (Deep tone, not too loud)
Ninja II (Nice tone but very quiet)
Afterburner Vortex (Deep tone, not too loud)
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if the drone is bothering you ide suggest a different backbox mate, the vortex is loud enough and your looking at one with a deep tone than that. ive got a de resonated centre and h&s backbox and that's loud enough so I can only imagine what the raptor will be like.
ps if you want to arrange collection if got a resonated centre section you can have for £30
ps if you want to arrange collection if got a resonated centre section you can have for £30
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I take the offer of the resonated centre from Mr Grumpy above, good price that, worth a punt as cheap and easy to do.
HS exhausts still drone on the motorway without a resonated centre, but they go quieter around 87mph, so not ideal
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The resonated centre section is what makes the biggest difference, and if you are fully decatted , a sports cat also helps.
I take the offer of the resonated centre from Mr Grumpy above, good price that, worth a punt as cheap and easy to do.
HS exhausts still drone on the motorway without a resonated centre, but they go quieter around 87mph, so not ideal
I take the offer of the resonated centre from Mr Grumpy above, good price that, worth a punt as cheap and easy to do.
HS exhausts still drone on the motorway without a resonated centre, but they go quieter around 87mph, so not ideal
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Bloody hell is it loud without the bung! loads of pops and bangs on over run too. The bung does make a big difference though, although I think I might have to get that resonated centre section to kill the drone on long journeys.
Perfect exhaust for b road blasts though.
Perfect exhaust for b road blasts though.
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Bloody hell is it loud without the bung! loads of pops and bangs on over run too. The bung does make a big difference though, although I think I might have to get that resonated centre section to kill the drone on long journeys.
Perfect exhaust for b road blasts though.
Perfect exhaust for b road blasts though.
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Don't be gay. I know it's difficult for you but just try.
I'm not sure if it has been mapped in the past. Has also felt more like 280 than 220bhp. And I have had 3 280bhp+ classics so I have an idea.
I noticed it when I had an afterburner vortex fitted 18 months ago but it seems more noticeable with the raptor.
This is back box number 5 by the way. Wonder how long before I get bored or tinnitus!
I'm not sure if it has been mapped in the past. Has also felt more like 280 than 220bhp. And I have had 3 280bhp+ classics so I have an idea.
I noticed it when I had an afterburner vortex fitted 18 months ago but it seems more noticeable with the raptor.
This is back box number 5 by the way. Wonder how long before I get bored or tinnitus!
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It was a perfectly legit question, WRX owners are known for their spark plugs in their pipes.
When I changed to the Genome from the HS, spool up went up immensly, twinscrolls actually prefer back pressure, so there are changes that can happen..but not sure 60bhp changes
When I changed to the Genome from the HS, spool up went up immensly, twinscrolls actually prefer back pressure, so there are changes that can happen..but not sure 60bhp changes
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Personally, I like not feeling like I have been dragged in a tin bath as in the RA, and lets not forget what car the Type R is based on.
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Well my first proper drive it today proves it is too loud for my wife and son, although the bung fixes that instantly.
Lovely sound with or without.
Lovely sound with or without.
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haha! I'm after something louder and considering you've pretty much owned all my options what is your opinion of:
btw I get a drone too with a deresonated centre section, and as Trinity said that is what cancels most of the drone (I tried this temporarily, put the resonated centre pipe back on as the drone did my nut on the motorway at "top speed").. but eventually went back without it for the noise so I think you're going to be stuffed either way. The nurspec is a 3" bore so you have to get a bigger pipe for the centre.. but they do a centre section which looks like its resonated:
Blitz nur spec r
- Ninja2
- vs Vortex
- vs Raptor
btw I get a drone too with a deresonated centre section, and as Trinity said that is what cancels most of the drone (I tried this temporarily, put the resonated centre pipe back on as the drone did my nut on the motorway at "top speed").. but eventually went back without it for the noise so I think you're going to be stuffed either way. The nurspec is a 3" bore so you have to get a bigger pipe for the centre.. but they do a centre section which looks like its resonated:
Blitz nur spec r
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Don't get a blitz nur spec. I had one and whilst at first I loved it, it soon became an embarrassment and was more noise than tone.
It really is as loud as people make out, you'll annoy your neighbours and they'll want to stab you.
It really is as loud as people make out, you'll annoy your neighbours and they'll want to stab you.
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So I've heard the Blitz and its really loud but I like the fact its got a nice note on tick over. Maybe the vortex or raptor is slightly quieter? Gear Head any thoughts on this?
ps apologies for the thread take over
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if the drone is bothering you ide suggest a different backbox mate, the vortex is loud enough and your looking at one with a deep tone than that. ive got a de resonated centre and h&s backbox and that's loud enough so I can only imagine what the raptor will be like.
ps if you want to arrange collection if got a resonated centre section you can have for £30
ps if you want to arrange collection if got a resonated centre section you can have for £30
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Matt what do you have now? My Ninja2 is a tad bit quiet, I just want something louder on tick over. I've seen youtube videos for most systems but most of the recordings I don't think give a true representation of the loudness.
So I've heard the Blitz and its really loud but I like the fact its got a nice note on tick over. Maybe the vortex or raptor is slightly quieter? Gear Head any thoughts on this?
ps apologies for the thread take over
So I've heard the Blitz and its really loud but I like the fact its got a nice note on tick over. Maybe the vortex or raptor is slightly quieter? Gear Head any thoughts on this?
ps apologies for the thread take over
To a blitz which was too loud
To a ninja 2 which was too quiet
To a afterburner vortex which is spot on! Lovely on tick over, deep rumble
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I second the afterburner vortex , I've got a wrx de resonated centre pipe and its loud on first start up but once warm it really beefy on tick over to such a point as a passer by whilst I was at the lights said " that sounds lovely really meaty " , this is my fourth Backbox after having a Ninja 2 , Scorpion and a prodrive backbox and now I've found the perfect tone I was looking for .
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Raptor - Does the bung make a difference
haha! I'm after something louder and considering you've pretty much owned all my options what is your opinion of:
btw I get a drone too with a deresonated centre section, and as Trinity said that is what cancels most of the drone (I tried this temporarily, put the resonated centre pipe back on as the drone did my nut on the motorway at "top speed").. but eventually went back without it for the noise so I think you're going to be stuffed either way. The nurspec is a 3" bore so you have to get a bigger pipe for the centre.. but they do a centre section which looks like its resonated:
Blitz nur spec r
- Ninja2
- vs Vortex
- vs Raptor
btw I get a drone too with a deresonated centre section, and as Trinity said that is what cancels most of the drone (I tried this temporarily, put the resonated centre pipe back on as the drone did my nut on the motorway at "top speed").. but eventually went back without it for the noise so I think you're going to be stuffed either way. The nurspec is a 3" bore so you have to get a bigger pipe for the centre.. but they do a centre section which looks like its resonated:
Blitz nur spec r