Just put in the Paramount Performance Exhaust with the afterburner tips. The fit was ugly and we had to pull it apart and rebuilt it to get it to fit (it was hitting the frame and the tip groups were too close to each other to fit the valence holes). Sound is more aggressive and I mostly did this because the exhaust valves on the old exhaust were squeaking again and I'd already replaced that system once. Total cost was around $4,500 but I really like the look. People hear me coming now for sure.

 

I had a paramount exhaust (back end only) on my first XF and it was the best sounding exhaust I've heard this side of an Aston (back when they sounded awesome). Nice quality too.

 

Do yours do this?:



No? Oh well, yours still look and I’m sure sound great. Although I still shudder whenever Itismejoshy even gets ready to start his “fire-spitting beast.” The neighbor’s kid is still crying.

 

lets hear some exhaust videos!

 

OK here is what it sounds like: I'm not sure if the valves are working right yet but at least they aren't squeaking.

 

The VAP exhaust has a much deeper sound.

 

Sounds like the valves are closed but hard to tell from that the mic that close. Sounds good though.

 

The frequency response of the mic may be playing a part ...

 

If I can figure out where I put my digital recorder I'll try it again.

 

Most likely. Perhaps also the playback equipment. I’ll listen to it on a real Soundsystem tonight.

 

microphones that close usually never capture the True Tone of the exhaust in my experience.

While the 200 cell sport cats sound amazing with the stock R catback I would like if the exhaust was a little deeper. Might be looking for a catback soon.