Scottish Elises

Apols if the archives hold all this info already....

Since buying the Elise S, I've enjoyed the stealth and 'none-asbo' exhaust note (or total lack of note TBH!!) when compared to the Tomato. However, when in tunnels on our recent Alps trip - and when seeing the look of disappointment on car park admirers faces on starting the engine - the schoolboy desire for a fruitier, more characteristic sound started me wondering what can be done.

I hear of 'Stage 1' and 'Stage 2' systems, 'Tubulars', and so on... but know little about them or their cost I am not interested in needing earplugs (the Tomato ticks that box) or upsetting old ladies, but I think I'd like something you can actually hear at revs, so character/note/fruitiness rather than noise IYSWIM. Do any of these options actually have an effect (good or bad) on the performance of a standard Yota engine?


I've surprised myself with this - I normally am only interested in mods that specifically affect/improve performance, rather than cosmetics

Nothing to do with following a certain Elise on 060708 which had a less than subtle exhaust note...

I had a Stage 2 on my 111r and loved it because it was loud - but always was a bit droney on the Motorway

Ive just got a 2bular 7x24 on my Elise SC and I much prefer it to the stage 2 - just as loud when giving it the beans but more sedate on the motorway and pottering around town.

I would have thought you would be looking for the 8 x 24 which is a touch quieter than the 7 - it costs £415 plus VAT

Details on Jims website

http://www.2bular.com/index.htm

Ali at SLS charged me £40 to fit it

HTH

Anthony

Yup, loads in the archives here and http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Exhaust_silence ... ota_engine , but to recap:

- Forget manufacturers claims about bhp. Its all tosh and only the sound is improved (although that makes a big difference )

- Lotus stage 1 and 2. Poor quality, and the stage 2 is annoyingly boomy.

- Larini. I have one of these. Really great sound, questionable longevity, some reports of poor customer service

- 2bular. Very well regarded, superb quality, tailor made for volume to your taste, but pricey and possibly a long wait for delivery.

- Quicksilver - never heard one but supposed to be good.

- Janspeed - er, dunno, anyone?

Mark

Many thanks for the feedback, guys. Lots to read and digest there... ta

paulW wrote:Nothing to do with following a certain Elise on 060708 which had a less than subtle exhaust note...

Should also have mentioned fitting is pretty easy - full guide here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=292445

ryallm wrote:
- 2bular. Very well regarded, superb quality, tailor made for volume to your taste, but pricey and possibly a long wait for delivery.

Mark

I've just ordered a 2bular 8" x 24" from Jim which he's gonna have ready for me when i get back from Durban in 2 - 3 weeks. As far as i know there is no long delays, maybe 2 weeks, can't remember exactly what he said. See my post about this here http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... =5&t=16976

Will let you know how it is when i've fitted it. Not heard a bad word about them so far!

...recently asked a similar question!
http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... =5&t=16808

The corrections are that the Larini cost doesn't include VAT and the Janspeed is now 375!

Good luck!!